Really useful Michael. I was trying new drivers last week from a hitting bay and really loving the flight and carry. Then when I moved to the trackman bay I couldn't hit them. The tee height was really only a quarter of an inch lower that the other bay.
Hi Mike, implemented your tip and went to a the local store to test out your theory on a launch monitor and simulator. Data showed me that I had better results with a 3.25 inch tee versus a 2.75 inch tee. I gained about 2 degrees of launch and cut about 700 rpm. On course results are confirming the better performance. Thanks for the video!!
Hi Michael, here is the data on the same course 1-week apart in similar conditions according to my game golf data (Hole: Before/After): Hole 1: 269/292, Hole 5: 282/297, Hole 7: 271/302, Hole 10: 265/307, Hole 11:281/311, Hole 12: 278/294 and Hole 18: 266/292. Thanks.
Great video Mike. Have now changed my tee to 2.25 inches and have gained 12 yards, as measured by Trackman!!! Many thanks, owe you one buddy!! Those long par 4 holes are a little bit easier now 😊
Very interesting. By chancing the tee height, you actually added 21-22 years to your drives with about 10-11 yards added to each of the carry and rollout. It would have been a bit more 'scientific' if there were more swings (5 min) with each height, perhaps done off camera and the data shown afterwards in order to keep the video length reasonable. I realized after watching this that even though I tee it up similarly, I get way too much back spin and need to figure out what my launch angle is and work on that. Thanks!
Thanks for an excellent video supported with great swing data. As my round progresses, I sometimes hit the dreaded pop-up due to hitting down on the ball with the driver. Your explanation was excellent and now I know understand why I hit the pop-ups. I will try impact tape and hitting up into the ball and conduct my own experiment to reduce this mistake and perhaps gain a few yards. Any chance you have a video/data on toe up/down at address with the driver?
Really interesting results. Ive recently changed my driver from the cobra Fly z to the F6 and although the F6 feels faster off the face ive noticed my strike on the face is all over resulting in inconsistency. Have booked a Gc2 lesson with my pro for a weeks time to see whats happening so will be interesting to see if maybe tee height is a factor.
+Mike Hall it your Pro has the HMT attachment to the GC2 then he'll be able to measure your strike like I have done in the video. If he doesn't then ask to use some face tape to track strike. Note, the face tape will reduce backspin by approx 300-600 rpm so you'll have to take that into account when looking at the spin numbers. Good luck.
I have also started to tee up higher with the driver and the results are brilliant . I also have the head of the club about 2 inches behind the ball also so the head is on its way up before it hits the ball. The launch is very high and when it lands it runs out quite far.
Great video. Must admit bit confused why last drive went 35 left when not a toe strike and face to path and path were fairly neutral. Any explanations gratefully received
I realize this video is 3 years old, but wanted to add my two bits: I've discovered that my longest drives are not on the sweetest spot, but in fact slightly higher on the face. I will take it, but I'm always a little surprised when I hit one that feels perfect, and find it isn't quite as long as I expected. Any thoughts?
60mm Tees i need XD even thow pink is for girls and boys if i use the orange it gose 30 yrds higher then take that away from distance = not so good i am a up hitter
just put your index finger nail on the ground next to the tee when you practice and use your knuckle as a benchmark. Most high handicappers struggle with consistency off the tee because each tee height is different. Use your finger as a benchmark to practice tee height and take it to the course.
well that last good shot with center strike gains 1 yard but is 35 yards offline to the left vs the 2nd one which is high toe but only 14 yards left. any idea why ?
Makes sense. I hear people says strike is king, but I guess it is a bit more complicated than that. I would take the 2nd shot over the 3rd shot based on the result :)
what happened to the pink tee? After showing the progression in height of 3 tees, why not show it? I use the pink tee and find it better than the orange one.
Garry Grant I was showing the difference from one extreme to another without the video evening too long in length. The pink tee height would have probably sat in the middle with the numbers.
Michael Newton Golf you are 'pinkist' 😉. What would be your view of the Pro-tees, the wooden ones that are longer than the orange castles? Can a tee be too high?
Garry Grant very much depends on your angle of attack. Maybe try them and put some impact tape or foot spray on clubface and see what your strike pattern is like.
How come you didn't hit another one with the lower tee in the middle of the face to get better comparative numbers? If you middle it with the lower tee you would get a much more penetrating flight. And what about on windy days, wouldn't you want that lower flight with the low spin?? Good video overall, just felt it didn't give the full results of the lower tee height too.
