# Swing speed by age

On the age model a golfer of 20 swings a driver at about 90 mph, a golfer of 30 at 92 mph, of 60 at 81 mph and of 70 at 78 mph. The model peaks in the twenties and falls 0.35 mph a year after 30, anchored to a 15 handicap; the carry at 70 sits 33 yards behind the peak.

## Key figures

- On the age model a driver swing speed is about 90 mph at 20, 92 mph at 30, 81 mph at 60 and 78 mph at 70.
- The model loses 0.35 mph a year after 30; the carry at 70 sits 33 yards behind the peak.

## Scope

- The age model eases a peak club head speed by decade and is anchored to a 15 handicap at 30; the carries are the published tour anchor at each speed.

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