Smash Factor in Golf: What It Is & Why It Matters
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7-Iron · 12 metrics · Click any metric to learn more
Carry
189
Target: 165-175
Total
199
Target: 175-185
Club Spd
95.2
Target: 82+
Ball Spd
123.4
Target: 118+
Back Spin
3459
Target: 6k-7k
Side Spin
736
Target: <250
HLA
-4.6°
Target: ±1.5°
Launch
12.5°
Target: 16°-19°
Descent
35.8°
Target: 40°-45°
Face Tgt
-5.2°
Target: ±1.0°
Face Path
2.5°
Target: ±2.0°
Smash
1.31
Target: 1.38+
What Is Smash Factor?
Smash factor is ball speed divided by club speed. It measures impact efficiency—how much of your club speed transfers to the ball. Perfect contact maximizes smash.
Why It Matters
Smash factor reveals contact quality. Same club speed with higher smash = more distance. Low smash means you're leaving yards on the table from off-center or poor contact.
Typical Ranges
Driver: 1.45-1.50 (max ~1.50). 7-iron: 1.38-1.42. Wedges: 1.25-1.35.
Common Issues
Low smash: toe/heel hits, thin, or fat. Center contact is the fix. Can't exceed theoretical max for the club.
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