I’m doing a similar thing in that I’ve always been short off the tee and now I’m 54; officially a senior, I’m now even slower. I’ve been using the swing speed sticks and also trying to get a better understanding of the mechanics too and basically practicing regularly , as a result I’m seeing great improvements already within the last month. My driver club head speed was 82mph…shockingly slow…today it was 96mph which is amazing for me…so I can totally relate to how you feel. Finding different areas of the golf course is great fun as I get longer. The sponge things look interesting…I’m very tempted to add them to my training regime
That's great progress Brian - well done!! I'm such a fan of the SuperSpeed Sticks, honestly just wish I'd found them sooner. The Force Pedals are a very interesting addition. Now I've been using the sticks a while, I think the pedals are a useful extra tool to help grasp the feel to use on the course. I doubt you'll see SpeedSticks style gains but I think they play a role in getting a little more speed for sure. That's my experience with them anyway... Thanks for joining the conversation and keep up the good work!
I stumbled upon your channel because I have subscribed to similar POV channels from the US. Your videos are great and give us all something to work towards. I am doing speed training as well and this video gave me added motivation to keep going. Coincidentally you also play at my local courses. Subscribed and looking forward to more videos.
That's great to hear and welcome! Keep going with you speed training, I'm a huge believer in what that can do now I've been doing it myself. I'll look out for you on the local courses :-)
I started out around with 92 mph, after 6 weeks I am at around 98 mph. I also do some strength training but not as much as yours. I hope to gain another 3 to 5 mph club head speed.
@@JonPerkinsGolf low reps, heavy weight. It targets fast twitc muscle fibers. And if you really want to be bold, learn how to do power cleans as well. There isn't a better explosive lift in all of weight lifting than cleans (or clean and jerks). One last thing I'd throw in. If you have a radar gunning your speed stick speed, then play around with different techniques to see what helps generate the most speed. For me, I found that shifting my pressure back to my lead side starting at around P3 ish was worth like 10 mph in swing speed. I also had to be sure I hinged my wrists enough in BS.
@@JonPerkinsGolf you target the same fast twitch muscle fibers with low weight and high repetitions by making sure you don't leave any repetition (RIR=1 or 0) and it's safer for the spine. Hexagonal deadlifts are also safer but yes I do think weighlifting is the absolute key for that 10-15 extra mph.
if you bring your rt elbow into your rt ribs sooner on the downswing your speed will increase too..(it shortens the distance on the downswing) and...if your club path is off plane a bit it will decrease your speed (streamline your path will speed up your swing speed).
That's huge progress, congrats! I noticed you using the swing speed radar swinging the speed sticks. I'm curious what your peak speeds with swinging the green, blue, and red sticks are vs to where your driver is now? Does the red stick speed fairly closely correlate to driver speed?
Thanks and thanks for the comment and interest! I was trying to find the notes I kept for swing speed at the end of the six weeks. From what I have found, my max numbers with say the heaviest (red) stick was around 110mph, so still above my 100 avg - but the odd swing in my test was around 104 with the driver, so most swings at the time with red, probably were fairly close to driver swings. Hope that makes some sense... I've kept going with the speed sticks (love them) and think I'm starting to see another small jump which is also correlating with efforts to include the Force Pedals. Definitely a long way from where I started!
@@JonPerkinsGolf Hi Jon, really appreciate the repsonse! So, it sounds like about a 5% difference from max red stick speed to driver max and about 10% for driver average speed. That sounds reasonable. I was curious because I have gone through several stages of the superspeed program using the same seing speed sensor while training, but haven't been on a luanch monitor with my driver to see actual driver speed, so curious for an estimate. I have definitely noticed the on-course gains though. You definitely need to keep with it! The speed gains will be less rapid now, but you will see continued progress. Here is a chart that I found to be fairly accurate for the cycle I have experienced. You are likely entering your second "jump" in speed now. Keep it up! mygolfspy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sstrainingcycles1200.jpg
@@EdReed20DB yeah I'd say that chart is pretty spot on! I've definitely seen jumps and plateau's, feel like I am on another jump now. The change on the course is so noticeable, I'm really loving it. How long have you been using SuperSpeed Sticks for? Thanks for sharing.
@@JonPerkinsGolf It is great seeing it on the course. Hitting longer drives leaving shorter approaches and needing less club for any given yardage really makes a difference. I'm on level 4 of the program. It has so many reps haha. Kinda plateaued and normalizing speed. Just looking to maintain through winter, but I expect a drop off as I won't be able to use the sticks much (dont have indoor space). Hopefully see a quick jump in speed again in the spring when I get back at it. Will go back to level 2 or 3 and continue from there.
