Total Distance 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 Total Distance?
Total distance is carry plus roll. It's the full distance the ball travels from impact to where it comes to rest.
Units: yards
Why It Matters
On firm fairways, total can exceed carry significantly. For approach shots, carry matters more. For drives, total helps with hole strategy.
Typical Ranges
Typically 5-15 yards more than carry on dry fairways. Wet conditions reduce roll.
Common Issues
Excess back spin reduces roll. Low launch can increase roll. Hard greens make total less predictable.
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