Bang60 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I'm intrigued after seeing a 85 y/o hitting 225 yards, I'm only 71 and hit 240metres and yeah it landed on top of the hill and went down the other side. I'm ave 200metres with a Tensei xstiff shaft SIM 9* head otherwise lol, about 220 yards but expect more soon as I'm hitting straightish now. So guys what distance with your driver specifics and age? Bobbers, cksurfdude and tony@CIC 3 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Bobbers Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I'm 71, 5'9" tall and about 145 pounds if I have my keys and some loose change in my pockets. Sorry to say that I'm in the 165-170 range off the tee. I live in Wisconsin and have learned to love mid-July to late August golf as the fairways get firmer and I get more roll on my drives. 180 yards here I come!!! tony@CIC, garyt1957, cksurfdude and 2 others 5 Quote Ping G430 Max 10.5* Ping G430 SFT 3 wood and Ping G430 HL 7 wood SR flex Ping G430 4,5,6,7 hybrids SR flex Cleveland Launcher XL Halo 8,9,P,G, SW irons A Flex Cleveland Smart Sole S wedge A Flex Cobra Nova putter Link to comment
drb1956 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) Not yet retired, but close at 65, and I play a Ping g410 SFT, set at 9.5*, with 43.5" 65g regular flex shaft, driving around 235 max, averaging 210-220 most of the time, figured by using my Garmin S10. Been launching pretty high as of late, so adjusting down to the 9* setting, and switching back to the 43.5" 55g reg. flex stock shaft to see if I can pick up some yardage. I have tried a lower tee height, just not consistent. My swing speed is only 80 mph., as it has been all of my playing time. I have been told that I should play a senior flex, but I feel it would be too whippy for me. Does your SS warant you playing a stiff? You could get more yardage playing a regular flex shaft, IF you are not swinging over 90 mph. Possibly get on a simulator, if available, to try a different shaft flex. I know stiffs help with direction, but can inhibit distance if you don't have a faster swing speed. My .02... Edited August 10, 2022 by drb1956 add content garyt1957, cksurfdude and tony@CIC 3 Quote Driver-Ping g410 SFT, 3W-Callaway Diablo Octane, Hybrids-Snake Eyes Viper 18*+ 21*, Irons-GigaGolf Reva Hybrid Irons 24*- 46*, Wedges-Cleveland CBX2's 50*54*58*, Putter-Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft 11c Link to comment
Hacker Rod Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) . Edited August 6, 2022 by Hacker Rod Quote Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro 8.5*, HZRDUS Smoke Yellow XS TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver/2W 12.5*, Elements Chrome XS Callaway Super Hybrid 17*, Aldila Rogue 95 MSI XS Maltby KE4 Tour TC Hybrid 20*, KBS Tour Steel XS Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal 5-SW, Project X LZ Tour S Titleist Vokey SM7 60*/D Evnroll ER5 Hatchback Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 5 hours ago, Hacker Rod said: Kinda cheating, but I'm retired at Yeah right, I forgot to mention that the over achievers need not be bragging here. I'm interested in what us old guys can do, at your age I was driving it 280-300 metres in Sydney but no big deal most I played with did it and in my mid 60's I could crank it 265metres and that was measured by a GPS.. I'm sure there's lots could do that or better.. tony@CIC 1 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 6 hours ago, Bobbers said: I'm 71, 5'9" tall and about 145 pounds if I have my keys and some loose change in my pockets. Sorry to say that I'm in the 165-170 range off the tee. I live in Wisconsin and have learned to love mid-July to late August golf as the fairways get firmer and I get more roll on my drives. 180 yards here I come!!! You know what you're doing good, we're same age height but I'm 88kgs. More muscle lol... tony@CIC 1 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Bluesman57 Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 I'm 65, and average around 240 off the tee. tony@CIC, silver & black and cksurfdude 3 Quote G430 Max HL Max Driver G430 Max HL 5- and 7-Woods G430 Max HL 4-Hybrid T300 6-GW Irons Glide 3.0 52 and 58 degree Wedges Vokey SM9 56 degree Sand Wedge BB-8W Putter ProV1x Balls Semper ubi, sub ubi. Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 6, 2022 Author Share Posted August 6, 2022 7 hours ago, drb1956 said: Not yet retired, but close at 65, and I play a Ping g410 SFT, set at 9.5*, with 43.5" 65g regular flex shaft, driving around 235 max, averaging 210-220 most of the time, figured by using my Garmin S10. Been launching pretty high as of late, so adjusting down to the 9* setting, and switching back to the 43.5" 55g reg. flex stock shaft to see if I can pick up some yardage. My swing speed is only 80 mph., as it has been all of my playing time. I have been told that I should play a senior flex, but I feel it would be too whippy for me. Does your SS warant you playing a stiff? You could get more yardage playing a regular flex shaft, IF you are not swinging over 90 mph. Possibly get on a simulator, if available, to try a different shaft flex. I know stiffs help with direction, but can inhibit distance if you don't have a faster swing speed. My .02... Yeah I can increase distance with a regular shaft but prefer to find the fairway more often, ss is 105 ave but I'm getting stronger and with my speed training hoping 105 is the slow ave. But i have health issues so not sure where I'll finish, the next 3 months will answer that question if I do not over do it lol. I was using a senior shaft 2 years ago so I've recovered alot, I had some lessons but having a pro telling me I need to change to the perfect swing NOT happening so not going there and nowhere near me is a club fitter with the right technology to help so I'm making the most of what I've got... cksurfdude and tony@CIC 2 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Hacker Rod Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 1 hour ago, Bang60 said: Yeah right, I forgot to mention that the over achievers need not be bragging here. I'm interested in what us old guys can do, at your age I was driving it 280-300 metres in Sydney but no big deal most I played with did it and in my mid 60's I could crank it 265metres and that was measured by a GPS.. I'm sure there's lots could do that or better.. Consider me sufficiently scolded. Sorry I chimed in. Bang60 and tony@CIC 2 Quote Tour Edge Exotics EXS Pro 8.5*, HZRDUS Smoke Yellow XS TaylorMade Original One Mini Driver/2W 12.5*, Elements Chrome XS Callaway Super Hybrid 17*, Aldila Rogue 95 MSI XS Maltby KE4 Tour TC Hybrid 20*, KBS Tour Steel XS Mizuno JPX919 Hot Metal 5-SW, Project X LZ Tour S Titleist Vokey SM7 60*/D Evnroll ER5 Hatchback Link to comment
CarlH Posted August 6, 2022 Share Posted August 6, 2022 Age is just shy of 71, average around 220 yds or so from the tee with an occasional bomb here and there. Swing speed upper 80s typically. I normally hit the tee shot fairly straight and normally find the fairway. Bobbers, GaDawg, silver & black and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, CarlH said: Age is just shy of 71, average around 220 yds or so from the tee with an occasional bomb here and there. Swing speed upper 80s typically. I normally hit the tee shot fairly straight and normally find the fairway. What driver shaft setup you use? Reesedw and tony@CIC 2 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
CarlH Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 11 hours ago, Bang60 said: What driver shaft setup you use? See my signature line. I play a Callaway Rogue ST Max with the stock Mitsubishi Tesai Blue shaft. Head is set to 10.5 with draw bias. tony@CIC, cksurfdude and Reesedw 3 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment
BIG STU Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 65 with a mended back about 200 225 now. But I have started back up doing some speed training and picked up a little bit of yardage yesterday maybe 7 yards or so cksurfdude, Reesedw, GaDawg and 1 other 4 Quote Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment
Headhammer Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 Semi-retired guy. I can hit it anywhere from 54 yards to 265 yards, the problem is I don't know which one I'm about to unleash! GaDawg, Reesedw, Bluesman57 and 3 others 1 4 1 Quote Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 8 hours ago, CarlH said: See my signature line. I play a Callaway Rogue ST Max with the stock Mitsubishi Tesai Blue shaft. Head is set to 10.5 with draw bias. Ooooops didn't know about that, slow learner lol tony@CIC 1 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 7, 2022 Author Share Posted August 7, 2022 7 hours ago, Headhammer said: Semi-retired guy. I can hit it anywhere from 54 yards to 265 yards, the problem is I don't know which one I'm about to unleash! WOW that's a huge difference lol, I'm not that good lol... tony@CIC and Headhammer 2 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Hook DeLoft Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I’m 65. My tee shots carry between 190 and 210 yards, depending on the strike. If the fairways are particularly hard, I’ll get 25 or 30 yards of roll. Most of the time, I get about 10 or 15 yards of roll. I started playing 30 years ago and I’ve never been a long hitter. Reesedw, tony@CIC and cksurfdude 3 Quote 14 of the following: Ping G430 Max 10.5 degree Callaway 2023 Big Bertha 3 wood set to 17 degrees Cobra F9 Speedback 7/8 wood set at 23.5 degrees Callaway Epic Max 11 wood Ping Eye 2 BeCu 2-SW Mizuno 923 JPX HM HL 6-GW Hogan sand wedge 56 degree bent to 53 Maltby M Series+ 54 degree Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 58 degree Ping Glide 3.0 60 degree Evnroll ER2 Ping Sigma 2 Anser Cheap Top Flite mallet putter from Dick's, currently holding down first place in the bag TaylorMade Mini Spider Bridgestone XS Link to comment
