| 02.09.2011
404 Yard Winning Drive Attributed to Club’s Superior Aerodynamic Design
With all the limitations the USGA and R&A place on golf equipment manufacturers these days the big question is; how do you manufacture a driver that will make the golf ball travel farther? Apparently Williams Sports has found the answer, and the answer is aerodynamics.
 A Williams Sports FW32 Driver was used recently to send a golf ball an amazing speed of 404 yards to win the L-1 Gran Prix Long Drive Championship in Okinawa, Japan and the winner attributed his success to the superior aerodynamics of this Formula One inspired club.
Long Drive competitions here in the U.S., like the RE/MAX, are nowhere near as popular as they are in Japan. In Japan, the L-1 Gran Prix Long Drive Championship is like our Super Bowl. The event is considered much more mainstream and draws a huge crowd. Maybe its because the Gran Prix Long Drive Championship is a very prestigious title and attracts all the best golfers in Japan, including Professional Tour Players like Ryo Ishikawa, who competes in the event each year.
Williams has incorporated some very unique aerodynamic design features from Formula One racing into their golf clubs. Three key aerodynamic aspects that manage airflow and reduce drag have been directly engineered into the shape of their FW32 Driver, Fairway Woods and Hybrids. The three key aerodynamic aspects are the Trip, Winglets, and Diffuser. The Trip redirects airflow over the crown of the Driver to minimize the surface area of the crown that is affected by airflow contact, which is important in the reduction of drag. The Winglets manage and control the air flowing around the heel and the toe section of the Driver, creating a more consistent and stable path throughout the downswing and impact. The diffuser is a key component in diffusing and controlling the air that flows across the soleplate of the driver, combining with the effectiveness of the "Trip", to minimize the wake and density of airflow off the rear of the driver creating a significant reduction in drag.
Wondering what all this means? Well it pretty simple, less drag and more efficient airflow over the surface of the club head means increased swing speeds, and increased swing speeds means greater distance.
It also means that with the help of a $250 Million Dollar Formula One Research & Development Team, Williams has finally figured out how to make a better Driver.
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