Justin Thomas' Distances

[OBbogey5]

Okay, what is going on here? I like checking out this page in my GOLF magazine, and Justin Thomas' numbers look insane to me. I know he's one of the longest on tour, but my god...

 

Carry Distances -

 

Driver (9.5*): 310

3W (15*): 290! He hits this 40 yards farther than last month's chump, Ryan Moore

UI (18*): 265...X100 shaft

4 iron: 235

5 iron: 218...Jesus H. Christ

6 iron: 205

7 iron: 192

8 iron: 176

9 iron: 165...yeah, a good solid warm weather 7 iron for me

PW (47*): 148

GW (52.5*): 132

SW (57*): 115

GW (60.5*): 105

 

[Thug Hunter]

I wonder what his user name is on WRX.....

[Christosterone]

Dustin Johnson can hit a putter 400 yards...

[G.O.A.T]

I hit the same. Can crush it further by trap drawing it really stepping on it. Flexibility, speed, and knowing how to transfer energy the most efficient way. When I was younger I was consciously trying to beat the crap out of the ball. Years and years of developing that and thats how you make it look easy that speed becomes second nature

[Shilgy]

I hit the same. Can crush it further by trap drawing it really stepping on it. Flexibility, speed, and knowing how to transfer energy the most efficient way. When I was younger I was consciously trying to beat the crap out of the ball. Years and years of developing that and thats how you make it look easy that speed becomes second nature

Justin is that really you??

[G.O.A.T]

I know a 47 year old who played d1 golf hits nothing but trap draws hits 8 irons 190. Distance is only a big deal to those who don't have it

[TollBros]

He is 180 ball speed off the driver with outstanding launch numbers. Those numbers seem about right. Not uncommon these days for elite swing speed players 120+.

[Homerun2Birdie]

I know a 47 year old who played d1 golf hits nothing but trap draws hits 8 irons 190. Distance is only a big deal to those who don't have it

Firstly there is really no need to play an 8 iron that long, secondly why on earth would you play nothing but trap draws especially with short iron into greens?

[OBbogey5]

I know a 47 year old who played d1 golf hits nothing but trap draws hits 8 irons 190. Distance is only a big deal to those who don't have it

Firstly there is really no need to play an 8 iron that long, secondly why on earth would you play nothing but trap draws especially with short iron into greens?

 

I must say to the trap draw crowd, Justin Thomas isn't hitting trap draws while winning tournaments on the PGA Tour. He doesn't have the luxury of being 218 yds from the flag, being handed a 5 iron, and saying, "Screw it...who cares where it goes!" His at the top of the golfing world, and he needs to hit the ball straight, and at those distances, I'm amazed.

[HeadCase1]

I would guess those numbers are pretty much all-out, perfect contact, carry distances. I feel pretty confidant in saying that those aren't his stock, on-course distances.

[fjk]

I hit the same. Can crush it further by trap drawing it really stepping on it. Flexibility, speed, and knowing how to transfer energy the most efficient way. When I was younger I was consciously trying to beat the crap out of the ball. Years and years of developing that and thats how you make it look easy that speed becomes second nature

Justin is that really you??

 

G.O.A.T.? Trap draw?

 

That's not Justin, that's Johnny.

[BearQ]

I know the numbers are up there. But there are a lot of wiry, super flexible, athletic, perfect mechanic golfers out there now. I play regularly with 5 college team players at my club, and they all come close to those numbers.

 

Between the ears is always going to be the greatest factor though

 

PS. To higher SS players, his numbers are really only impressive from 5-iron up. The numbers below that are what 80% of the tour hits with their perfect mechanics and release - mid/short irons. There are champions tour players not far off those numbers 6-iron down

[Homerun2Birdie]

I know the numbers are up there. But there are a lot of wiry, super flexible, athletic, perfect mechanic golfers out there now. I play regularly with 5 college team players at my club, and they all come close to those numbers.

