Does training more often equal more speed gained? This is a question we often get from SuperSpeed Golf users and is something that many players wonder when it comes to increasing their clubhead speed. In most instances, performing speed training more frequently or longer than is recommended leads to diminishing results.
Training to increase your club head speed involves both a physical and neuromuscular aspect. Unfortunately we are not able to feel our nervous system fatigue the same way we feel our muscles. For example, if you complete a training session in the gym or a run where you push too hard, the next day frequently results in muscular soreness from those activities. When training the nervous system we often aren’t able to feel if we have pushed too hard or not. Since Overspeed training is making us swing faster than we normally would on course or during practice, this results in a high neurological stimulus. Recognizing how fatiguing this can be to the nervous system, adequate rest is recommended for optimal gains and reduced risk of injury. At SuperSpeed Golf, we have each protocol session followed by a full day of rest.
When you first begin training with SuperSpeed you may find that the Level 1 protocol leaves you tired which is very common. The more you train the more your body will get used to the effort required to maximize your speed output. As you continue to progress using SuperSpeed you get the urge to train more frequently than we recommend due to the sessions feeling “too easy”. If this occurs we still recommend only training 3 days per week, with a greater focus on providing maximum effort output with each swing. If you have a measuring device like our PRGR Launch Monitor keep close track of what the speeds of each club are session to session. Combining max effort with proper rest will help you achieve your club head speed goals.
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On Episode #32 of the Fit for Golf podcast, Dr. Tyler Standifird professor of biomechanics at Utah Valley University, sat down with Mike Carroll to discuss SuperSpeed training. The podcast covers a variety of topics related to speed training including
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LUKE KERR-DINEEN, Golf.com, explains the exciting results of Dr. Tyler Standifird's study on Non Dominant Swings and why they are important to your speed regimen.
"The case study involved 10 golfers who had an average clubhead speed of 109 mph. Whereas in a previous study Standifird had golfers go through the company’s six-week level 1 training protocol — which involves making right-handed, left-handed, and step-swings — this time golfers were instructed to make only non-dominant side swings.
Right-handed golfers would swing the Superspeed sticks lefty 39 times, three times a week (and vice versa for lefty golfers). These golfers didn’t hit any golf balls except at the very start and end of the experiment, to measure its effects.
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By the end of the six weeks, golfers had gained, on average, 6.4 miles per hour with their driver compared with their baseline test, measured at the start of the six weeks.
The reason for the increase, in a nutshell, was that making non-dominant sided swings appeared to improve golfers’ golf swing sequence, and specifically their lower body movement."
]]>When assessing your gains during a speed training program it is essential that you are measuring speed in consistent ways to ensure that you are measuring speed gains accurately. As I have collected data in my lab there are a few keys that I would suggest every golfer employ when doing pre/post assessments. The main idea is consistency. Keep the pre and post sessions as similar as you possibly can. We don't want people to think they gained more speed than they did or not see the gains that they may have had. We want you to be fair and accurate in how you asses your own speed gains. Below are some key things to keep consistent between these sessions.
1. Warm up - Warm up the same way for the pre and post assessment. A good dynamic warm up and a handful of swings while increasing the intensity is a great way to go. You cannot have variable warm ups between sessions and expect to measure accurate speed gains. Write down what you did for the first session and do it the same way on the post session. Don't do a pre session cold or with an abbreviated warm up and a post session with a great warm up and expect you will have accurate results.
2. Intensity of Swing - Make sure the intensity of the swings is the same for both assessments. You can't have pre assessments where you are swinging like you are on a tight par 4 and your post assessments like you are playing in a scramble on a wide open par 5 and your partner is already 275 yards in the fairway. Make sure that both assessments are at the same intensity. This is why I like to use the idea of swinging as fast as possible, so at least your thought process is the same on the pre and post.
3. Club and ball - Make sure you are swinging the same club for both your assessments. Don't change the shaft or the length of the driver between sessions. Don't do a pre session with a driver and then a post session with a three wood. If your pre session is with air swings (not hitting a ball) that is fine, just make sure your post session is the same as well. Make sure you use the same ball if you are going to be measuring ball speeds.
