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Speed vs. Power — which is it that you actually want in the golf swing?
Many golfers believe they need to generate more “power” in their golf swing to hit the ball farther, and this misconception has led to fundamental flaws in both golf instruction and the average golfer’s perspective of the swing. This age-old question has been given many answers over the years, but as with all things RST, there is a logical, science-based answer to put this myth to rest.
Much of the confusion around the idea that you need “power” in the golf swing comes from those who try to equate it with a baseball swing. However, there is a significant difference between these two sports.
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In baseball, the ball is traveling at speeds exceeding 90 mph; therefore, it carries a tremendous amount of kinetic energy. Even though the baseball only weighs 5.12 ounces, it effectively weighs 87 pounds when traveling at 95 mph.
A golf ball, on the other hand, is stationary when struck — it has zero kinetic energy. Its mass is only 1.6 ounces. Compared to the effective mass of the baseball at 87 pounds, it should become immediately clear that the parameters for properly striking each ball are vastly different.
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