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Here's a video of Tony Finau trying to hit 200 mph ball speed with the driver. Spoiler, he does it.

 

 

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Kyle Berkshire—-220+ ball speed.

Driver:  :ping-small: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven
Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
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Long drive champion versus one of the top players on tour.

200mph+ ball speed on the long driver circuit is common. 190mph+ isn't on the PGA Tour. Only Cam Champ is really breaking that on any consistent basis.

Kyle Berkshire—-220+ ball speed.


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FAIRWAY WOODS PXG 0341XF GEN4 (16°)

HYBRIDS PXG 0317XF GEN4 (19°), PXG 0317X GEN4 (22°)

IRONS PXG 0311T GEN3 (5 - 9)

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9 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Kyle Berkshire—-220+ ball speed.

True, but Kyle uses a 48" driver w/ 3-4.5 degrees of loft (https://krankgolf.com/pros/kyle-berkshire/) whereas Finau did this with a more standard length driver and at least twice as much loft (most likely). 

I'm sure Kyle could still blast it past Tony, but considering that Tony is not a professional long driver I'd call it a wash (the potential is certainly there). 

 

BTW, watched this on Insta when he first posted it. Pretty incredible to think that the biggest difference between these swings and his normal swing is that he actually takes the club all the way back. Based on the results he got in the video, I can only assume he shortened his swing to control spin.

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Shows how much the big hitters leave in the tank on tour. 

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Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white

Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid

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Notice that compact, efficient swing 😉.   Only 67 mph and change, and I'm there! 🤣

 

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2 hours ago, TR1PTIK said:

Based on the results he got in the video, I can only assume he shortened his swing to control spin.

Yeah, that's why I shortened my backswing too.   🤣

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Yeah he's mentioned in the past that his short swing is much more accurate and easier to control for him. When you're already one of the longest hitters on tour, accuracy starts to pay dividends.

True, but Kyle uses a 48" driver w/ 3-4.5 degrees of loft (https://krankgolf.com/pros/kyle-berkshire/) whereas Finau did this with a more standard length driver and at least twice as much loft (most likely). 
I'm sure Kyle could still blast it past Tony, but considering that Tony is not a professional long driver I'd call it a wash (the potential is certainly there). 
 
BTW, watched this on Insta when he first posted it. Pretty incredible to think that the biggest difference between these swings and his normal swing is that he actually takes the club all the way back. Based on the results he got in the video, I can only assume he shortened his swing to control spin.


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DRIVER PXG 0811XF GEN4 (10.5°)

FAIRWAY WOODS PXG 0341XF GEN4 (16°)

HYBRIDS PXG 0317XF GEN4 (19°), PXG 0317X GEN4 (22°)

IRONS PXG 0311T GEN3 (5 - 9)

WEDGES TAYLORMADE MG3 (45°, 50°, 55° TW Grind, 60° TW Grind)

PUTTER PXG BATTLE READY ONE & DONE

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Man, just bombs. 200 mph is bonkers

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3/Driving Iron: 18° :Hogan: UiHi Iron (MMT Utility TX 105g shaft)

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Long drive champion versus one of the top players on tour.

200mph+ ball speed on the long driver circuit is common. 190mph+ isn't on the PGA Tour. Only Cam Champ is really breaking that on any consistent basis.



Don’t disagree two different approaches to the swing. Long drive is always all out, PGA tour is more controlled. Finau is 12th in average ball speed on tour so I would bet there are other PGA tour players besides Champ that could break 200 if the sole purpose is ball speed. Not downplaying the 200 number, but I would bet it is achievable by a few on Tour.

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Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
                :titelist-small: 915H  24*  w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype        
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Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

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I followed Tony for a few holes at TPC Boston. The sound the ball makes coming off of his clubface is just jaw dropping in person. It's incredible. 

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