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So far, I have summarized the theory, ranging from how to gather power in the right hip to soft shafts and low loft settings. Today, I will introduce the Long Drive Show to show you how this translates into actual numbers. We were joined by Pro Choi Seon.
01The reason it grows the more you hit
On this day, I recorded a ball speed of 95.4 mph and a carry of 313 meters; this was actually achieved in the early stages before I had fully warmed up. If you watch long-drive shows, you can always see the distance increase as the round progresses compared to the beginning. This isn't because my skills improve suddenly, but because my body keeps getting "pumped" as I repeat the swing. As I mentioned in a previous column, long drives are not the result of a single swing, but a result created starting from the preparation phase.
02Pro Choi Seon's Dynamic Swing
Pro Choi Seon, who played with me, has a very dynamic swing style. Starting with a carry distance of 245m, the distance continued to increase with each swing; the characteristic feature was that she created a fast and dynamic motion rather than a static backswing. I believe that creating a rhythm according to one's own style like this is a perfectly good approach.
03What the numbers proved
On this day, I hit 322m, close to my personal best, and this wasn't a coincidence. The backswing gathering power in the right hip, and the soft shaft and low loft setting tailored to that power—the content covered in these columns translated directly into the numbers.
04Organizing today
If you were skeptical about whether the pelvic power gathering drills or driver setup tips shared in previous columns actually work, this long-distance show video today might be the answer. If you haven't seen them yet, please follow along in order, starting with the columns "Driver Distance with Right Pelvic Power" and "The 322m Long-Distance Hitter's Driver Setup."
