Trackman is showing that for extra distance, you need to hit very slightly up on the driver. Attempting to hit up with the driver can be tricky though. My best guess is to just move the ball up further with the driver.
2-J-2 is pretty clear......The ball should always be struck prior to the low point of the Downstroke, even when using a Driver,... This statement is what seems to contradict trackman and launch monitor data and seems to be a popular topic.
I've been wondering, is it possible to align the machine such that you can contact the ball just prior to low point but still have the clubhead be travelling "up" relative to the ground? In other words, can the machine be tilted such that the plane line is not horizontal (parallel to the ground) but rather rising in the direction of the target (sort of like a virtual uphill lie). The ball would be launched at a greater launch angle relative to the ground but still adhering to the words from 2-J-2 above. This tilt would not be possible for a ball played off the ground as the club would plow into the ground before the ball, but when teed up, there is some room to drop below the level of the ball.
I don't know if these words make any sense or not, nor do I know if its even geometrically possible. But I would like to table the thought.
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