MGS Off-Season Speed Challenge

[GolfSpy MPR]

1 minute ago, snicerz said:

I definitely suggest finding a launch monitor or sim that you can hit on a bit. It will help you see how you are delivering the club. Worst case, get some athletes foot spray to see where and how consistent you are hitting the ball on the face. I've noticed that the Stack over-estimates my distance too. Not to the extent that you are seeing but still 10 yds or so. If I rip it out of the middle, yeah it's pretty close to the Stack estimate.

Oh, no doubt this is needed. But this is a long issue for me (one familiar to some of the Forum veterans here): my garage ceiling is too low for me to practice driver (I have a Mevo+), and the nearest range is over 45 minutes away. It needs to be done. But doing it is a challenge.

[snicerz]

43 minutes ago, GolfSpy MPR said:

Oh, no doubt this is needed. But this is a long issue for me (one familiar to some of the Forum veterans here): my garage ceiling is too low for me to practice driver (I have a Mevo+), and the nearest range is over 45 minutes away. It needs to be done. But doing it is a challenge.

I understand your pain. I got a deal on one of those outdoor patio heaters and am able to setup on the back porch. It's a little snug but I know I have just enough room to make full swings. Might consider that route. I needed it to be temporary and not in my living room. I've been out in the 30 with that heater going and a long sleeve shirt without getting too cold. I'll see if I have an pic in case anyone needs inspiration on a bare bones setup that can get setup and taken down within a couple minutes.

 

edit: pic added, the space looks cluttered but it works

Edited March 13 by snicerz
Added photo

[GolfSpy MPR]

21 minutes ago, snicerz said:

I understand your pain. I got a deal on one of those outdoor patio heaters and am able to setup on the back porch. It's a little snug but I know I have just enough room to make full swings. Might consider that route. I needed it to be temporary and not in my living room. I've been out in the 30 with that heater going and a long sleeve shirt without getting too cold. I'll see if I have an pic in case anyone needs inspiration on a bare bones setup that can get setup and taken down within a couple minutes.

 

edit: pic added, the space looks cluttered but it works

Definitely considered setting up outside, but I have a profound fear of the sky-ball that goes over the net and finds a neighbor's house, window, head, etc. I do most of my Stacking at the church that I pastor (I'm in the only one in the building most days); I may set up my Mevo+ there with foam balls to work on transferring the speed I'm gaining to actual driver swings with contact (with something).

On the "insult to injury" front: came back to Stacking today for the first time in over a week (because of the trip) and tied my second highest Stack number:

[WaffleHouseTour]

On 10/28/2022 at 4:07 PM, WaffleHouseTour said:

I'm game to play.  Team Rypstick Mevo+ SwingTraining mode 95.9 (avg of three swings w two weights)

Hip replacement in a week - so if I can at least be at that speed by March 15 I'll be happy - anything over will be a bonus - so this baseline is a good motivator. 

Well then... I'm a bit disappointed - but all things considered not too much. 

Using the same method of testing - the Rypstick w two weights and the Mevo+ in Swing Training mode I averaged 93.9.  So that is a 2 mph step backwards.  Not good.   I had said I'd be happy being back to 95.9 post surgery - and I think I actually am.  

Even though I set up on Rypstick; I haven't swung it this winter.  I waited my prescribed time to heal and just started the Stack - currently in my 6th session.  So I figured I'd do a stack work out and then swing the RypStick.  Because I've been trending up.  So that'd be great.  And naturally, today of all days was a step backwards... but I swung the Ryp anyway. 

Still motivated.  More so than before. Eight weeks until the Prairie Club opens...

 

           

[Lacassem]

Alright, was able to sneak and get some radar for the final check in here! 
made it difficult with no radar on myself but got it done.

I didn’t get quite to where I wanted at 116 but I feel a million times better swinging and I just feel smoother/better overall. Pliometrics and cardio have done wonders with mild weight training. Another goal I had was to get to running 3 miles (I can’t stand going much longer than that) by the end of this month so will get out there on a milder morning soon and see where I can get.