4. Daily routine - Try and make your day the very same for both assessments. If you worked out really hard the morning of your pre assessment and then don't the morning of your post, that would influence it. Don't do a pre session first thing in the morning and a post session in the middle of the afternoon. If you slept wonderfully the evening before your pre and terribly before your post that would affect it. Try and have the day be as consistent as possible.
5. Device measurement - Make sure you are measuring with the same device. If you are using a PRGR for your swing speeds, use it for all of your speed measurements. Be as accurate as possible with setting up your radar. Put it in the same location relative to where you are swinging the club. I use tape and lines in my lab to make sure it is in the same position every time. Don't jump between measurement devices, as each will measure speed a little differently.
6. Environment - Try and keep the location and situation as consistent as possible. If you do the pre session in your living room do the post in your living room. If you do the pre session outside on the grass with golf shoes do the post the same way. Don't do the pre on wet grass in the morning and the post on dry grass in the afternoon. Keep that environment the same.
My goal is to be as accurate as I can with my research as it relates to speed training. These ideas, and others like them, allow me to be confident in the true gains you are gaining from your speed training.
Dr. Tyler Standifird
Assistant Biomechanics Professor
Utah Valley University
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The PRGR Launch Monitor is a fantastic new, low-cost device that allows golfers access to in-depth information about their swing, including swing speed, ball speed, carry distance, total distance, and smash factor.
0:00 Intro
0:45 Key Details and Specs
3:55 Testing
13:01 Final Thoughts
In this video, 2nd Swing's Thomas Campbell and Drew Mahowald test out the PRGR Launch Monitor and compare it to the numbers on Trackman.
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"The study followed 15 golfers, who ranged in handicap from 1 to 20, for six weeks as they completed the company’s level 1 SuperSpeed training protocol. Throughout the six weeks, Standifird used a Trackman to collect club and ball metrics, along with Bertec force plates and a Qualisys motion capture system to measure how golfers’ swings changed — specifically, their ground reaction forces.
By the end of the six weeks, the group gained, on average, 5 mph of clubhead speed, 8 mph of ball speed, and 16 yards of carry distance.
That speed didn’t arrive magically, though. As expected, the thrice-weekly training sessions altered golfers’ swing itself in one particularly interesting way.
When pitchers want that little bit of extra heat, they wind up a little more. When golfers want to really send one, they make a bigger backswing. That truth is one golfers have known intuitively for a long time, and SuperSpeed’s findings shed some more interesting details about how that actually works.
At the start of the study, Dr. Standifird found that at the top of the backswing, golfers had about one-third of their body weight situated on their lead (front) leg, and two-thirds sitting on their trail leg. They had increased their “trail leg vertical force at the top of their swing” by 21 percent, and decreased their “lead leg vertical force” by about 22 percent.
In simple terms, golfers had shifted more weight to their trail leg at the top of the backswing (about three-quarters of their body weight, in all) by the end of the study.
But they didn’t just increase their weight shift on the backswing. They also increased it quicker in the opposite direction on the downswing, too.
By the time the club gets vertical to the ground on the downswing, golfers had shifted about 75 percent of their weight back to their lead (front) leg. Notice how Justin Thomas’ trail foot is coming off the ground at this point? That’s because most of his weight, at this point, is moving to the other leg. At the start of the study, golfers were slower to transfer their weight back to their lead leg — and it was costing them speed."
"On Episode 125 of the Fitness For The Fairways podcast, Joe sat down with Mike Napolean and Tyler Standifird of SuperSpeed Golf.
Everyone wants more distance off the tees, and increasing clubhead speed is the primary way to do this.
But there are a few misconceptions and mistakes that a lot of people make when it comes to Overspeed training, and that is what today’s podcast episode is diving into!
What you’ll learn from this episode.
Ask Joe Segment
Check out our previous episode to learn more about speed gains!
Ep 87: The Science of Speed Training with SuperSpeed Golf"
Read the entire Golf Digest article: HERE
"Greg Chalmers has been cashing checks in professional golf for more than 25 years, more than $10.5 million on the PGA Tour alone. He’s claimed 11 victories across the globe, including two Australian Opens and the the 2016 Barracuda Championship, courtesy of one of the best flatsticks in the game. In his 11 full PGA Tour seasons in the Strokes Gained Era, Chalmers has averaged 12th in Strokes Gained: Putting, never finishing outside the top 50 and leading the Tour in putting twice.
But two years ago, things started to take a turn.
