01 / Why it matters
Efficiency is mostly about strike quality. Equipment can support it by making centred contact more repeatable.
Smash Factor
Smash factor is ball speed divided by clubhead speed — a measure of how efficiently speed is transferred at impact.
02 / Performance impact
Length, total weight, swing weight and head forgiveness all influence how consistently a golfer finds the centre of the face.
03 / Common misconception
Chasing maximum smash factor with a build that is hard to control usually costs more than the efficiency gained.
04 / How TruePath considers it
TruePath weighs consistency of strike alongside raw speed potential when ranking configurations.
Related equipment variables
- Club length
- Swing weight
- Total weight
- Head design
- Shaft weight
Questions golfers ask.
- Can equipment improve smash factor?
- Indirectly — by making centre contact easier to repeat.
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