Does a lower degree loft on your Driver make the ball go further?

A common misconception is that the lower degree loftto make this an effective club, for swing speeds of 80
on your driver will make you hit the ball further, well ifmph then around 13 degrees is about right, 90 mph and
you are a long drive champ or pro with a swing speeduse between 11-13 degrees, 100 mph and a driver of
around 140mph then yes. But for amateurs then a9-10 degrees will be ideal of the maximum carry and
higher loft will give you more distance, sound a bit odd?roll, those of you with a higher swing speed need to
Its because of the slower swing speed you need tohave your speed recorded with a radar so you can
increase the launch angle to give you the most air timethen choose the best loft for your swing.
and distance. As a rule if your swing speed is aroundThe average swing speed with a driver for a male
70mph for a driver then your loft should be aroundgolfer is 85mph, so a loft of below 11 degrees will not
15-19 degrees or in other words use a 3 or 5 wood,be of much benefit, so check your driver
forget about the driver as your swing speed is too low