After facing down the barrel of a back injury that had him playing in pain and threatened to end his career, he teamed with trainer Jarrett Phillips, cofounder and CEO of Train PMT, and set about getting fitter and faster with his driver.
With the PGA Tour Champions in his sights, the 48 year-old Chalmers is playing pain free and swinging faster than ever: In just two years, his max clubhead speed has jumped from 106 mph two years ago to 120 mph today."
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"But as for specifics: The way his workouts are structured, every workout has an element of stability, mobility, strength, power, and speed. Each of those workouts end in speed training. I do those three mornings a week for about an hour and 10 minutes usually, six or seven or eight o’clock in the morning, Monday, Wednesday, Friday.
I use the SuperSpeed sticks to help with training. I’ll do stretching on the off days, and some cross training, but when the joints are more mobile, I found I’ve had to do less and less stretching. I haven’t had to do much of that at all, but, I still maintaining good mobility and range of motion. That’s what golfers need to remember."
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— TPI (@MyTPI) December 8, 2021
Terrific work:
📈 CHS from 106 mph to 120 mph
🏌️Improved thoracic spine and hip mobility
💪 Greater strength and power capacity
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We believe that all players can increase their Club Head Speed. But we also know that some of our users train with SuperSpeed Golf and don’t gain any swing speed. In this video, we dive into what we’ve learned about those who don’t gain any speed (and how we can get them back on track).
A lot of the common causes have to do with outside factors. If you are struggling with gaining swing speed or looking to stay ahead of potential pitfalls in your golf training, this video is a must-watch!
"Fourteen weeks ago I started a golf fitness journey to see how much I could increase my clubhead speed and carry distances by following SuperSpeed Golf Sticks training. I released an update video at the end of level one SuperSpeed Golf training, documenting my progress from 93mph clubhead speed/220 yards average carry distance, to 100mph clubhead speed/241 yards average carry distance.
Since then I’ve continued my training, completed level two training and moved onto level three training, whilst also incorporating Force Pedals. I’ve been stuck in a plateau but it’s a SuperSpeed Golf plateau I’m determined to break out of! This video is all about my progress so far, tips to increase your swing speed and what results I’ve seen in increasing my driver clubhead speed and carry distance.
NOTE: I chose to use SuperSpeed Sticks because I’d seen so much about them and having always been a relatively short hitter who hasn’t worked on overspeed training, I thought they looked like an easy place to start.
The video contains my honest feedback on the products and the results that are possible - I’m hoping that it helps others out there."
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"The GolfWRX Holiday Gift Guide was created to ensure that our readers give (and hopefully receive) the very best golf gifts on the planet. These gift ideas will suit any budget, and each item was hand-picked by our staff.
In an effort to provide more value and tailored recommendations, we’re presenting our guide as a series this year, targeting “the purist,” “the gearhead,” “the value seeker,” “the golfer looking to improve,” “the clothes horse,” and “the big spender.”
You know the golfer looking to get better by his/her closet full of every infomercial training aid and a pursuit of forgiveness that would put the most penitent sinner to shame.
Here are our best recommendations for “golfer looking to improve” in your life."
"We’ve all seen the increasing importance of swing speed.The SuperSpeed Training System is the perfect way to add up to 30 more yards to your drives. Coupled with a complimentary online video instruction series, this system will increase the speed and power of your golf swing by 5-8% in as little as 4-6 weeks of regular practice. Get ready to bomb the ball off the tee and leave your competitors in the dust! Over 600 pros are using the SuperSpeed Golf Training System. The system includes the three specifically weighted training clubs and nearly two years of online instruction."
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]]>Read the entire review here: https://www.thehackersparadise.com/prgr-portable-launch-monitor-review/
Excerpt:
"PRGR offers a more budget-friendly entrance into the launch monitor space, and after spending some time with it, there are quite a few things that have impressed me, starting with the hardware. This launch monitor is compact, and for comparison’s sake, it’s smaller and lighter than my iPhone, which means it easily fits in my pocket. We get a larger screen for the updated 2021 model (HS-130A), making reading the data a bit easier. Below the screen are the only four buttons you will find, and each one gives a satisfying click when compressed.
