Why Some Golfers Gain 40+ Yards With a Driver (Without New Tech)
Are New Drivers Actually Longer?
It’s a question a lot of golfers are asking…
If manufacturers keep releasing new drivers every year, surely they must be going further, right?
In this video, we put the TaylorMade Qi4D Driver up against the TaylorMade Qi35 Driver — and the result might surprise you.
👉 When you strike both well, there’s basically nothing in it.
So if the technology isn’t dramatically increasing distance… what is?
The Real Reason Some Golfers Gain 40+ Yards
The biggest gains in distance aren’t coming from new clubs.
They’re coming from optimisation.
In the video, we tested two completely different driver setups using the same swing:
One setup spinning far too much
One properly optimised for launch and spin
The result?
👉 A massive difference in distance — without changing the swing at all.
Why Spin Rate Matters So Much
Spin is one of the biggest distance killers in golf.
Too much spin:
Causes the ball to climb too high
Reduces ball speed efficiency
Kills total distance
Too little spin:
Can reduce carry
Makes the ball fall out of the air too quickly
The key is finding the optimal spin window for your swing.
It’s Not About New Tech…
Here’s the key takeaway:
👉 It’s not about buying the latest driver
👉 It’s about matching the right setup to your swing
That means:
The right head design
The correct loft
Proper launch conditions
Controlled spin rates
When those are dialled in, that’s where the real distance gains happen.
How Much Distance Are You Losing?
Most golfers have never tested their driver properly.
Which means:
You could be losing 20, 30, even 40+ yards
Without even realising it
Using a perfectly “good” driver
Why Custom Fitting Makes the Difference
A proper custom fitting isn’t just about trying a few clubs.
It’s about analysing:
Your strike pattern
Your spin numbers
Your launch conditions
And building a driver that actually works for your swing.
Want to Gain Distance?
If you’re watching this and thinking:
“That’s probably me…”
You’re probably right.
You can book a personalised, in-depth custom fitting with Ross here:
We’ll go through everything properly and build a setup that’s optimised for your game.
What We Cover in This Video
Why new drivers aren’t really going further
The real impact of spin rate on distance
High spin vs low spin driver comparison
How much distance you can actually lose (or gain)
Why fittings make such a big difference
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Final Thought
If you want more distance, don’t just chase new equipment.
Get the right numbers.
Because when your driver is properly fitted…
that’s when the extra 40+ yards shows up.
