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  1. Rev definitely hits on a great point, it's good to go ahead and start the dynamic warm-up before receiving the product. The great thing about SuperSpeed is that all the information is online. My session 2 will be tonight after work, I just couldn't muster the motivation to go outside at three this morning and work out. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  2. I did my first session yesterday and woke up feeling fine. Now, fast forward to the first ten minutes of work, I can feel it. Honestly I think a lot of it is from the stretching, I can definitely feel it in my shoulders. I found my SS left handed to be a shock, too. I was consistently in the low 70's. My dominant stayed in the 90's with a high of 101. Looking forward to going at it again tomorrow. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  3. Looking sharp Foz! Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  4. This seems to be on a lot of people's wish lists for this year. I can't blame anyone for wanting more speed, my SS sits at 89, so I can use it. I can tell it's gonna take a lot of effort and I think it'll be worth it. We've got a great group of testers here, so I'm confident you'll definitely get some honest opinions. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  5. You're welcome! Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  6. I would guess that they are regular or stiff flex, they definitely aren't buggy whips. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  7. Just finished my first session with the SuperSpeed system. Not gonna lie, I broke a sweat. I was sweating doing the dynamic warm-up in my house. Right now, the left handed swings are awkward, but I think as I go along they will improve. Practice makes perfect, right? My top speed was 101 with the lightest club and I noticed at the last protocol which is three swings with the lightest club were all slower than my first three. Guess that comes with exhaustion. Overall it didn't take too long, I did pause between sets to record speeds. It was fun, though and I'm looking forward to my Tuesday session. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  8. I've thought a lot about that too, my swing is a work in progress and I've seen a lot of improvement this past year. My plan involves lots of range sessions to try to keep it sharp with some rounds sprinkled in. It's going to be interesting too, I'm planning on purchasing new irons really soon so I'll have to adjust to those on top of everything. Hadn't thought about FlightScope, man this site is such a bad influence.... Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  9. I've wondered about the theory myself. They claim that we limit ourselves on how hard we normally swing. I took the lightest club out of the box and swung it in front of the radar after a range session. It registered 90 mph, which was only 2 mph faster than my average. By all accounts, I should have been at 105 using the same effort. I think I was limiting my swing. I'll be starting tomorrow so I'm eager to start the journey to find out. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  10. https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/25810-do-not-reply/?do=findComment&comment=474324 Stage 1 is up.
  11. Stage 2 Official Forum Member Review SuperSpeed Golf by sirchunksalot 1/13/2019 I would to thank MyGolfSpy and SuperSpeed Golf for taking the chance and giving me the opportunity to do this review of the SuperSpeed Training System. I also want to thank my fellow reviewers and all the members of this community for getting involved and for the support you've given us. Who doesn't want more club head speed? There is an entire industry built out of this one goal. From work out programs, club designers, and innumerable articles have been written all towards the goal of hitting a little dimpled ball as far as possible. Enter SuperSpeed. Their program is based on overspeed training designed to retrain your brain to swing a golf club faster. Using a system of differently weighted clubs, your mind and body learn to achieve this goal. Does it work? That's the question that MyGolfSpy is hoping that we can answer. We have been tasked to give a full review of this product and the system that SuperSpeed employs. Physical Product The SuperSpeed system uses a fairly simple training system with an advanced amount of research to back it up. They use specifically weighted "speed sticks" built within a specific weight range based on driver weight and swing speed. The ideal range is to have a stick that is 20% lighter, 10% lighter, and 5% heavier. After doing the math, my ratios are 19, 9, and 6. When I first got fitted into the senior set, I didn't know what to think. After looking at the numbers, I think it's where I needed to be. Each speed stick is a gripped driver shaft with different sized weight on the end and are specifically color