Longest Hitter in Golf History

[cmartingolf]

Some guys can run the 100 under 10 seconds... most can't.

This guy is wired for speed. I'd bet you he can beat most guys in a foot race too.

Sincerely,

Snowshoes Martin

[lia41985]

cmartingolf,
I agree with your sentiment that this guy probably is genetically gifted with plenty of fast twitch (especially IIb) fibers. I would love to see the the strength, power, mobility, and plyometric programs these guys (must) use. I'd be very interested in hearing what Jamie's body fat percentage is as well--he must be 8 or under to have that much power at that weight.

[puttmad]

Originally Posted by twitch127

Well... Clubhead speed is clubhead speed and a biomech guy informed me that he has been 3D'd by a high powered machine and his readings are OFF THE CHARTS.......

So what IS his average clubhead speed?....

[puttmad]

Originally Posted by thefuture37

you are referring to whether or not he would be able to make good contact with that swing and old equipment right?

Yup, persimmon drivers were relatively tiny in the old days.....and even the first metal woods were small....much more precision and thought required...

[holeout]

Originally Posted by puttmad

Yup, persimmon drivers were relatively tiny in the old days.....and even the first metal woods were small....much more precision and thought required...

If you think he's cranking it 415 while NOT hitting the sweetspot, you're crazy.

And how is more thought required to hit a persimmon driver?

[mb6606]

Here is a good one of Jamie - he can crank the gyroscope.

Jamie Sadlowski - 2008 RE/MAX World Long Drive Champion

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[thefuture37]

Originally Posted by holeout

If you think he's cranking it 415 while NOT hitting the sweetspot, you're crazy.

And how is more thought required to hit a persimmon driver?

sweet spots on wood clubs are smaller. sweet spots on new clubs are bigger. he would have to tone it down a little to hit the sweet spot as often with a wood club. but, in long drive you also get multiple chances to miss so who knows. im surprised this thread has gone so long before anyone mentioned that he has a bent left arm at impact, kind of like lee westwood.

[Kevin Shields]

Good eyes. I think Westwood does it because he lowers his center and needs to fit the club in. This kid is so steep and narrow he almost has to or he could dig down to China.

[cmartingolf]

Originally Posted by puttmad

So what IS his average clubhead speed?....

Here's ballpark.

He hit it 415. Ball flew about 390. I think the math suggests 2.35 yards per mile. So.... 390/2.35 = 165 mph plus or minus. Ball speed would be well over 200 mph on centered hits.

I'm sure some techy dude will give specifics, but that's pretty close.

Ouch.

[thefuture37]

Originally Posted by cmartingolf

Here's ballpark.

He hit it 415. Ball flew about 390. I think the math suggests 2.35 yards per mile. So.... 390/2.35 = 165 mph plus or minus. Ball speed would be well over 200 mph on centered hits.

I'm sure some techy dude will give specifics, but that's pretty close.

Ouch.

long drive numbers are also inflated by the altitude.