Just got my SS sticks and PRGR bundle via a holiday sale and started last week. I’m 62 yrs old, only 5’9” and 155 lbs, so lets be realistic… I’m never going to see 108 mph. BUT… my driver speed was 83 mph when I started, and my goal over the winter is driver speed of 95 mph (normal swing, not max out). After only a week and a half my driver speed is already up to 89.7 mph! Mind you, I am also doing this in conjunction with high quality lessons working on using my legs and the ground more effectively. But the point is, regardless of your stature and current swing speed, these do help achieve increases. I have always hit my irons fairly long, but have been frustrated by driver distance. Finally doing something about it! 👍👍
@@ericbambridge6769 Yes. Max driver clubhead speed 97.8 mph going all out. 92-93 mph is my more “normal” clubhead speed that I take to the course now. Again, combination of speed training and doing a better job using my lower body and interaction between my feet and the ground.
@@dirkgibbens377 Thats excellent . I've just recently started speed training combined with strength training . My driver swing speed was similar to yours around 83 , hoping to make good gains over the summer season . I'm 61 , so also around the same age.
Thanks, good inspiration. I am 63 and have dropped from just over 100 mph club head speed to average 96. Am now 1w into Jaacob Bowdens speed program using Speed sticks and Force Pedals and hope after 6w by New Year to have regained a few mph despite the Swedish cold & snow. If so, I will be motivated ro continue inro 2026, which I think is necessary to get long lasting effects. So a combo of your channel and Jaacobs channel&home program is my path forward. Keep up your good work!
Love this video and reading the comments. I’m mid 50s with a dodgy back, 12 handicap. After much deliberation I bought the sticks and prgr launch monitor. Week 1 and I went from 100mph to 105mph with green stick. So a very encouraging start. Interesting that some of the step changes produced faster speeds!! Probably says something about my swing.
Just started with the SuperSpeed training a week ago. Our starting numbers are almost identical in terms of speed and distance per club. This is very inspirational and makes me think I’m on the right track. Thanks for the videos!
WOW The progress for this dude with one drill has been insane. You wouldn't believe these number improvements if they put this in their advertisement to sell it in a commercial lol.
Had the swing speed sticks for three weeks now and I’ve gone from around 93mph to consistently over 100mph. Just come across your RUclips channel and it looks very much like the journey I’m on, looking forward to seeing your journey🙂
This was an awesome video! Such an inspiration! I have had these speed sticks sitting with my golf stuff for over a year and a half now you have given me the motivation to actually use them!
I'm in the same boat Jon. Recently purchased the Rapsodo launch monitor and I'm on a quest for 300 off the tee. My peak swing speed is around 105 or so now and I'm thinking of purchasing the SuperSpeed. Great series! Surprised you haven't grown more on the channel!
Really appreciate that Brett - thanks! I'm new to the whole channel stuff, so taking it as it comes. You should give the speed sticks some thought, I'm certain they'd speed up your progress, they've made a huge difference for me. Thanks for watching along.
I’ve just finished my first week with speed training started at 100mph with driver and seen a few 106mph after the 3 training sessions also got a 117mph with the green stick. Im really impressed as I wasn’t sure if they would work.
Thanks for the video, I'm thinking about trying something like this. My ball speed went up about 5mph over the summer (to a max of 155mph) according the Foresite machine they use at Golf Galaxy. I swing a weighted short club about 30-50x 4-5 days/week at home. I added weight to it with lead tape. I also work out 2-3x/week doing squats and throwing the heavy ball, among other things. This is done at work in between classes (i'm a college prof)., so the workouts are brief, but I'm upping my squat max and other maxes. I do 3 sets of throwing the 45lbs ball 8x, which makes me feel like I'm going to hurl (haha). Anyway, so far the biggest jump in distance I've seen over the last year was just from hitting balls a lot, not from the gym. But I'm going to keep at it. I'm interested in some disparity in the numbers you have above and my longest drive on the Foresite. It was 306 total, 274 carry. The ball speed was 155.7 mph, launch angle 16.1, and spin rate of 1760. I believe Foresite exaggerates spin in BOTH directions, so this may be where the discrepancy is. The spin rate may indeed have been greater. Anyway, it was very rare. My average is high 240's carry and 270's total. The biggest change since I've been busting my **s has really been in my iron distance, esp. mid and long. Over the last year my 5 iron distance has gone from 190 to 205+. ps-I'm 5'7" 160. Anyway, thanks again!
Thanks Tim - I highly recommend you try to give it another go and stay consistent. I just did the three sessions per week and followed as they describe, nothing more, nothing less. Good luck!
Jon this is awesome. I've just started posting a few vids trying to up my speed and its crazy how similar we started. My average was 92.2. I'm taking a different approach though. No speed sticks. Just Bryson Dechambeau's speed training program. I'm only a couple of weeks in. So encouraged by your results.
That's so exciting! Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great. I just followed their instructions and stayed consistent. I think the sticks are great. Thanks for commenting as well, it's great to hear from golfers around the world!
Awesome to see the grind paying off! I've had winter off from big improvements last year, after seeing your journey its inspired me to invest in this same setup
Great video thanks for posting, I am also on this journey and at 57 started at driver swing speed of 97 and now up to 105 at the moment. The biggest difference for me is loose grip ( @3 out of 10 ) bottom 3 fingers of the left hand, faster backswing and push into the ground through your left foot to start your downswing. I noticed your golf glove was very warn on the pad section. Try more in the fingers!!
No problem thanks. Another couple of key things for me are also high hands on the backswing standing taller on the backswing and a definite weight shift back and through. Try and delay shoulder turn back through as long as you can until you have transferred weight, bent left knee and pushed into the floor with your left foot. Then whip through as fast as you can lol. Bottom 3 fingers on the left hand and mega loose grip is key for me to max wrist cock. All the best👍
Been looking into this and the stack system and more than likely going to invest in one of them at some point! Crazy to think it’s possible to gain 40+ yards plus in 3 months! fair play dude
This is really interesting. I am a one-handed (right arm, RH play) golfer and I used to have around 80ish mph swing speed when I was 15-25 ish and then I quit golf. Now short before 40, I picked up golf again and got my swing speed up to about 100 mph, which you can imagine, coming from around 80, completely changes the game you are playing. I got a 20 mph increase just from changing the mechanics of my swing and going from an "arm swing" to a legs/torso swing, as obviously my strength isn't 5x higher at almost 40 than it was at 25. Especially not after 15 years of just hanging at the PC and eating junk food. However, seeing how I am already outdriving basically all my friends (most of whom are more muscular and have 2 arms), now I am invested. I want to get into epic shape and use this overspeed regime to push my speed towards 110 ish. I am pretty sure that should be doable. Videos like this are really interesting and motivating to me. I will definitely give it a try!
Thx for this video. I was able to get 130+ speed with 3 wood at the range. Point is that you don't need super speed sticks when you can do the same thing with a 3wood as it is built quite similar.
I notice just having something that tells you your swing speed is a tremendous tool. Even if you are just swinging your driver. It allows to explore your movements and see if what feels faster is actually faster I have take my “max” speed from 105 to 121 in the past two months. My actual playing speed is more like 105-107 but compared to 95 where I started I’m very happy … goal is to get to 110 playing speed by the end of the year
Loving these updates! I've had a couple of weeks off because of a foot injury, but I'm about 5 weeks in overall and have gone from 93mph with driver to 100mph. Need to add in some gym work to supplement the program, and I'll be all set for 2022.