coded to make it easier to switch between during training. The coloring on the shaft makes spotting the right stick simple. These clubs are definitely well built. I've hit the ground, the pavement, and one radar. Everything is still tight and in one piece. There is a scuff on the weight of my blue stick from the pavement, but it's cosmetic and not anything that will cause structural damage. When I got the SuperSpeed System, the one thing I wasn't too fond of were the grips. I'm a fan of Winn Dri-Tac grips and the ones on the speed sticks just weren't my style. After almost 3000 swings, which is nearly 1000 with each stick, I was wrong. I had my driver regripped last year and it's already showing damage. The only thing I see on the SuperSpeed grips is a little discoloration. I also want to give kudos to SuperSpeed for also sending us a kneeling pad. I had bought one at Lowe's, but I find the one from SuperSpeed to be more comfortable, but if you're on a budget I would recommend you buy one somewhere. With this testing, we also received a swing speed radar. I highly recommend to anyone that wants to do this training purchase one, because it gives feedback and motivation to swing faster. Overall, I feel that SuperSpeed is a high quality product, that is build to last for the program duration and beyond. Total Score (20/20) Program The SuperSpeed method is really easy to understand, like a wise man once said, "if you can swing a golf club, you can do SuperSpeed." I'm not quoting exactly. For the first 6 weeks, we were doing 2 drills: regular swings and a step change. Each drill consisted of 3 swings on our dominant and non-dominant sides and going from our lightest club to our heaviest. The step-change and non-dominant swings were awkward to get used to, but over time, they became second nature. I've found the step-change to be very beneficial, because it gave me a better feel for using the ground to power my swing. I could feel myself pushing off my right side and shifting forward. I noticed during my range sessions that I had a tendency to hang back on my trail foot and this drill helped to instill the feel for a better weight shift. Our second stage of training introduced us to a kneeling swing that helps with our torso rotation. We knelt on a pad, with our legs close together, in order to restrict our lower body and put the focus on our upper body to do the work. One of the best things about learning these drills is the fact they are readily available online. You can find the videos on YouTube and the SuperSpeed website. The customer service is phenomenal! We have had 2 conference calls with the SuperSpeed crew and they have been extremely helpful and informative. Our first call was to introduce us to the training program and answer any questions we had starting out. The second conference call was to go over the kneeling drill and make sure we were doing it properly. I've been in contact with both Daisy-May and Kyle Shay discussing my issues gaining speed during the first 6 weeks. They were more than happy to take a look at videos I sent and offer feedback. For anyone who purchases SuperSpeed, I highly recommend taking advantage of their customer service. This is a huge commitment. 72 week to be exact. I would like to give an opinion on whether or not this is the right amount of time to do the program, but I'm going to differ to the experts. They have poured in the time and research to optimize the program and I'm confident that they know what they're doing. Doing each stage, there are peaks and plateaus and I feel like SuperSpeed has the right formula to maximize gains. My only issues is that the program seems a little more geared towards people who have indoor access and that it's sometimes hard to self-motivate. I can understand that not everyone can do the exercise indoors. It requires space to swing a club. It's the motivation factor that I can see being an issue with anyone that buys a set. We are extremely fortunate to have a forum where we can discuss what is going on and get encouragement when we are having problems. For this reason, I'm going to deduct a point. Total Score (19/20) Performance Now to the part we're all concerned about...does it work? For my scoring process, I'm going to split this up into 4 parts. 1. Comparing Workout routines and course benefits 2. First six weeks. 3. Next eight weeks. 