As a 63 year old, I do feel I am a “senior” golfer. In my youth 6800 to 7000 yd courses never bothered me. At the height of my abilities, I played to a legitimate 2.5. I rarely shot over 75, course mattered not. I could hit my Driver 270, my 5iron would carry 195-200 without a second thought. As I have aged , I shortened the courses. I get maxed out around 6400 yds. It’s a long story, but I have come to this conclusion. No matter how old you are and you keep in reasonable shape, if you apply proper grip and swing mechanics the new equipment and especially the balls will really increase your carry distance and length. BUT, you have to put in some work. On a correct strike, my driver will carry 240ish and roll out to 260 and I’m generating about 140-143 ball speed consistently. Long story, I got injured 6 years ago, had to lay off, probably came back too soon and made swings that were not proper, so you begin a personal search, adjust here/there everywhere. Then I took a video of my swing and went Holy Mother of God…what the hell have you done. So I began a rebuild to get back to proper positions one step at a time…How bad was I? Well driver speed was maybe 87, distance was 190 to 200, my partners were like welcome to old age. Well, I went to work…My swing speed is 95-98, ball speed is what I told you, my distance is back to an acceptable distance for me, but I still think I can get more. If I have to carry 200 yds I can swing outta my shoes with my 22* 7w or take a normal swipe with my 18* hyb. I carry a 14* 3w and can carry that 220ish easy. It’s mechanics and the ball. Plain and simple. 420par, 2 weeks ago I hit a Dr 255ish leaving me 165in which was a smooth 7iron. There was very little breeze and it was like 65 outside. I have freaked my playing partners out. I play the course around 6000 yd and I spot them the gold tees which is 5300…even doing that, I’ll be hitting PW into some holes from 120 and they still have to hit 7i. Maybe people will disagree with my take…but I firmly believe it’s mechanics, I take vids and show them, no extension on takeaway, no dropping the club into the slot on the transition, head moving ahead of the ball, improper weight shift, no extension through the ball…I can show a horse water, but I can’t make them drink. I broke my bad habits and returned to my roots, I would say if I had todays ball back then I would have been able to bash drives in the 300 range. All said, know your distances, if you want to have FUN, play the proper tees…the game (and it is a game) is much more fun! I wanted to add this in about “senior” golfers. Mr. Player was out our way over the summer. He’s 85, now at 85 age catches up with everyone. BUT, he stays fit, eats well, works on his game. He hits his Driver 225-230 easy. I played a round of golf with Mr. Snead when he was 77 and had visible signs of Parkinsons, I was still in my youth! He busted the ball past me and we weren’t measuring. It’s mechanics, your ability to stay fit and keep flexible as best you can and now the ball. Today’s ball is just amazing for us old guys. Balls are custom fit for every swing today!