Golf is funny, we are constantly on the search for the next big thing that will help gain a few more yards. Interestingly, that hope often falls with the newest or shiniest club out on the market, any mention of a training aid and most will scoff and question why they would spend their hard earned money on that when they could use it on a new club. Why is this? It is my opinion that much of it falls with the stigma of so many training aids that just don’t deliver on their claims. Well, SuperSpeed Golf is NOT one of those. Overspeed training has been around forever, but the way this company has applied it to golf is brilliant, and it flat out works.
This system is turning golf on its ear with literally hundreds of professional golfers like Phil Mickelson putting it to work, and THP was able to get hands on with SuperSpeed golf to truly test its effectiveness.
SuperSpeed Golf on their Training System:
We believe that every player deserves and is capable of hitting the ball farther. Whether you are an accomplished competitive player or a weekend warrior, adding distance to your tee shots will help you lower your scores and have more fun on the golf course. Everyone wants to bomb it off the tee and take that walk to 30 yards ahead of your nearest playing companion. For many golfers this sounds far too good to be possible. With all of the gimmicks and false claims of many training aids on the market, we understand! That is one of the primary reasons that our team of expert coaches and fitness professionals at SuperSpeed Golf decided to launch this training system to the public.
Our team has been working with the concepts of overspeed training for many years with our own private clients. We have found that using lighter weight clubs in specific training can help every golf increase swing speed, maximize biomechanical efficiency of the swing, improve consistency in ball striking, and reduce many common swing flaws caused by inefficient sequencing of the golf swing.
We spent years determining the optimal weighting breakdown of our SuperSpeed Golf Clubs and the most effective training protocols to maximize our player’s progress. The result is the SuperSpeed Golf Men’s Training System.
This training system is optimized for players who play a standard weight men’s driver with an overall weight between 300 and 325 grams. This set includes the Green (light), Blue (medium), and Red (Heavy) weighted SuperSpeed Clubs. Our players will swing all three of these clubs in a light to heavy progression during our overspeed training protocols. We find that players typically gain between 5% and 8% additional swing speed over the first 4-6 weeks of regular practice. Each training session only takes about 10 minutes to complete. We recommend 3 training sessions per week for optimal results. So, if you have an additional 30 minutes a week, wouldn’t you like to add 30 yards to your tee shots?
Specifications:
Item | Length | Overall Weight |
Green “Light” Club | 45? | 255 Grams |
Blue “Medium” Club | 45? | 290 Grams |
Red “Heavy” Club | 45? | 335 Grams |
“Overspeed Training”:
What is overspeed training? Well, it’s not a new concept by any means, but the application into golf the way that SuperSpeed has done it maximizes its potential benefits.
Summing it up, overspeed training is literally getting your body to perform faster than its typical speeds. By doing this, you are overriding your brains “pre-set” parameters for how fast you are supposed to be able to move in whatever particular activity/motion you are training. For golf, SuperSpeed has learned that it was necessary to remove the pre-set “load” your body responds to and expects during the golf swing by reducing the overall weight in-hand, and in-swing. By swinging a lighter overall weight, you can push the body and brain to re-program itself at faster and faster speeds. To make it stick, the system implements three ascending weight ranges with two that are lighter than the typical golf driver, and one that is a bit heavier.
Though speed is the primary focus, in other sports (and here as well), it has also been shown to increase balance, core, and increase the effectiveness/efficiency of the motion being worked. It is also important to again denote, this isn’t some sort of voodoo, overspeed training has been physiologically proven to have tangible effectiveness in athletic training.
Performance and Effectiveness:
For the purpose of testing, I actually have been going through the SuperSpeed program the past few weeks. The setup is simple, they encourage three workouts per week, with each lasting about ten minutes. Additionally, there are different “Training Protocols” that the user advances through with time. The “Protocols” are the actual workout regimens and each has a specific timeframe to follow before advancing to the next. All told, there are three “levels” and they are preceded by an introductory phase. All of this information is available at all times on the SuperSpeed website and they have done a bang up job in leaving nothing to chance, written and PDF instructions for each protocol are there and are also accompanied by a video for visual learners.
Each protocol has its own timeline, and during this review I got through the Introduction (4 weeks) and have at the time of this review been partaking in Level 1 (5-12 weeks). The nice thing about the program is that it’s easy to understand, seriously easy, watch the videos and you are good to go. A curveball that exists which some may not know about, regardless of your playing dexterity, you swing right handed and left handed in training. Why? Because in golf we only use one side, so to truly re-train ourselves we need to work both sides to increase muscle activity, balance, and energy transfer. I will fully admit, I feel extremely uncoordinated swinging left handed, but it has gotten better over time. The drills are simple, and the fact that it takes about 10 minutes for each session makes not having time and invalid excuse. But what you all really want to know is, does it work, right?
SuperSpeed claims gains between 5% and 8% are seen within the first 4-6 weeks of use. For those wondering, 1 MPH of swing speed can be equated to about 2.6 yards of carry, though we need to remember launch and spin parameters determine just how well we as golfers can maximize that speed increase. Before starting the program, I measured my driver swing speed via the Foresight GC2 launch monitor, I was hitting a max of 110 MPH. Upon beginning the introduction, I actually saw immediate returns which I did not expect. Right out of the gates I was able to hit 112 MPH a couple of times with my driver. Why is that important? Because it sets the hook, after seeing that, I was all in on seeing just what I could get up to with this system. At the time of writing this, I have hit a maximum of 116 MPH with the driver on the GC2, which equates to a 5.45% increase. Something to keep in mind is that was a max and not the average, though my average SS did increase to over the 110 MPH max I began the program with. Also, I have seen carry increases on the golf course with driver and the rest of my woods, though the irons and wedges have not seen as large of a jump. It will be fun to see just how the numbers continue to evolve, as I reallay believe that there is room to keep improving.
