2 SIMPLE DRILLS FOR MORE CLUB HEAD SPEED

Lets face it, we would all like a little more club speed, to hit longer driver and outdrive our playing partners.

We also know that there are many factors when in comes to hitting longer driver, but in this videos Chris Ryan covers 2 very simple, yet effective, drills that can hep you do just that.

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[golferiam]

Chris, thanks for the techniques. I have been trying to create the swoosh by trying to swing the club head faster. After watching your video I tried focusing on accelerating my ARMS thru the ball and let the club head react to that motion. I found focusing on accelerating my arms was easier than focusing on the club head. My task now is syncing the body rotation and the accelerating arms to maximize the efficiency of motion and the quality of the ball strike. What I would add to your presentation is to relax your body, especially the wrists, arms and shoulders. Relaxed muscles move faster than tense muscles. When standing over a golf ball, the mind tends to think otherwise.

[CoachChim]

something that always stuck with me was advice to change my mentality. "Think about swinging FASTER, not HARDER" made for much faster swing speed and accuracy. led to me rotating faster to increasing torque. I was always trying to muscle through and that changed me.

[rufussthoo]

7i 84mph and driver 98mph on Trackman. Looking to push both up a few mph to 87 and 101 by my 61st later this year :-)
I start my acceleration and release too early and lose speed by impact so I think these exercises could help shift the timing a little later and retain speed through impact. Thanks Chris.

[sensa]

The smooth rocking of the upper body seems like a great feeling for tempo and rhythm Chris. Awesomeness

[digbylong]

That is absolutely, far and away, the best teaching video I have ever seen. And probably the only drill you will ever need. Can only improve every single golfer out there. If it does, then you should all send this man a thank you, because he is worth it. What a marvellous way to simplify golf into one single combination swing thought. I worship you from afar, Chris! Digby Long

[peterduffy]

Great demonstration with two very good drills. Driver speed is between 80 and 85 7 iron approximately 65. I would recommend for anybody trying to pick up more speed make sure you have the Golf Club shafts that are suited for that speed. More distance is great as long as you are not giving up Direction

[Frommyscraproom]

Newbie here, have only golfed 3 times so far. Due to the pandemic, I can not get lessons, so I’m researching the best I can.
THANKS for the technique tip! Can’t wait to try it out.

[wanderingbrummie]

Chris, nice video, I'll try this. The studies I've seen suggest that your average mid handicapper swings the driver at about 95 mph and a seven iron at about 75 mph. The average speeds don't increase that much when you get to low handicaps. This suggests that either the studies are wrong or you have a lot of above-average golfers watching your channel🤔. According to my Swing caddie my average 7i speed is about 75 mph, up to about 80 on the odd occasion my timing is spot on. Haven't measured the driver speed. I'm 21 hcp

[Rifleman]

The hands-only drill has really helped me. I somehow got into a "control the downswing mode". I lost a full club of distance but was still striking the ball sold. The swing analyzer was showing a loss of about 5 mph. Video cleared showed I wasn't turning the firing the shoulders enough through impact. The quick turning through impact with the hands only got me back to normal. Thank you!

[ajhoy]

Great video. Driver around 93mph.
This video helps me understand the transition and sequence like never before. I have been accelerating too early.
Thank you.

[rson]

That was beautifully done. Can't wait to try it at the range. Thank you!

[colinwhite]

Nice vid, Chris. I need this.
Don’t know my speeds but 7i going about 125 at the moment.
Sounds like a good warm up too.

[brockwatson]

driver speed is 104-105mph and i’m going about 270yds off the tee. Would love to get speed to 108-110 and distance to 285+! Good video

[roscoep]

I started playing golf about 4 months ago so swings a bit all over the place still. But this video helped massively. I’ve managed to get my 7 iron up to 81.2 according to track man so far. The futures bright 💪🏻👍🏻

[BluePulseFlyer]

Ya know, there is a distinct sound that you hear from professional golfers while watching them play as they hit a ball. I've been looking for how to recreate that sound because it's just so satisfying and obviously whatever makes that sound while professionals swing is working well for them. I realize now what I'm hearing is The impact of the ball followed quickly by the swishing noise of the club

Aside from that, great advice and examples for practicing on " hitting through " the ball. I feel like so many instructors say that player should hit through the ball but don't ever actually break it down like this.

[spacemanad]

Chris, suggestion for a course management video (best for you to make when the weather is warmer); how about a course vlog in which you play, say, 9 holes. But for every shot, provide commentary on why you're choosing that shot for the situation you are in, and how you prepare to execute it. Part 2: okay, so after posting this comment I found a couple of course vlogs you've done. Good job; how about a few more? :)

[petermcgill]

I have a 95-98 with the driver. Don’t get it much over 230m (as long as I keep it out of the tres). Excellent and useful video. What I have found is my poor shot making will nearly always come down to gripping too tight. The swing thought (this week, at least) is ‘light, soft grip”. Getting a nice coordinated swing and I can feel the release through the hitting zone. Looking forward to your next video!

[spacemanad]

Chris, I made a comment like this in a previous video of yours in which you discussed the swoosh drill. there are a few different ways folks learn: audio (swoosh drill, e.g.), visual (watching videos of proper technique), or tactile (like the drill where you side-step into the swing). I've found that different learning modes work better for me for some objectives than others. The swoosh technique has been the most effective method for me to get more speed, and get it in the right part of the swing. Why this, over other methods? I don't know. I do know that as you offer more varied drills, I have a larger tool box to find the tool that works for me. Thanks; keep 'em coming.

[paulmartyn]

Great information on accelerating the hands from the right hip

[darkshadowsx]

im currently swinging 60-70mph for my 7iron, and 70-80mph for my driver.
i just started this year and apparently only using my arms for speed.
thanks for the information on improving.