The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast 054: Tips to Build Swing Speed
Mar 17, 2026
Practical strategies for safely increasing golf swing speed through intentional training. Discussion of overspeed and underspeed drills, when to train (fresh, not fatigued), and using foam balls and progressive driver overloads. Talks about preserving swing geometry, face control and videoing max-intent swings. Covers mobility, strength, grip, equipment choices, and using a backup driver for heavy sessions.
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Correct Swing Geometry Before Speed Work
- Do fix swing geometry before adding speed training.
- Jayson says a student picked up 60 yards without swinging faster after correcting path and face alignment.
Don't Add Speed On Top Of Poor Mechanics
- Avoid adding speed on top of poor mechanics to prevent injury and loss of control.
- Erik warns he injured himself from reckless speed training without proper body preparation.
Speed Without Solid Contact Won't Buy Distance
- Insight: Not all speed gains produce distance if contact or face angle deteriorates.
- Erik and Tyson note higher club speed with poor smash factor or open face yields little or no distance gain.