Golf Distance AI: Diagnosis and Science — The Shortest Path to More Distance
Golf Distance AI: Diagnosis and Science — The Shortest Path to More Distance
We've added a new LAB tool: Golf Distance AI: Diagnosis and Science. With many questions about distance, we reviewed the research and built a science-based diagnostic tool.
What the Tool Does
Current level and target
Enter your age, current carry distance, and how much you want to gain. The tool suggests the best approach.
- Age: 20–80
- Current carry: 150–300 yards
- Target: +5 to +50 yards
AI analysis and recommendations
From your inputs, it suggests one of four paths:
- Maximize equipment and efficiency (older players, big goals)
- Push head speed limits (younger/mid-age, big goals)
- Optimize strike and trajectory (smaller gains)
- Improve kinetic chain (standard path)
Four report sections
Best methods
Evidence-based practice methods, ranked:
- Overspeed training (95% recommendation) — Light stick swings to raise speed ceiling
- Ground reaction (vertical) (85%) — Push into the ground to accelerate
- Plyometrics (80%) — Medicine ball throws, etc.
Ball flight physics
Ideal impact data: ball speed, launch angle, spin, angle of attack.
Mechanics
How to use the kinetic chain and ground reaction force.
Gear simulation
From your current distance it estimates head speed and suggests flex, shaft weight, and type.
Science Behind the Tool
It draws on:
- Exercise physiology: How age affects capability
- Biomechanics: Kinetic chain and ground reaction
- Ball flight physics: Speed, spin, AoA
- Sports science: Overspeed training effects
"Forbidden Fruit" Section
For casual play only, we also mention non-conforming options (not allowed in competition):
- High-COR drivers
- Non-conforming balls (higher speed)
- Face treatments
Note: Not for official play. Use only in casual rounds if at all.
Link to the LAB Tool
Golf Distance AI: Diagnosis and Science
Conclusion: The shortest path to more distance comes from your current numbers and your goal.
Enter your numbers and get a science-based plan. You can export results as text or images.