Further and farther are interchangeable in British Engish, the former being used most commonly. The different usages, denoting metaphorical distance vs physical distances are disputed by some and based on an opinion, not recorded until the start of the twentieth century. Top video, thanks.
michael i use a yellow castle for a straight drive about 200 yd. i use a white for a bit further but not as straight. I think my AOA is about -5. here is my swing. Help.Dave. ua-cam.com/video/AgB5wtyTulU/v-deo.html
Brilliant. Thanx for this. Small changes and BIG results.
Very interesting video. Confirmed my suspicion. Keeping the tee 'up' may help to swing more freely AND achieve a better flight.
Really useful Michael. I was trying new drivers last week from a hitting bay and really loving the flight and carry. Then when I moved to the trackman bay I couldn't hit them. The tee height was really only a quarter of an inch lower that the other bay.
Hi Mike, implemented your tip and went to a the local store to test out your theory on a launch monitor and simulator. Data showed me that I had better results with a 3.25 inch tee versus a 2.75 inch tee. I gained about 2 degrees of launch and cut about 700 rpm. On course results are confirming the better performance. Thanks for the video!!
Brilliant!
Hi Michael, here is the data on the same course 1-week apart in similar conditions according to my game golf data (Hole: Before/After): Hole 1: 269/292, Hole 5: 282/297, Hole 7: 271/302, Hole 10: 265/307, Hole 11:281/311, Hole 12: 278/294 and Hole 18: 266/292. Thanks.
Great video Mike. Have now changed my tee to 2.25 inches and have gained 12 yards, as measured by Trackman!!! Many thanks, owe you one buddy!! Those long par 4 holes are a little bit easier now 😊
+Alberto Fernandez-Sanguino fantastic!! Thanks for letting me know 👍
Very interesting. By chancing the tee height, you actually added 21-22 years to your drives with about 10-11 yards added to each of the carry and rollout. It would have been a bit more 'scientific' if there were more swings (5 min) with each height, perhaps done off camera and the data shown afterwards in order to keep the video length reasonable.
I realized after watching this that even though I tee it up similarly, I get way too much back spin and need to figure out what my launch angle is and work on that. Thanks!
have u ever tried to play on tour? i think u have best swing of all youtube pro's!
Very good and I would also like you to hit woods and hybrids off the tee as many of us now use these off the tee thanks
Great instruction video-excellent presentation-learnt a great deal today!Thanks
+anil mehandru glad I can help & thanks for watching
Great video, very informative
Interesting, i changed from pink to orange yesterday and added nearly 20 yds to my drives, and that's before i watched this..
Sodthong brilliant
great video. Thanks Michael. Keep going !
Thanks for an excellent video supported with great swing data. As my round progresses, I sometimes hit the dreaded pop-up due to hitting down on the ball with the driver. Your explanation was excellent and now I know understand why I hit the pop-ups. I will try impact tape and hitting up into the ball and conduct my own experiment to reduce this mistake and perhaps gain a few yards. Any chance you have a video/data on toe up/down at address with the driver?
+Gary Klaich glad it's helped, I'll try regarding your request
Really interesting results. Ive recently changed my driver from the cobra Fly z to the F6 and although the F6 feels faster off the face ive noticed my strike on the face is all over resulting in inconsistency. Have booked a Gc2 lesson with my pro for a weeks time to see whats happening so will be interesting to see if maybe tee height is a factor.
+Mike Hall it your Pro has the HMT attachment to the GC2 then he'll be able to measure your strike like I have done in the video. If he doesn't then ask to use some face tape to track strike. Note, the face tape will reduce backspin by approx 300-600 rpm so you'll have to take that into account when looking at the spin numbers. Good luck.
Try using some foot powder spray. All the benefits of face tape but with the spin number being altered to much.
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I have also started to tee up higher with the driver and the results are brilliant . I also have the head of the club about 2 inches behind the ball also so the head is on its way up before it hits the ball. The launch is very high and when it lands it runs out quite far.
+folly four sounds good 👍
Very interesting!
Thx a lot
Interesting video. Thanks.