 

Between the ears is always going to be the greatest factor though

 

PS. To higher SS players, his numbers are really only impressive from 5-iron up. The numbers below that are what 80% of the tour hits with their perfect mechanics and release - mid/short irons. There are champions tour players not far off those numbers 6-iron down

Well said, I concur.

[JoeyD12]

Well considering the fact that his average driver SS is 116 and the fastest he has ever swung it (in tourney play) is 118, I would say these numbers would have to take in to account a decent amount of roll..... or he got these numbers off of the superstore simulator

[rgk5]

I hit the same. Can crush it further by trap drawing it really stepping on it. Flexibility, speed, and knowing how to transfer energy the most efficient way. When I was younger I was consciously trying to beat the crap out of the ball. Years and years of developing that and thats how you make it look easy that speed becomes second nature

 

Said he, ever so humbly.

[RipVan]

Hi launch, low spin, and center of the club face everytime explains the driver and 3 wood length compared to the short irons. He gets a lot out of 117 mph club speed if these carry figures are correct. His 4 iron must be bent or 235 yards is wrong. You don't go from 218 yds 5 iron to 235 4 iron. More like 228-229 with normal gaps leading me to think he has it bent 1.5 degrees. Just a guess. Otherwise, he would have had a huge gap up to his utility.

 

To be honest, this numbers look a little high even with off the charts launch and smash factors but his "modest" reported club head speed of 117 mph might be incorrect. These 3w and driver distances look more like those from a great ball striker with 121-123 mph

[JoeyD12]

Hi launch, low spin, and center of the club face everytime explains the driver and 3 wood length compared to the short irons. He gets a lot out of 117 mph club speed if these carry figures are correct. His 4 iron must be bent or 235 yards is wrong. You don't go from 218 yds 5 iron to 235 4 iron. More like 228-229 with normal gaps leading me to think he has it bent 1.5 degrees. Just a guess. Otherwise, he would have had a huge gap up to his utility.

 

To be honest, this numbers look a little high even with off the charts launch and smash factors but his "modest" reported club head speed of 117 mph might be incorrect. These 3w and driver distances look more like those from a great ball striker with 121-123 mph

 

I agree, they are high. His SS is actually 116 and it is his tournament average as measured and recorded by the PGA Tour (I believe with 2 different brands of LMs). I think SF would have to be in excess of 1.5 at these numbers (oh yeah, and ever single time).

[bladehunter]

I know a 47 year old who played d1 golf hits nothing but trap draws hits 8 irons 190. Distance is only a big deal to those who don't have it

 

Agree with that 100%. Distance doesn't mean score. I've proven that a million times. and for some reason folks are consumed with how far you hit Each iron. I regularly have someone eyeballing me on par3s. And couldn't tell you how many times I've seen them go back and club down and come up woefully short. Pay attention to YOUR distances ... Nobody else's is going to help you.

[BreakingPar]

Yeah, but does he have the best body in golf?

[AceCatKY]

If JT just posted here more imagine how much he could bring up those pedestrian numbers..

[Shilgy]

I know a 47 year old who played d1 golf hits nothing but trap draws hits 8 irons 190. Distance is only a big deal to those who don't have it

 

Agree with that 100%. Distance doesn't mean score. I've proven that a million times. and for some reason folks are consumed with how far you hit Each iron. I regularly have someone eyeballing me on par3s. And couldn't tell you how many times I've seen them go back and club down and come up woefully short. Pay attention to YOUR distances ... Nobody else's is going to help you.

Guess they should have the Ksig on the ground in front of them. Eh Blade?

