TEE HEIGHT TEST – PARAMETERS
For this tee height test, we tested two heights: 1.5 and .5 inches (measured from ground level).
- The test was conducted at MyGolfSpy’s test facility in Yorktown, Va .
- Ball and clubhead data were collected using a Foresight Sports GCQuad Launch Monitor.
- All shots were hit with a PING G410 LST driver and Bridgestone Tour B X golf balls .
- In total, 120 drives were hit using each tee.
KEY FINDINGS
1. DISTANCE
Our data suggests a 1.5-inch playing tee creates 14.19 more carry distance on average than a .5-inch playing tee. That is a massive difference. Furthermore, the same data reveals that total distance of the 1.5-inch was 14.66 yards longer on average
2. LAUNCH ANGLE
Tee height affects launch angle because, simply put, it influences where you hit the ball on the club face. With a higher tee, you’re more likely to hit it higher on the club face and vice versa.
3. BACKSPIN
4. ANGLE OF ATTACK
5. STROKES GAINED/ACCURACY
TEE HEIGHT IMPACT
golfers using shorter tees could be leaving upwards of 15-yards on the table
