Originally Posted by Golfman25:
Numbers are just a benchmark and often don't tell the whole story. Look at the exit speed data referenced above. The farthest hit balls did not have the highest exit speed. So if you're look for a kid who can really mash, exit speed alone may not get it done.
It's all numbers, my friend, you're just missing one.
Distance = exit speed + spin rate (+ launch angle of course)