This video's motivated me to start doing the SuperSpeed training. I actually bought the sticks last spring or so but got lazy and stopped after a few workouts. I used TrackMan for the first time yesterday and was disappointed to see that my average speed for a driver is only 92-93 mph (although the numbers were good - 1.49 smash, 6° upward attack angle, 2200-2500 spin). I have a goal to get it to 100 mph this year, so I'm going to re-start my training tomorrow!
That's awesome, really to pleased to hear it! Good luck and I'm sure you'll see the progress you want. I just stayed consistent and followed SuperSpeed's protocol's. Would love to hear how you get on.
Great video! I just started my first week of the SS training. I also picked up the PRGR after seeing your review. My baseline numbers are very similar to yours (95 mph clubhead speed and about 225 carry). Hopefully I can get similar results as you, really impressed with your progress.
Great video, I’ve just started and my average on course speed (before) is 105 but after a few sessions I’m only just able to get the green to 121 still, so obviously it’s different for everyone but looking forward to the process nonetheless, thanks for the informative video.
Great video, I'm doing the same. I'm at about 105 mph, gained 5 in the past 4wks. this is plenty to take on most courses. I used to swing comfortably at about 115mph and could crank it up from there. So the distance I have lost annoys me, and I struggle to accept the fact that I'm fifty, and doubt I'll even get close to those speeds again. but I'm going to do more training etc. and see if I can get it closer to 110mph. I'll keep watching for inspiration and hope you reach your goal.👍
I also started from about 95 miles. Now is about 100/101, aim to 110. I didn’t use swing speed stick but the “Orange whip”, when train with speed I hold the stick upside down. I didn’t check the progress until I see your video. After lockdown I went to check with trackman，surprisingly improved 5 miles.
One negative we’ve noticed with golfers is that they get a bit upper body dominant . Their hands get fast thru impact and dispersion goes out the window after using the sticks for a while. However they do gain a good amount of speed which is the main goal anyways. I would suggest matching their speed program alongside an instruction program as well. To make sure you’re developing an overall sound golf swing.
I really appreciate all of the work and effort that goes into creating this content. Some of the best I have seen here on RUclips! Have you done anything other than the speed stick training? Any other conditioning or resistance training?
Wow, that means a lot, thank you! For the first couple of months I was also following an online Golf Strength & Speed training program designed to be done from home. That was good for general golf fitness and mobility especially whilst we were in lockdown. With work, kids, videos, life etc :-) I've really just cut back to the SuperSpeed sticks of late. Have you tried them?
I had a similar question. Strength and resistance training aside. Did you do more than what is required from the SS protocols? E.g, 10 reps instead of 3 reps? And only 3 days per week? Thanks! Inspiring stuff!
@@nickcarver1239 Thanks, appreciate the support! No, I just stuck to the SuperSpeed protocols. I did it religiously as they have it laid out, so no more, no less. Hope this helps.
That's really good going, nice speed increase. I'm hovering around 120mph clubhead speed usually with driver, have seen a max of 125 with the PRGR monitor, would love to be up around 130 clubhead speed so I might have a go at the speed sticks, or maybe ill start hitting the gym.
@@JonPerkinsGolf I was swinging around 105-110mph up until mid 2018, then I started watching golf videos on youtube and took what I could and rebuilt my swing from the ground up, back then I'd hit 230m(250 yard) slices all day, now I can hit a driving range ball 280m(305 yards), yet I'm 38 years old and out of shape, can always get faster. I wanna see real golf balls flying over 300m when I'm finished
2 Hcp golfer, play a very similar game to yourself by the sounds of it, Now half way through protocol 2 starting with a driver speed of 93 MPH back in Feb this year. Have to disagree with the 20% figure above your driver speed with the green club here tbh. Using the PRGR, I've only managed 117 tops with the green, 112 with the blue and 106 with the red , then 120 with the C-Club yet still now put my normal driver swing on it now and achieve 102-103 (swinging out of my shoes i've now achieved 108 MPH on the PRGR ). Think it doesn't always correlate that the green stick is 20% higher imho and varies from golfer to golfer fwiw. Love watching your vids btw👍
I've done speed training as well. My starting maximum with the driver was 106. Now my maximum is 117 with the driver. On course I am comfortable at 110. It varies between 108 to 115 on course depending how I'm feeling, weather, hole and how many layers I have on. ( It's bloody cold in North East England atm) The goal was always to achieve a comfortable 110 but I'm addicted now. Green starting -111 Now- 131 Blue-Starting -108 Now - 120 Red- Starting-102 Now- 118 Driver Starting- 106 Now - 117 Maximum I read that you need to get that red stick number as high as possible to transfer it to the clubhead. That blue 120 number hasn't moved for a while, but is so consistent at 120 which has really been annoying me :) Anyway in my mind speed sticks work, plus I go to the gym, which also helps.
Great effort and solid on course numbers! I can imagine how cold it is up there :-) With the Green Stick are you in the low 130's pretty much every session?
@@JonPerkinsGolf Since I hit 131 with the green now I usually hit a minimum of 129 with it. Blue is literally always 120 for every swing and for red, 115 seems to be about the average.
@@JonPerkinsGolf yeah me too. I've read so many studies, articles and watched so many people's videos (such as yours). I've not considered the C club. I do have a core trainer which I bought to increase speed. Until the season starts properly I'm basically doing 3 speed sessions a week along with strength training. I also found a routine with cables by Jacob bowden that I'm loosely following. You should check that out.
I’m doing this through the winter. I’m a 5 hcp good short game with swing speed of 97mph on average. I want to get up to 105 mph. Give me more yards more birdie chances and a chance of getting to scratch
Hey, going well thanks and yes, the G425 is a great club - very easy to hit and forgiving. I suspect it's not out and out longest driver, but a very good all round performer.
Fast/big backswing (needs to be fast). Then step into lead leg and feel like you are casting the club with your wrists/hands in the downswing. Throw the club. You will hit new speeds. The wrists are the most overlooked lever to creating speed.
Really impressive Jon. Well done and Keep it going. It's motivated me to keep going. I'm 48, and started with a driver swing speed of 90mph, carry about 220mph. I'm just finishing level 1 after 6 weeks and have moved from 90mph to 98mph club speed (driver), with a swing caddie 'stick' best of 111mph. However I've plateaus, and have dipped back to 96mph. I'd be curious to see any ups and downs in your progress, there was research to show quick gains are made, then it sticks, then further gains - have you had the same?
Wow, you're doing great. I'm really pleased that I played a part in you taking this on! I definitely see plateaus. With the SuperSpeed stuff, I think you get an early jump and then period of normalisation, before it jumps again if you keep going. They have a graph on their website that I think is pretty accurate to what I've seen myself. The jumps are fun but I've found it best to just stick with it and stay consistent and then when you look back, you see really positive changes. Hope this helps and thanks for following along.
Great video series! Thanks for sharing. I also did the SuperSpeed series over this past year and noticed great results, albeit I didn’t use a launch monitor so reliant on noticing based on feedback on the course. I managed to get through around 12 weeks of the programme and went from hitting the ball ~210y carry to >250y, so pretty similar to yours. I use Arccos so know my total distances and had multiple 300y + drives this year when the weather conditions were favourable (ie longer bounce, downwind etc) - that would have been unheard for me last year. I also combined it with a strength programme, which of course helps (not mobility though so will try and add that in). I’ve been off the programme for the past few months for various reasons about going to step it back up this winter here in UK. Thinking of investing in a PRGR so I can better track and had some questions: 1. Did you use the PRGR at a golf range with range balls? Have you noticed any difference in the readings there? I don’t have access to a garden net so will be reliant on range balls. 2. Does the PRGR work fine for just measuring club head speed with the Speed Sticks? I read elsewhere that’s not always the case.
