What is the optimal biomechanical technique to achieve maximum distance in golf?
Biomechanical Breakdown of a Golf Swing: Achieving Maximum Distance (Driver, 6-Iron, 9-Iron) To address the question: “What is the optimal biomechanical technique to achieve maximum distance in golf?”, I analysed slow-motion video footage of a right-handed golfer executing full swings with three clubs: Driver, 6-Iron, and 9-Iron. Although the fundamental swing mechanics are consistent across all three clubs, each slight change in shaft length and desired result means that slight biomechanical adjustments are required to optimise distance and efficiency in each swing. Key Concept: Kinetic Chain Efficiency From a biomechanical perspective the golf swing involves a complex sequence of coordinated movements that rely on efficient energy transfer and precise timing. The kinematic sequence is the most important part of the swing, maximising this transfer enables the body to most effectively chain together all aspects of energy and transfer it into the clubhead. This evolves when the en...