Lock in my final swings at 113/113/115 for 113.7 (I am not writing all those 6’s like @GolfSpy_BOS) 

going to keep my pattern going here, shout out to @ejgaudette for getting this going it was the push I needed to get back into some sort of workout routine! Hopefully add some things over the year!

[Getoffmylawn]

I’ll let @Lacassemcheck my math, but I reckon that works out to 119.6.  So close to 120…

[Lacassem]

1 minute ago, Getoffmylawn said:

I’ll let @Lacassemcheck my math, but I reckon that works out to 119.6.  So close to 120…

if you don’t out drive @GolfSpy_BOS off the tee every time in June I’ll never let you live it down 

but Seriously 120 is nothing to scoff at, send em!

[Getoffmylawn]

4 minutes ago, Lacassem said:

if you don’t out drive @GolfSpy_BOS off the tee every time in June I’ll never let you live it down 

but Seriously 120 is nothing to scoff at, send em!

Thanks.  Max effort swings though…seems like making decent contact will still matter going forward.  

[ejgaudette]

1 hour ago, Getoffmylawn said:

I’ll let @Lacassemcheck my math, but I reckon that works out to 119.6.  So close to 120…

That is some awesome progress, and has me seriously considering the stack especially with the speed stick trade in. Feels like I am leaving some speed on the table.

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

1 hour ago, Getoffmylawn said:

I’ll let @Lacassemcheck my math, but I reckon that works out to 119.6.  So close to 120…

Damn, I was almost ready to lock my 118 in. Gotta get one last check on now to try and top you!

[ejgaudette]

Final Check In Day

Get your checks in by the end of today to see where you place. The bar is set high but one last chance to push those speeds. I know I will be getting out there this afternoon. Good luck everyone!

[Getoffmylawn]

22 minutes ago, ejgaudette said:

That is some awesome progress, and has me seriously considering the stack especially with the speed stick trade in. Feels like I am leaving some speed on the table.

 

21 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Damn, I was almost ready to lock my 118 in. Gotta get one last check on now to try and top you!

I won't lie, had a healthy dose of pre-workout pumping through me...

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Boom!

Edit:After this I did do three more swings and hit one swing at 121. I’ll stick to the rules though. 120 is my lock

 

[ejgaudette]

4 minutes ago, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Boom!

 

After this I did do three more swings and hit 121. I’ll stick to the rules though. 120 is my lock

Nice moving, and just gonna give @Getoffmylawn my lawn a friendly reminder that you both started at the same speed and let him guess where this just put him in the standings

[Getoffmylawn]

1 minute ago, ejgaudette said:

Nice moving, and just gonna give @Getoffmylawn my lawn a friendly reminder that you both started at the same speed and let him guess where this just put him in the standings

Damn it!  One measly MPH in difference!

Nice work @Vegan_Golfer_PNW!

[ejgaudette]

1 minute ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Damn it!  One measly MPH in difference!

Nice work @Vegan_Golfer_PNW!

Actually 0.4 difference right now. Feel free to run another check in this evening as long as you have not been speed training right before I am good with it.

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

2 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

Damn it!  One measly MPH in difference!

Nice work @Vegan_Golfer_PNW!

Thanks. Although I think @GolfSpy MPRis gonna smoke is in overall gain

[ejgaudette]

Just now, Vegan_Golfer_PNW said:

Thanks. Although I think @GolfSpy MPRis gonna smoke is in overall gain

He just might come in hot, he is right there

[Getoffmylawn]

Just now, ejgaudette said:

Actually 0.4 difference right now. Feel free to run another check in this evening as long as you have not been speed training right before I am good with it.

No way man, my entry is in.  I went and did a pretty heavy weight routine...I'm fried.

Which according to somebody on another thread, I shouldn't do that and I don't know how to train properly...  

Won't get started on that...

[ejgaudette]

2 minutes ago, Getoffmylawn said:

No way man, my entry is in.  I went and did a pretty heavy weight routine...I'm fried.

Which according to somebody on another thread, I shouldn't do that and I don't know how to train properly...  

Won't get started on that...

Yes lets leave that aside and that you have gained 11 mph this off season even though you have done super speed before, clearly its not working