Hey Tom, great progress, well done! From what I can tell with the SuperSpeed Sticks, they work well to take some breaks and then go back to them in the "off-season" so I imagine winter is a great time to pick them back up. I'm really impressed by the PRGR - it's a very solid little unit and in my experience very good at what it does. Won't give you the bells and whistles of a big launch monitor but I've found it at least as accurate as you'd hope and very good with Speed Sticks. I found that getting swing speed readings when just using the speed sticks, is a huge benefit and helps you to push yourself more. For me, if you can possibly justify it, the PRGR is a huge asset to have alongside Speed Sticks. The numbers it gives me on the range make sense to what I see and would expect to see. Possibly the odd one is a bit off but not many and in terms of value for money, I think its a hard device to beat. Hope this helps.
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks! Think I will give it a try as helps to see progress. I’m flying a bit blind at present, although I do notice benefits (just can precise them). Keep up the content.
Jack Nicklaus says when he really has to go for it, the first two feet of his takeaway are even slower than his regular tee shots. And another thing Nicklaus and others do but don't go into any detail about, (but I will try to) is just before, or during or perhaps it is the trigger for, the transition at the top, and that is a slight fall, downward, toward the ball. It is only a few inches, but the body weight falling and then suddenly being flung upwards by pushing off the back foot, then the wrenching left of the hips, the planting of the lead foot and the driving upwards of the lead shoulder totally maximises all of the available vectors, especially body weight and gravity. I think that is the order but you're a smart guy you'll work it out.
Hi Jon, I've been contemplating getting these Speedsticks for a few months now, so your videos have inspired me! Hand on heart, if you were doing ONLY the Speedsticks, ie no other fitness training, do you honestly think your gains would be anywhere close to what you have now achieved? I'm a 48 year old Brit, who unfortunately has got a day job, as well as other usual commitments that life brings, but my wife and I live for golf! We now have a full-size golf cage/net in our back garden, and been fortunate enough to obtain a Mevo+ launch monitor in the last week... Me thinks if I achieve even half the gains you've had, I'll be overjoyed!!!! Keep em coming plse.. Andrew
Hey Andrew, I'm excited for you! I can only speak from my experience but I've played golf for 20 odd years and in that time this is the first product that I'd say has really made a major impact on my performance. I actually think the speed sticks are the difference, not the exercise. I'm limited on time to play golf, so part of the appeal was only needing to do about 10 minutes, three times per week. I can't speak highly enough of them, but that's just my experience. I would imagine winter could be a good time to try them out. Thanks for the support!
Great video. Love seeing someone has started out exactly where I am swing speed wise. I just bought a used set of superspeed sticks and I want to work on increasing my swing speed over the long Canadian winter. I still need some type of launch monitor in order to get going. And I'm a bit concerned about creating bad habits. Has your control suffered measurably ?
So the way I'm understanding the golf swing is The wrists release the club The body releases the wrists? Most amateurs seem to try to release THE CLUB with their body and ignore their wrists.
Honestly, I try to stay away from getting too technical and leave it for the Pro's to explain. I have ideas and feels that work for me, but not certain if they're textbook... Thanks for commenting.
Love this video. Thanks for sending. I have a question. I just got the speed sticks and I'm wondering is it better to swing all out unbalanced or stay more in control like you would on the course. My fear is that if I swing all out and unbalanced, it will hurt my on course swing. Thanks.
That's exciting, good luck!! In my experience I think it's best to experiment with the speed sticks to figure out any way of going as fast as you can - so don't think normal course swing, think maxed out. It didn't really impact my course swing. That said there's a video on my channel where I had my Dad do the program and he found it hurt his game on the course for two weeks whilst he got used it all and then he had great results. Basically just focus on continually getting quicker with the sticks and by doing that your course swing should also speed up. I'd just embrace the process though. Hope this helps.
The 20% faster thing is something I've never experienced personally. Breaking 131 with the green stick is always a challenge for me - however my cruising speed with driver is 110 naturally, and after Superspeed - it's about 115 with a 120 max (for now).
Very encouraging video Jon. Have you noticed any issues with driver face angle at the higher speeds? Also what are the yellow things you put under your feet? Are they helpful? Thank you.
Thanks Chip. I've always adjusted pretty quickly to any changes/gains. The pads are called Force Pedals - there's a video on my channel about them - really good little aid for helping to understanding the feeling of using the ground properly.
Hey, thanks for that! It's called a PRGR, I've got it in a few videos on my channel if you want to know more. It's brilliant for going with speed training - highly recommend. Doesn't come with the sticks but you can get from the same people, so can get it at the same time if you want.
I’m interested on how your max numbers with green stick were in early sessions John? I’ve just started at week one. Interested how much you started on seeing you ended around 130+. I guess there’s some adaptation of the swing and process of going all out.
Hey, from memory it took a little while. I find you make progress in little bursts, plateau and then progress again. My only real advice would be to stick with it and follow their process... Good luck and enjoy!
Hi Jon, I'm 47 injuried golfer but I don't give up. Started from 83mph now 94mph on the driving range after 5wks of training but now my speed with the lighter stick stuck at 106mph...not able to increase nothing since 2 weeks. Is it a normal plateau or depend by my swing in your opinion ? And what could I do?
Awesome job, well done!! Not sure of the exact link but I dod in the past find a study on the plateau - yes it happens. There was a pretty accurate graph about when and how long the plateau is and then when a second jump occurs. Stick at it would be my experience! Good luck and thanks for watching.
It's from a company called The Net Return. I got is from their distributor in Australia, but it's a US company and available globally I think. Hands down the best net I've tried and I've tried a few!
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks for your speedy reply. I will have a look online. I just found your channel on RUclips, will show my daughter all of your videos, she is a junior golfer.
Thanks great to hear, thanks! Honestly it did impact me for a week or two, but then not much after that (other than I started to notice better distance off the tee). I wouldn't suggest starting right before a big comp or anything, but for me it didn't have many negatives past a week or two of adjustment. Hope this helps.
Nice job. You probably noticed as well but your entire swing arc is longer, starting with your back swing. You started with a rather stiff looking swing to a much more fluid swing. Congrats on achieving your goal!
Question about the radar device! I have one and not sure it’s 100% accurate. I was on a track man and my club head speed was around 108-110 but with the speed sticks I can only get 100mph with green stick and I’m swinging out of my socks with them! Tried moving it up a bit of the floor or even closer and it doesn’t make a difference to numbers. Any suggestions?
I've not come across that issue. If your actual driver swing speeds are 108+ then logically the speed stick stuff should be way higher. The only thing I can think might be to check the setting is on the right club on your PRGR when doing speed sticks (or the batteries)? Sorry, never had the same issue. Good luck.
Really enjoyed the video John. I'm looking at starting the Superspeed training. My only reservation is whether now, as it's in the middle of the golf season is the right time. What do you think? Is it a risky time to undertake a change like this? Thanks!
Thanks! I started it during a lockdown but I was still able to play locally, so I can kind of relate. I never found it had a major impact on shot direction - I didn't start spraying it all over the place (more than usual), so I wouldn't worry about that. I did start to see the distances change but mostly with the woods, so again you can kind of factor it in. I don't know what level you play at, but I really just had positive experiences, so I'd probably go ahead, start and just adjust with it if you need to. (Though if you're two weeks out from a Club Championship or something, don't blame me 🤣).
Hi Mike, that's a good question! I can't recall the exact time frames but I did change shafts along the way - I started on a light stiff in my driver and went to a heavier one. If I had to guess it would have been after the first couple of training cycles.
Just starting my speed journey after watching this series of videos. I'd like to see my averages as well. How do you track each of your shot data? Are you filming it to keep track of it?
