The perfect formula

We love that feeling when we pull off a perfect drive.

Picture it now. You step up to the tee with your driver in hand, a lovely open fairway ahead of you. You know exactly the kind of shot you want to pull off and the area you’d like your ball to land. You swing through the ball with confidence and instantly get the satisfaction of watching your ball soar straight and high before coming to rest in the middle of the fairway.

While we might not pull off a perfect drive each time we step onto the tee, a lot of practice will certainly help you hit it well more often. The main thing to consider however, is that your driving won’t improve if you’re not playing with a driver suited to your unique golf swing.

Today we want to help you cover some driver characteristics and consider how they influence your tee shots.

Launch and spin

There are two main characteristics that determine how your ball flies when you strike it with a driver: launch and spin. In order to achieve max distance with a nice stable ball flight, these two factors need to be optimised together.

If your drive has high spin, the ball will get plenty of height but less distance, and have a steep angle of descent. A drive with low spin however offers a more stable ball flight, making it less likely for the ball to get ballooned around in the wind.

You want a good distance on your drive, and a good height in your shot to carry that distance, so finding the sweet spot between high launch and low spin is the key to getting the most out of your tee shots.

Why not visit us for a custom fitting?

In the same way you rifle through clothing racks to find the right pieces for your size, so too must you find the right clubs to suit your ability and play style. There’s a lot of variety when it comes to golf clubs so it can all seem a little confusing, but we’re always here to clear things up for you.

We’ll have you hitting balls to get a sense of your skill level and how you approach the ball. We’ll consider how you swing the ball, whether you have a natural draw or fade, your swing speed, and we’ll pair you with the best equipment to help you get the most out of your game.

If you’re thinking of adding a new driver to your bag but you don’t know what you’re looking for, we’re available in the pro shop to help clear up any confusion for you.