MGS Off-Season Speed Challenge

[ejgaudette]

1 hour ago, Samsonite said:

(I'm not part of this thread as a participant, mind you, but thought I'd chime in anyway)

I just bought the RypStick and the PRGR (separately, mind you), as everything I could find was saying that the PRGR was worth the price difference.  I found the PRGR for $199 on Amazon - everywhere else I saw it listed at $220.  It has more than just radar (so estimated distance, smash factor, etc.), but allows you to swing with no ball, which my current SC200 does not allow for.  I'll be offloading the SC200 to  offset the cost of the PRGR.

Hope that helps! It's apparently super, super consistent, and usually a small (but consistently the same) percentage off from the big-boy units, at a fraction of the price.  

Yes I have found the unit to do well on swing speed and when I was on a quad a while back it was within a few MPH definitely worth it in my opinion.

[Bohnson]

1 hour ago, Samsonite said:

(I'm not part of this thread as a participant, mind you, but thought I'd chime in anyway)

I just bought the RypStick and the PRGR (separately, mind you), as everything I could find was saying that the PRGR was worth the price difference.  I found the PRGR for $199 on Amazon - everywhere else I saw it listed at $220.  It has more than just radar (so estimated distance, smash factor, etc.), but allows you to swing with no ball, which my current SC200 does not allow for.  I'll be offloading the SC200 to  offset the cost of the PRGR.

Hope that helps! It's apparently super, super consistent, and usually a small (but consistently the same) percentage off from the big-boy units, at a fraction of the price.  

Thanks! 

[Ubu]

Just got to a monitor speed of 105

[AndySP]

I’ll be checking in either tomorrow or over the weekend too. What do you guys think about the timing of the test…before speed training or after? I feel looser/quicker after sometimes, but also more tired. Or should I just wait 24 hours and do it on an off day?
 

Anyway, I made a bunch pf driver swings after a speed session a few days ago and I was a few mph slower (117-119), so I’m hoping for a better showing when it counts. 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

2 minutes ago, AndySP said:

I’ll be checking in either tomorrow or over the weekend too. What do you guys think about the timing of the test…before speed training or after? I feel looser/quicker after sometimes, but also more tired. Or should I just wait 24 hours and do it on an off day?
 

Anyway, I made a bunch pf driver swings after a speed session a few days ago and I was a few mph slower (117-119), so I’m hoping for a better showing when it counts. 

Before. After gives you too much of a boost

[AndySP]

1 hour ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Before. After gives you too much of a boost

I haven’t noticed a boost after using the stack. I was honestly worried about rest times and whether I’d be slower until the next day or so. I should do both and compare especially since it’s just a few swings. 

[ejgaudette]

9 hours ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Before. After gives you too much of a boost

I was going to agree that before. Feel free to warm up but not after the training. I usually hit at least a couple higher speeds after. Of course an off day works as well.

10 hours ago, Ubu said:

Just got to a monitor speed of 105

Thanks for your interest unfortunately we have closed the sign up for this competition, but please come back and share about your journey and the speeds you gain.

[Getoffmylawn]

Progress check this morning at 112 mph.  3 swings after a warm-up but before my Stack Progress Check (which I'll post about in my Need for Speed thread...not sure exactly how to proceed...)

110, 113, and 113.  I probably had more in the tank but didn't really sell out for these.

 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Progress check today since weather Sunday is crappy. Was done before speed training. 115 on avg of 3 dry swings. 

[THEZIPR23]

14 hours ago, AndySP said:

I’ll be checking in either tomorrow or over the weekend too. What do you guys think about the timing of the test…before speed training or after? I feel looser/quicker after sometimes, but also more tired. Or should I just wait 24 hours and do it on an off day?
 

Anyway, I made a bunch pf driver swings after a speed session a few days ago and I was a few mph slower (117-119), so I’m hoping for a better showing when it counts. 

I did a warm up, then probably 10 fast swings to get primed prior to the 3 swings. Then I jumped straight to stack and strength training after. 

[AndySP]

Thanks guys!

I did the stack warmup plus a few dry swings until I was in the ball park, then 4 as good as I could manage because I got greedy. It didnt matter though because they went: 120, 118, 119, 120. So no matter which three I pick I’m at 119 for the check in. One mph slower.

The grind continues

I also experimented with videoing the prgr, (and my foot) during the swings for the folks who want proof because I wouldn’t believe me either, but maybe that should be reserved for the final checkup?

I also did three more after the workout and they went 117, 118, 119. So not a huge difference overall.

[Lacassem]

Well i ran 4x this past week. Got up at 5:30 and did 1.3 each day. Kept each about 12 minutes each. Shooting for 4-5 per week. Has allowed me to get some fantastic stretching in post one which is exactly what I was shooting for on top of the stamina portion.

I am using an app called “Runkeeper” pretty inexpensive and tracks each one which is good. I set a goal to get to 3 miles per session by February 1st. Wish me luck.

ifs been real cold in the morning, starting out has been dreadful but if I can do it now will get easier as it gets warmer lol.

I still have been able to keep myself from checking speed so no update there

[edingc]

I was the different one as my baseline speed was based on hitting balls in a range/garage session so I'm keeping that consistent in my measurement. Got a chance to get out in the garage today for a nice hitting session and happy to see a little bit of movement.

Top three swings 115.7, 115.4, 115.1 -> 115.4 average.

I had a bunch of swings during my session at 114-plus, where that was top-end before starting Stack. I'm very happy to see my averages overall:

114.1 MPH / 166.1 MPH Ball Speed

I also hit a new personal best ball speed of 173.3 on one swing.

[snicerz]

Forgot to do my check-in swings this morning while I was fresh so I just knocked them out now (after practice and a full round before dark). 

106, 106, 109 (no ball, PRGR)

Average 107 mph.

 

The Stack has been a bit of a beast. I'll update this post with my progress report in a bit. All I can say is that Phase 3 was tough with every session being only Max effort swings. Can't wait to see what Phase 4 has in store.

Regardless, I've definitely added speed and of course distance. It's been interesting when things click. All of a sudden, I'll be hitting everything long and will have to re-learn distances. I'd say at this point, I'm around a 1-1.5 clubs longer on everything. i.e. my 8 goes about as far as my 7 used to.

 

P.S.

Anyone else notice that the Stack espeed is a little under their actual driver speed? I peaked at 102 on the espeed but my actual driver came in at 107 after a long day of golf. I realize it is only an estimate but just curious what others are getting. 

Edited December 5, 2022 by snicerz
Added Stack screenshot

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Will the current speeds in the table be updated this week now with the check ins?

[ejgaudette]

Just now, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Will the current speeds in the table be updated this week now with the check ins?

Yes I just updated what I have so far thanks @edingc@Vegan_Golfer_PNW@Getoffmylawn@snicerz@AndySP@THEZIPR23 for sharing you updates. I will give it a share new leader board on Wednesday with the reveal of the prize as well.

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Don’t know if it was a speed bump or putting on my driver grip on my aid, but hit a new max speed with light and mid weight. (137 and 119 respectively)

[Getoffmylawn]

So, started Neural Drive this morning.  I figure I'll find a way to make it work over the holidays, and if my Grit score takes a hit here or there I'm okay with that.

I was a little disappointed to see no max effort swings for the first workout; doesn't look there will be any Wednesday either.  But, looking forward to the change of pace...

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

My hip impingement is back. Trying to figure out what to cut from my workouts and not aggravate it anymore. 

[ejgaudette]

58 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

My hip impingement is back. Trying to figure out what to cut from my workouts and not aggravate it anymore. 

Sorry to hear that, we need you staying healthy here to see all those gains.