4. Overall performance. Part One This is the first golf specific training I've ever done, other than going to the range. I'll be honest, the last time I did anything resembling a workout was when I started working at the auto factory and it was mandatory. We do stretch everyday in order to reduce the chance of injury and I make it a habit to do some of those everyday outside of our required time. On the course performance has been a big concern for a lot of people in this forum. The first few weeks, while on the course, I did notice some issues. Mainly with ball flight. I found that I was pulling and pull-hooking a lot of drives. I've also struggled with ballooning shots. I believe that this might have to do with a steeper swing that I've developed since starting the training. It could also be the fact that I'm swinging a longer driver (46.5 inches) and it could be causing the ball to spin more. It was suggested that I get fitted for a new driver during this training, but in order not to skew the data I did not make the change. I can imagine someone shelling out $250 and then being told that they needed to spend $500+ more to make the system work getting pretty mad. I am looking to get fit sometime this year, as I'm seeing that I don't have the right driver for my swing. Since getting Arccos at the start of October, my fairways hit stat has improved. My last round I hit 9/14 and overall am hitting 50%. A great number for me. I haven't seen an increase in distance yet. I'm chalking that up to cooler temperatures and wet weather. Did I mention it's been rainy? 6 inches in November and almost 9 in December. The thing that I'm extremely happy with is my ball striking. I might have to change my name, I'm thinking sirchunksoccassionallybutnotasmuch. No? Okay, if I decide to it'll be something shorter. As far as the program goes, I think it is great for someone who is looking to gain distance without having to dedicate themselves to spending hours a week in the gym. I am going to deduct points at this stage of the review for ball flight problems. If something changes in the coming weeks, I'll be sure to let you know. Part One Score (8/10) Part Two The first 6 weeks were a struggle for me as far as gaining distance. The numbers were there with the speed sticks, but no matter what I tried, the driver numbers were abysmal. At one point, I would have given up if it wasn't for the support of my fellow testers and forum members. Plus, getting to do this review was a big deal for me and I had no desire to disappoint MyGolfSpy. I sincerely appreciate you all! Here at MyGolfSpy data rules. After 6 weeks, my speed increased 1.4 mph, which is 32% of the the 5% increase promoted by SuperSpeed. I am going to round up, since I did see improvement in ball striking. Part Two Score (4/10) Part Three The second phase of our SuperSpeed training stretched for the last 8 weeks and introduced us to the kneeling drill. This is where I saw my best increases. After a couple of weeks, I started seeing averages reaching 92 mph, but I just wasn't hitting that on the course. I'm a radar junky. I can't help it. The speed on the course was still hanging around the 90 mph range. I think it's easier to swing freely on the range where there is less pressure to hit within a smaller area. At the conclusion of week 14, it was back to the driving range on a wet January day to get the results. I hit 20 drives with a low speed of 91 and a high of 100. My average totaled out to 94.6 mph, which is an increase of 4.2 mph and a 4.6% increase since the week 6 speed test. Coming into this testing, I was hoping for something around 2% after this set of protocols. So 4.6 is a win in my book. Part Three Score (10/10) Part Four I decided to break this all up in order to give you all a breakdown of my thinking as I'm scoring total performance. I also hit more shots with my driver to get swing speed averages, but there is a method to my madness. SuperSpeed claims a permanent increase in speed and I wanted to mix in shots, at various times, during my range session. I figured the best way to measure this was to simulate all the exertion from a round of golf. I didn't think being fresh and taking only 5 swings would give real world data. Coming into this test, I was looking to increase my swing speed by 7%, which would put me right at 95 mph. I also wanted to see how doing this training would be for someone who didn't always have a lot of free time in which to do training. My work schedule changed in October and that put me getting home most days at 6:45 pm, leaving me only a couple of hours before bed. I was extremely pleased in how easy it was to get the protocols in during the work week. Overall, they take about 30 minutes and were not problematic for me. I actually found myself looking forward to them after a long day of work. Overall, my swing speed increased 5.6 mph, which is a 6.4% increase. It is short of the 7 mph increase that would have brought my swing speed up to 95, but just barely. Part Four Score (9.5/10) Performance Score (31.5/40) Keep or Regift I've really enjoyed the opportunity to take part in this test. As a high handicapper and relatively new member of this forum, it has been a great experience. This review process is not for the faint of heart, but I would definitely do this training again in a heartbeat. I am definitely looking forward to sharing my experiences with all of you for the next year. As for the SuperSpeed product and who it might benefit, I would say almost everyone. The only players I wouldn't