Several years ago, I injured my leg/ankle, and had a couple of surgeries. During this time, I was on crutches for 3+ months. Once I was cleared to play golf, again, I found I had gained distance, a good bit of distance. With longer clubs, it was a crap-shoot where the ball would end up, so I played the remainder of that season, as well as the next with a short bag, starting at 5 iron. On the municipal courses I played, there weren't any forced carries over 200 yards, so the short bag worked.
As I'm going thru a swing overhaul, I am reminded of the length I had at the time. The primary physical difference was the increased strength and flexibility in my hands, wrists, and forearms. I know these definitely helped with gaining that distance, and I'm going to work-in some exercises on those areas. But, looking for some detailed explanation of how/why increased strength/flexibility in the hands, wrists, and forearms can contribute to gains in power/speed/distance (beyond the "being stronger helps you deliver the clubhead at a higher speed").
As I'm going thru a swing overhaul, I am reminded of the length I had at the time. The primary physical difference was the increased strength and flexibility in my hands, wrists, and forearms. I know these definitely helped with gaining that distance, and I'm going to work-in some exercises on those areas. But, looking for some detailed explanation of how/why increased strength/flexibility in the hands, wrists, and forearms can contribute to gains in power/speed/distance (beyond the "being stronger helps you deliver the clubhead at a higher speed").
