Swing Speed
Following the video that Ivan linked to, i was wondering how many of us have actually had our swing speed measured recently, and whether that is linked directly to handicap, and not just distance.
For the record, I am a touch over 100mph with an iron, and 115-ish with Driver.
Reply : Sat 25th Jun 2011 13:53
I used to do the same and lash irons and driver but have really slowed down with my irons. Scoring has come down average 4/5 shots a round. Driver however I still go after and have had swings recorded just over 120 mph. Probs about 115 on the course.
Reply : Sun 26th Jun 2011 23:40
Not particularly interested in my swing speed (or club head speed which is much more relevant) but when I bought my hybrid I had a bit of a play with the launch monitor and mine was between 85 to 88 mph. Since having some lessons I've been concentrating on ryhthm rather than speed (using the Cote-Laurence technique) and it's probably a few mph slower now. My accuracy has increased noticeably since and although I can't hit the ball the distances most people appear to be able to it's long enough for me.
Reply : Mon 27th Jun 2011 00:35
That's the one Ivan. Mind you, the leotard doesn't half pinch...