Golf2Much Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 I appear to be on the other side of the driver length spectrum. I'm 66 and retired with a relatively new left knee, two shoulder operations, broken neck and a naturally fused back. With my swing speed of roughly 72 mph and my Ping G400 SFT driver with a 40 gram senior shaft I get a performance distance on my Shot Scope H4 of 180 yards (max 201 yards). That distance is consistent with my recent Club Champion fitting. The good news from that fitting was that my driver smash factor averaged 1.49, so at least I was maximizing the distance with my meager swing speed. tony@CIC, garyt1957 and cksurfdude 3 Quote Ping G430 Max driver 10.5 degrees with an Alta Quick45 gram senior shaft Callaway Epic 3 wood, Project X Evenflow Green 45 gram senior shaft Callaway GBB Epic Heavenwood, with a Mitsubishi Diamana 50 gram senior shaft Ping G 20.5 degree 7 wood, with a stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Ping G 26 degree hybrid, stock Alta 65 gram senior shaft Callaway Paradym X irons, 7-AW with Aldila Ascent Blue 50 graphite shafts Edison wedges: 50, 55 and 60 degree, KBS Tour Graphite A flex shafts Putters: L.A.B. Direct Force 2.1 putter, 34.5" long, 67 degrees lie 2022 MGS Tester: Shot Scope Pro XL+ with H4 2023 MGS Tester: Callaway Paradym X Irons Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 5 hours ago, Golf2Much said: I appear to be on the other side of the driver length spectrum. I'm 66 and retired with a relatively new left knee, two shoulder operations, broken neck and a naturally fused back. With my swing speed of roughly 72 mph and my Ping G400 SFT driver with a 40 gram senior shaft I get a performance distance on my Shot Scope H4 of 180 yards (max 201 yards). That distance is consistent with my recent Club Champion fitting. The good news from that fitting was that my driver smash factor averaged 1.49, so at least I was maximizing the distance with my meager swing speed. WOW ave 1.49 smash factor is amazing, dude you've reinforced my belief that what I'm doing is right "high smash factor" Rules... Impressive body with your repair list, hopefully you will keep enjoying your golf. We've got commonality in the number and seriousness of operations just different areas, mine are stomach related. My swing speed is high 90mph, take care... Golf2Much, cksurfdude and tony@CIC 3 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
fixyurdivot Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 Not as far as I'd like too... consistently. 225-240 total most days. But there are those 260+ that show up here and there that simply drive me nuts and have me asking why I cannot repeat them more often . MacTourney, GaDawg, cksurfdude and 3 others 6 Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 8, 2022 Author Share Posted August 8, 2022 43 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said: Not as far as I'd like too... consistently. 225-240 total most days. But there are those 260+ that show up here and there that simply drive me nuts and have me asking why I cannot repeat them more often . Yeah I have that quandary going on too, I've either thought I hit the ball very good/badly and the results are the opposite. Driving me nuts lol... cksurfdude and tony@CIC 2 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
KJC Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 74 yrs old. Carry distance 216 with 20 yard roll out, per Trackman using range balls. Ping 400 Max. Hit 72% of fairways. 4.8 index. Play 2x week and practice 3x week. Maxfli Tour ball. cksurfdude and tony@CIC 2 Quote Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 5 hours ago, KJC said: 74 yrs old. Carry distance 216 with 20 yard roll out, per Trackman using range balls. Ping 400 Max. Hit 72% of fairways. 