[QMany]

The numbers below that are what 80% of the tour hits with their perfect mechanics and release - mid/short irons. There are champions tour players not far off those numbers 6-iron down

 

Driver (9.5*): 310

3W (15*): 290

UI (18*): 265

4 iron: 235

5 iron: 218

6 iron: 205

7 iron: 192

8 iron: 176

9 iron: 165

PW (47*): 148

GW (52.5*): 132

SW (57*): 115

GW (60.5*): 105

 

[TollBros]

Hi launch, low spin, and center of the club face everytime explains the driver and 3 wood length compared to the short irons. He gets a lot out of 117 mph club speed if these carry figures are correct. His 4 iron must be bent or 235 yards is wrong. You don't go from 218 yds 5 iron to 235 4 iron. More like 228-229 with normal gaps leading me to think he has it bent 1.5 degrees. Just a guess. Otherwise, he would have had a huge gap up to his utility.

 

To be honest, this numbers look a little high even with off the charts launch and smash factors but his "modest" reported club head speed of 117 mph might be incorrect. These 3w and driver distances look more like those from a great ball striker with 121-123 mph

 

I know he put up some Trackman data in Mexico and the swing speed was 121 I do believe. Ball speed 180 or just over. I've got to assume these numbers are absolutely full bore, maybe with a shade of elevation. Haha

[Thug Hunter]

Yeah, but does he have the best body in golf?

 

WTF, This thread just got weird!

[MidwestGolfBum]

Hi launch, low spin, and center of the club face everytime explains the driver and 3 wood length compared to the short irons. He gets a lot out of 117 mph club speed if these carry figures are correct. His 4 iron must be bent or 235 yards is wrong. You don't go from 218 yds 5 iron to 235 4 iron. More like 228-229 with normal gaps leading me to think he has it bent 1.5 degrees. Just a guess. Otherwise, he would have had a huge gap up to his utility.

 

To be honest, this numbers look a little high even with off the charts launch and smash factors but his "modest" reported club head speed of 117 mph might be incorrect. These 3w and driver distances look more like those from a great ball striker with 121-123 mph

 

I know when I stopped playing a 3 iron/hybrid and put my 2iron/utility/hybrid/5w in the bag I had to bend my 4i 1-2 strong (I can't remember anymore and really should check that again) to get a gap in there that was more manageable. I know I bent my 5 iron about half of the 4 so that I could reduce that gap as well, as that was becoming an issue at my home course as far as being between 4/5 on a few shots that took that out of play too.

[jph4387]

The post shows him using a Mitsu BF in the driver. When did he switch from the Tensei?

[BearQ]

The numbers below that are what 80% of the tour hits with their perfect mechanics and release - mid/short irons. There are champions tour players not far off those numbers 6-iron down

 

 

 

I still stand by my statement, I know trackman numbers are precise when tested on range. BUT, my eye test doesn't fool me either playing with D1 long hitters in person or seeing Kenny Perry hit it well in range with JT's numbers. Vijay Singh was hitting 9-iron 160 with no wind at the Canadian Open last year (followed him thoroughly during his practice rounds). There are several hundred examples we could all share.

 

I know the numbers tell one story, but I do believe the majority of the top 100 on tour are not super far off JT's averages 6-iron down. He is very very impressive with the woods and long irons though.

[Undershooter30]

Hi launch, low spin, and center of the club face everytime explains the driver and 3 wood length compared to the short irons. He gets a lot out of 117 mph club speed if these carry figures are correct. His 4 iron must be bent or 235 yards is wrong. You don't go from 218 yds 5 iron to 235 4 iron. More like 228-229 with normal gaps leading me to think he has it bent 1.5 degrees. Just a guess. Otherwise, he would have had a huge gap up to his utility.

 

To be honest, this numbers look a little high even with off the charts launch and smash factors but his "modest" reported club head speed of 117 mph might be incorrect. These 3w and driver distances look more like those from a great ball striker with 121-123 mph

 

I agree, they are high. His SS is actually 116 and it is his tournament average as measured and recorded by the PGA Tour (I believe with 2 different brands of LMs). I think SF would have to be in excess of 1.5 at these numbers (oh yeah, and ever single time).

I assume you are using the pga tour stats. Those only measure a set hole every round and it isn't guaranteed that they are even hitting driver on that hole. There are only 23 measured drives on for him for the entire season so far. No telling how many of those 23 were using 3 wood.

