Wednesday, August 20, 2003

How can clubhead speed be increased?
Let's assume you are right handed. Hold a ping pong ball in your left hand, and a paddle in your right hand. First, swing at the ball with all arm action with no wrist action and see how far the ball goes. Secondly, do the same thing with all wrist action and no arm action. Thirdly, do the same thing with a combination of arm and wrist action, and you will notice that the ball goes farthest when the wrist action is delayed until the last possible moment. This whip action, whether it is a ping pong paddle or a golf club, will provide the highest possible striking speed. (www.geocities.com/golfwithjoey)