This article provides consolidated ball launch performance reference tables derived from measured and calculated ball flight data. It includes:
Optimized Driver Launch Data
Ball Launch Tables for Slower Swing Speeds
Ball Launch Tables for Faster Swing Speeds
These tables serve as performance reference material for understanding typical and optimized launch outcomes based on swing speed and club selection.
For a full explanation of how ball launch measurements and ball flight results work, see: Ball Launch Data: Measurements & Ball Flight Results
For a full explanation of how club head measurements works, see: Club Head Data: Measurements & Definitions
Optimized Driver Launch Data
This table provides optimized driver launch reference data based on club speed and ball speed. It includes optimum launch angle ranges, optimum spin ranges, and the associated typical carry and total distance ranges.
Club Speed | Ball Speed | Optimum Launch Angle Range | Optimum Spin Range | Typical Carry Distance Range | Typical Total Distance Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MPH | MPH | Degrees | RPM | Yards | Yards |
69 | 100 | 10.0-14.0 | 3500-2500 | 130-142 | 159-169 |
76 | 110 | 10.0-14.0 | 3400-2400 | 157-170 | 181-194 |
83 | 120 | 10.0-14.0 | 3300-2300 | 183-197 | 204-221 |
90 | 130 | 10.0-14.0 | 3200-2200 | 207-223 | 227-246 |
97 | 140 | 10.0-14.0 | 3100-2110 | 231-249 | 250-272 |
103 | 150 | 10.0-14.0 | 3000-2000 | 254-275 | 273-299 |
110 | 160 | 10.0-14.0 | 2900-1900 | 276-301 | 295-325 |
117 | 170 | 10.0-14.0 | 2800-1800 | 298-325 | 318-349 |
124 | 180 | 10.0-14.0 | 2700-1700 | 320-349 | 340-386 |
131 | 190 | 10.0-14.0 | 2600-1600 | 342-372 | 378-401 |
138 | 200 | 10.0-14.0 | 2500-1500 | 360-389 | 381-418 |
145 | 210 | 10.0-14.0 | 2400-1400 | 383-408 | 405-438 |
Ball Launch Table: Slower Swing Speeds
This table provides typical ball launch data for slower swing speeds across multiple club types, including club speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, and carry distance.
Club | Club Speed | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Spin Rate | Carry Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1w | 94 | 141 | 14 | 2628 | 220 |
3w | 92 | 137 | 10.3 | 3234 | 208 |
5w | 90 | 134 | 11.6 | 4238 | 203 |
hy-22 | 87 | 125 | 12.9 | 5415 | 184 |
3i | 85 | 127 | 23.8 | 4038 | 190 |
4i | 84 | 123 | 13.7 | 4593 | 184 |
5i | 82 | 118 | 14.7 | 4939 | 169 |
6i | 80 | 114 | 16.2 | 5986 | 156 |
7i | 78 | 109 | 18.4 | 6979 | 147 |
8i | 76 | 104 | 20.6 | 7196 | 140 |
9i | 74 | 98 | 23 | 8025 | 126 |
pw | 72 | 91 | 24.7 | 8873 | 117 |
sw | 72 | 81 | 30.4 | 9341 | 96 |
lw | 68 | 65 | 37.7 | 5569 | 72 |
Ball Launch Table: Faster Swing Speeds
This table provides typical ball launch data for faster swing speeds across multiple club types, including club speed, ball speed, launch angle, spin rate, and carry distance.
Club | Club Speed | Ball Speed | Launch Angle | Spin Rate | Carry Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1w | 112 | 165 | 11.2 | 2685 | 270 |
3w | 107 | 157 | 8 | 3801 | 250 |
5w | 103 | 151 | 8.8 | 4624 | 230 |
3i | 98 | 140 | 10.6 | 4378 | 210 |
4i | 96 | 135 | 11.4 | 4716 | 199 |
5i | 94 | 131 | 12.8 | 5115 | 191 |
6i | 92 | 128 | 13.9 | 6036 | 181 |
7i | 88 | 122 | 15.1 | 6585 | 166 |
8i | 86 | 116 | 16.5 | 7725 | 152 |
9i | 85 | 109 | 18.4 | 9018 | 139 |
pw | 84 | 102 | 20.3 | 10399 | 127 |
sw | 83 | 90 | 24.4 | 11265 | 106 |
lw | 78.8 | 76 | 28.3 | 11852 | 84 |
Related Articles
Data Accuracy & Support
If your ball launch data appears inconsistent, incorrect, or does not reflect expected results, follow the standard reporting process outlined here: How to Report Incorrect or Inaccurate Data