| A common myth that "swing speed" is a specific skill | | | | Why Should Beginner Golfers Pay Attention To |
| that should be perfected, is believed by many | | | | Swing Speed? |
| beginner golf players. For some reason, these new | | | | From the example of the professional golfers above, |
| golf players are under the impression that having the | | | | swing speed can vary tremendously between each |
| correct swing speed is something that should be | | | | golfer, so while there is no magic formula for |
| applied to all shots on the golf course. However, while | | | | obtaining the perfect golf swing speed, beginner |
| there is some merit to this idea, there is no such | | | | players are best advised not to worry about how |
| thing as one perfect golf swing speed. | | | | fast they are swinging their clubs. If you're fairly new |
| Can It Be That There A Specific Swing Speed That | | | | to the game, then worrying about your swing speed |
| All Golfers Should Set A Goal To Attain? | | | | may not be the best use of your energy. |
| Everyone's speed measurement will differ due to a | | | | Instead, focus your goals on the basics. Making |
| variety of reasons from golfer to golfer. Your swing | | | | contact with the ball each and every time you swing |
| speed is simply how fast your golf club travels from | | | | should be your first major accomplishment. For most |
| address, to your backswing, and then through the | | | | people who are new to golf, making contact |
| completion of your downswing. The reasons for | | | | consistently can take months of practice. Eventually, |
| different swing speeds depend upon the physical size | | | | once you become a better golfer, you may then |
| of a player, strength level, swing technique, the type | | | | want to consider learning a few techniques that will |
| of club used, and the kind of shot being made. | | | | help increase your swing speed. |
| Looking at the swing speed of professional golfers, | | | | What If Experienced Golfers Can Increase Their |
| provides us with the perfect example. There are | | | | Swing Speed? |
| some players who have been known to have a | | | | If you are at an advanced level of your golf game |
| swing speed of over 160 mph! This is by far an elite | | | | and ready to learn specific skills, such as increasing |
| measurement for a club travel through when making | | | | your swing speed, there are a few training aids sold |
| contact with the ball. Now consider an average | | | | on the market by reliable golf equipment |
| player, who is male, and fairly strong. This person | | | | manufacturers. An example of such a unit is the 'Golf |
| may have a swing speed of about 90 mph when | | | | Swing Speed Radar'. This machine uses Doppler radar |
| using his driver. A child golf player may only measure | | | | technology which helps you monitor the true |
| 40 to 50 mph when swinging his or her club. They | | | | accuracy of your swing and helps with velocity |
| are all perfectly suitable swing speeds for these | | | | feedback, thus showing you what adjustments need |
| individuals. | | | | to be made to increase your swing speed. |