Good luck. I was writing them all down on a form that I found and downloaded from the Super Speed website. Not very hi-tech but did the job. Hope you get the results you're after.
Session 2 I’m into the 130s with the green. My main issue never been speed it’s getting my left leg to straighten at the bottom. Do those pressure ball things help?
@@JonPerkinsGolf Ive been using a few folded up hand towels for same concept. 4 sessions in I hit 120 with my red stick today. Been in the 110-115 range with driver trying to get into the mid to high 120s by next season
@@JonPerkinsGolf yeah I strength train and have incorporated some golf specific strength drills into it as well. I love the process. Driver use to be a strength but it’s been inconsistent at best this year
Hey Jon - this is hugely impressive. I am exactly where you were but an older version - 53 years young. I carry about 220 but would love to get up nearer 250. I am 6'2 and 13.5 stone. Surely I should be longer but I just don't seem to be able to manage it. My swing speed is def under the 100mph. Do you think embarking on your journey will help me at my age? Have you done any weights or gym work as well or just the speed stick regime? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
Hey, thanks for the message. I've a video on my channel where my Dad in his 70's did the Senior Version (not suggesting that) and he saw good gains, so on paper I think there's potential for anyone. I just turned 40 and I think the research shows you decline in distance past around 35(?), so we're fighting the inevitable to some extent. I keep going with the sticks and have also incorporated golf specific exercises that I do from home. I swear by it and the potential. In my (non-Dr) mind, I think doing something like this has much greater potential than doing nothing. So I'm all for it based on my own experience and what I've seen in others like my Dad. Hope this helps somehow. Good luck whatever you decide!
Maybe in the first couple of weeks but after that and longterm - no. I wouldn't over think it for the first few weeks, just focus on the goal and you'll go well I'm sure.
Thanks for the reply@@JonPerkinsGolf! Mainly trying to decide where I want to spend my bullets on winter training, and whether I can swing a Stack System in my apartment without obliterating the ceiling. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for these videos. I noticed you have changed your net. Just curious since I’ve been thinking about getting one-and I live in a fairly dense suburb. Do you worry about shanks? Did you have to get a nicer net because you upped your speed? My speed was 103 on Trackman and I’ve read some nets can’t handle that? Also, with your gains are you getting X-stiff shafts? I thought I’ve read somewhere that 105 is around the cutoff. Thanks!
Hi Charles, thanks for watching the videos and commenting! Good spot re the net. I had (I think it was called) a Rukket net at first - very good and no real issue but it got a small hole in it and I felt the base of the netting really needed pegs - it's possible to hit ok woods that come off low... I changed to a Net Return (mine from the Net Return Australia, but global brand). It's great! Much easier to setup, has more material around the base, slightly taller and has optional side nets if you're worried about shanks. Honestly it takes a while to get comfortable hitting in the backyard, but you can get pretty close and I have a fence on my right, so not so worried about miss hits anymore. In terms on the shafts, I've not changed yet but I am looking to go to a Ping fitter in the next couple of weeks for his advice. I've noticed a more spiny, high and right shot with my driver. No idea if it's related but I think I might need to tweak my driver settings as they were done for a slower swing. Maybe I'll make a video about how that goes? Hope this helps, sorry it's a bit long! Thanks for following along.
@@JonPerkinsGolf Thanks for the response. I’m not a fitter, but when I was recently fit for a Ping Max, my club speed went up 1-2mph when I went from their mid-stiff shafts to their stiffest stiff shaft (Ping Tour). Hopefully you’ll find similar results moving to xstiff. (It’s also shorter, so I found it hit straighter.)
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Just got my SS sticks and PRGR bundle via a holiday sale and started last week. I’m 62 yrs old, only 5’9” and 155 lbs, so lets be realistic… I’m never going to see 108 mph. BUT… my driver speed was 83 mph when I started, and my goal over the winter is driver speed of 95 mph (normal swing, not max out). After only a week and a half my driver speed is already up to 89.7 mph! Mind you, I am also doing this in conjunction with high quality lessons working on using my legs and the ground more effectively. But the point is, regardless of your stature and current swing speed, these do help achieve increases. I have always hit my irons fairly long, but have been frustrated by driver distance. Finally doing something about it! 👍👍
That's awesome, can't wait to hear how you go over the next few weeks! Great job.
are you still doing swing speed training?
@@ericbambridge6769 Yes. Max driver clubhead speed 97.8 mph going all out. 92-93 mph is my more “normal” clubhead speed that I take to the course now. Again, combination of speed training and doing a better job using my lower body and interaction between my feet and the ground.
@@dirkgibbens377 Thats excellent . I've just recently started speed training combined with strength training . My driver swing speed was similar to yours around 83 , hoping to make good gains over the summer season . I'm 61 , so also around the same age.
What would you say your average driver distance is on course?
Starting numbers are on par with you. Im about a week and a half in and have so far hit max 106. This gives me inspiration to keep pushing!!!
Keep at it and good luck!
Thanks, good inspiration. I am 63 and have dropped from just over 100 mph club head speed to average 96. Am now 1w into Jaacob Bowdens speed program using Speed sticks and Force Pedals and hope after 6w by New Year to have regained a few mph despite the Swedish cold & snow. If so, I will be motivated ro continue inro 2026, which I think is necessary to get long lasting effects. So a combo of your channel and Jaacobs channel&home program is my path forward. Keep up your good work!
Love this video and reading the comments. I’m mid 50s with a dodgy back, 12 handicap. After much deliberation I bought the sticks and prgr launch monitor. Week 1 and I went from 100mph to 105mph with green stick. So a very encouraging start. Interesting that some of the step changes produced faster speeds!! Probably says something about my swing.
Good luck with it and I hope it works well for you. If you've had back issues, I wouldn't overlook a proper warm up etc. I love them!!
This is the story that convinced me to buy speed sticks - Thank you, it’s an amazing journey
Awesome!! Hope they work well for you.
Just started with the SuperSpeed training a week ago. Our starting numbers are almost identical in terms of speed and distance per club. This is very inspirational and makes me think I’m on the right track. Thanks for the videos!
Good luck with it, hope you get the results you're after.
WOW
The progress for this dude with one drill has been insane.
You wouldn't believe these number improvements if they put this in their advertisement to sell it in a commercial lol.
Thanks and thanks for following along!
Appreciate the video. I just got the sticks. Can't wait to start training
That's awesome, good luck!!
Had the swing speed sticks for three weeks now and I’ve gone from around 93mph to consistently over 100mph. Just come across your RUclips channel and it looks very much like the journey I’m on, looking forward to seeing your journey🙂
Welcome and great job on your own progress! I'm so impressed by what the sticks can do. Thanks for commenting, always great to hear from people.
You can see that your position at the top of the backswing is so much better and got you in a much better position to attack the ball.
Yeah they've helped a lot!
This was an awesome video! Such an inspiration! I have had these speed sticks sitting with my golf stuff for over a year and a half now you have given me the motivation to actually use them!
That's awesome to hear!! Good luck with it.
Really good information. With that pad step right before you hit 133mph, you could really see the momentum transfer with the club in your hand.
Thanks, glad you liked.
Jon, thank you for this video and the drills you show. I can do this. - Cheers - Hull, Massachusetts
Brilliant - good luck!!
Congratulations Jon 👏
Thanks Matt!
I'm in the same boat Jon. Recently purchased the Rapsodo launch monitor and I'm on a quest for 300 off the tee. My peak swing speed is around 105 or so now and I'm thinking of purchasing the SuperSpeed. Great series! Surprised you haven't grown more on the channel!
Really appreciate that Brett - thanks! I'm new to the whole channel stuff, so taking it as it comes.
