About this episode
Looking for more distance without sacrificing control or your back? We dig into why most golf speed programs fall short and what actually creates sustainable gains: sequencing, braking, and face stability. Instead of stuffing a V8 into a Civic, we focus on upgrading the brakes—teaching your body to decelerate at the right time so the shaft can kick and speed shows up where it matters. We break down the chain from pressure shift to ground reaction forces, how a closing face in transition forces a stalled pivot, and why “left going left” is the only ball flight that never works. You’ll hear how to pair speed with face control, why carry is the metric that pays the bills, and how to avoid the trap of chasing ball speed with pull‑draw knuckles that look fast but go nowhere on wet fairways. We also tackle common myths: vertical force isn’t the answer by itself, juniors need balanced torque and horizontal components to stay healthy, and real speed doesn’t come from jumping off the ground. Along the way, we share a pro case study: a 26‑yard carry gain in minutes by de‑weighting sooner to create an effective brake—no arm yanking required. Then we zoom out to the system that sustains progress: four to five focused sessions a week, objective feedback from pressure or force tools when available, and smart strength work that supports rotation, stability, and clean deceleration. If you’ve tried speed sticks, stacks, or radars and didn’t see lasting results on the course, this conversation shows what’s missing and how to build speed that holds up for 18 holes. Enjoy the episode? Subscribe, drop a review, and share it with a golfer chasing distance. Have questions or want help with your pattern? Find us on YouTube at Measured Golf and connect through the Measured Golf website.