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Another thing to like about this launch monitor is that it is straightforward to set up and use. Set this behind the ball anywhere from 3.5 to 5 feet, and that’s it; get ready to have some fun. Some things are worth noting when setting up this launch monitor. Ideally, the area would be relatively flat when testing on a grass range, but when hitting off mats, you might feel the need to use a booster to make the monitor more even with the ball. The flatter the lie, the more consistent the data readouts will be, and the less time you will experience that shot that didn’t get captured."
Read the entire review here: https://www.golfalot.com/equipment-reviews/prgr-portable-launch-monitor-review-4959.aspx
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It’s just so easy to use and, to be honest, the majority of amateurs probably don’t need too much more detail than they’re getting here. Once you start trying to dissect your own club path and dynamic loft at impact, things can start to get a little messy so it’s best to leave that technical stuff to your Pro when you go for a lesson.
For things like working on club head speed, or getting some yardages for your wedges though, it’s perfect.
Obviously it doesn’t provide the same extensive detail as the likes of a Trackman or Foresight launch monitor but for a budget portable option, it’s as good as anything we’ve ever tested.
This kind of device is ideal for getting an idea of your yardages at the driving range, working on building up your club head speed, or just having a bit of fun on the golf course with your mates and seeing who produces the best numbers.
If I was being really picky I would love to be able to see launch angle and spin rates as I think then the PRGR would cover all bases, but this is much harder to predict for a device like this so I’d rather they didn’t bother if it’s not going to be accurate.
If you’re looking to take your golf training to the next level without breaking the bank, I’d highly recommend the PRGR Portable Launch Monitor.
Would I Use It?
Absolutely.
Purchase the PRGR Launch Monitor HERE.
Read the entire review here: https://drivingrangeheroes.com/prgr-portable-launch-monitor-review/
"As recent as ten years ago, the idea that you would be able to put a launch monitor in your pocket and take it anywhere you want seemed incredibly absurd. Between overall size and large cost barriers, launch monitors were an impractical option for the average golfer. Fast forward to today and there are options like the PRGR Portable Launch Monitor from SuperSpeed Golf.
With a super compact profile, the PRGR easily fits in your pocket allowing you to take it anywhere you need to track your swing speed, ball speed, smash factor, and distance. So if you’re working with any of the SuperSpeed Golf speed training packages, the PRGR is an extremely affordable way to track your progress!
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As mentioned above, SuperSpeed’s PRGR launch monitor is also usable for other sports. There are two different baseball modes for both pitching and hitting. There’s also a Multi mode which can measure the speed of different shots such as soccer balls into a net. I will likely at some point have to see if it works for hockey too.
A few other features worth highlighting in the latest version of the PRGR Portable Launch Monitor are as follows:
Extended higher resolution display to make it easier to read while in use
Higher Quality, Dual, and Faster Doppler Radar Sensor
New Scientific Launch Algorithms for Increased Precision and Consistency
Ability to Toggle Modes of Measurement (Metric / Imperical)
Keeps history of up to 500 Shots
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The reliability of the PRGR Portable Launch Monitor’s performance and accuracy largely comes down to the setup mentioned earlier. As long as you set up at the correct distance behind the ball with a clear view, results are consistent and accurate. When comparing with other monitors I had available to me, speeds were consistent and distances were within close enough range for me to consider it accurate enough. The difference is likely based on the algorithms used between the different devices. For players looking for an idea of how fast they’re swinging the club and their distances on the range while on a affordable budget will find the PRGR plenty useful and reliable.
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The Force Pedal is a unique training aid designed to help all golfers increase club head speed by training your body to use the ground properly. Ground reaction force is the secret to distance and direction. Train with The Force Pedal and learn how to use the ground to build force in your golf swing.
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"SuperSpeed Golf is best known for their speed training system and protocols to help you swing your golf clubs faster. Their new PRGR portable ball launch monitor expands their product lines to include a compact, easy-to-use, and accurate device to give you more information on your golf shots.
Let’s take a deeper dive into the PRGR ball launch monitor from SuperSpeed Golf.
