Swing Speed Distance Calculator

November 18, 2022 The best way to determine your swing speed is using a swing speed monitor. This technology has improved steadily in recent years and many monitors do more than just track speed. The Garmin approach R10 launch monitor is one of the most affordable on the market and has many benefits. It allows you to view your shots on a detailed dispersion chart/record video clips each shot. I like this monitor because it provides club head speed,ball speed, spin, launch angle, launch direction, smash factor and more.Another way to figure swing speed without breaking the bank is...to do math!Start by hitting around 20 balls with your driver at your local range and figure the average distance. Any crazy mishits can be thrown out of the equation. Then, divide this distance by 2.6 yards per mile. Often, professionals hit more than this of course, but the average player can’t really expect to hit farther. This 2.6 level of efficiency is under the expectation that your golf club is just ri...