Parting Thoughts:
SuperSpeed Golf works, period. This isn’t your normal training aid that is hit or miss, this is the type of training aid that anyone can see improvements with from professionals (look how many on tour are using it) to beginners and everyone in-between. As a matter of fact, enough was seen for me that I am purchasing two more sets for my High School boys and girls teams, which is about the biggest praise I can give something. The SuperSpeed system can be found at Budget Golf for a price of $199.99 (some variations on price are out there for LD or kids versions) and though that seems steep at first, for what you get, the quality, the support, and the fact that it works, that is a pittance for us golfers who constantly are seeking more distance. SuperSpeed is a company to keep a keen eye on. For more information on the brand, please visit their website at www.superspeedgolf.com.
As always, great review James! I’m seriously looking into this one!
Solid review James and some good results early on.
Excellent write up James! The results you’ve seen and the other members on the forum that have tested these show that this is a legit training aid. It seems like a well thought out training regimen. I’m a big fan of training aids that don’t promise magic results with no effort required, this requires the effort, and just provides the tools.
Nice review, Jman. Impressive results and nice to see a training aid that delivers on what it promises.
Great review! My interest is peaked.
Great review, love this product it is one of the few things that has actually improved my golf game.
Some great info in there. I have already picked up the trainer from Budget Golf and plan on starting the protocols soon. Looking forward to that increase!
Great review James. This is something I have certainly been pondering as I have been reading the comments of other THPers that have been using the system. The THP coupon on Budget Golf certainly makes the ponder more friendly on the wallet.
JAMES!!!! This is a seriously awesome review. Those immediate, measurable returns get you coming back and validate what you are doing to improve. To gain 6 mph with driver in 5+ weeks is pretty darn good and seeing some improvement down the bag is great too. I also like the part about swinging left handed too because I feel like that helps in the equilibrium of the golf swing.
Great Review James!! Like you don’t hit it long to begin with!!! Interesting for this old man. May be worth a try. Thanks for the effort!
Great review as always James. Great to hear that this product is working and can’t wait to hear about the gains for your team as well.
It just seems to me that this product is quite expensive for only being a training aid, just my .02.
Thanks for the review James. I’ve had my eye on this product as I am looking for a real tangible way to help increase distance off the tee to help set up the rest of my game. Reading your review and the increases you have seen really solidifies that I need to go out and give this a shot.
Great Review James! Having used the system in the fall of 2017 as part of my Grandaddy prep, I can support all of your findings on this product – Simple to use, Simple to understand and Simply “It Works.”
James, thanks for sharing this review. I recently bought a set of SuperSpeed sticks and will start training with them this spring. Your 5.45% increase is impressive. I’m hoping for a similar result.
Enjoyed your thoughts on this James. You picking up two more sets for your students speaks volumes of what you think of this product.
Using this product only 3 times a week and getting quality gains in speed in that short time period is great.
You’ve definitely caught my attention.
Seems like you would see similar gains from swinging any club with weight on it, especially for the cost.
Hey Walter, thank you for reading!
The key to remember there is only ONE of these is heavier than your driver, the others are lighter weight to build up speed progressively to re-wire your brain to how fast you swing. Now, why not just swing a shaft or something? Well then you lack enough weight to feel similar to a club while allowing you to maintain balance and core strength.
I think its easy to glance and lose sight that this isn’t just a heavy club setup.
Definitely not cheap, but its like I mentioned in the article, at what point in the chase for more yards are we willing to go from buying a new 500.00 driver to instead something like this which shows real gains and allows you more length with the driver you already spent all that money on? Its a conundrum for sure, and we are all different there, I think its a fun conversation!
I think thats exactly it. Make it as close to swinging a club as you can and you have something here more than just tossing a doughnut on a club. Very well put
I will definitely check out the website. I’m interested to see how many in THP end up buying this and if they see measured success. Thanks for the write up!
Great stuff James. I’m really interested in this. I agree upfront the cost seems steep but your dead on about spending way more chasing yards with equipment.
Another superb review James. Definite validation that you’ve picked up 6 mph and are st 116 mph now. Great to see you picking up a couple more sets for your team as well.
The left handed part might be tough for me, but definitely worth it IMO
i tried this out a few months ago and liked it and continue to use it. i am a bit skeptical of the 6 mph swing speed variance though.
Another solid review James. I was already considering this purchase and I think you put me over the edge.
I can respect that, but, all data was recorded on launch monitor pre-program, and throughout. Prior to SuperSpeed, I’ve also never topped 110 over several years.
Glad you enjoyed the review!
The last two drivers I purchased set me back about $800. with little if any yardage gain. A price of under $200. seems reasonable for an extra 25 – 30 yards off the tee.
Great review James! Definitely a product I need to consider as I work back into full swing mode!
I am late to the party, but I just ordered the senior set yesterday. Looking to add at least 10 – 15 yards to my driver distances.