The new SuperSpeed PRGR ball launch monitor has most of the important features you want in a personal launch monitor device. In addition to core features like club speed, ball speed, smash factor, and carry distance, the PRGR also includes:
Extended higher resolution display
Higher quality Processor
Ability to Toggle Modes of Measurement (Metric / Imperical)
Keeps recent history up to 500 Shots
Works indoors into a net or outside at a driving range
Higher Quality, Dual, and Faster Doppler Radar Sensor
New Scientific Launch Algorithms for Increased Precision and Consistency
Improved ability to read high lofted wedges
A tripod connector port on the back of the device
When used in tandem with the SuperSpeed training system, golfers will have a complete training protocol to monitor swing speed gains that translate directly to carry distance and ball speed. This one-to-punch allows golfers to see their improvement in real time, further reinforcing the effectiveness of the SuperSpeed Golf training system.
Out of the box, the PRGR launch monitor is definitely compact and easily portable. The entire device fits inside the palm of your hand, making it one of the smaller launch monitor options on the market.
Each unit comes with detailed instructions on how to set it up for optimal performance and shot tracking. For best results, I found placing the PRGR between 3.5 - 5 feet behind the ball provided the most accurate read-outs. The unit is powered by four AAA batteries and is best used outdoors with good lighting. In addition to golf, the PRGR can also be used for baseball pitching or hitting, and any sport where tracking the speed of an object is helpful.
The PRGR was fairly accurate with tracking my golf shots throughout my bag. As with other launch monitors of this type, it’s very important to setup the device in the proper location behind the golf ball, as discussed above. In comparison to the Top Tracer-equipped driving range I visited for my review, the PRGR yardages were within 5-10 yards of the more comprehensive system, and iron shots were within 5 yards. Not bad for a personal launch monitor device.
I have not had the opportunity to test the PRGR indoors as of the time of this review, however if its like any other radar-based launch monitor, a clear line of sight and proper lighting will be required to accurately track golf balls flying into a net.
At $229.99, the SuperSpeed Golf PRGR ball launch monitor is a fantastic addition to the brand’s swing speed training system. It is also a good ball launch monitor to be used on its own, offering accurate shot distances and just enough information to give you more detail on your golf shots. While the monitor does not track spin rates, the metrics it includes is more than enough to satisfy any golfer serious about improving their game."
We are often asked how fast you should swing each SuperSpeed Club in relation to how fast you swing your driver. Before we get to the good stuff, here are a few things to keep in mind.
Baseline speeds with each SuperSpeed club when you start training. Below are the average speeds we expect to see when you start training with SuperSpeed Golf. This is all based around your dominant side swings.
* Please note that in the Senior, Ladies, and Junior set, the make up is Yellow, Green, and Blue. All speeds are in mph *
Current Driver Speed |
Green Club |
Blue Club |
Red Club |
70 |
84 |
81 |
79 |
75 |
89 |
86 |
75 |
80 |
95 |
92 |
89 |
85 |
101 |
98 |
92 |
90 |
107 |
103 |
100 |
95 |
113 |
109 |
106 |
100 |
119 |
115 |
112 |
105 |
125 |
121 |
117 |
110 |
131 |
127 |
123 |
115 |
137 |
132 |
129 |
120 |
143 |
138 |
134 |
How fast should my non-dominant swings be?
Now that we have given you a guide for your dominant side swings, what about the non dominant side?!
Similar to our point above, at the end of the day your starting point is your starting point, regardless if it's higher or lower than you expected, it will only go up from there. Ultimately, we would like your non dominant swing speeds to be as close to your dominant swing speeds as possible. In some cases, players will swing the SuperSpeed Clubs the same speed in both directions. The emphasis on the non dominant swings is because training the deceleration chains help to stabilize the forces allowing for the next segment above to accelerate. This is called the big break theory coined by Dr. Greg Rose from TPI based on their research. We also encourage training non dominant swings to balance out the body aiding to reduce injury risk. Getting your body to fire effectively on both sides activates more muscles as a whole. To summarize, we feel training your non-dominant side is a great way to ensure you are using your entire body to generate speed!
We hope this chart above provides you with baseline information to keep in mind when you start your SuperSpeed training! Remember that these numbers will vary from player to player.
If you warm up before training, follow our outlined protocols and train with max effort, you will see your numbers increase in training and on the course! Happy Training! #Unleashyourspeed
Six weeks ago I started a golf fitness journey to see how much I could increase my clubhead speed and carry distances by following a golf fitness program alongside SuperSpeed Golf Sticks level one training.
This video is all about my results PLUS a sneak peak at what I’ll be doing in the next six weeks to try and take my clubhead speed and carry distance even further. Spoiler - it includes Force Pedals!
