How high can someone hit a golf ball?

TrackMan Optimizer Values For the driver, a club speed of 94 mph, attack angle of 0 degrees, and optimized carry results in a height of 82 feet. For a 6-iron, a club speed of 80 mph and mid-trajectory results in a height of 76 feet. For a PW, a club speed of 72 mph and mid-trajectory results in a height of 69 feet.

Is golf harder if you’re tall?

The numbers indicate that taller players on the PGA Tour do not hold an advantage over shorter players. In the reverse, shorter players on the PGA Tour may hold a slight advantage over taller players based on their durability, making them less prone to injury.

Does height matter for golf?

Because golf is a game of repetition and your swing should not vary in most circumstances, your stance will be the same. It doesn’t matter how tall you are if you have a deeper crouch in your swing because your wrists will then be closer to the ground, which means you need slightly shorter clubs.

What is a good height for a 7 iron?

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Who is the tallest golf player?

Bryson DeChambeau and Brooks Koepka may be golf’s twin American hulks, but they’re puny humans compared to the monster that is Jon Thomson. At 6 feet, 9 inches, Thomson, who just completed his first round in a major Thursday, is the tallest player ever to tee it up either on the PGA or European tours.

How far should a 70 year old hit a 7 iron?

A 70-year-old man should be able to hit a seven iron roughly 135 yards. The 135-yards shot will vary depending on the use of steel or graphite golf equipment. Graphite shafted golf irons tend to go a bit further and make it easier for the senior golfer to launch the ball higher as well.

How far does the average person hit a 9-iron?

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