| A common misconception is that the lower degree loft | | | | to make this an effective club, for swing speeds of 80 |
| on your driver will make you hit the ball further, well if | | | | mph then around 13 degrees is about right, 90 mph and |
| you are a long drive champ or pro with a swing speed | | | | use between 11-13 degrees, 100 mph and a driver of |
| around 140mph then yes. But for amateurs then a | | | | 9-10 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 to | | | | have your speed recorded with a radar so you can |
| increase the launch angle to give you the most air time | | | | then choose the best loft for your swing. |
| and distance. As a rule if your swing speed is around | | | | The average swing speed with a driver for a male |
| 70mph for a driver then your loft should be around | | | | golfer 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 | | | | |