Question 466

 I hit an 11 degree driver 220 yards.   How far would I hit a 9 degree driver?

John:

I hit an 11 degree driver 220 yards.   How far would I hit a 9 degree driver?

Without the launch angle and the spin rate I can only calculate at the rate of probable clubhead speed.   The most common expression is that you have about 2.25 yards per mile per hour of speed.  At 220 divided by 2.25 you get about 98 miles per hour.  So if launch angle is correct and spin rate is low, you should get up to 20 more yards.  IF  IF  IF

Scott

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