The Secret To Club Head Speed The Holy Grail In Golf - Part 2
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The Secret to Club Head Speed: The Holy Grail in Golf - Part 2
Summary
In this special 3-part golf series, discover:
- What creates club head speed?
- The physics and design of a golf club.
- How to dramatically increase your club head speed.
I recently found an incredible slow-motion video of Tiger Woods' golf swing, available for free: [Tiger Woods Golf Swing](http://www.golfswing.com/proswings/woods.htm). To watch it, you’ll need QuickTime, which you can download for free [here](http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/).
Understanding Club Head Speed
In observing Tiger's swing, notice he maintains at least a 90-degree angle between the club and his right arm during the downswing?"a concept called "lag." Many high handicappers lack this lag because they release the angle too early, leading to "casting" and a weak slice, a common issue for golfers.
Now, watch how Tiger's hands move through the impact area. His right hand and forearm roll over the left, signifying a full release. Tiger describes this as "shaking hands with the target" through impact, detailed beautifully in his book, How I Play Golf. High handicappers often "hold on" through impact, resulting in weak hits and slices.
The Key to Club Head Speed: Your Hands
Understanding that club head speed comes from the hands and wrists is crucial. Imagine trying to hammer a nail without breaking your wrist?"using just your arms and body. It lacks power. Now, release your wrist as you hammer. More power, right? This uses momentum and angular forces, similar to a golf swing.
Consider golf trick shot artists. They can drive a ball 275 yards from their knees, defying the idea that legs and hips generate power. Effortless power stems from a full hand release through impact, leveraging principles established by Isaac Newton centuries ago.
A Simple Game of Speed and Direction
As I mentioned in Part I, golf boils down to two factors: the speed and direction of the club face at impact. The ball doesn't care about your swing technique?"it only responds to these two elements.
Stay tuned for Part 3, and until then, hit 'em long and straight!
John Lynch
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