Stupid Golf Question
What is club speed?
Someone asks for your swing speed and the screen says club speed
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Club speed, also called clubhead speed or swing speed, is how fast the clubhead is moving when it reaches the ball, usually measured in miles per hour.
The NPG answer
It is the engine number, not proof that the rest of the car is going straight.
When it matters
It matters because more club speed creates more potential ball speed, but contact and delivery decide how much of that potential becomes a useful shot.
What to do next
Record your normal club speed over several comfortable driver swings before trying to chase a faster one.
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What is ball speed?
Ball speed is how fast the ball leaves the clubface immediately after impact.
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