You should give the speed sticks some thought, I'm certain they'd speed up your progress, they've made a huge difference for me. Thanks for watching along.
I’ve just finished my first week with speed training started at 100mph with driver and seen a few 106mph after the 3 training sessions also got a 117mph with the green stick. Im really impressed as I wasn’t sure if they would work.
Hope you're still seeing great results and keep up the good work!
Huge Jon, absolutely huge! Congrats on all your gains!
Big thanks to you guys @SuperSpeed Golf, it's your awesome product, I'm just following the instructions!
Thanks for the video, I'm thinking about trying something like this. My ball speed went up about 5mph over the summer (to a max of 155mph) according the Foresite machine they use at Golf Galaxy. I swing a weighted short club about 30-50x 4-5 days/week at home. I added weight to it with lead tape. I also work out 2-3x/week doing squats and throwing the heavy ball, among other things. This is done at work in between classes (i'm a college prof)., so the workouts are brief, but I'm upping my squat max and other maxes. I do 3 sets of throwing the 45lbs ball 8x, which makes me feel like I'm going to hurl (haha). Anyway, so far the biggest jump in distance I've seen over the last year was just from hitting balls a lot, not from the gym. But I'm going to keep at it. I'm interested in some disparity in the numbers you have above and my longest drive on the Foresite. It was 306 total, 274 carry. The ball speed was 155.7 mph, launch angle 16.1, and spin rate of 1760. I believe Foresite exaggerates spin in BOTH directions, so this may be where the discrepancy is. The spin rate may indeed have been greater. Anyway, it was very rare. My average is high 240's carry and 270's total. The biggest change since I've been busting my **s has really been in my iron distance, esp. mid and long. Over the last year my 5 iron distance has gone from 190 to 205+. ps-I'm 5'7" 160. Anyway, thanks again!
Mate, great video just bought the speed sticks. You gave great detail… cheers brah
Thanks and good luck with them! Hope you get great results.
Just starting out on the journey with my speed sticks - If I get the same results as you, I would be over the moon 👍
Awesome, I hope you do!!
This is really encouraging! I keep starting/stopping SuperSpeed and just need to stick with it. Great work!
Thanks Tim - I highly recommend you try to give it another go and stay consistent. I just did the three sessions per week and followed as they describe, nothing more, nothing less. Good luck!
First time watching this channel: great video.
Thanks for that, really appreciate the support!
Great progress, keep on pushing.
Thanks!!
Jon this is awesome. I've just started posting a few vids trying to up my speed and its crazy how similar we started. My average was 92.2. I'm taking a different approach though. No speed sticks. Just Bryson Dechambeau's speed training program. I'm only a couple of weeks in. So encouraged by your results.
Awesome, keep it up! I'll enjoy following.
Awesome work! I am two weeks into my super speed journey and am also seeing some nice gains!
Great job - keep up the good work!
Congrats on your progress! I just started 2 weeks ago. I hope to have the same great success as you! My starting numbers were pretty similar.
That's so exciting! Good luck, I'm sure you'll do great. I just followed their instructions and stayed consistent. I think the sticks are great. Thanks for commenting as well, it's great to hear from golfers around the world!
Awesome to see the grind paying off!
I've had winter off from big improvements last year, after seeing your journey its inspired me to invest in this same setup
That's awesome!! Good luck and enjoy.
Great video. Congrats on your progress....I am starting again!
Thanks very much and good luck! Enjoy the journey.
Great video thanks for posting, I am also on this journey and at 57 started at driver swing speed of 97 and now up to 105 at the moment.
The biggest difference for me is loose grip ( @3 out of 10 ) bottom 3 fingers of the left hand, faster backswing and push into the ground through your left foot to start your downswing. I noticed your golf glove was very warn on the pad section. Try more in the fingers!!
Awesome, thanks!
No problem thanks. Another couple of key things for me are also high hands on the backswing standing taller on the backswing and a definite weight shift back and through. Try and delay shoulder turn back through as long as you can until you have transferred weight, bent left knee and pushed into the floor with your left foot. Then whip through as fast as you can lol. Bottom 3 fingers on the left hand and mega loose grip is key for me to max wrist cock. All the best👍
Look forward to playing around with those ideas@@derekedwards1031
Good luck cheers
Been looking into this and the stack system and more than likely going to invest in one of them at some point! Crazy to think it’s possible to gain 40+ yards plus in 3 months! fair play dude
If I were you I'd get stuck into it sooner rather than later :-) Good luck with whatever you choose!
This is really interesting. I am a one-handed (right arm, RH play) golfer and I used to have around 80ish mph swing speed when I was 15-25 ish and then I quit golf. Now short before 40, I picked up golf again and got my swing speed up to about 100 mph, which you can imagine, coming from around 80, completely changes the game you are playing. I got a 20 mph increase just from changing the mechanics of my swing and going from an "arm swing" to a legs/torso swing, as obviously my strength isn't 5x higher at almost 40 than it was at 25. Especially not after 15 years of just hanging at the PC and eating junk food. However, seeing how I am already outdriving basically all my friends (most of whom are more muscular and have 2 arms), now I am invested. I want to get into epic shape and use this overspeed regime to push my speed towards 110 ish. I am pretty sure that should be doable. Videos like this are really interesting and motivating to me. I will definitely give it a try!
Awesome to hear your journey and good luck with the next phase, I'm sure that you'll smash it! Keep up the hard work.
Thx for this video. I was able to get 130+ speed with 3 wood at the range. Point is that you don't need super speed sticks when you can do the same thing with a 3wood as it is built quite similar.
Whatever works my friend!
I notice just having something that tells you your swing speed is a tremendous tool. Even if you are just swinging your driver.
It allows to explore your movements and see if what feels faster is actually faster
I have take my “max” speed from 105 to 121 in the past two months.
My actual playing speed is more like 105-107 but compared to 95 where I started I’m very happy … goal is to get to 110 playing speed by the end of the year
That's great progress and I agree with everything you said there. Keep up the good work.
Love the videos amd have experienced noticeable improvement in the first 2 weeks.
That's brilliant to hear - keep up to great work!
Amazing progress, well done👊
Thank you 🙌
Loving these updates! I've had a couple of weeks off because of a foot injury, but I'm about 5 weeks in overall and have gone from 93mph with driver to 100mph. Need to add in some gym work to supplement the program, and I'll be all set for 2022.
That's awesome progress, keep up the great work! Hope the foot heals up quickly so you can get back to it.
This video's motivated me to start doing the SuperSpeed training. I actually bought the sticks last spring or so but got lazy and stopped after a few workouts. I used TrackMan for the first time yesterday and was disappointed to see that my average speed for a driver is only 92-93 mph (although the numbers were good - 1.49 smash, 6° upward attack angle, 2200-2500 spin). I have a goal to get it to 100 mph this year, so I'm going to re-start my training tomorrow!
That's awesome, really to pleased to hear it! Good luck and I'm sure you'll see the progress you want. I just stayed consistent and followed SuperSpeed's protocol's. Would love to hear how you get on.
6 up is going to be really hard to hit straight, consistently.
That's a nice looking "garden," as you say in England. Good video.
Haha thank you
Great video! I just started my first week of the SS training. I also picked up the PRGR after seeing your review. My baseline numbers are very similar to yours (95 mph clubhead speed and about 225 carry). Hopefully I can get similar results as you, really impressed with your progress.
That's awesome! Stick with it and I'm sure you'll see similar results. Good luck.
Great video, I’ve just started and my average on course speed (before) is 105 but after a few sessions I’m only just able to get the green to 121 still, so obviously it’s different for everyone but looking forward to the process nonetheless, thanks for the informative video.