I chose to use superspeed sticks because I’ve seen so much about them lately and having always been a relatively short hitter who hasn’t worked on overspeed training, I thought they looked like an easy place to start.
The video contains my honest feedback on the products and the results that are possible. Any questions, just drop a comment below and I’ll get back to you.
Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 1:00 -
SuperSpeed Golf 1:54 -
My Golf Fitness and Overspeed Training 4:09 -
Testing my progress 5:24 -
Results of six weeks SuperSpeed Golf Training 6:07 -
My plan to gain more clubhead speed
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Me and My Golf 30 Yards Longer!
The Team at Me and My Golf take an average Golfer Andy through a 3 week training program where they look to help him increase his drives by 30 yards! Sounds crazy right? With the right approach, it might not be as hard as you think!
During the first week they ran Andy through a baseline speed test and started to talk about a few technical swing changes. At the end of the session they ran Andy through the Level 1 SuperSpeed protocol. Andy’s week #1 baseline driver speed before training was 96.6 mph. During training Andy really showed his potential to gain speed by reaching a top speed of 127.6 with the green SuperSpeed club; a fantastic start to increasing his speed! The SuperSpeed protocol really gave Andy the feeling of how to swing with speed! The thing we really like about the approach Me and My Golf took is that they combined technical cues with speed training. When working on technique, do not worry about speed. Focus on the technical change you are trying to make. When working with SuperSpeed, don't worry about the technique and use the time to train your body and nervous system to move as fast as possible. Please note that in an ideal scenario we recommend training SuperSpeed and mechanics at separate times. For example, if you are going to the driving range to work on your swing, complete the SuperSpeed training at home or earlier in the day to provide some time in between.
See below some of the highlights of Andy’s journey!
During week #2, Andy saw a nice jump to 98.8 mph in his baseline speeds leading to the comment “It feels easier to get higher speeds now”! The Me and My Golf Team also pointed out how the turf was starting to wear down during the SuperSpeed training, highlighting his ability to use the ground to generate speed. Improving ground reaction forces is a huge opportunity for the average golfer. If you hit a basket of balls at the driving range and afterwards you don’t see any type of wear in the grass, you might have a power leak in your feet! In the coming weeks we will be launching a YouTube Series “Find 10 yards in your feet” detailing this concept. Click here to subscribe to our YouTube channel to make sure you get the notifications when we release our first video! Similar to week 1, they also spent time working on Andy’s swing mechanics including his club path which again showed impressive results when combined with the SuperSpeed protocol.
During the final week of the series Andy achieved a new personal best of 100.3 mph with his driver. In three weeks Andy gained 3.7 mph which is right in line with what we see in most players who use SuperSpeed. After the first 6 week SuperSpeed protocol users average a gain of 5% and having gained almost 4% in the first 3 weeks, Andy is on track to beat this. In addition the Me and My Golf team looked at Andy’s current driver to see if they could combine his speed gains with a driver better suited for him to help him reach their goal of gaining 30 yards. After trying a few different combinations they found one that matched his speed and swing. This resulted in a gain of over 28 yards in just 3 weeks!
Congratulations to Andy on his new found speed and distance!
Speed and Distance Gains Summary
Week #1 Driver, 96.6 mph
Week #2 Driver, 98.8 mph
Week #3 Driver, 100.3 mph
Baseline Driver Distance, 225.5 yards
Driver distance after 3 weeks, 253.8 yards
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"Being located in the Midwest, we get a few chances in the shoulder season to play golf, but over the course of these six weeks, I believe I played a grand total of 3 rounds, which meant my primary golf training came in the form of swinging three weighted sticks as hard as I could three times per week.
(Note: that’s a big key to this whole thing. Overspeed training is based on 100% effort. You’re trying to train your body to go faster than it thinks it can, so that max effort is important.)
Out on the course, I thought I was hitting it farther, but you can never be sure until you put some data behind it, and after six weeks I did.
The numbers the SkyTrak was spitting out were causing me to take double-takes. What previously was an absolute bomb became somewhat normal. After six weeks, my ball speed average increased by 4 MPH while my clubhead speed ticked up to a 115 MPH average.
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My biggest takeaway, aside from the obvious, was that my ceiling is now my floor. You hear the pros talk about leaving some distance in the tank, swinging at less-than 100% and it feels like this is an option for me now.
