Input Parameters
Estimated Carry
- Temp +0.0 yd
- Altitude +0.0 yd
- Wind +0.0 yd
- Elevation +0.0 yd
- Ball type +0.0 yd
- Contact +0.0 yd
This estimator uses a simplified projectile model with practical adjustments for environment and equipment. Real shots vary with spin axis, strike location, and aerodynamic lift.
Typical Club Speed & Launch Reference
| Club | Typical speed (mph) | Smash | Launch (°) | Spin (rpm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 95 | 1.48 | 15 | 2600 |
| 3-Wood | 90 | 1.47 | 14 | 3200 |
| 5-Wood | 87 | 1.46 | 15.5 | 3600 |
| 3-Iron / Utility | 84 | 1.45 | 15 | 4200 |
| 4-Iron | 82 | 1.44 | 16 | 4800 |
| 5-Iron | 80 | 1.43 | 16.5 | 5500 |
| 6-Iron | 77 | 1.4 | 17 | 6200 |
| 7-Iron | 75 | 1.33 | 17.5 | 7000 |
| 8-Iron | 72 | 1.3 | 18 | 8000 |
| 9-Iron | 68 | 1.28 | 20 | 9000 |
| Pitching Wedge | 65 | 1.25 | 24 | 9500 |
| Gap Wedge | 62 | 1.23 | 26 | 10000 |
| Sand Wedge | 60 | 1.2 | 28 | 10500 |
| Lob Wedge | 58 | 1.18 | 30 | 11000 |
FAQs
Ball speed and launch angle drive the base carry. Temperature altitude wind elevation and contact quality then add or subtract distance through simple percentage multipliers.
Exact speed helps accuracy but you can start with the typical speed shown for each club and refine based on real yardages from a range or round.
Ball speed equals club speed multiplied by smash factor. Centered strikes and optimized delivery produce higher smash and longer carry.
The tool applies a half percent change in carry per mile per hour tail or head. Crosswind is treated as neutral for carry distance.
Lie conditions curvature strike location spin axis and weather microchanges all impact flight. Use this as a calibrated planning guide not a guarantee.
Yes. Enter the target elevation change in feet. Positive values represent uphill to the landing area which reduce carry.
Distance models slightly boost carry. Soft covers can read marginally shorter especially with longer clubs. Tour models are the baseline.
No. The output is carry distance only. Ground firmness trajectory and spin will determine total distance beyond carry.