Lowest degree of loft

[trialsbiker2005]

What is the lowest degree of loft you are allowed in comps.

Was reading in a magazine the other day about this uy who was driving it 800 yrds with 4.5 degree of loft,not that you would want to hit it that far.

[doogkie]

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nobody wa hitting that far, unless he was on an airplane

sean the beast fister, the current world long drive champion, can hit it around 400 and he uses 3.5-6.5 loft

i dont think there is a limit, its whatever your skill allows you to do

if we hit a 4.5 lofted driver it would mostly likey be a line drive unless you really know how to swing up on the ball

[trialsbiker2005]

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Well it was in an official local paper in my local golf shop so its no lie.

[Gman209]

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hows the saying go?...."dont believe everything your read in the paper"

[tpg1965]

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It's actually true.

we had a long drive tornement in this country ( england ) and it took place on an old airfield runway. Longest drive was 715 yards..Tarmac gave the balls the chance to bounce and bounce.
regards . Terry

[LowPost42]

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As for the lowest legal loft, it's zero.

The question isn't loft. The question is whether or not a club is listed as conforming or not by your ruling body (the R&A or the USGA).

800 yards? Can you say 'Tin Cup'?

[augolfer81]

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Lol, I dont think a ball could withstand that kind of clubhead speed.

[slf]

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next time I am going mountain cliaming I am going to take my driver and a ball, might just carry it (drop it) more than 800 yards! LOL, happy Gilmore didn't hit it 800 yards.