Great video, I'm doing the same. I'm at about 105 mph, gained 5 in the past 4wks. this is plenty to take on most courses. I used to swing comfortably at about 115mph and could crank it up from there. So the distance I have lost annoys me, and I struggle to accept the fact that I'm fifty, and doubt I'll even get close to those speeds again. but I'm going to do more training etc. and see if I can get it closer to 110mph. I'll keep watching for inspiration and hope you reach your goal.👍
Great progress and awesome to see you building back up and not you accepting the loss. Keep up the great work!
Inspiring content! Can't wait to see the 6 Months results. Keep going!
Thanks Mortiz!
great work! Keep up with it. Happy for ya, i am going to try it
That's great, I hope you have success with it! Let me know how you go.
I also started from about 95 miles. Now is about 100/101, aim to 110. I didn’t use swing speed stick but the “Orange whip”, when train with speed I hold the stick upside down. I didn’t check the progress until I see your video. After lockdown I went to check with trackman，surprisingly improved 5 miles.
@@jackyzeng2171 that's awesome, well done! Sounds like you should definitely keep going and your goal is very doable! Good job.
Good video. Nice easy edit. Good luck in the future. Keep it up! ;-)
Thanks!! Comments like this mean a lot!
Great video 📹 just started my training yesterday 💪
That's awesome. Good luck
Thank you Sir! Great topic
Glad you liked it!
One negative we’ve noticed with golfers is that they get a bit upper body dominant . Their hands get fast thru impact and dispersion goes out the window after using the sticks for a while. However they do gain a good amount of speed which is the main goal anyways. I would suggest matching their speed program alongside an instruction program as well. To make sure you’re developing an overall sound golf swing.
I really appreciate all of the work and effort that goes into creating this content. Some of the best I have seen here on RUclips! Have you done anything other than the speed stick training? Any other conditioning or resistance training?
Wow, that means a lot, thank you! For the first couple of months I was also following an online Golf Strength & Speed training program designed to be done from home. That was good for general golf fitness and mobility especially whilst we were in lockdown. With work, kids, videos, life etc :-) I've really just cut back to the SuperSpeed sticks of late. Have you tried them?
I had a similar question. Strength and resistance training aside. Did you do more than what is required from the SS protocols?
E.g, 10 reps instead of 3 reps?
And only 3 days per week?
Thanks! Inspiring stuff!
@@nickcarver1239 Thanks, appreciate the support! No, I just stuck to the SuperSpeed protocols. I did it religiously as they have it laid out, so no more, no less. Hope this helps.
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks, appreciate the info!
That's really good going, nice speed increase. I'm hovering around 120mph clubhead speed usually with driver, have seen a max of 125 with the PRGR monitor, would love to be up around 130 clubhead speed so I might have a go at the speed sticks, or maybe ill start hitting the gym.
Wow, you've got some serious speed! Good luck with whichever option you pick - you'll be hitting huge bombs.
@@JonPerkinsGolf I was swinging around 105-110mph up until mid 2018, then I started watching golf videos on youtube and took what I could and rebuilt my swing from the ground up, back then I'd hit 230m(250 yard) slices all day, now I can hit a driving range ball 280m(305 yards), yet I'm 38 years old and out of shape, can always get faster. I wanna see real golf balls flying over 300m when I'm finished
@@poppajack5332 Awesome, good luck with it!
Thumbs up for the Retrun of the King insert!
🤣 thanks
Well done
Thanks!
2 Hcp golfer, play a very similar game to yourself by the sounds of it, Now half way through protocol 2 starting with a driver speed of 93 MPH back in Feb this year. Have to disagree with the 20% figure above your driver speed with the green club here tbh. Using the PRGR, I've only managed 117 tops with the green, 112 with the blue and 106 with the red , then 120 with the C-Club yet still now put my normal driver swing on it now and achieve 102-103 (swinging out of my shoes i've now achieved 108 MPH on the PRGR ). Think it doesn't always correlate that the green stick is 20% higher imho and varies from golfer to golfer fwiw. Love watching your vids btw👍
Great progress and thanks for watching along! Guess there will be differences between people. Keep up the good work.
Great video and very helpful. I will purchase the product.
I swear by them!
Really cool, im doing a protocol with homemade sticks this winter...looking for 5mph in 12 weeks, think a reasonable ask...cheers!
Awesome. Good luck and let us know how you go!!
Is there a follow up to this video, very inspiring!
Thanks Alex. Yes, on my channel I have a couple of other ones. Hope they help/you enjoy.
I've done speed training as well. My starting maximum with the driver was 106. Now my maximum is 117 with the driver. On course I am comfortable at 110. It varies between 108 to 115 on course depending how I'm feeling, weather, hole and how many layers I have on. ( It's bloody cold in North East England atm) The goal was always to achieve a comfortable 110 but I'm addicted now.
Green starting -111 Now- 131
Blue-Starting -108 Now - 120
Red- Starting-102 Now- 118
Driver Starting- 106 Now - 117 Maximum
I read that you need to get that red stick number as high as possible to transfer it to the clubhead. That blue 120 number hasn't moved for a while, but is so consistent at 120 which has really been annoying me :)
Anyway in my mind speed sticks work, plus I go to the gym, which also helps.
Great effort and solid on course numbers! I can imagine how cold it is up there :-) With the Green Stick are you in the low 130's pretty much every session?
@@JonPerkinsGolf Since I hit 131 with the green now I usually hit a minimum of 129 with it. Blue is literally always 120 for every swing and for red, 115 seems to be about the average.
@@Pdinhio thanks. I find it all really interesting. Have you looked at their C Club?
@@JonPerkinsGolf yeah me too. I've read so many studies, articles and watched so many people's videos (such as yours).
I've not considered the C club. I do have a core trainer which I bought to increase speed. Until the season starts properly I'm basically doing 3 speed sessions a week along with strength training. I also found a routine with cables by Jacob bowden that I'm loosely following. You should check that out.
@@Pdinhio Thanks for the tip, I'll check it out!
This is what I am currently looking to work on
I’m doing this through the winter. I’m a 5 hcp good short game with swing speed of 97mph on average. I want to get up to 105 mph. Give me more yards more birdie chances and a chance of getting to scratch
Good luck and enjoy the process!!
@@JonPerkinsGolf after a month I’m up to 102 on average. 260 yard carry. Down to a 4 hcp now.
How,s it going to date ? & are you loving that Ping g 425 max driver still ? Cheers.
Hey, going well thanks and yes, the G425 is a great club - very easy to hit and forgiving. I suspect it's not out and out longest driver, but a very good all round performer.
@@JonPerkinsGolf Great to hear. Cheers.
great video
Thanks, appreciate that!
Fast/big backswing (needs to be fast).
Then step into lead leg and feel like you are casting the club with your wrists/hands in the downswing. Throw the club.
You will hit new speeds. The wrists are the most overlooked lever to creating speed.
Great input, thanks!
Really impressive Jon. Well done and Keep it going. It's motivated me to keep going. I'm 48, and started with a driver swing speed of 90mph, carry about 220mph. I'm just finishing level 1 after 6 weeks and have moved from 90mph to 98mph club speed (driver), with a swing caddie 'stick' best of 111mph. However I've plateaus, and have dipped back to 96mph. I'd be curious to see any ups and downs in your progress, there was research to show quick gains are made, then it sticks, then further gains - have you had the same?
Wow, you're doing great. I'm really pleased that I played a part in you taking this on! I definitely see plateaus. With the SuperSpeed stuff, I think you get an early jump and then period of normalisation, before it jumps again if you keep going. They have a graph on their website that I think is pretty accurate to what I've seen myself. The jumps are fun but I've found it best to just stick with it and stay consistent and then when you look back, you see really positive changes.