recommend it to would be someone who is just starting the game. I think it would be great for them after they get the basics down. This is a challenging game and I think it would just mess them up, until they have a relatively repeatable swing. On the other end of the spectrum, tour players use SuperSpeed, so I think that no matter how good you are you could benefit. This is a really solid product that has helped me improve my game as someone who struggles to break 100. I can't wait for warmer drier weather to really gauge how much it has helped. Keep or Regift Score (20/20) Conclusion SuperSpeed Golf uses overspeed training to help golfers lower the limiters that we place on ourselves by having us use specifically weighted clubs that we can swing faster than our normal driver speed. Doing this resets the limits we place on ourselves and allows a faster speed to become our new normal. As someone who has been playing golf for years and just starting to take the game seriously, I have seen real benefits from using SuperSpeed. Whether it's my better ground contact and the increase in speed, my game has improved. Now if only SuperSpeed would come out with something to improve my putting... I think this training could help anyone who is looking to increase distance, or for the player who is looking to regain lost distance. I'm not going to lie, it is a huge commitment with a training schedule the encompasses 72 weeks. But like everything in life, the work does pay off. The first 14 weeks didn't exceed my expectations, but it did meet them. Does it work? Yes. Final score (90.5/100)
  12. SuperSpeed Official Member Review Stage 1 I would like to thank My Golf Spy and SuperSpeed Golf for choosing me to do this review. I would also like to thank my wife for being so understanding of my crazy addiction to this wonderful game. It is an honor and a privilege to be a member of this community and to do an Official Member Review. My name is Jason Bentley and I'm from Cleveland, TN. I'm a husband, a puppy parent and addicted to golf. I've had a pretty casual fling with golf for about 23 years. I didn't start playing until after high school and my brother was the person who introduced me to the game. He even bought me my first set of clubs, they were a yard sale find. The woods were wood and the irons were more of a player's set that just consisted of the odd numbers. I eventually upgraded the woods with some Northwest woods from Kmart and a set of Nomad irons that I bought from a guy at work. I quit playing around 2003, I found other hobbies that took all my time: hunting and fishing. About five years ago, I decided to give it another go and picked up another set from both a resale shop and Global Golf. My current set: TaylorMade Superfast 2.0 driver and 3 wood Ozik with a Matrix Ozik Xcon 4.8 R flex shaft Nickent Hybrids: 3 with a Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana R flex 4&5 with SR2 shafts by UST S and R flex respectively TaylorMade LCG irons with bubble shaft 2 R80 Ray Cook lob wedge Odyssey Sabertooth White Hot putter I don't keep a handicap, but my scores usually are in the 100-110 range. I usually hit my driver between 210 and 230 yards, my 6 iron is good for about 145, and I hit my PW for 100 yard shots. My typical misses are a slice with the driver and I tend to push my irons. I can, with conviction, tell my wife I'm always right. Hey, the data backs it up. I've played and practiced more this past year and see improvements in my game, I'm working hard to be more consistent. My weaknesses are distance and accuracy. I'm hoping this training will help me to be able to use driver a little less and have shorter approach shots. I use driver on every possible hole and hit about 4-6 fairways. My greens in regulation are the same, having longer clubs in hand drastically reduces my accuracy. I'm currently not in any type of fitness program due to the hours of my current job. Working in the auto industry, we do stretch before shift and I will stretch as I'm working to stay loose. I leave the house at 4 a.m. and arrive back home at 5:45 to 6:30. I'm hoping to quantify this system to someone with a limited amount of time to train. When I received the notification that I was going to participate in this testing, I can't describe the excitement I felt. Then the waiting began. I'm not going to say that I was staring out the window to wait for the UPS truck to show up, but I was. When my package arrived, I was relieved that they were in great shape. My sticks came first, then a couple of days later I got the radar. They were packaged well and I was dying to give them a go. I took the radar to the range to get a starting speed and found out my driver swing averages 89 mph. My high was 94. I like the graphics on the speed sticks, it makes it easy to know which one to swing. I did end up getting the senior set, which momentarily hurt the ole man pride. I gotta give it to SuperSpeed, they got