Smash Factor
The degree to which club speed is converted to ball speed is called Smash Factor (also referred to as Transfer Efficiency). Generally, on well struck shots using a driver, the ball speed will exceed club speed by a factor of 1.5. This is referred to as a 100% transfer efficiency, with higher and slower ball speeds being rated as more or less efficient.
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