I’m flying the ball as far as it was going with a ~20-yard rollout six weeks ago. That’s a huge advantage! There’s definitely some acclimation needed in order to dial back in the accuracy that will be required to play good golf, but that was part of the reason I opted to try this in my offseason. I have the next 3-4 months to not only continue to add speed and incremental distance gains, but also get my yardages down throughout the bag.
I was carrying the ball 22 yards farther with a total distance of 315 versus 289 a month and a half prior. This boggled my mind so much so that as I was preparing to write this article earlier this week, I went back and rehit 10 drivers (admittedly really well) and saw the same numbers. And for what it’s worth, this is the exact same driver, shaft, etc.
If I’m being completely honest, I wasn’t expecting a whole lot out of this exercise, maybe a modest distance gain at best. I’m honestly blown away by the results here, and will be continuing into Level 2 and beyond, anticipating that second little jump that SuperSpeed projects between Month 4 and Month 6.
Hitting the ball far is fun. Being able to dial it back and still get it out there a good ways is even more exciting."
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"That’s when a third-party tweeter entered the fray, challenging Phil’s theory and questioning his scientific credentials. As any good scientist would do, Phil clapped back with a footnote, referencing the studies where he got his information, and closing with, “I tend to only spew facts.”"
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Six weeks ago, I started out on a journey to see how much clubhead speed and distance I could gain following a Golf Strength and Speed training program at home during the current Sydney lockdown. The idea was inspired by the gains of PGA Tour golfers like Bryson DeChambeau. I say “inspired” as I’m a long way away from guys like that. Whilst I play off a low single figure handicap (1), I’m a 37 year old father of two, who works a desk job and plays a couple of times a month if I’m lucky. I’ve always classed myself as short to average hitter, after measuring myself on a PRGR launch monitor, I found my starting driver clubhead speed was 93mph’s and my average driver carry distance was 220 yards. Like I said, average at best.
After signing up to Precision Athletica’s six week online training program I had what I needed and was ready to go. The program was made up of three weekly golf strength sessions, two mobility sessions and three speed sessions using my newly acquired Super Speed Sticks. As the weeks progressed, results started to come.
Having a golf specific exercise program gave me real motivation to train and somewhat surprisingly I also found the golf mobility sessions to help me a lot. The part of the program that really took me by surprise was the speed training using the Super Speed Sticks. I’ve never trained with speed in mind and straight away I loved completing the Level 1 protocol and could feel an almost immediate benefit. Easy to use and only needing to complete three short sessions per week, I would never have thought I’d see results like I did from the Super Speed Sticks. Within a couple of weeks, I noticed distance gains on the golf course and those only grew as the weeks past.
I document my journey for the Precision Athletica YouTube channel for those who would like to see my journey in more detail, have a watch. At the end of my six week training block, I again went through all the clubs in my bag to re-measure my clubhead speeds and carry distances. With my irons I gained an average of 3mph and a few yards carry, but in all honesty the irons were never my focus. My goal at the outset was to add 10 yards of carry to my drives and whilst I didn’t really think it was possible, I was amazed by the results.
Over 15 drives, you can see my average clubhead speed went from a starting point of 93mph, to an end average of 100.4mph. My average driver carry distance went from 220 yards to 242 yards in just six weeks!
These results are exactly what I’m seeing on the golf course and I can’t begin to tell you what a difference it makes. That extra distance has been fun and rewarding to see but for my scores it’s also translating into reaching Par 5’s in two and having more wedges into Par 4’s, resulting in more birdie chances.
I wish I’d discovered Super Speed Sticks years ago; I feel a bit like I missed the memo on that… The speed sticks coupled with golf specific strength and mobility training has been so much more effective than I could ever expect.
What’s next, well for me I’ve got a whole newfound motivation and I’m definitely not stopping here. I’ve signed up to Precision Athletica’s next six-week program and I’m eagerly looking forwards to starting the Level 2 Super Speed Sticks protocol. If I can add a few more miles per hour to my clubhead speed and gain a few more yards carry, I really feel like I’ll be a whole new golfer heading into the summer golf season in Australia. To anyone else wanting to gain distance, I can’t recommend this online golf fitness program and Super Speed Sticks training highly enough.
A genuine game changer.
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