Clubhead Speed

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To a point, Length of Stroke (Acceleration Time) is an important factor in producing Clubhead Speed (2-M-2 #3). However, each of us has a Maximum Handspeed that we are capable of producing. And once we've reached that top speed, that's all we can get, no matter how long our Stroke or how much 'effort' we exert.

Think of the runner in a 100 yard dash. Does it take him 100 yards to reach his top speed? No. And once he has reached that top speed, can he run any faster? No. In fact, the best he can hope to do is to maintain that top speed until he crosses the finish line.

And so it is with the golfer and his Length of Stroke.

Beautiful explanation. And this would be related to 6-C-2-D Lag Loss yes?

[Yoda]

Beautiful explanation. And this would be related to 6-C-2-D Lag Loss yes?

Absolutely, Justin. Good call!

When the object being thrust reaches the speed of the accelerating force, acceleration ceases. And without acceleration, lag evaporates. Think of it this way:

Imagine you are in an automobile that suddenly accelerates to, say, 100 miles per hour. You are 'glued' to your seat by the combination of your own inertia and the acceleration of the propelling force.

But if 100 miles per hour is as fast as that automobile will ever go, you -- the lagging component/occupant -- soon 'catch' it. When you are going just as fast as the car, you are no longer 'glued' to your seat: You have 'lost your lag.' In fact, you are free to move about just as if you were in your living room armchair.

Or in an airplane going 600 miles per hour.

Or a space shuttle going 25,000 miles per hour.

Clubhead Lag.

It is the Secret of Golf.