Very insightful video, I just have a question in regards to Precision Athletica work out. You seem to have done it at home. Is it body weight oriented? If no; what tools did you buy to do the work out program ? Thanks !
Hi Jalil, yeah it was mostly through the Sydney lockdown, so all at home. I told them what I had already and they factored that in, but they can also do bodyweight only if people don't have weights. Hope this helps.
@@jaliltazi501 I didn't overdo it on the diet as it wasn't really my focus. Did eat a bit more healthily whilst following the program - I think it just makes you want to when you're putting more effort into your fitness.
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks for the advice. cool to meet people from Australia. I myself was living in Melbourne in 2012 for 6 months. Hard to find courses nearby but amazing experience overall.
Hey, have you checked out the Super Speed website and their training section? I only say that because they have some great downloads, trackers, video explanations etc. Might be better for you to follow their guides - that what I did.
I got their adult 3 stick set. I've also tried their c-club but I'd definitely start with the 3 stick set. My Dad (over 70) has used the senior version as well.
So the way I understand the swing is 1. Your wrists release the club. 2. Your body releases your wrists. Most people think their body releases the CLUB. Would you say this sounds about right? Your body(big muscles) load and unload your wrists and your wrists(cocking/uncocking)release the club.
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.
Hi Freddy, thanks for following along! I can't say for certain if he used SuperSpeed sticks specifically but looking into his transformation, there's a lot out there about the type of training he does and over speed training is a huge part of it. You'll see SuperSpeed sticks in a lot of the tour players bags, but Bryson probably more than anyone seems to put a huge emphasis on over speed work.
Hey Torben, thanks for the message. I followed the SuperSpeed protocol on their website for the speed sticks stuff. It's really easy and only requires 3 ten minute sessions a week! I'd highly recommend. The fitness stuff was via an online Golf Fitness program from an Australian place called Precision Athletica. Hope this helps.
That's awesome - I'm excited for you! If you go to their website they have a section on Level 1 training, plus a sheet you can print to keep track of your progress: superspeedgolf.com/pages/overspeed-training-protocols Good luck! Let me know how you go.
Hey Jin, thanks for commenting and following along. It was an online program from an Australian performance centre that specialises in Golf training. I'll add a link to their website. It was all done through their training app, so it's a little hard to share. They tailored the program to what equipment I already had, so it didn't matter too much what I/you have. Hope this helps: www.precisionathletica.com.au
I just followed everything exactly as explained on the Super Speed website. Level 1 was 6 weeks, then I moved to Level 2 for that block. Recently I've added the C Club training stick to see how that goes - video on my channel about my thought on that. Hope this helps!
At the time, I'd say about 5 yards. Definitely bigger gains on longer clubs but for me I was way more interested in hitting the woods further than the irons.
Can someone help me make sense of this. I just started my SuperSpeed training. I’m a right handed golfer. When alternating between dominant and non-dominant side, I am swinging significantly faster on my non-dominant side with (perceived) less effort. Has anyone here experienced the same? Any suggestions what could be happening.
Hey, I've definitely not heard that before. Do you do other sports on your non-dominant side? I'd be tempted to reach out to SuperSpeed themselves, I think they're pretty good at getting back to people.
@@SuperHoboSlayer good luck with it all and thanks for the comments, really appreciate the support! I find the Force Pedals a good addition - less drastic in results but very helpful at teaching you the feeling you want to have.
I started golf left handed, switched to right. I can play golf either way. I suspect the difference is that you are more relaxed, “trying less” to power the ball, and your muscles are looser, the swing better sequenced without your brain getting in the way. That suggests to me you have more speed from the right side to unlock once you let your head “get out of the way”. Good luck.
Hey Sage, take your point but I wanted to test the speed sticks and gym as one combined effort. It was more about a combined effort than looking at one part specifically (for me). Great to have to following along.
@@sageagbonkhese4091 Hope it wasn't too missleading - this is the second update video, the first spoke more about the fitness with speed sticks. Anyway, welcome and thanks for chatting!
