The Proper Launch Angle

photo credit: SouthAsiaGolf     One of the ways to achieve much greater driving distance is to increase you launch angle.   Many golfers don't realize that with the driver, the ball must be hit on the upswing.   Doing so does not increase the loft of the driver but it increases the angle the ball takes when it leaves the ground.  

It is a known fact that a higher launch angle increase distance dramatically.   With a higher launch angle there is much less spin produced and with the driver, spin can get you in big trouble.   The force with which you hit the ball is also increased when your launch angle increases.   Keep in mind that you will get more distance without ever increasing your swing speed but just by increasing your launch angle.