Think about it. The average par 4 is between 251 and 470 yards. for men. For women it's between 211 and 400 yards. The average male amateur short hitter drives the ball 200 yards, Medium hitter 230 yards and big hitters 260 yards. With that being said, no matter how far you hit your drive it must land in the fairway to maximize distance. The only way to accomplish this is to consistently hit the driver in the middle of the club face.