revkev Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'm intrigued by this topic. I used a weighted club for years (and swung with two bats in the on deck circle followed by the donut as a baseball player.) So of course I rebelled about ten years ago when I heard that it may have been hurting my ability to swing faster. Fast forward to the past six months and my fitness program. About two months ago I asked my trainer to give me some golf specific exercises, The ones that she came up with included swinging some sort of light weight training aid as fast as I could 70 times a week. I have one that my wife and grandkids had rigged into a cat toy so I reclaimed it and have been following the plan. The claim for the swing speed training is 10 mph swing speed in a month. That would equate to upwards of 20 yards with the driver. I haven't seen that type of gain but honestly I have seen some - certainly a full club with my irons. I have seen some gain with the driver but it's been less consistent - my top end drives are out there beyond a doubt and I was very pleased when I played Bayou the beginning of last week - no career drives, but this is not the time of the year for those in Florida - What I got was the ability to reach all of the par 4's in regulation without having to pull three wood - that's a big deal - To me the Super Speed seems to take the training that I've been doing to the next level. I'm anxious to know if anyone is doing it or any other type of swing speed training right now. Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I am planning on getting the for winter... I've always followed Bubbas advice and make at least 20 full speed swings a day to keep the rust from forming. It ends up being more like 100 full speed swings, so I might as well be doing some sort of training in the off season. New plan is once a week sim over the winter just to keep the ball striking sharp. Along with the swing speed and the sim I should be able to see some sort of numbers result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'm giving serious consideration to making my own setup. I really like the idea, but it seems to be priced higher than needed. I'm looking to buy three low end shafts, and I'm kicking around secure ways to add weights to the end to get them to the published specs of the Super Speed system. If I take this up, I'll certainly post about it here. TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'm 90% on board to the program this winter. If nothing else to keep my swing and any changes I make as crisp as possible. I also think it would be a fun experiment to see how much speed I can gain over a winter with a good workout program and this. Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 I'm giving serious consideration to making my own setup. I really like the idea, but it seems to be priced higher than needed. I'm looking to buy three low end shafts, and I'm kicking around secure ways to add weights to the end to get them to the published specs of the Super Speed system. If I take this up, I'll certainly post about it here. I am probably going to get the kit, but I have 2 broken shafts you can have. Well one is a broken TM R1 shaft , and you can have the old Adams driver and shaft. I have a box, PM me if your interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I too am intrigued by this idea but am on a seriously tight budget- I do have some broken shafts so, would anyone be able to tell me what to do to approximate the setup here? WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Does anyone know the cost. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 $200 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I too am intrigued by this idea but am on a seriously tight budget- I do have some broken shafts so, would anyone be able to tell me what to do to approximate the setup here?Happily, Super Speed publishes the specs: The substance of the training sequence is also found on their website and YouTube videos. TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I am probably going to get the kit, but I have 2 broken shafts you can have. Well one is a broken TM R1 shaft , and you can have the old Adams driver and shaft. I have a box, PM me if your interested.I definitely appreciate the offer. Here's the thing: I'm just OCD enough that if I built this with three entirely unmatched shafts, it would drive me nuts. I've got three shafts (Adams .350) and grips in my cart at Diamond Tour Golf, just waiting for the next free shipping promotion. TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I definitely appreciate the offer. Here's the thing: I'm just OCD enough that if I built this with three entirely unmatched shafts, it would drive me nuts. I've got three shafts (Adams .350) and grips in my cart at Diamond Tour Golf, just waiting for the next free shipping promotion.I hear you. Can't wait to see your project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardcoreLooper Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I definitely appreciate the offer. Here's the thing: I'm just OCD enough that if I built this with three entirely unmatched shafts, it would drive me nuts. I've got three shafts (Adams .350) and grips in my cart at Diamond Tour Golf, just waiting for the next free shipping promotion. I hear you. Can't wait to see your project. Be sure to "open source" your project by posting photos/instructions/brags of gained yardage here. FWIW - I was doing the Drive 400 program for a while, but I had to travel for work and fell off the wagon. Need to get back on it. https://www.puredistancegolf.com/drive400/ What's in the bag: Driver - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Wood (13.5*) - 980F 4 Wood (18*) - F8 - Aldila NV Blue 60 ( S ) 3 Hybrid (19*) - RBZ 4i - PW - D7 Forged - Recoil 760 ( S ) 52* - CBX 58* - CBX Full Face 2 Putter - Craz-e Bag - 2.5 (Blue) Ball - AVX Instagram - @hardcorelooper Twitter - @meovino Facebook - mike.eovino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm intrigued by this topic. I used a weighted club for years (and swung with two bats in the on deck circle followed by the donut as a baseball player.) So of course I rebelled about ten years