This is why the average male recreational golfer only hits the ball about 140 yards with a 7-iron, while the average Tour golfer hits it 170-180 yards. 150 mph is the top range and only long drive competitors will be swinging toward this range. Click below to view my golf-improvement programs. would a person swing at their max being 65 mph create a higher spin rate? Your calculated swing speed is 102 miles per hour. Once you have a basic grasp of your swing speed, the formula will spew out a decent range to aim for. The launch angle is easily attainable in this case. Thats a story I already wrote about for GolfWRX.com. The shape of the divot should also be checked to ensure the aim on the target is set perfectly. So, to answer your question no, the fact I am swinging below my full speed has nothing to do with it (unless it changes a parameter at impact) which I kept constant for this test. My 7 iron is 145 @ nearly 67 yrs. The golfer can find the distance covered on the course to be short if his shots are not being consistent and accurate. Radar Chart Example Ladies - By no means do all women's golfers will fall in this category, but this is where many of the recreational women's. Would be nice to know the ball speed. With the swing on the golf club dialed in, the shots made with the 7 iron can be more consistent. I enjoy learning about the golf swing and am currently studying to be a certified professional golf instructor. What is a Good Smash Factor for a 7 Iron? The design of the golf club is based on the idea that stronger lofts help in achieving greater distance on the course. The lower range will be for women and senior golfers. This is a very high quality strike your average shots are unlikely to be this high so the carry values presented here are likely to be your optimal distances with a given swing speed, and not the average (although better players may actually have a high average smash factor). But first, some key information on how far a 7 iron should fly. In recent years, the larger golfing public is also beginning to recognize the importance of getting custom fit for their driver in order to maximize driving distance and their overall average golf swing speed. Many slower-speed amateurs I see are trying to launch the ball as high as their faster swinging golf partners. This will stop you scooping the ball. The average male senior will hit their 7 iron 105-115 yards. If these numbers are applied to the swing speed of an average golfer, the golfer will struggle to get the ball in the air for the maximum distance. //