What makes drivers so hard to hit?

So, why is it so hard to hit a driver straight on the golf course? Because the driver is the lowest lofted club in your bag and creates the most ball speed. Not to mention, it's the longest club, which means it's the hardest to control.


Why can't I hit my driver very far?

One reason you might not be hitting the ball very far is that you have too high of a spin rate with your driver and irons. An easy way to spot this is watching how high your shots go in the air. Golf shots that get hit with high back spin rates tend to climb higher into the air.

Why is it harder to hit a driver than an iron?

Drivers have lower spin lofts than irons. They create more ball speed and usually possess the lowest lofts in the bag, thus they tend to move more offline than irons.


Why do I hit irons better than driver?

Average golfers find hitting a driver harder than hitting an iron for a number of reasons. A driver is the least lofted club, and the margin for error is much greater. Tee shots often miss the aimed target with drivers. Iron shots, because they are more lofted can often be controlled and more forgiving.

Where is the sweet spot on drivers?

On almost every driver we test, the sweet spot that creates the highest ball speed is slightly towards the toe and slightly up from the center of the face. If you miss your shots high on the face, the ball will launch higher, spin less, and you will lose ball speed.


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Why do I hit my irons so good but not my driver?

The way the length of the club sets up, this is relatively common. So many golfers try and swing all the clubs the same way, but the driver should have a slightly more shallow path. With the irons, you are trying to hit down and through the golf ball, and it is a slightly different swing.

Why do I hit woods better than driver?

But the typical length of a driver on the market is around 45.5”. The average length of a 3 wood is 43”. The shorter the club, the more control you will have and a better chance at hitting the sweet spot consistently. Sure the longer club will be swung at a faster speed.

Should I swing my driver like my irons?

The way you swing your irons and driver should be pretty similar in a lot of ways. You'll want to have a wide stance which will give you balance and a good foundation. The swing itself should also be very similar and that's a good thing because it'll make things much easier.


What makes a driver more forgiving?

The higher the MOI, the more forgiving a driver is. MOI matters the most on off-center shots. When the ball is struck on either the toe or heel, it causes the club to twist and add spin to the ball, making it curve either right or left. Increased MOI reduces that curve, keeping shots straighter.

What is the easiest driver to hit?

The 9 Most Forgiving Drivers of 2022
  • Ping G425 Max (Most Forgiving Top Choice)
  • Callaway Rogue ST Max (Close Second Most Forgiving Top Choice)
  • Cleveland Launcher XL (Best for High Handicappers and Beginner Players & Budget-Friendly)
  • Mizuno ST-Z 220 (For Better Players Seeking Some Forgiveness)


What makes a driver hit further?

The most important key in how to drive a golf ball further is to move the ball forward in your stance at set up so that you hit the ball with a neutral to upward angle of attack. Many golfers play their driver too far back in their stance like they are hitting an iron.


What does putting Vaseline on your driver do?

Well, golfers used similar tactics to manipulate ball flight. By putting sunscreen, chapstick, Vaseline, or other similar substances onto the face of the driver the player could reduce unwanted spin. This was especially helpful for a popular, fade-hitting major-winner on Tour.

How can seniors get more distance with drivers?

10 tricks to boost your driving distance as you get older
  1. Use your hands and wrists. ...
  2. Close your stance. ...
  3. Turn early. ...
  4. Turn your hips, too. ...
  5. Make the club lighter on your backswing. ...
  6. Lighter clubs. ...
  7. Use more loft. ...
  8. Proper ball position.


How far should an average golfer hit a driver?

Here's an interesting fact: While PGA Tour pros hit their drives anywhere from 280 yards to 320 yards on average, and LPGA Tour pros hit their drives from 230 to 270 yards on average, most recreational golfers, according to Golf Digest, average somewhere around 195-205 yards with their drivers.


Why does my 5-wood go as far as my driver?

Players who hit their 3- or 5-wood as far or longer than their driver are typically using too little loft with the driver for their clubhead speed. You know, it's a funny thing with the driver and its loft compared to the other clubs in the bag.

Why do I hit my 3 wood the same distance as my driver?

Hitting your 3-wood or 5-wood about the same distance or even a little longer than your driver is a very strong indication that your driver does not match to your Clubhead Speed and your Angle of Attack into the ball.

Should a high handicapper use a driving iron?

On average, driving irons hit the ball shorter and lower compared to fairway woods and hybrids, and since that's the case, beginners and high handicappers should not use them.


Why can't I get loft on my driver?

Cause: Insufficient clubhead speed – If you swing the driver at 90 mph or less, the ball won't compress as much on the clubface and, therefore, it will launch on a relatively low trajectory without enough backspin to send it higher.

Does tee height affect driving distance?

Insights: Going to a more common mid tee height saw a noticeable uptick in launch angle and ball speed — as well as a reduction in backspin. The end result is more carry distance.