This week: Most golfers assume more distance starts with more swing speed.
Not necessarily.
Here's a quick test:
Take your driver swing speed and multiply it by 1.50.
If you swing 90 mph, an efficient strike should produce about 135 mph of ball speed.
If you swing 100 mph, you're looking for roughly 150 mph of ball speed.
This simple measurement—called smash factor—reveals how efficiently you're turning swing speed into distance.
The surprising part?
Many golfers are losing 10, 15, or even 20+ yards simply because they aren't consistently finding the center of the clubface.
In other words, the fastest path to more distance may not be swinging faster.
It may be getting more out of the speed you already have.
That's one of the key concepts behind Distance Decoded.
Instead of assuming every golfer needs more speed, it helps you identify the single factor most responsible for limiting your distance right now—whether that's strike quality, launch conditions, equipment, or something else entirely.
Recap From Last Week
According to Scottie Scheffler’s movement coach, missing even one of these can cost 12–15 yards and speed up how quickly your game declines.
That’s why he put together a short, no-gym routine for everyday golfers — just 13 minutes, focused on restoring rotation, speed, and longevity.
No swing changes.
No workouts that wreck your back.
Until next time,
Your friends at GoingLow.com
