or winter season I only gain 165 yards using the same driver. What is wrong with this? Please help.
2006-11-21 02:05:43 · 7 answers · asked by Rayview 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
When the season is colder, the air is heavier and a golf ball want fly as far. Also you are probably not as "warmed up" in cold weather as you are in summer, therefore your club head speed is slightly slower> Also the ground in summer is usually drier and harder and the ball rolls farther. In Fall and Winter, the ground is usually wet and softer, thus little roll. Seasonal loss of distance happens to everyone.
2006-11-21 02:12:51 · answer #1 · answered by hikerboy3 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a huge loss of distance. The other answers are right. You lose distance in the fall and spring because the air is colder and therefore heavier. It's also harder to compress the ball. Use a ladies ball which has lower compression. Also, you get less role because the ground is wetter and the colder ball has less rebound. Another factor could be spring affect on the newer drivers. Lower temps with alter the physical properties of the metal. Try warming your driver face with a hand warmer. You can also microwave the ball for about 1 minute. Both will help but only until they cool back down.
2006-11-21 14:47:14 · answer #2 · answered by Arnie bob 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would echo what was mentioned in the first couple of answers, but would also add that if you are getting 165 yards of carry in the fall with a 9.5 deg driver you might want to check if that driver suits your swing.
You should demo some higher lofted drivers with regular shafts to see if results are any better. Have a test run a 12 deg driver to see if you get more carry.
2006-11-21 14:09:16 · answer #3 · answered by DWorst 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The compression of the ball changes, and it just doesn't go as far. Also, you are probably more stiff in the cold, and aren't generating the same club head speed. The first answer is much more important that the second. Expect to lose at least 10 yards for every 5 degrees below 70F
2006-11-21 10:15:39 · answer #4 · answered by 12 November 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The golf ball does not go as fair in the colder air, plus is there may be more moister in the air
2006-11-21 19:25:26 · answer #5 · answered by Doug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WOW...I thought the largest gain in distance for upgrading clubs was 10 to 20 yards. Who make's your driver...I want a couple of them!
2006-11-21 10:32:18 · answer #6 · answered by Madman1212 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
It's normal. In Montana the extremes are a little further apart, but, if you can keep it in the fairway, they'll roll for a week!
2006-11-21 10:42:27 · answer #7 · answered by Steve H 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