Speed stik...some benefit?

[RGuk]

I had an interesting range session today. I got rid of the cobwebs with my regular ex's/drills and got back into normal-ish shape after a bucket of 40.

I then got another 40 and tried some speed stik work.
Drivers remain distinctly unimpressive (something to discuss at my lesson next week) and short irons same old "same old".

Then I tried the very technical and impressively scientific (NOT! ) drill of swinging the stik 4-6 times between shot series followed by 2 or 3 mid-irons.

Well, there's a 150 marker which I sometimes hit with my 7 iron or get close (about 145 on the course). So after the speed exercises, the ball was flying clear over the top of it and landing (without roll-out) at 160, maybe 165? Amazed? yes, the noise of the ball of the face of my MacGregors was like a "crack" and the flight, better to say the least.

Premature maybe, but at least I've seen some genuine increase in distance and if I can build this speed into my normal game, then I'm very excited about the prospect.

 

[TonyN]

Great news dave that sounds really good. Potential is there then. Not bad for a tenner aye!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I presume this is controlled speed and not at the cost of a longer less manageable swing. If so then it is positive news. I've been using a powerband (http://www.pricebustergolf.co.uk/shopscr1909.html) to try and keep everything moving together and to promote a shorter swing and I have noticed a much better tempo and an increase in distance especially with the shorter irons.

 

[ademac]

don't like to sound like a total numpty/novice(all though I am), but what is a speed stik?

 

[surefire]

Its big red\blue (depending on version) stick that you swing around.

The different versions relate to different weights. The idea is to train with these and then be able to swing a club faster.

They also have a little swing speed indicator in them so you can measure improvement.

 

[RGuk]

Its big red\blue (depending on version) stick that you swing around.

They also have a little swing speed indicator in them so you can measure improvement.

Yes....that's it!

The speed gauge is not great, no doubt some way off any sort of accuracy (in terms of mph), but nevertheless it will tell you if you are building any improvement.

Homer, no worries, I'm still keeping my tempo and not just blasting away!

I'm under no illusion that this is going to be a quick fix; I swing it twice a day in the garden, yesterday was the first trip to the range with it. IF the results with a 7 iron can be replicated throughout the bag and I can permanently "up" my speed, I think I'll be very happy.

For a short hitter, 165 with a 7 would be almost too good to contemplate, but a ten yard improvement (from 147-157) might equate to 15 with the longer clubs.....15 yards on my drives and say 10 (or so) with my 5 wood would really help on the long holes, especially this time of year.

 

[Cernunnos]

Though the same results could be gotten with swining a couple of clubs or another weighted club, I'm sure the speedstik could help loosen up before playing.

Will admit I'velooked at these coloured oversized bassball bat thingamys before. Might be more tempting if at the right price for me. a tenner sounds ok to me.

 

[RGuk]

Though the same results could be gotten with swinging a couple of clubs or another weighted club, I'm sure the speedstik could help loosen up before playing.

I'm sure you are right, but I would say that despite the crazy price tag, I honestly believe that the designers spent quite a lot of time working on the ideal weight and design etc. It's easier to use than two clubs or a plain weighted club.....also I personally feel less of a wally with this than other things! The speed gauge does give the user something to aim for and it makes a good swooooshing sound when you swing it right.

 

[Cernunnos]

If you don't think you look a wally swinging an oversized red or blue baseball bat, then fair enough. Must say it is a tempting item & the only reason I never bothered is that I wouldn't want to look a Phil'Mick using one.

 

[RGuk]

If you don't think you look a wally swinging an oversized red or blue baseball bat, then fair enough. Must say it is a tempting item & the only reason I never bothered is that I wouldn't want to look a Phil'Mick using one.

LESS of a wally.....

I shan't be taking it to the range very often either!!