Want more club speed? Remember these 3 keys

Hitting the ball longer off the tee is something all golfers should strive for. As advanced analytics have illustratedthe more distance you have off the tee, the easier the game becomes.

That’s why we’ve seen such a boom in distance in the pro golf ranks in recent years. With statistics showing just how important distance is, pros are focused on doing everything in their power to optimize their swings so they can squeeze every last step out of their drives.

Recreational golfers may not have the luxury of being able to optimize everything about their set-up – but that doesn’t mean there aren’t long-range benefits. In fact, with a majority of amateur players moving in an inefficient manner, there is even more earnings available to weekend warriors than professionals.

I discovered this fact myself when I passed one speed training session with GOLF Top 100 Teachers Bernie Najar, during which I gained over 10 mph of team speed from where I started.

So how can you see similar benefits? I’ve outlined three big keys below.

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3 keys to maximize clubhead speed

1. Increase your intensity

Golf is usually seen as a “free” sport. But if you want to hit the ball to your maximum potential, you have to dispel that notion.

Think of any other sport in which you would go for a personal best. In all of them, you will try to advertise yourself in advance so that you can give maximum effort. The same principle applies when speed training.

“I’m a big believer in raising your intensity,” says Najar. “In your case, you should raise your heart rate.”

For me, that meant doing a series of jumps before hitting a set of balls. You can also choose a quick set of sprints or even just a few brisk walks. All that matters is getting your heart rate up.

It may seem silly at first, but once you start hitting balls, you should see your clubhead speed increase by several mph.

2. Generate speed early

Have you ever heard the old golf adage “low and slow” when it comes to putts? Well, if you want to maximize your club speed, you should ignore it.

Hitting the ball longer starts with the fastest clubhead movement, and that means throughout the swing – including the backswing.

“One of the ways to put (energy) into the club is to put some (energy) into it a little earlier,” Najar says. “We’re going to start the club in front (of the ball) and then we’re going to rip it.”

If you’ve ever watched pros who are big on speed drills (think Bryson DeChambeau or Matt Fitzpatrick), you’ll see that they get the club over the top as fast as they can. This is no coincidence. If you want to hit it like them, it’s important to use the same tactics.

“Putting more into the golf club means you really have to liven it up a bit,” says Najar.

3. Don’t worry about accuracy

One of the hardest things about speed training effectively is letting go of the impact. We as golfers are driven to try to make the ball sail down the fairway with supreme accuracy. But when you practice speed, you can’t worry about where the ball is going.

“One of the things Kyle Berkshire would tell you,” Najar says. “If you’re in a speed session, if you don’t have a big mistake, you’re not going fast enough.”

There were a few swings during my session where I almost lost the ball – but that’s okay. Speed ​​training is not about trying to hit fairways. It’s about increasing your maximum club speed.

One thing I’ve found helpful for addressing this is to go indoors to a simulator and do some speed training without the tracker indoors. All I put on the screen is ball speed and ball speed, and then I swing as hard as I can.

When I do that, I have no idea where the ball is going. The only feedback I have is my speed numbers. Every time I do this, I find that my speed increases slightly higher than when the tracker is on. If you’re struggling to let go of your subconscious accuracy bias, I’d recommend giving it a shot.

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