ago when I heard that it may have been hurting my ability to swing faster. Fast forward to the past six months and my fitness program. About two months ago I asked my trainer to give me some golf specific exercises, The ones that she came up with included swinging some sort of light weight training aid as fast as I could 70 times a week. I have one that my wife and grandkids had rigged into a cat toy so I reclaimed it and have been following the plan. The claim for the swing speed training is 10 mph swing speed in a month. That would equate to upwards of 20 yards with the driver. I haven't seen that type of gain but honestly I have seen some - certainly a full club with my irons. I have seen some gain with the driver but it's been less consistent - my top end drives are out there beyond a doubt and I was very pleased when I played Bayou the beginning of last week - no career drives, but this is not the time of the year for those in Florida - What I got was the ability to reach all of the par 4's in regulation without having to pull three wood - that's a big deal - To me the Super Speed seems to take the training that I've been doing to the next level. I'm anxious to know if anyone is doing it or any other type of swing speed training right now. Aimee Cho has some really nice videos on YouTube. She talks about all things golf. Her tips and practice drills are priceless. She also gives some advice on building strength in your core. You should check her out. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goaliewales14 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 My big question with this system is how does it help maintain a good swing? I know when I swing 100% on a shot, my swing doesn't have the proper sequence that it should. Granted more speed will give you more distance, but you still have to have the perfect path and face impact. Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max 3 Wood: Taylormade SIM 3 Utility Iron: Srixon U85 4i – 5i: Taylormade P790 6i – AW: Taylormade P770 SW: Taylormade MG3 TW Grind LW: Taylormade Hi-Toe 3 Low Bounce Putter: PXG Battle Ready One & Done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesmandan76 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 My big question with this system is how does it help maintain a good swing? I know when I swing 100% on a shot, my swing doesn't have the proper sequence that it should. Granted more speed will give you more distance, but you still have to have the perfect path and face impact. You're not supposed to swing 100% when you play (for accuracy). So right now if your max is 90mph swinging all out, and you play with 85% your playing speed is about 77mph. If you can train to increase your max to 110mph, then when you play at 85% you'll have a normal relaxed swing at 94mph... which is longer and more accurate than your previous 90 swinging wild. And you'll have a way higher max speed to tap into when you want to go for it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Driver: TM M1 9.5* 4W: Wishon bent FLAT Irons: Mizuno MP20MB Wedges: 50/55/60 Mizuno Putter: Evnroll ER2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaksy68 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm another one that is intrigued by this, but also would be looking at making (more accurately getting my father in law to make) some weights to fit onto existing shafts I have lying around. He's more than handy with a lathe, and has plenty of nice shiny stainless just waiting (or is that weighting?) to improve my game. 849 Pro Evenflow Riptide 6.0 F8 3 & 5 Woods Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 TS2 7 Wood Project X Evenflow Blue 6.0 MP18 MMC - Project X LZ 5.5 Zipcore Wedges 50,54,58 - Project X LZ 5.5 MLA Tour Mallet 33" Z Star Pioneer bag buggy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Great discussion! @Steddygolf - I will check her out. My trainer also gave me core work that I am doing but its nice to have several routines to choose from. Staves off the boredom and engages muscles differently. @goaliewales - it's exactly as the bluesman said - the idea isn't that you would hit balls swinging as fast as you are able just that you would get yourself used to swinging faster so that when you make your normal swing. So I borrowed a guy's Voice Caddy today just to try it out - as you may know from another thread I'm planning on purchasing an inexpensive LM either that one (probably) or the Mevo. When I was at my fitter getting numbers for the G400 driver test my swing speed was 84.5. My best club set up, shaft, head loft combo had my carry average at 205. I hit ten usable drivers (out of 12 - the others weren't bad they just didn't register as I was trying to learn how to use the device) My SS average for the 10 was 89 with a high of 91 and an averaged carry of 214. There was a 220 yard target on the range that I was aiming at and I consistently got past it with the run out and did have at least one drive carry past it. When I was playing my best golf my swing speed was consistently in the mid-90's. Average LPGA stuff. That's what my goal is with this program - to get there again. I think it's a possibility just going along as I am right now. For the guys who are thinking of waiting until the winter - I guess I understand it but I don't know why you wouldn't start now. Unless you can play golf or hit balls every day it only takes a few minutes to get those fast swings in. Some sort of light club and then your own driver may not be as precise as the Super Speed program but it's the same concept. Since my plan includes core workouts I find that I want to avoid playing the day after my two days of working out - I'm pretty sore on that day. I use it for cardio workouts. Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djahubes Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm seriously considering pulling the trigger on this. $200 is pricey though. Less $$$ to waste on more irons Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 For the guys who are thinking of waiting until the winter - I guess I understand it but I don't know why you wouldn't start now. Unless you can play golf or hit balls every day it only takes a few minutes to get those fast swings in. Some sort of light club and then your own driver may not be as precise as the Super Speed program but it's the same concept. You'd understand it better if you had six months of winter that needs to get filled with something to do TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 You mean 7.7 months of winter.