Hope this helps and thanks for following along.
love your video
Thanks!!
Great video series! Thanks for sharing.
I also did the SuperSpeed series over this past year and noticed great results, albeit I didn’t use a launch monitor so reliant on noticing based on feedback on the course.
I managed to get through around 12 weeks of the programme and went from hitting the ball ~210y carry to >250y, so pretty similar to yours. I use Arccos so know my total distances and had multiple 300y + drives this year when the weather conditions were favourable (ie longer bounce, downwind etc) - that would have been unheard for me last year. I also combined it with a strength programme, which of course helps (not mobility though so will try and add that in).
I’ve been off the programme for the past few months for various reasons about going to step it back up this winter here in UK. Thinking of investing in a PRGR so I can better track and had some questions:
1. Did you use the PRGR at a golf range with range balls? Have you noticed any difference in the readings there? I don’t have access to a garden net so will be reliant on range balls.
2. Does the PRGR work fine for just measuring club head speed with the Speed Sticks? I read elsewhere that’s not always the case.
Hey Tom, great progress, well done! From what I can tell with the SuperSpeed Sticks, they work well to take some breaks and then go back to them in the "off-season" so I imagine winter is a great time to pick them back up.
I'm really impressed by the PRGR - it's a very solid little unit and in my experience very good at what it does. Won't give you the bells and whistles of a big launch monitor but I've found it at least as accurate as you'd hope and very good with Speed Sticks. I found that getting swing speed readings when just using the speed sticks, is a huge benefit and helps you to push yourself more.
For me, if you can possibly justify it, the PRGR is a huge asset to have alongside Speed Sticks.
The numbers it gives me on the range make sense to what I see and would expect to see. Possibly the odd one is a bit off but not many and in terms of value for money, I think its a hard device to beat.
Hope this helps.
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks! Think I will give it a try as helps to see progress. I’m flying a bit blind at present, although I do notice benefits (just can precise them).
Keep up the content.
@@tomtango9679 Good luck! I'd be very surprised if you regret it, I certainly didn't.
Great drill! Thx 💪🏌🏻♂️
Hope it helps!
Jack Nicklaus says when he really has to go for it, the first two feet
of his takeaway are even slower than his regular tee shots.
And another thing Nicklaus and others do but don't go into any detail about, (but I will try to)
is just before, or during or perhaps it is the trigger for, the transition at the top, and that
is a slight fall, downward, toward the ball. It is only a few inches, but the body weight
falling and then suddenly being flung upwards by pushing off the back foot, then the wrenching left of the hips, the planting of the lead foot and the driving upwards of the lead shoulder totally maximises all of the available vectors, especially body weight and gravity. I think that is the order but you're a smart guy you'll work it out.
Thanks for all the input!
@@JonPerkinsGolf WOW. Thanks Jon. Let us know how it goes.
Hi Jon, I've been contemplating getting these Speedsticks for a few months now, so your videos have inspired me! Hand on heart, if you were doing ONLY the Speedsticks, ie no other fitness training, do you honestly think your gains would be anywhere close to what you have now achieved?
I'm a 48 year old Brit, who unfortunately has got a day job, as well as other usual commitments that life brings, but my wife and I live for golf! We now have a full-size golf cage/net in our back garden, and been fortunate enough to obtain a Mevo+ launch monitor in the last week...
Me thinks if I achieve even half the gains you've had, I'll be overjoyed!!!!
Keep em coming plse..
Andrew
Hey Andrew, I'm excited for you! I can only speak from my experience but I've played golf for 20 odd years and in that time this is the first product that I'd say has really made a major impact on my performance. I actually think the speed sticks are the difference, not the exercise. I'm limited on time to play golf, so part of the appeal was only needing to do about 10 minutes, three times per week. I can't speak highly enough of them, but that's just my experience. I would imagine winter could be a good time to try them out.
Thanks for the support!
Great video. Love seeing someone has started out exactly where I am swing speed wise. I just bought a used set of superspeed sticks and I want to work on increasing my swing speed over the long Canadian winter. I still need some type of launch monitor in order to get going. And I'm a bit concerned about creating bad habits. Has your control suffered measurably ?
So the way I'm understanding the golf swing is
The wrists release the club
The body releases the wrists?
Most amateurs seem to try to release THE CLUB with their body and ignore their wrists.
Honestly, I try to stay away from getting too technical and leave it for the Pro's to explain. I have ideas and feels that work for me, but not certain if they're textbook... Thanks for commenting.
Love this video. Thanks for sending. I have a question. I just got the speed sticks and I'm wondering is it better to swing all out unbalanced or stay more in control like you would on the course. My fear is that if I swing all out and unbalanced, it will hurt my on course swing. Thanks.
That's exciting, good luck!! In my experience I think it's best to experiment with the speed sticks to figure out any way of going as fast as you can - so don't think normal course swing, think maxed out. It didn't really impact my course swing. That said there's a video on my channel where I had my Dad do the program and he found it hurt his game on the course for two weeks whilst he got used it all and then he had great results. Basically just focus on continually getting quicker with the sticks and by doing that your course swing should also speed up. I'd just embrace the process though. Hope this helps.
The 20% faster thing is something I've never experienced personally. Breaking 131 with the green stick is always a challenge for me - however my cruising speed with driver is 110 naturally, and after Superspeed - it's about 115 with a 120 max (for now).
Very encouraging video Jon. Have you noticed any issues with driver face angle at the higher speeds? Also what are the yellow things you put under your feet? Are they helpful? Thank you.
Thanks Chip. I've always adjusted pretty quickly to any changes/gains. The pads are called Force Pedals - there's a video on my channel about them - really good little aid for helping to understanding the feeling of using the ground properly.
Where have you found the " pressure"? I'm trying to follow your path . Left heel plant , right arm downswing ?
I'm not great at it. I put out a lesson video a cpl weeks back the coach I went to had some good ideas to help. That might be useful for you also?
Hey Jon, what do you use for club head speed launch monitor?
Hi,
Could you post the make/model of your practice net?
Thanks
Hi Steve, I've tried a few but found the Net Return to be the best. Very easy to assemble, feel solid and do a great job in general. Hope this helps.
Hey, great video. Can I ask, what device are you using to measure your swing speed and does it come with the superspeed traing sticks? Cheers!
Hey, thanks for that! It's called a PRGR, I've got it in a few videos on my channel if you want to know more. It's brilliant for going with speed training - highly recommend. Doesn't come with the sticks but you can get from the same people, so can get it at the same time if you want.
I’m interested on how your max numbers with green stick were in early sessions John? I’ve just started at week one. Interested how much you started on seeing you ended around 130+. I guess there’s some adaptation of the swing and process of going all out.
Hey, from memory it took a little while. I find you make progress in little bursts, plateau and then progress again. My only real advice would be to stick with it and follow their process... Good luck and enjoy!
Yep thanks Jon! I’ll keep plugging away mate, just need to make sure I warm up well, feel like I could easily hurt my back.
Hi Jon, I'm 47 injuried golfer but I don't give up. Started from 83mph now 94mph on the driving range after 5wks of training but now my speed with the lighter stick stuck at 106mph...not able to increase nothing since 2 weeks.
Is it a normal plateau or depend by my swing in your opinion ? And what could I do?
Awesome job, well done!! Not sure of the exact link but I dod in the past find a study on the plateau - yes it happens. There was a pretty accurate graph about when and how long the plateau is and then when a second jump occurs. Stick at it would be my experience! Good luck and thanks for watching.
Hi Jon, where do you get the net in your backyard? looks good.
It's from a company called The Net Return. I got is from their distributor in Australia, but it's a US company and available globally I think. Hands down the best net I've tried and I've tried a few!