Here is the problem for someone looking at this to determine if the Strength/Mobility training or the Speed Training is causitive and how much is attributed to each, you had no control element in this experiment. SO I have no way to know if either method was effective, if this is all attributed to the Sterngth/Mobility training and I should save a few humdred dollars on the Speed Sticks, or if your gains were solely attributed to the Speed Sticks etc...this is an interesting and entertaining video, but not very helpful in those terms. As such, your title is click bait and misleading at best.
Hi John, I take your point and appreciate you taking the time to share your views. I've found all methods help me but yes, as to the precise benefits of each one I see what you're saying. I hope you did find some enjoyment in me sharing my journey.
Def enjoyed the content. I admire your dedication too. What you're doing is not easy to follow through on for most people. I'm glad you're seeing positive results and you have inspired me to embark on my own strength and mobility journey
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Great work Jon. Keep it up!
Thanks!! Really appreciate the comment and support. Cheers
That ending 👏👏👏
Thanks - just adding a few super hero vibes!
I’m doing a similar thing in that I’ve always been short off the tee and now I’m 54; officially a senior, I’m now even slower. I’ve been using the swing speed sticks and also trying to get a better understanding of the mechanics too and basically practicing regularly , as a result I’m seeing great improvements already within the last month. My driver club head speed was 82mph…shockingly slow…today it was 96mph which is amazing for me…so I can totally relate to how you feel. Finding different areas of the golf course is great fun as I get longer. The sponge things look interesting…I’m very tempted to add them to my training regime
That's great progress Brian - well done!! I'm such a fan of the SuperSpeed Sticks, honestly just wish I'd found them sooner.
The Force Pedals are a very interesting addition. Now I've been using the sticks a while, I think the pedals are a useful extra tool to help grasp the feel to use on the course. I doubt you'll see SpeedSticks style gains but I think they play a role in getting a little more speed for sure.
That's my experience with them anyway...
Thanks for joining the conversation and keep up the good work!
Great video. Thanks for taking the time to share
Glad you enjoyed it!!
I stumbled upon your channel because I have subscribed to similar POV channels from the US. Your videos are great and give us all something to work towards. I am doing speed training as well and this video gave me added motivation to keep going. Coincidentally you also play at my local courses. Subscribed and looking forward to more videos.
That's great to hear and welcome! Keep going with you speed training, I'm a huge believer in what that can do now I've been doing it myself. I'll look out for you on the local courses :-)
Congrats mate!!!
Thanks!!
🤣 love the end! Good stuff 👏 keep it up you'll go far 👍
You've no idea how much I appreciate that - thanks!! It's like having David Beckham tell you you've hit a good free kick.
@@JonPerkinsGolf 🤣 ill take that
Super impressive, keep up the good work.
Thanks and thanks for following along!
Brilliant video 👍
Thanks Dave, really appreciate that.
Great informative vid. congrats on your gains look forward to whats to come
Thanks for that, really appreciate the support and comments! I wish I'd known about SuperSpeed Sticks earlier but glad I found them now.
I started out around with 92 mph, after 6 weeks I am at around 98 mph. I also do some strength training but not as much as yours. I hope to gain another 3 to 5 mph club head speed.
Stick with it, I'm sure you'll be passed 100mph in no time!! Thanks for following along.
Reasonable progress.
Thanks Tony, and thanks for following along.
You're on the right track!!! Keep it up! But be careful with those force pads because you could burn up coming back into the atmosphere so fast.
Haha thanks! My son was a big fan of that ending... Appreciate the comment.
Deadlifts and squats helped me as well.
Great tip, thanks! Can I ask, did you lift relatively heavy, or keep the weights down to allow for more speed in your lifting reps?
@@JonPerkinsGolf low reps, heavy weight. It targets fast twitc muscle fibers.
And if you really want to be bold, learn how to do power cleans as well. There isn't a better explosive lift in all of weight lifting than cleans (or clean and jerks).
One last thing I'd throw in. If you have a radar gunning your speed stick speed, then play around with different techniques to see what helps generate the most speed. For me, I found that shifting my pressure back to my lead side starting at around P3 ish was worth like 10 mph in swing speed. I also had to be sure I hinged my wrists enough in BS.
@@canefan17 great advice, love it. Thanks
@@JonPerkinsGolf you target the same fast twitch muscle fibers with low weight and high repetitions by making sure you don't leave any repetition (RIR=1 or 0) and it's safer for the spine. Hexagonal deadlifts are also safer but yes I do think weighlifting is the absolute key for that 10-15 extra mph.
@@Geekermo great and thanks for the input!
