What swing speed is needed to carry 290?

[TheNatural]

Im guessing 120?

[ApocG10]

I think about 114-115. I used to have a chart. But really, it depends on more than just swing speed. Though SS is the biggest factor.

Im about 109-110 on a launch monitor after I slowed down my swing (gave me much better control and accuracy), and my carry is about 270 now. (it was less when I was swinging all out because my swng mechanics were horrible)

[deronsizemore]

My swing speed is 112 average (fitted with Trackman) My carry was anywhere from 260 - 275 depending on how close to the sweet spot I made contact.

To carry the ball 290 you'd be looking at a minimum of 115, probably more like 120ish. Of course how well the shaft, loft, etc. are fit to your swing will make a difference too. You can swing 115 mph but if you're using the wrong shaft, you're not getting close to 290 carry.

[RandomRaiderTTU]

107 mph swing with perfect (1.5 smash factor) contact, 16* launch angle, 160 mph ball speed, and 3000 rpm should get you around 288.6 yards of carry according to:

http://www.sonicboomgolf.com/distanc...ndashboard.swf

I've put my numbers into this distance optimization calculator and it's pretty close. My launch angles range from 10-11.5 and my swing speed is from 109-113 mph and my typical ball speed is around 155-165mph depending on smash factor and I carry anywhere from 245-265 yards.

If I could find a way to get my launch angle up, I could get more carry...but with my swing...easier said than done.

[wrx_junki]

I attribute my lack of distance to horrible smash factor!

[TheNatural]

thanks ...i have been tested 115-120 anf can carry balls that distance, BUT i also top horribly. The shaft is an X and my old driver head was a 9.5 TM ,,it flew OFF!

I am replacing it with a 12 degree! I can never get the ball in the air even on the pure shots, it was always a boreing trajectory, so now if i deloft on the ball i may have 2.5 * of forgiveness,,We are also tipping the shaft end and adding 1/2" extension. Maltby drive head is the 12*.

Wednesday is the day of delivery.

[wedge player]

Im guessing 120?

about 117

[bogeyhitter25]

It depends on how you hit the ball. If you hit it with a higher launch angle you'll get more carry, and less spin.