How can I increase my golf swing speed (suggested exercises or technique tips)?

Question

I am a 2 handicap, current head speed around 105mph.

I am a male, age in 30's, 5'10", 170 lbs, in good physical condition.

Answer 1

Without seeing your swing, knowing how often you play, practice and how far you hit the ball now Herer are some suggestions

Club head speed and solid contact equal distance

Timing is the key for this to work. Here are some articles that should give you more club head speed.

There are three checkpoints that deal with your wrist hinge. During your back swing, the top of your swing, and just past impact
http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/swing/improve_elliott062904.cfm


http://www.pga.com/improve/tips/rickmartino/improve_martino103105.cfm

Answer 2

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Answer 3

First make sure that you have the biggest swing arc your physique will allow. To do this you should take your driver as far back along the ground as possible, thus maximising your arc. If you pick the club up too early, you effectively reduce the length of your arc. Being tall therefore would help.

A good tip if you are a right-handed player is to focus on the position of the left shoulder. Your left shoulder should rotate to the right on your back swing to its maximum position in its rotation. So being supple will help.

Seeing as the swing speed is generated from the start of the down swing, you need a solid platform from which to start. A slight pause at the top of your back swing is recommended.

The above will get your body into an effective position of generating power through the ball. Now concentrate on accelerating through the hitting area which you can visualise as starting at the 4 o'clock through to the 8 o'clock position (6 o'clock being the position of the ball).

Exercises you can do are to work on the strength of your left wrist (dumbell curls, and those vice grip springs), your thigh muscles (leg raises and running), your stomach muscles (sit ups or crunches) and general toning of your body. Avoid bulking up your biceps and shoulder muscles which will effectively reduce your ability to make a full shoulder turn).

Practice your swing in front of a mirror and if you can, take before and after videos so that you can have a visual aid to refer to from time-to-time.

You might try these tips, but they are given without knowledge of your current physical appearance. The best advice would be to contact your local PGA pro, who would guide you in the swing department and could also give you a physical fitness programme as well.

Good luck, and happy golfing.

Answer 4

Purchase a weighted club head cover or weighted ring that fits around the shaft and swing it to strengthen the proper muscles. Also use it before practice or play to loosen up. Then work on the following areas. There are a lot of things that must happen to gain club head speed for distance. Take a slow deep breath in and the exhale it. The easiest thing for you to work on is tension. By that I mean there is no room whatsoever for tension in the swing. The body, from the feet up and especially the hands must be tension free. RELAX. Most people grip too hard anyway. Make sure your grip is right. Pressure only in the last 3 fingers of your left hand and the thumb and forefinger on the right (think of as your trigger and fire these nerves at impact). Make sure your wrists are supple and release at impact. Transfer the weight to the left side "before" impact. And for leverage...keep that left arm straight/extended on the back swing and to impact. Make sure you swing smooth. Do these things together and swing easy to hit it farther. You can do it. Good luck!!!

Answer 5

There are a couple things you can do, which includes exercise and swing aids. I used Mike Pedersen's Golf Fitness Program for two years and I increased my drives by 20 yards. His service and products are excellent and his customer support is even better. You can ask any question and it's answered promptly by Mike himself. When I was using his Golf Fitness Program he even offered his phone number to talk to him directly. He has a lot of Golf Fitness products as well.

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Answer 6

The easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following "The Simple Golf Swing" program. It's primarily a 31 page eBook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Consistency being the number 1 golf skill.

You not only get the eBook though, you also receive a ton of extra material including video, lessons on putting, driving, chipping, sand play etc. Here is their official site: http://www.golfswingguru.net

Answer 7

STRETCH THE UPPER BODY, MORE ROTATION MAKES FOR MORE POWER... YOU CAN ONLY SWING AS FAST AS YOU CAN CONTROL, YOU MUST MAKE SOLID CONTACT...

Answer 8

speed stick

Answer 9

swing harder