Good work 👍
Thanks!
if you bring your rt elbow into your rt ribs sooner on the downswing your speed will increase too..(it shortens the distance on the downswing) and...if your club path is off plane a bit it will decrease your speed (streamline your path will speed up your swing speed).
Great - will definitely play around with that later today! Thanks and thanks for commenting.
That's huge progress, congrats! I noticed you using the swing speed radar swinging the speed sticks. I'm curious what your peak speeds with swinging the green, blue, and red sticks are vs to where your driver is now? Does the red stick speed fairly closely correlate to driver speed?
Thanks and thanks for the comment and interest! I was trying to find the notes I kept for swing speed at the end of the six weeks. From what I have found, my max numbers with say the heaviest (red) stick was around 110mph, so still above my 100 avg - but the odd swing in my test was around 104 with the driver, so most swings at the time with red, probably were fairly close to driver swings. Hope that makes some sense... I've kept going with the speed sticks (love them) and think I'm starting to see another small jump which is also correlating with efforts to include the Force Pedals. Definitely a long way from where I started!
@@JonPerkinsGolf Hi Jon, really appreciate the repsonse! So, it sounds like about a 5% difference from max red stick speed to driver max and about 10% for driver average speed. That sounds reasonable. I was curious because I have gone through several stages of the superspeed program using the same seing speed sensor while training, but haven't been on a luanch monitor with my driver to see actual driver speed, so curious for an estimate. I have definitely noticed the on-course gains though.
You definitely need to keep with it! The speed gains will be less rapid now, but you will see continued progress. Here is a chart that I found to be fairly accurate for the cycle I have experienced. You are likely entering your second "jump" in speed now. Keep it up! mygolfspy.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sstrainingcycles1200.jpg
@@EdReed20DB yeah I'd say that chart is pretty spot on! I've definitely seen jumps and plateau's, feel like I am on another jump now. The change on the course is so noticeable, I'm really loving it.
How long have you been using SuperSpeed Sticks for?
Thanks for sharing.
@@JonPerkinsGolf It is great seeing it on the course. Hitting longer drives leaving shorter approaches and needing less club for any given yardage really makes a difference.
I'm on level 4 of the program. It has so many reps haha. Kinda plateaued and normalizing speed. Just looking to maintain through winter, but I expect a drop off as I won't be able to use the sticks much (dont have indoor space). Hopefully see a quick jump in speed again in the spring when I get back at it. Will go back to level 2 or 3 and continue from there.
Very insightful video, I just have a question in regards to Precision Athletica work out. You seem to have done it at home. Is it body weight oriented? If no; what tools did you buy to do the work out program ? Thanks !
Hi Jalil, yeah it was mostly through the Sydney lockdown, so all at home. I told them what I had already and they factored that in, but they can also do bodyweight only if people don't have weights. Hope this helps.
I also had another question in regards to food; did you follow any diet along with protein shake ? Or u just tried to eat healthy?
@@jaliltazi501 I didn't overdo it on the diet as it wasn't really my focus. Did eat a bit more healthily whilst following the program - I think it just makes you want to when you're putting more effort into your fitness.
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks for the advice. cool to meet people from Australia. I myself was living in Melbourne in 2012 for 6 months. Hard to find courses nearby but amazing experience overall.
@@jaliltazi501 Love Melbourne! Don't get there often, but a really great city. Thanks for following along.
Hi mate; how do the protocols work? How many weeks do I do level 1 before I move to level 2? Thanks
Hey, have you checked out the Super Speed website and their training section? I only say that because they have some great downloads, trackers, video explanations etc. Might be better for you to follow their guides - that what I did.
How do you know what speed stick to get
I got their adult 3 stick set. I've also tried their c-club but I'd definitely start with the 3 stick set. My Dad (over 70) has used the senior version as well.
So the way I understand the swing is
1. Your wrists release the club.
2. Your body releases your wrists.
Most people think their body releases the CLUB.
Would you say this sounds about right?
Your body(big muscles) load and unload your wrists and your wrists(cocking/uncocking)release the club.
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.
Did bryson use super speed or any other similar speed stick training aid?
Hi Freddy, thanks for following along! I can't say for certain if he used SuperSpeed sticks specifically but looking into his transformation, there's a lot out there about the type of training he does and over speed training is a huge part of it. You'll see SuperSpeed sticks in a lot of the tour players bags, but Bryson probably more than anyone seems to put a huge emphasis on over speed work.
Good job Jon
Did you use an app or something as guide?
