Golf ball after a drive
A golf ball after a drive is a ball in rapid motion immediately after being struck from the tee by a golf club.
Also known as: golf drive ball speed
How big is it?
270 km/h · defined launch speed
Also 167.8 mph
Defined launch speed · defined motion model
Typical recorded range: 216 km/h to 324 km/h.
A little perspective
Golf ball after a drive vs High-speed train: speed comparison
The speed of a high-speed train is about 1.11 times the launch speed of a golf ball after a drive.
DISTANCE IN ONE SECOND
A golf ball after a drive is a ball in rapid motion immediately after being struck from the tee by a golf club.
75 m in 1 s
A high-speed train is a passenger train designed to travel much faster than conventional rail services, often between major cities.
83.33 m in 1 s
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Golf ball after a drive
Defined launch speed: 270 km/h; defined motion model; range 216 km/h–324 km/h.
A defined golf-ball launch speed of 75 m/s immediately after a drive. Club, impact, ball, player and measurement point all affect speed; this is not a record claim.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined launch speed is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
High-speed train
Speed: 300 km/h; example.
A defined 200 m trainset, 400 tonne mass and 300 km/h cruise example.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked speed is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 270 km/h
We compare the launch speed of a golf ball after a drive. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 216 km/h to 324 km/h.
A defined golf-ball launch speed of 75 m/s immediately after a drive. Club, impact, ball, player and measurement point all affect speed; this is not a record claim.
The picture identifies the subject; the diagram compares the recorded values. How calibrated comparisons work →
Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 km/h | 216 km/h to 324 km/h | defined motion model |
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