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Swing Speed

What is Swing Speed?

Swing Speed is the speed of the clubhead’s sweet spot at impact measured in miles per hour (mph).

Why is Swing Speed important?

Watch the video to learn why Swing Speed is important and how it can affect your game.

What should Swing Speed be?

Goal Swing Speed should be as fast as possible, but depends on age, ability, mobility, stability, strength, and power. Pro Average 110 to 130 mph Amateur Average 85 to 105 mph Metric Tip Postural instability is the major cause of slow Swing Speed. Place feet shoulder-width apart and body into proper posture. This will allow the torso and arms to rotate efficiently around a neutrally aligned spine. Maintain an athletic posture throughout the entire swing, swinging as quickly as possible while maintaining balance.

How do you improve Swing Speed?

—————————————————————– Drill: Long Response —————————————————————– Problem Swing Speed is not being produced with a large magnitude, resulting in a loss of distance. Solution 1. Place feet in the prescribed Base of Support (see Base of Support drill) and body into proper posture (see Posture Stick drill). This will allow the torso to rotate efficiently around a neutrally aligned spine. 2. Maintain a posture of strength and point the clubhead at an imaginary spot two feet in front of the ball on the ball-target line, elevated one foot off the ground. 3. Use your torso to make a backswing, then aggressively swing into impact so that maximum clubhead velocity occurs at the moment of impact. This completes 1 repetition. Perform drill 2×10 repetitions. Focus Keys Maintain an athletic posture throughout the entire drill. Use your core to make a backswing. Pay no attention to where the ball goes. Goal The goal of this drill is to stress the body to maximize clubhead velocity at the point of impact.