How Amateurs Can Hit the Ball Farther
September 6, 2024
Whether you’re a fan of golf’s professional tours or not, you’ve likely been exposed to lots of talk about the impact of distance off the tee box. This is something that Professional Long Drive hitters are clearly focused on, as they only need the accuracy to stay within the usual 50-yard width of the landing area.
Very few amateur golfers, however, are competing in long drive tournaments, which means distance is not the only factor they should consider in buying a new driver. If your goal is to lower the score you have to write down on the card, how your driving distance stacks up against other recreational golfers probably has less impact on the scorecard than your driving accuracy does.
It is difficult for a golfer to make substantial improvements in his or her game unless they know where to look. That’s where Krank Golf founder Lance Reader’s decades of experience in producing precision engineered drivers can help you lower your score and have more fun doing it.
The truth is playing golf with a modern driver should give you added distance with improved accuracy. Without that, the additional distance you have off the tee will not provide the competitive advantage you’re seeking. Almost any of today’s drivers fly the ball farther and straighter than using the clubs your father gave you years ago. After all, there has been a significant amount of golf technology added to both the driver clubhead and the shaft over that time.
So is it all about your swing?
Yes, but no. Without doubt, a low-handicap amateur golfer has worked hard to develop a golf swing that may be more effective than yours. So setting goals, taking some lessons, and hitting the driving range are highly recommended for recreational golfers to do. But, even for recreational golfers who don’t have a lot of time to invest, their swing speed is still a very important detail to be considered when building a custom-fitted driver that will allow them to lower their score and have more fun at the golf course.
At Krank, Lance Reader manufactured the precision drivers that won 26 World Long Drive Championships. “Every golfer should be able to choose the face spring effect that matches their swing speed to maximize their fun and enjoyment,” says Reader. Once he focused his engineering expertise to building the best driver for golfers of all levels, he quickly noticed that virtually every driver manufactured for the masses has a clubface spring effect for a 115 MPH swing speed.
The Missing Piece of the Puzzle
Amateur golfers with lower handicaps tend to have a faster than average swing speed. We’ve already said that swing speed is a key factor in determining any golfer’s potential distance off the tee. Fact is professional and scratch golfers average upwards of 110 MPH, so the USGA-approved face flex was established based on that very unique feature. Unfortunately, the missing piece of the puzzle is that high single-digit handicappers have swings in the high 90s and the average golfer swings in the low 90 MPH range.
“Here’s the problem,” says Lance Reader, the founder of Krank Golf, “only one percent of golfers swing a club 115 MPH or faster; and unless you do, you are not taking full advantage of the latest driver trampoline-effect technology.”
The simple truth is many golfers, especially older golfers just want to enjoy the game more. Adding an extra 20-40 yards down the fairway really is a big deal when your swing speed is 60, 70, 80 or 90 MPH. If your swing speed is under 105 MPH and you want to absolutely maximize distance off the tee box and don't care if the driver you hit in on the USGA Driver Conforming List, The Formula FIRE X or Formula FIRE XX Drivers are for you. Less than 1% of all golf played around the world is played in USGA Sanctioned Golf Tournaments.
Unleashing Power Off the Tee
Golf drivers equipped with Maximum Energy Transfer (MET) technology enhance your game by storing and releasing more energy into the ball, resulting in longer drives. At Krank Golf, every driver is built with exclusive MET Technology. This means our clubheads are uniquely designed to store and release energy back into the ball more efficiently. Performance in a golf driver is influenced by more than just the face of the club. The rigidity of the driver's body significantly impacts ball speed, spin control, directional accuracy, and energy storage.
An important measure is the Coefficient of Restitution (COR) or how a ball rebounds off the face. The COR value ranges from 0 to 1, with 1 representing perfect energy transfer. Official golf equipment rules cap the maximum COR at 0.83 (or 83%) to ensure fair play in USGA tournaments. For recreational golfers, Krank precision mills the clubface to flex upon impact based on the golfers swing speed, which is determined by their driving distance. For example, the XX driver has a high COR of 0.89 to increase ball speed and reduce spin for longer drives.
Krank Golf's Formula FIRE drivers stand out as the only Cupped Faced Forged drivers worldwide. This innovative design creates a lighter, more flexible face, increasing the sweet spot and offering greater forgiveness, which immediately enhances ball speed after impact. Extensive testing has shown that matching your swing speed to a specific face thickness can extend your average drive by 20 to 40 yards compared to your current driver. By integrating advanced technology and meticulous engineering, Krank Golf drivers are designed to elevate your game.
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Krank drivers have an optimal face trampoline effect for golfers with middle and slower swing speeds. If you are tired of leaving hundreds of yards in your bag and are interested in understanding why Krank Drivers hit longer and straighter than any other driver, click here to select the High COR or Super High COR driver that matches your driving distance. After all, playing a round of golf with friends should be fun, not frustrating.
