Tour Pros vs. Amateurs

How to generate more Hand Speed

Why do the Tour Pros have so much higher Max Hand Speed?

According to our data - the backswing is extremely important for setting up the possibility to generate a high hand speed in the downswing.

Tour Players put more then double the effort in their backswing compared to club golfers.

How much effort do you put into your backswing?

How do we meassure intensity?

It is clear that better players put significantly more effort and intensity into the backswing.

First, they make a much larger turn, which is reflected in a longer backswing.

Second, they also move the club much faster.

The area under the curve illustrates how much speed is generated during the backswing and how early momentum is built. Biomechanically, this indicates that better players perform more mechanical work during the backswing.

This allows energy to be built up and efficiently transferred during the transition. As a result, there is no need to rush from the top of the swing. Instead, the stored energy is released through impact, leading to higher club head speed and greater distance.

Measure your Backswing Speed and Length
Backswing Intensity
Speed
(mph)		 Length
(cm / in)		 Intensity
(0-100)
PGA Tour avg. 7,6 164 / 64.6 100
LPGA Tour avg. 6,5 139 / 54.7 73
Hcp <1 4,1 145 / 57.1 48
Hcp 1-9 3,9 140 / 55.1 44
Hcp 10-19 3,7 138 / 54.3 41
Hcp 20+ 3,7 134 / 52.8 40
Backswing Intensity
PGA Tour avg.
Speed (mph)
7,6
Length (cm / in)
164 / 64.6
Intensity (0-100)
100
LPGA Tour avg.
Speed (mph)
6,5
Length (cm / in)
139 / 54.7
Intensity (0-100)
73
Hcp <1
Speed (mph)
4,1
Length (cm / in)
145 / 57.1
Intensity (0-100)
48
Hcp 1-9
Speed (mph)
3,9
Length (cm / in)
140 / 55.1
Intensity (0-100)
44
Hcp 10-19
Speed (mph)
3,7
Length (cm / in)
138 / 54.3
Intensity (0-100)
41
Hcp 20+
Speed (mph)
3,7
Length (cm / in)
134 / 52.8
Intensity (0-100)
40

Intensity is calculated from the combination of backswing speed and backswing length and normalized to PGA Tour average = 100.

The Secret to More Speed Starts in the Backswing

We know that Hand Speed influences Club Head Speed and ultimately how far we hit the ball. We also know that the work done in the backswing determines the payoff in the downswing.

If you want to hit the ball farther and generate more speed, you need to swing longer and faster in the backswing.

With deWiz, you can measure both your backswing length and your hand speed. You can compare your swing to the best players, identify your best swings, and use instant feedback to help repeat them.

How is Hand Speed related to Club Head Speed?

On the range, indoors, and on the course

Track Your Hand Speed With deWiz

deWiz measures your hand speed throughout your entire golf swing. To improve, you first need to understand what to improve and how to improve it. With deWiz Swing Check, you can measure your hand speed, compare it to the best players, and track your progress over time.

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  • What Millions of Swings Reveal.

    Our data from millions of swings shows that tour players swing faster and longer. With club head speed available at any time, you can verify this yourself and improve faster than ever.

  • See Your Entire Speed Profile in One Frame

    In the deWiz app with the Swing Check feature, you can now see your backswing speed, turn speed, and max speed in a single frame. Compare your swing to the best players, identify your best swing, and repeat it.

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Efficient Speed Training. Quantified.

deWiz helps you connect the dots between how you swing (like backswing length and backswing speed) and what you get out of it—your actual club head speed. This means you'll finally have a clear way to understand what adds distance to your shots—and how to get more of it.

  • 1. Improve Your Length of Backswing

    Watch 2022 NJ State Open Champion Louis Kelly teach Golficity how to unlock more distance with just lengthening their swing.

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  • 2. Speed Up Your Tempo

    Watch PGA Pro Zack Allen's Number 1 Speed Training and how deWiz is used to monitor your Tempo.

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  • 3. Go Full Circle With Club Head Speed

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