How far are you supposed to hit your 7 iron?
How far does average golfer hit 7 iron?
The average golfer hits their 7 iron 145 yards, but the average distances will vary between 128 and 160 yards. Golfers in their 20s typically hit the ball the longest, and the distance tends to decrease as the golfer gets older.
How far should an average golfer hit a driver?
219 yards
The average driving distance across all ages of golfers is 219 yards. Golfers under the age of 30 typically hit the ball the longest (238 yards) and distance declines by around 10 yards every ten years. Swing speeds normally decrease as you age and that's where the decrease in yardage comes from.
What is a good smash factor for irons?
1.5
As a reference, the ideal Smash Factor (i.e., a shot in which there is a perfect amount of energy transfer), is 1.5. This represents the gold standard of Smash Factor measurements.