The right driver for your swing speed

[dolfinosteel]

Hi Brian,

I recently had a swing analysis done and the instructor said that my swing speed was between 77-80 mph, and that I should use a driver that has a offset and a 11 to 12 degree loft. My understanding of a club with an offset is that it is for someone who has a problem getting the club around to hit the ball square. I haven't had that problem, I was looking to increase the distance that I hit with my driver. If I am hitting the ball fairly straight, do I really need to use a club that has an offset?

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

The offset is going to help increase the dynamic loft at impact to help you launch the ball higher with more spin which you need at that swing speed.

It will help with your options in regards to drivers because in reality you probably need a 13 or 14* lofted driver but those are hard to find UNLESS you go with a component club.

 

[mb6606]

The offset is going to help increase the dynamic loft at impact to help you launch the ball higher with more spin which you need at that swing speed.

It will help with your options in regards to drivers because in reality you probably need a 13 or 14* lofted driver but those are hard to find UNLESS you go with a component club.

Nike Sasquatch available in 13 and 16 degree heads

 

[Leek]

Callaway has a 15 degree non-offset driver in the X series.

 

[Ringer]