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Driver Carry Distance
Driver Swing Speed
5 Iron Carry Distance
5 Iron Swing Speed
The following Swing Speed Conversion Chart numbers were taken from page 190 of the Golfsmith 2008
Annual Club Making Catalog. Visit their website at www.clubmaking.golfsmith.com . According to
Golfsmith when a speed device is not available, this chart may be used to approximate swing speed based
on driver carry distance or 5 - iron carry distance ( measurements are based on average club lengths and
lofts ):
Annual Club Making Catalog. Visit their website at www.clubmaking.golfsmith.com . According to
Golfsmith when a speed device is not available, this chart may be used to approximate swing speed based
on driver carry distance or 5 - iron carry distance ( measurements are based on average club lengths and
lofts ):
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Webmaster note: Pictured at the left is a popular club head speed
device by Medicus. It is approximately 3 1/2 inches long. Suggested
retail price is $129.95. However, I was able to purchased one for
$79 new on Ebay.
I tested this device at the Elm Lake driving range and listed my
findings below. I was particularly interested in the following:
1. Ease of use
2. Accuracy in relationship to the chart above
device by Medicus. It is approximately 3 1/2 inches long. Suggested
retail price is $129.95. However, I was able to purchased one for
$79 new on Ebay.
I tested this device at the Elm Lake driving range and listed my
findings below. I was particularly interested in the following:
1. Ease of use
2. Accuracy in relationship to the chart above
RESULTS:
1. Ease of use: It is very light weight and can be attached to your club within a few seconds. Can be moved
from one club to another in a few seconds. You simply unclamp it at both ends and attach it to your club just
below the grip. One end of the power meter is marked Grip and one end is marked Club. You simply clamp
it on with the Grip end towards the Grip and the Club end towards the end of the Club. It will not display the
club speed if you clamp it on wrong.
Two parameters must be entered into the power meter which can be accomplished in a few seconds. You
enter your height and the length of the club. Then you simply swing and hit the ball and immediately the
display will show your speed. Every time you swing it will give you a new reading immediately. It couldn't
be easier.
2. Accuracy in relationship to the chart above - The Power Meter was right on with the chart above. It
appears to be a very accurate device. I tried it with a number of people.
1. Ease of use: It is very light weight and can be attached to your club within a few seconds. Can be moved
from one club to another in a few seconds. You simply unclamp it at both ends and attach it to your club just
below the grip. One end of the power meter is marked Grip and one end is marked Club. You simply clamp
it on with the Grip end towards the Grip and the Club end towards the end of the Club. It will not display the
club speed if you clamp it on wrong.
Two parameters must be entered into the power meter which can be accomplished in a few seconds. You
enter your height and the length of the club. Then you simply swing and hit the ball and immediately the
display will show your speed. Every time you swing it will give you a new reading immediately. It couldn't
be easier.
2. Accuracy in relationship to the chart above - The Power Meter was right on with the chart above. It
appears to be a very accurate device. I tried it with a number of people.
CONCLUSION: The device appeared to be very accurate and very easy to use.
However: I also found that by using only the chart above, you can very accurately calculate your club head
speed based on the chart alone. For example: I watched someone hit the ball with a driver 250 yards. I
estimated based on the chart that their club head speed had to be about 100 to 105 mph without even looking
at the Medicus power meter. When I looked at the power meter it read 106 mph. I got similar results and
conclusions after watching 5 people hit. It's nice to see the number on the power meter, but the chart alone
seems to give a great indication of club head speed without the expense of a power meter.
However: I also found that by using only the chart above, you can very accurately calculate your club head
speed based on the chart alone. For example: I watched someone hit the ball with a driver 250 yards. I
estimated based on the chart that their club head speed had to be about 100 to 105 mph without even looking
at the Medicus power meter. When I looked at the power meter it read 106 mph. I got similar results and
conclusions after watching 5 people hit. It's nice to see the number on the power meter, but the chart alone
seems to give a great indication of club head speed without the expense of a power meter.
How far you hit a ball is in direct relationship to club head speed