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 For the guys who are thinking of waiting until the winter - I guess I understand it but I don't know why you wouldn't start now. Unless you can play golf or hit balls every day it only takes a few minutes to get those fast swings in. Some sort of light club and then your own driver may not be as precise as the Super Speed program but it's the same concept. I'm waiting because i think it would be a fun winter activity and goal to work for while I can't play or be outside as much. I'm also not hurting for distance so it isn't like I need it right this second Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Aimee Cho has some really nice videos on YouTube. She talks about all things golf. Her tips and practice drills are priceless. She also gives some advice on building strength in your core. You should check her out. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy https://youtu.be/AZbhyQ9C8ZY Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djahubes Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I purchased it today. Will arrive Monday. Will post my thoughts after the four week initial plan. For reference, I swing driver at 110 average. I did not buy the radar but will hit trackman when I go home at the end of August and see if I'm faster. Also have Arccos so can track any distance gains that way too. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiftyNiblick Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 You guys are killing me. I've only got so many swings in me. I use them all to try to hit the ball. And that still leads to Oxy and ice on a bad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattF Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 If you're intent on making your own version, look at getting calibration weights, drill a hole in one end and epoxy it to the shaft. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Industrial-Scientific-Calibration-Weights/zgbs/industrial/4989308011 In the bag: Driver: Darkspeed X 9° UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X Blue 7F4 Fairway: Apex UW 19° & 21° Project X HZRDUS Smoke RDX Black 5.5 Irons: JPX 923 HMP 5-PW UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Wedges: T-22 Denim Copper 48°, 52° & 56° UST Mamiya Recoil 95 F4 Putter Sycamore 005 Wide Blade Bag: Fairway 14 stand bag Balls: Chrome Tour Cart: CaddyLite ONE Ver. 8 God Bless America, God save the King, God defend New Zealand and thank Christ for Australia! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnosil Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 If you're intent on making your own version, look at getting calibration weights, drill a hole in one end and epoxy it to the shaft. https://www.amazon.com/Best-Sellers-Industrial-Scientific-Calibration-Weights/zgbs/industrial/4989308011 I have seen several DIY versions. Some have use the calibration weights and some just use golf balls and duck tape. Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite Putter: Sacks Parente MC 3 Stripe Backup Putters: Milled Collection RSX 2, mFGP2, Futura 5W, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteddyGolf Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 You'd understand it better if you had six months of winter that needs to get filled with something to do Peter Finch out of England has some great video content on YouTube. Obviously they struggle with a long off season as well. He provides some wonderful indoor drills, course vlogs and product review. https://youtu.be/LcuzOa61G-o Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Miura MB 502 Irons ping G400 Driver Cobra F7 3 wood Mizuno putter Mizuno Wedges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 You mean 7.7 months of winter.... Just can't quite grasp that... Yes we're burning up here in SoCal, but 2 rounds a week, 52 times a year- Just bring a big jug, and start early If I lived in severe weather area, I would open some type of indoor facility. In fact, I would guess there already are numerous? TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy MPR Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just can't quite grasp that... Yes we're burning up here in SoCal, but 2 rounds a week, 52 times a year- Just bring a big jug, and start early If I lived in severe weather area, I would open some type of indoor facility. In fact, I would guess there already are numerous? Not by me, for a few reasons. It's a pretty rural area, for one. But the other is that because the climate is what it is, you're just not going to have enough super-avid golfers to make the indoor facility profitable. Those who need to golf year-round either move or become snowbirds. TS3 9.5°, Tensei Blue CBX T3 15°, Project X HZRDUS Black Epic Super Hybrid 18°, Aerotech Steel Fiber FC HYB S C722 21°, Ventus Blue 8S CBX Iron-Wood 25°, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 639 CB, Aldila NV 95 Graphite, 6–PW CBX 48° T22 54° and 60° EAS 4.0, Garsen G-Pro grip TP5x and Tour Response Full WITB with pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB13 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Just can't quite grasp that... Yes we're burning up here in SoCal, but 2 rounds a week, 52 times a year- Just bring a big jug, and start early If I lived in severe weather area, I would open some type of indoor facility. In fact, I would guess there already are numerous? Nope, I am in MN with 7.6 months of winter and there aren't any indoor facilities within 3 hours. Wilson Staff C300 9.0* Fujikura Pro 58 stiff Callaway Rogue 3W Mitsubishi Diamana D+ LTD 80 stiff Mizuno MP-18 MMC FLI-HI 2 iron UST Mamiya Recoil 95 stiff Ping I200's 4-W Aerotech Steelfiber I110 CW stiff Ping Glide 52* and 58* stiff Bettinardi Studio Stock #38 Armlock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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