Kind regards
Torben
Hey Torben, thanks for the message. I followed the SuperSpeed protocol on their website for the speed sticks stuff. It's really easy and only requires 3 ten minute sessions a week! I'd highly recommend.
The fitness stuff was via an online Golf Fitness program from an Australian place called Precision Athletica. Hope this helps.
What is the swing weight of the super speed trainers?
I have purchased these speed sticks but now how do I know what to do with them or what program to follow?
That's awesome - I'm excited for you! If you go to their website they have a section on Level 1 training, plus a sheet you can print to keep track of your progress: superspeedgolf.com/pages/overspeed-training-protocols
Good luck! Let me know how you go.
You throw your hands at the top, if you could hold that lag in the down swing itll help increase speed
Yeah that's always been an issue of mine... One of my latest videos is actually testing a training aid to try and counter it!
can you tell me the program that you did?? equipment and the program info please
Hey Jin, thanks for commenting and following along. It was an online program from an Australian performance centre that specialises in Golf training. I'll add a link to their website. It was all done through their training app, so it's a little hard to share. They tailored the program to what equipment I already had, so it didn't matter too much what I/you have. Hope this helps:
www.precisionathletica.com.au
Through 6 weeks what level were you on I’m just starting out and I want to know how long the process is
I just followed everything exactly as explained on the Super Speed website. Level 1 was 6 weeks, then I moved to Level 2 for that block. Recently I've added the C Club training stick to see how that goes - video on my channel about my thought on that. Hope this helps!
What were the carry increases with your short and mid irons?
At the time, I'd say about 5 yards. Definitely bigger gains on longer clubs but for me I was way more interested in hitting the woods further than the irons.
Can you share your training!?
Thanks for commenting - see that you've seen the video on that already 👍
Can someone help me make sense of this. I just started my SuperSpeed training. I’m a right handed golfer. When alternating between dominant and non-dominant side, I am swinging significantly faster on my non-dominant side with (perceived) less effort. Has anyone here experienced the same? Any suggestions what could be happening.
Hey, I've definitely not heard that before. Do you do other sports on your non-dominant side? I'd be tempted to reach out to SuperSpeed themselves, I think they're pretty good at getting back to people.
@@JonPerkinsGolf thanks for the reply. I’ll send them an email and see what they say.
BTW, I love your content. Keep ‘em coming! I plan to buy the force pedal when I start level 2.
@@SuperHoboSlayer good luck with it all and thanks for the comments, really appreciate the support! I find the Force Pedals a good addition - less drastic in results but very helpful at teaching you the feeling you want to have.
I started golf left handed, switched to right. I can play golf either way. I suspect the difference is that you are more relaxed, “trying less” to power the ball, and your muscles are looser, the swing better sequenced without your brain getting in the way. That suggests to me you have more speed from the right side to unlock once you let your head “get out of the way”. Good luck.
Your videos are similar to Rob Mcgarr, whose videos were similar to Robin Mathew Williams videos .
I've not seen them - is that a good or a bad thing? I'll check them out! And thanks for following along.
Very good
You can't test a program and do something alongside than the program
Hey Sage, take your point but I wanted to test the speed sticks and gym as one combined effort. It was more about a combined effort than looking at one part specifically (for me). Great to have to following along.
@@JonPerkinsGolf Ok. Thats fair. But your title is different from what you actually did. Good luck to you.
@@sageagbonkhese4091 Hope it wasn't too missleading - this is the second update video, the first spoke more about the fitness with speed sticks. Anyway, welcome and thanks for chatting!
Lol 🤣🤣
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Here is the problem for someone looking at this to determine if the Strength/Mobility training or the Speed Training is causitive and how much is attributed to each, you had no control element in this experiment. SO I have no way to know if either method was effective, if this is all attributed to the Sterngth/Mobility training and I should save a few humdred dollars on the Speed Sticks, or if your gains were solely attributed to the Speed Sticks etc...this is an interesting and entertaining video, but not very helpful in those terms. As such, your title is click bait and misleading at best.
Hi John, I take your point and appreciate you taking the time to share your views. I've found all methods help me but yes, as to the precise benefits of each one I see what you're saying. I hope you did find some enjoyment in me sharing my journey.
Def enjoyed the content. I admire your dedication too. What you're doing is not easy to follow through on for most people. I'm glad you're seeing positive results and you have inspired me to embark on my own strength and mobility journey
@@GrumpyGolf4 That's brilliant and thanks so much!