it right. My driver weighs 279 grams and my heaviest trainer weighs 295. What is overspeed training? It's performing a known motion faster with a progression of lighter to heavier Speed Sticks. This method is supposed to train your body to overcome the limits that your mind places on you. We will be swinging with both our dominant and non-dominant sides. The first six weeks we will be taking a normal swing with all three clubs, a step swing, then finish off with three really aggressive swings just on our dominant side. The folks at SuperSpeed have been great, both Kyle and Daisy have sent us information and been there to answer any questions. They have been tweaking the program and have very informative on what the new protocols are. Later in the program we are going to have to perform the "Happy Gilmore", and that's kind of scary. This drill left handed might lead to something funny or tragic. Spies, this program is going to be a long one. The protocols last for over a year. Will it be worth the time and effort? I think so. Who doesn't want to hit it farther? I'm hoping to see good increases in my drives. What is it going to take to convince me that this is the real deal? If SuperSpeed delivers on the claims of a five percent permanent increase in speed after six weeks. I'm also hoping this doesn't negatively affect my swing. I really don't need that. I also want to see if this program is good for someone who doesn't have a lot of time to train. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UjkuJPvMrI8 Is this the right program for you? I'm here to find out.
  13. Any ideas what retailers will be carrying these? These are getting such good reviews that I feel like I'd be doing myself a disservice if I didn't put them on my list to try out. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  14. First of all, congratulations to each of you for getting to test these irons. You guys have put out great reviews. I'm looking forward to seeing a review on the HF1 irons, after seeing this review I looked up the specs and the 1's are super aggressive. I believe the 7 was at 26 degrees. This site is such a bad influence. Too many pretty things I want. Keep up the good work guys! Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  15. I figured he might get a good laugh watching us try to do a Happy Gilmore from our non dominant side. Might make a good epic fails series. You ain't kidding, dude can knock the cover off the ball. Congrats again GeekingGolf, you're going to have so much fun with that. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  16. I agree with Rick, everything is a wonderful option. We should be starting the SuperSpeed testing before too long, be sure to check it out. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  17. I'm jealous of you right now. This time of year here in Tennessee it still reaches 90+ degrees, which is rough to play in. I love playing once the weather cools and often will until the temps get below 40. I love the fact that the courses become less crowded and I'm not sweating profusely. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  18. Cobra wasn't on my radar until I got into reading about this challenge. Most people probably pass them by and go for the more popular buy and that's a shame. Results don't lie. I'm planning on testing both these and Cleveland when I purchase new irons. Glad to hear about your improvement, sounds absolutely amazing! Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  19. That's awesome! It'll be well worth the drive. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  20. Sounds like Cobra customer service was all over it, I'm glad they took care of you. It's also nice to hear that fixing the broken sensor on your end wasn't that bad. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  21. Congrats to all the winners! Geeking Golf, that's awesome! Can't wait to see what the Cobras can do for you. Y'all have worked hard and I can't think of a group of testers that coulda nailed it like you did. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  22. Love the tagline! Honestly, numbers don't lie and I believe Cobra should use this. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
  23. Here's how I see it: In conjunction with My Golf Spy... A group of golfers Rickie Fowler and Bryson DeChambeau appear as genies We see Foz start throwing days with his wedges Joyzee bombing drives MD receiving a protractor from DeChambeau Loopers daughter taking his driver "Let me show you how it's done" And Reese lifting his club championship trophy Then the question: What can Cobra do for your game?
  24. Cobra definitely has a great opportunity here with this review. These guys have gone above and beyond on their testing and their analytics. I can't imagine what it's taken to do everything that you have. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app
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