4.8 index. Play 2x week and practice 3x week. Maxfli Tour ball. Hey good numbers using range balls... cksurfdude 1 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Shapotomous Posted August 11, 2022 Share Posted August 11, 2022 On 8/6/2022 at 5:12 PM, Bang60 said: Yeah I can increase distance with a regular shaft but prefer to find the fairway more often, ss is 105 ave but I'm getting stronger and with my speed training hoping 105 is the slow ave. But i have health issues so not sure where I'll finish, the next 3 months will answer that question if I do not over do it lol. I was using a senior shaft 2 years ago so I've recovered alot, I had some lessons but having a pro telling me I need to change to the perfect swing NOT happening so not going there and nowhere near me is a club fitter with the right technology to help so I'm making the most of what I've got... Is that ss in mph or kpn ? If it is 105 mph and your avg is 220 yards then I think you are missing out on quite a bit of carry yardage. tony@CIC, garyt1957 and cksurfdude 3 Quote Modern Bag: G410 LST 10.5*, Hzrdus Smoke RDX 6.5 Flex; 915F 3w, Diamana S+ 70 S flex; Snake Eyes 18* 2h, 23* 4h & 27* 5h; JPX 900 Forged 6 - PW, PX LZ 6.0; Edison 2.0 49*, 53*, 57* KBS Tour 120 S; Heppler Fetch; Ball - MTB-X; Bag - Jones MyGolfSpy Edition! Shot Scope H4, MG600 Rangefinder Classic Bag: Driver - Persimmon; 3w - Speed Slot; 5w - Tour Block; 3 - pw - Dynapower; sw - Ram Tom Watson; putter - bullseye standard or flange. Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 11, 2022 Author Share Posted August 11, 2022 9 hours ago, Shapotomous said: Is that ss in mph or kpn ? If it is 105 mph and your avg is 220 yards then I think you are missing out on quite a bit of carry yardage. Yeah mph, and I agree I'm losing alot of carry. My numbers are mph and metres, yesterday I nutted 2 drives for 200metres carry with no run because winter here so plugged ball. I'd like to get a fitter to help me but I'm yet to find one close to me, maybe I will take a trip in the summer to see one in Auckland NZ? cksurfdude 1 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
GaryF Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 (edited) Last year was around 210-220 range, then noticed on my backswing was using hood rotation technique but only getting hands shoulder high. On the range, forced more rotation on the same path to get hands ear high and amazingly picked up yardage. At top of BS, pronate left/lead wrist and release just prior to contact. Since then have worked on stretching, conditioning and mostly core strength (I’m 5-9, 165) and now in the 235ish range but have had some closer to 250 (maybe a sprinkler head). Not sure of SS but think around 88-92. My driver is older Callaway Fusion, 9 deg, UST Recoil ES 450/F3 R. For me, increasing core strength will translate to longer distance at this point. Edited August 16, 2022 by GaryF cksurfdude, Kenny B and Bang60 3 Quote Driver: Fusion, 9 deg, UST Recoil 450 ES F3/2 430 MAX 4w (5w head delofted 1* with 3w shaft), 7w, 5h w/ Alta CB Soft Regular shaft JPX923 HM 6i - GW w/ UST Recoil 460 ESX F3 RTX6 52* and 56* with Recoil 760 ESX F2 Versa DB DoubleWide : Z-Star Tour Link to comment
Motoboss Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 I’m 68 and put it out about 220/235 pretty consistently. That’s the lie distance when I go to hit it again. Couldn’t tell you carry and roll out as I can’t see that far anymore. tony@CIC, cksurfdude, Bang60 and 1 other 3 1 Quote “Adventure Before Dementia “ PING G425 4-UW/SW Black Dot +1” Alta CB RFlex / ChipR PING G410 Plus DRIVER 10.5* / 3W 14*/ 5W 17.5* / 3hyb. 19* / 9W 22* PING Putter Custom PLD 4J Prototype / 1968 Anser / Odyssey TriHot #3 VICE Pro Soft Lime Green / Bridgestone RX - TreoSoft Link to comment
Bang60 Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Motoboss said: I’m 68 and put it out about 220/235 pretty consistently. That’s the lie distance when I go to hit it again. Couldn’t tell you carry and roll out as I can’t see that far anymore. Are you using an older Fav or New driver? tony@CIC 1 Quote I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol… Link to comment
Motoboss Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 14 hours ago, Bang60 said: Are you using an older Fav or New driver? A “new” to me Ping G410 Plus 10.5* with Tensei CK Orange 70 S shaft. Hit the snot out of it, most of the time. Bang60 and cksurfdude 1 1 Quote “Adventure Before Dementia “ PING G425 4-UW/SW Black Dot +1” Alta CB RFlex / ChipR PING G410 Plus DRIVER 10.5* / 3W 14*/ 5W 17.5* / 3hyb. 19* / 9W 22* PING Putter Custom PLD 4J Prototype / 1968 Anser / Odyssey TriHot #3 VICE Pro Soft Lime Green / Bridgestone RX - TreoSoft Link to comment
Goober Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) My swing speed is 112.I can hit a driver 260-280 carry.From 150 I’m a 9 iron on my good days Before my lessons I was 240-255 driver.And 8 sometimes even 7 iron from 150.But I was very very very consistent Edited August 27, 2022 by Goober Bang60, tony@CIC and cksurfdude 3 Quote Link to comment
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