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks for your speedy reply. I will have a look online. I just found your channel on RUclips, will show my daughter all of your videos, she is a junior golfer.
You are inspirational. Did you find the SS training messed with your on course swing?
Thanks great to hear, thanks! Honestly it did impact me for a week or two, but then not much after that (other than I started to notice better distance off the tee). I wouldn't suggest starting right before a big comp or anything, but for me it didn't have many negatives past a week or two of adjustment. Hope this helps.
Nice job. You probably noticed as well but your entire swing arc is longer, starting with your back swing. You started with a rather stiff looking swing to a much more fluid swing. Congrats on achieving your goal!
Good news! You can get to 300 at only 105 mph with proper angle of attack.
Love it! That's great news.
That is fantastic. Well done. Which program did you follow the 1st 6 weeks?
Thanks and thanks for watching! I started on their protocol level 1 - it was on their website.
Did you find the pressure force pedels made a differance?
I'd say useful for getting the feel of using force better, but not something I'd use every week.
do you have a link to the radar thing you used?
I think this should work: bit.ly/JonPerkinsSuperSpeed
It's sold via SuperSpeed Golf - a really solid unit
Man I'd love to play a round with you! Big fan of your calm approach and thought process getting around a course.
Thanks, that's great to hear! I just find getting worked up doesn't help me.
Which color stick do you use to measure swing speed with the radar ?
I measure on all of them. I track the speeds on them all as well. They vary based on the colour/weight but I find it good to see across them all.
Question about the radar device! I have one and not sure it’s 100% accurate. I was on a track man and my club head speed was around 108-110 but with the speed sticks I can only get 100mph with green stick and I’m swinging out of my socks with them!
Tried moving it up a bit of the floor or even closer and it doesn’t make a difference to numbers.
Any suggestions?
I've not come across that issue. If your actual driver swing speeds are 108+ then logically the speed stick stuff should be way higher. The only thing I can think might be to check the setting is on the right club on your PRGR when doing speed sticks (or the batteries)? Sorry, never had the same issue. Good luck.
How do you measure your swing speed with the sticks? What device are you using?
It's called a PRGR launch monitor, from memory you can get it on the Super Speed website (link below the video). Bang for buck, it's way up there!
Really enjoyed the video John. I'm looking at starting the Superspeed training. My only reservation is whether now, as it's in the middle of the golf season is the right time. What do you think? Is it a risky time to undertake a change like this? Thanks!
Thanks! I started it during a lockdown but I was still able to play locally, so I can kind of relate. I never found it had a major impact on shot direction - I didn't start spraying it all over the place (more than usual), so I wouldn't worry about that. I did start to see the distances change but mostly with the woods, so again you can kind of factor it in. I don't know what level you play at, but I really just had positive experiences, so I'd probably go ahead, start and just adjust with it if you need to. (Though if you're two weeks out from a Club Championship or something, don't blame me 🤣).
Hi Jon, how long after starting the overspeed training were you considering a change of equipment (mainly driver) due to the speed gains?
Hi Mike, that's a good question! I can't recall the exact time frames but I did change shafts along the way - I started on a light stiff in my driver and went to a heavier one. If I had to guess it would have been after the first couple of training cycles.
Just starting my speed journey after watching this series of videos. I'd like to see my averages as well. How do you track each of your shot data? Are you filming it to keep track of it?
Good luck. I was writing them all down on a form that I found and downloaded from the Super Speed website. Not very hi-tech but did the job. Hope you get the results you're after.
I’ve gone from 95 average to 108 on the course. Total distance average around 275, smash is my problem…
That must make a huge difference! Well done.
Session 2 I’m into the 130s with the green. My main issue never been speed it’s getting my left leg to straighten at the bottom. Do those pressure ball things help?
They helped me get the feel for it. Not sure they'd be a silver bullet, but I found them useful...
@@JonPerkinsGolf Ive been using a few folded up hand towels for same concept. 4 sessions in I hit 120 with my red stick today. Been in the 110-115 range with driver trying to get into the mid to high 120s by next season
@@TripsView love it! Do you do much exercise for golf as well? Enjoy the process.
@@JonPerkinsGolf yeah I strength train and have incorporated some golf specific strength drills into it as well. I love the process. Driver use to be a strength but it’s been inconsistent at best this year
Good luck with it all@@TripsView
Hey Jon - this is hugely impressive. I am exactly where you were but an older version - 53 years young. I carry about 220 but would love to get up nearer 250. I am 6'2 and 13.5 stone. Surely I should be longer but I just don't seem to be able to manage it. My swing speed is def under the 100mph. Do you think embarking on your journey will help me at my age? Have you done any weights or gym work as well or just the speed stick regime? I'd be interested to hear your thoughts.
Hey, thanks for the message. I've a video on my channel where my Dad in his 70's did the Senior Version (not suggesting that) and he saw good gains, so on paper I think there's potential for anyone. I just turned 40 and I think the research shows you decline in distance past around 35(?), so we're fighting the inevitable to some extent. I keep going with the sticks and have also incorporated golf specific exercises that I do from home. I swear by it and the potential. In my (non-Dr) mind, I think doing something like this has much greater potential than doing nothing. So I'm all for it based on my own experience and what I've seen in others like my Dad. Hope this helps somehow. Good luck whatever you decide!
You have a soft start. Have more of a ballistic start. This will help. GL
Thanks for the tip!
good luck
Thank you!
what app on your phone are you using to track numbers? thank you
For swing speed, I just get the numbers from the PRGR and write them down to track them overtime that way. Sorry I don't have a better option for you!
Did you find it impacted accuracy off the tee with driver?
Maybe in the first couple of weeks but after that and longterm - no. I wouldn't over think it for the first few weeks, just focus on the goal and you'll go well I'm sure.
Thanks for the reply@@JonPerkinsGolf! Mainly trying to decide where I want to spend my bullets on winter training, and whether I can swing a Stack System in my apartment without obliterating the ceiling. Keep up the great videos!
Thanks for these videos. I noticed you have changed your net. Just curious since I’ve been thinking about getting one-and I live in a fairly dense suburb. Do you worry about shanks? Did you have to get a nicer net because you upped your speed? My speed was 103 on Trackman and I’ve read some nets can’t handle that?
Also, with your gains are you getting X-stiff shafts? I thought I’ve read somewhere that 105 is around the cutoff. Thanks!
Hi Charles, thanks for watching the videos and commenting! Good spot re the net. I had (I think it was called) a Rukket net at first - very good and no real issue but it got a small hole in it and I felt the base of the netting really needed pegs - it's possible to hit ok woods that come off low... I changed to a Net Return (mine from the Net Return Australia, but global brand). It's great! Much easier to setup, has more material around the base, slightly taller and has optional side nets if you're worried about shanks. Honestly it takes a while to get comfortable hitting in the backyard, but you can get pretty close and I have a fence on my right, so not so worried about miss hits anymore.
In terms on the shafts, I've not changed yet but I am looking to go to a Ping fitter in the next couple of weeks for his advice. I've noticed a more spiny, high and right shot with my driver. No idea if it's related but I think I might need to tweak my driver settings as they were done for a slower swing. Maybe I'll make a video about how that goes?
Hope this helps, sorry it's a bit long!
Thanks for following along.
@@JonPerkinsGolf Thanks for the response. I’m not a fitter, but when I was recently fit for a Ping Max, my club speed went up 1-2mph when I went from their mid-stiff shafts to their stiffest stiff shaft (Ping Tour). Hopefully you’ll find similar results moving to xstiff. (It’s also shorter, so I found it hit straighter.)
@@CharlesFromage you've made me very excited for my next fitting! Thanks