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Why does size matter as it pertains to distance? – GolfWRXers discuss

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In our forums, our members have been discussing why size matters as it pertains to distance. WRXer ‘baller4opca’ kicks off the thread, asking:

“Why are folks putting a lot of stock in the added bulk of Bryson? How does that size translate to ball speed? I know the height and length of a player matters but confused on why size matters. I take a Cameron Champ for example. He is long and lanky but still pounds the ball. I’m a fairly muscular guy by golf standards and find that being this muscular can sometimes take away from my flexibility.”

And our members have been having their say on the subject in our forums.

Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.

  • Shankyouverymuch: “Force = Mass X Acceleration. The added bulk equates to more force when he swings. Of course, you still need to swing the club properly to obtain maximum results.”
  • PhilsFanDrew: “There are many different ways to hit the ball a long way. A taller, lankier player can generate a lot of speed by creating a wider swing arc giving the clubhead more time to generate speed before impact. A stockier player like Jon Rahm takes a really small backswing but has so much lower body power to hit the ball far. Other than size, Bryson is swinging with the same swing philosophy he’s had since becoming a pro so he must feel that in order to maximize distance for the way he swings that he needed to add mass. He also seems very data-driven so I could see him gather his stats with his new frame and then if he isn’t getting the results he wants dial it back to find a happy medium.”
  • QuigleyDU: “It really pretty simple. Getting bigger just adds that much more punch to the ball. Would you rather be hit by George foreman or Floyd Mayweather? Floyd is probably faster, but George is so much bigger it is going to hurt more. It also adds stability to your swing when swinging that hard.”
  • oikos1: “Big guys and little guys can both hit the ball far. There seems to be this underlying “for or against” discussion which is completely irrelevant as we have evidence for both to work. Figuring out what you think is best for you is the challenge, and there is only one way to find out.”

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  1. June

    Jun 25, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Bigger is always better!

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  2. Foxy

    Jun 25, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    You gotta have the size to go the distance, boys.

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  3. Daylene Delight

    Jun 25, 2020 at 2:49 pm

    Seriously? You had to ask if size matters? It’s not the size of the boat. It’s the motion of the ocean. Technique is everything, my dear.

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  4. gwelfgulfer

    Jun 25, 2020 at 12:59 am

    I actually think the past 15ish years of the PGA Tour has shown the opposite in that the little guys can pound it. Bryson is a complete anomaly rather than a rule. Far more little guys with actual game playing for actual money vs. the gorillas praying to just get 1 out of 6 shots in the grid…

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  5. Tommy

    Jun 24, 2020 at 6:12 pm

    You don’t see too many “skinny” guys on the Long Drive circuit. On the contrary, they’re into steroid fueled bulk ala WWE and the stronger and bigger they are, the longer they are, so it seems.

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    • Rory

      Jun 25, 2020 at 10:54 am

      One of the top guys weighs 195… not very big ..

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