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Golf Monthly
Golf Monthly
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Mark Townsend

What Is The Relationship Between Swing Speed And Ball Speed?

Rory McIlroy hits driver.

There isn’t a golfer on the planet who doesn’t want to hit the ball further. There are two factors to note here: the swing speed and the ball speed. The good news is that it isn’t as complicated as you might think.

Your swing speed is the same as your clubhead speed. This is the speed at which the clubhead is moving as it makes contact with the ball. This is one component in how far the ball will travel and it is generally measured in miles per hour.

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