Ball Speed to Swing Speed Calculator by Omni
Ball Speed to Swing Speed Conversion Chart
Ball Speed (mph) | Estimated Swing Speed (mph) | Conversion Equation |
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100 | 67 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
105 | 70 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
110 | 73 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
115 | 77 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
120 | 80 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
125 | 84 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
130 | 87 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
135 | 90 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
140 | 94 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
145 | 97 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
150 | 100 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
155 | 104 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
160 | 107 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
165 | 110 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
170 | 114 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
175 | 117 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
180 | 120 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
185 | 124 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
190 | 127 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
195 | 130 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
200 | 134 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
205 | 137 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
210 | 140 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
215 | 144 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
220 | 147 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
225 | 150 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
230 | 154 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
235 | 157 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
240 | 160 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
245 | 164 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
250 | 167 | Swing Speed = Ball Speed / 1.5 |
Can You Calculate Swing Speed from Ball Speed?
Yes, it’s possible to find swing speed from ball speed in golf, with ball speed being about 1.5 times the swing speed for drivers.
The formula used is:
Swing Speed ≈ Ball Speed ÷ 1.5
If a golfer’s ball speed is measured at 150 mph with a driver:
Swing Speed ≈ 150 mph ÷ 1.5 = 100 mph
Ball Speed to Swing Speed Conversion Formula
The formula for converting ball speed to swing speed is:
Swing Speed = Ball Speed ÷ Smash Factor
The smash factor is the ratio of ball speed to club head speed at impact.
For drivers, it’s typically around 1.5, but it can vary based on the club and the quality of the strike.
Ball speed of 150 mph with a driver (smash factor 1.5): Swing Speed = 150 ÷ 1.5 = 100 mph
Ball speed of 120 mph with a 7-iron (estimated smash factor 1.35): Swing Speed = 120 ÷ 1.35 ≈ 89 mph
Ball Speed vs Swing Speed Chart
Club | Swing Speed (mph) | Ball Speed (mph) | Typical Smash Factor |
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Driver | 100 | 150 | 1.50 |
3-Wood | 95 | 140 | 1.47 |
5-Iron | 90 | 125 | 1.39 |
7-Iron | 85 | 115 | 1.35 |
Pitching Wedge | 80 | 105 | 1.31 |
Ball Speed to Swing Speed 7 Iron
For a 7-iron, the smash factor is usually around 1.35.
The formula remains:
Swing Speed = Ball Speed ÷ Smash Factor
Let’s say a golfer achieves a ball speed of 115 mph with their 7-iron:
Swing Speed = 115 mph ÷ 1.35 ≈ 85 mph
This calculation suggests that the golfer’s swing speed with a 7-iron is approximately 85 mph.
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