Your clubhead speed sets the ceiling for your distance

Scratch Golf Academy breaks down how clubhead speed determines your maximum driver carry potential. By establishing clear benchmarks for 80, 90, and 100 mph swing speeds, golfers learn to maximize distance through efficient impact rather than swinging too hard.

• 100 mph clubhead speed translates to roughly a 250-yard carry distance.
• 90 mph clubhead speed equates to approximately a 225-yard carry distance.
• 80 mph clubhead speed delivers around a 200-yard carry distance.
• Focusing on efficient impact and delivery optimizes distance without requiring faster swing speeds.

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