Luke Curtis

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

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[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

In speed training there’s no one-size-fits-all approach ⚡

There are guidelines… but ultimately it’s different horses for different courses 🐎

What works best depends on:
• The athlete
• What they need
• How they respond to each stimulus

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Air-resistance training
💨 Develop force production in a golf-specific swing
💨 Improve acceleration through impact
💨 Prime driver speed (potentiation)

Speed sticks
⚡ Increase movement speed
⚡ Improve neuromuscular efficiency
⚡ Train max intent
⚡ Build clubhead speed

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Traditional speed sticks train you to move faster by using lighter clubs at max intent, teaching your body to produce speed.

Air-resistance sticks are different:

The faster you swing, the more drag you create, forcing you to produce more force while still moving explosively.

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Air Resistance vs Traditional Speed Sticks 💨🏌️‍♂️

Most golfers have heard of speed sticks…

But air-resistance training offers a different stimulus that can be a powerful addition to your speed training.

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Most “speed gains” you see aren’t real.
Coaches take golfers from on-course ➡️ 100% intent and call it +5-10mph.

That’s not speed coaching.
It’s just exposure.

These gains don’t last.

Real speed gains come from:
• Deeper learning
• Movement adaptation
• Repeated exposure

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Stronger than your speed suggests? You’ve got the engine.

Now learn to use that force fast:
• Jumps
• Throws
• Explosiveness

Then transfer it to your swing - that’s technique.

Strength alone won’t make you faster.
Build force ➡️ Express it quickly ➡️ Use it in your swing

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

High-volume speed training isn’t dangerous.
Underprepared bodies are.

Every fast swing adds load.
Without strength, it’s a Bugatti engine in a Fiat 500 frame. Something will break.

Strength builds the chassis.
It protects you and lets you swing faster safely.

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Distance isn’t a flex.
It’s strokes gained data.

The further you hit it ➡️ the closer you are to the green ➡️ the easier the next shot ➡️ lower scores.

100 yards is easier than 150.
Wedges are easier than mid-irons.

Distance doesn’t replace skill.
It amplifies good golf.

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Most “speed gains” you see aren’t real.
Coaches take golfers from on-course ➡️ 100% intent and call it +5-10mph.

That’s not speed coaching.
It’s just exposure.

These gains don’t last.

Real speed gains come from:
• Deeper learning
• Movement adaptation
• Repeated practice

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

This image tells the real story.

Strike is a skill and the best golfers in the world are elite at it.

More centred strike = more distance + accuracy.

Gear effect massively impacts dispersion, yet most amateurs blame their swing before checking strike.

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

With driver: +1 mph ball speed = +2 yards of distance

Your distance gains may be in improving strike & efficiency before chasing speed.

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

You can’t feel speed. You have to measure it.

Most golfers confuse a pure strike for more speed. Less twist and vibrations.

I recommend the PRGR to my clients. Super accurate to TrackMan for club & ball speed, at a fraction of the price 👇

🔗 https://t.co/zElY14UfGG

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

You can’t feel speed. You have to measure it.

Most golfers confuse a pure strike for more speed. Smoother, less twist and vibrations.

I recommend the PRGR to my clients. Super accurate to TrackMan for club & ball speed, at a fraction of the price 👇

🔗 https://t.co/zElY14UfGG

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

Speed training = exploring movement & training your nervous system to swing faster

Different tools for different golfers:
✅ Speed sticks
✅ Pad training
✅ Your own driver
✅ With or without a ball
✅ Specific movement drills

Find what works for you.

[Luke Curtis @LukeCurtisGolf]

If your goal is more clubhead speed this winter

There’s only 3 ways to get faster:
✅ Technical changes
✅ Speed training
✅ Strength & conditioning

Work on one, two, or all three but have a plan and seek expert guidance.