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Why does size matter as it pertains to distance? – GolfWRXers discuss
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.”
Entire Thread: “Why does size matter as it pertains to distance?”
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Whats in the Bag
Taylor Pendrith’s winning WITB: 2024 CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Driver: Ping G430 LST (9 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Accra TZ Six ST
3-wood: Ping G430 Max (15 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 80 6.5 TX
7-wood: Ping G425 Max (20.5 degrees) Buy here.
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 90 6.5 TX
Irons: Srixon ZX (2, 3) Buy here, Srixon ZX7 Mk II (4-9) Buy here.
Shafts: Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.5 90, 6.5 100 (2-3), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Cleveland RTX 6 Tour Rack (46-10 Mid, 52-10 Mid, 56-10 Mid, 60-9 Full) Buy here.
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Putter: Odyssey Jailbird Versa Buy here.
Grip: SuperStroke Zenergy Flatso 1.0
Grips: Golf Pride MCC
The winning WITB is presented by 2nd Swing Golf. 2nd Swing has more than 100,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
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Whats in the Bag
Ben Kohles WITB 2024 (May)
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (9 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 X
3-wood: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue 8 X
Hybrid: Titleist TSR3 (19 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Blue HB 9 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4, 5), Titleist 620 CB (6-9)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (46-10F, 50-12F, 54-12D, 60)
Shafts: Project X 6.0
Putter: Scotty Cameron P5 prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Check out more in-hand photos of Ben Kohles’ clubs in the forums.
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Whats in the Bag
Kris Kim WITB 2024 (May)
- Kris Kim what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (9 degrees @7)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 60 TX
3-wood: TaylorMade Qi10 Tour (15 degrees @13.5)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Diamana WB 73 TX
Irons: TaylorMade P770 (2, 4), TaylorMade P7MB (5-PW)
Shafts: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX (2), Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour 120 X
Wedges: TaylorMade MG4 (50-09SB, 56-12SB, 60-11TW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 WV 125
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kris Kim’s equipment here.
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June
Jun 25, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Bigger is always better!
Foxy
Jun 25, 2020 at 4:38 pm
You gotta have the size to go the distance, boys.
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.
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…
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.
Rory
Jun 25, 2020 at 10:54 am
One of the top guys weighs 195… not very big ..