Seve 5711 h
Pink tee. Orange when I need more height. And less windy Longest results with orange
This experiment proves: the higher your tee, the further you hit it;-)
Great video. Must admit bit confused why last drive went 35 left when not a toe strike and face to path and path were fairly neutral. Any explanations gratefully received
Russell Fothergill Club face was probably closing, imparting the 461 rpm of left spin. His normal shot shape is probably a draw.
I realize this video is 3 years old, but wanted to add my two bits: I've discovered that my longest drives are not on the sweetest spot, but in fact slightly higher on the face. I will take it, but I'm always a little surprised when I hit one that feels perfect, and find it isn't quite as long as I expected. Any thoughts?
Great video. Just wish I could afford a FlightScope or TrackMan. (lol)
60mm Tees i need XD even thow pink is for girls and boys if i use the orange it gose 30 yrds higher then take that away from distance = not so good i am a up hitter
Enjoyed video and found it informative but wonder where the pink tee was?
Thanks.
+JVPLMEEI to keep the video shorter just demonstrated the low against high to get the point across
Thank you Michael.
Good video, is this the same rule of thumb if you use a 3 wood off the tee?
Nice equipment for a nice video.
Why does Callaway put such a big X on the face when the sweet strike area is smaller?
just put your index finger nail on the ground next to the tee when you practice and use your knuckle as a benchmark. Most high handicappers struggle with consistency off the tee because each tee height is different. Use your finger as a benchmark to practice tee height and take it to the course.
+Daniel G castle tee work a treat for consistent height
That is what I have always done
What Launch Monitor and equipment are you using?
Foresight Sports GC2 & HMT
What simulator are you using? I like all of the info it provides.
+Monkison1 Foresight Sports GC2 & HMT.....really good
Great vid but small data size
Where were the shafts trimmed.Have been told that butt trimming makes a lot less of a difference than tip trimming when flex is concerned.
well that last good shot with center strike gains 1 yard but is 35 yards offline to the left vs the 2nd one which is high toe but only 14 yards left. any idea why ?
+butette face and path relationship
Makes sense. I hear people says strike is king, but I guess it is a bit more complicated than that. I would take the 2nd shot over the 3rd shot based on the result :)
i was having my ball blow the club face and i was only hitting like 160 yards
what happened to the pink tee? After showing the progression in height of 3 tees, why not show it? I use the pink tee and find it better than the orange one.
Garry Grant I was showing the difference from one extreme to another without the video evening too long in length. The pink tee height would have probably sat in the middle with the numbers.
Michael Newton Golf you are 'pinkist' 😉. What would be your view of the Pro-tees, the wooden ones that are longer than the orange castles? Can a tee be too high?
Garry Grant very much depends on your angle of attack. Maybe try them and put some impact tape or foot spray on clubface and see what your strike pattern is like.
you swing so slow and smooth but you carry 260. THATS CRAZY
Work on your control and don’t worry about distance
Change your v6 for mp18sc??
V6 for me
Weird I gained like 20 yards and a bunch of accuracy once I teed the ball very low like no ball above the face
Hack to Scratch golf sounds like your angle of attack is slightly down which is why your getting better results with the ball tee’d lower 👍
Club face roll is also going to affect these results.
you didnt test pink tee :)
You didn’t report the most important data: the height of each of the stepdown tees.
Tee height is the most neglected aspect of getting the best out of your driver.
How come you didn't hit another one with the lower tee in the middle of the face to get better comparative numbers? If you middle it with the lower tee you would get a much more penetrating flight. And what about on windy days, wouldn't you want that lower flight with the low spin?? Good video overall, just felt it didn't give the full results of the lower tee height too.
ithink you mean farther
Further and farther are interchangeable in British Engish, the former being used most commonly. The different usages, denoting metaphorical distance vs physical distances are disputed by some and based on an opinion, not recorded until the start of the twentieth century.
Top video, thanks.
Lancashire accent = "Further" :)
Most ladies I noticed play pink tees is that wrong
Size of tee will mostly depend on the players club delivery
@@MichaelNewtonGolf thanks
N each was further off line
You did not identify the tee height
Great video but the sound left a lot to be desired. Thanks.
Papa Corbett I've just invested in a new microphone to help.
michael i use a yellow castle for a straight drive about 200 yd. i use a white for a bit further but not as straight. I think my AOA is about -5. here is my swing. Help.Dave. ua-cam.com/video/AgB5wtyTulU/v-deo.html
farther, not further
its just hard to understand him dam britts
+Tony Sintas 😂