 

Thomas definitely has optimal launch #'s though. He makes the most of whatever his swing speed is. http://blog.trackmangolf.com/justin-thomas-swing-analysis/

 

This is probably meaningless but Titleist tour rep Chris Tuten has said before that during fittings, Justin usually stays in the 180 ball speed range and can get it up around 185 when he wants to step on it. I think he also mentioned that his 3W was usually around 280-285 or something in that ballpark.

[JoeyD12]

Hi launch, low spin, and center of the club face everytime explains the driver and 3 wood length compared to the short irons. He gets a lot out of 117 mph club speed if these carry figures are correct. His 4 iron must be bent or 235 yards is wrong. You don't go from 218 yds 5 iron to 235 4 iron. More like 228-229 with normal gaps leading me to think he has it bent 1.5 degrees. Just a guess. Otherwise, he would have had a huge gap up to his utility.

 

To be honest, this numbers look a little high even with off the charts launch and smash factors but his "modest" reported club head speed of 117 mph might be incorrect. These 3w and driver distances look more like those from a great ball striker with 121-123 mph

 

I agree, they are high. His SS is actually 116 and it is his tournament average as measured and recorded by the PGA Tour (I believe with 2 different brands of LMs). I think SF would have to be in excess of 1.5 at these numbers (oh yeah, and ever single time).

I assume you are using the pga tour stats. Those only measure a set hole every round and it isn't guaranteed that they are even hitting driver on that hole. There are only 23 measured drives on for him for the entire season so far. No telling how many of those 23 were using 3 wood.

 

Thomas definitely has optimal launch #'s though. He makes the most of whatever his swing speed is. http://blog.trackman...swing-analysis/

 

This is probably meaningless but Titleist tour rep Chris Tuten has said before that during fittings, Justin usually stays in the 180 ball speed range and can get it up around 185 when he wants to step on it. I think he also mentioned that his 3W was usually around 280-285 or something in that ballpark.

 

They were drivers. There was bit on this on the golf channel with Michael Breed..... so it must be true....

[Undershooter30]

Hi launch, low spin, and center of the club face everytime explains the driver and 3 wood length compared to the short irons. He gets a lot out of 117 mph club speed if these carry figures are correct. His 4 iron must be bent or 235 yards is wrong. You don't go from 218 yds 5 iron to 235 4 iron. More like 228-229 with normal gaps leading me to think he has it bent 1.5 degrees. Just a guess. Otherwise, he would have had a huge gap up to his utility.

 

To be honest, this numbers look a little high even with off the charts launch and smash factors but his "modest" reported club head speed of 117 mph might be incorrect. These 3w and driver distances look more like those from a great ball striker with 121-123 mph

 

I agree, they are high. His SS is actually 116 and it is his tournament average as measured and recorded by the PGA Tour (I believe with 2 different brands of LMs). I think SF would have to be in excess of 1.5 at these numbers (oh yeah, and ever single time).

I assume you are using the pga tour stats. Those only measure a set hole every round and it isn't guaranteed that they are even hitting driver on that hole. There are only 23 measured drives on for him for the entire season so far. No telling how many of those 23 were using 3 wood.

 

Thomas definitely has optimal launch #'s though. He makes the most of whatever his swing speed is. http://blog.trackman...swing-analysis/

 

This is probably meaningless but Titleist tour rep Chris Tuten has said before that during fittings, Justin usually stays in the 180 ball speed range and can get it up around 185 when he wants to step on it. I think he also mentioned that his 3W was usually around 280-285 or something in that ballpark.

 

They were drivers. There was bit on this on the golf channel with Michael Breed..... so it must be true....

haha naturally it makes it true.

 

Seems kinda weird that Paul Casey's driver swing speed varies from 106-124 though..

 

Edit: And Billy Horschel ranges from 113.44 to 142.67. WTF!! That definitely isn't right! lol