I am often asked about weather, wind etc.....

Here are some stats:

1. All things being equal - Fairway Wood Shot Model

50 Degrees - ball traveled 207.2 yds
Same Contact - 70 Degrees ball traveled 209.2 yds
Same Contact - 100 Degrees ball traveled 212 yds



2. The same conditions above at 70 degrees with Altitude changes
All things being equal - weather etc.. Fairway Wood Shot Model

Shot at 2000 ft Altitude traveled 213.2 yds
Shot at 6000 ft Altitude traveled 220.2 yds


3. Humidity:
Does humidity matter if the temp is the same???
Fairway Wood Shot Model

Temp 70 Degrees

10% Humidity Ball Traveled 209.1 yds
90% Humidity Ball Traveled 209.6 yds

So humidity is negligible when it comes to distance


4. Wind
All of these shots in the model are at 70 degrees and same Humidity and Altitude. Fairway Wood Model:

No Wind 209.2 yds
10 mph head wind 189.7 yds
30 mph head wind 125.7 yds

10 mph tail wind 221.1 yds
30 mph tail wind 233.9 yds

10 mph cross wind 210 yds
30 mph cross wind 213.4 yds


These stats come from very reliable models and clearly show how elements will require adjustments in your playing skills. So next time you are out there in a 41 degree day with the wind blowing 25 mph, take note of the adjustments needed. Wind has the biggest effect on shots, the 30 mph head wind cost the model 84 YARDS!!!