{"id":217823,"date":"2025-10-16T17:35:09","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T17:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/217823\/"},"modified":"2025-10-16T17:35:09","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T17:35:09","slug":"golfer-generates-nearly-150-mph-of-clubhead-speed-heres-how","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/217823\/","title":{"rendered":"Golfer generates nearly 150 mph of clubhead speed. Here’s how"},"content":{"rendered":"

Not every great athlete makes a great golfer. We\u2019ve all seen it \u2014 the explosive basketball player who can\u2019t find rhythm in their swing, or the track star whose foot speed doesn\u2019t translate to clubhead speed.<\/a> Athletic prowess alone isn\u2019t enough; golf demands something different, something more nuanced.<\/p>\n

Jackson Eells may be the exception to that rule.<\/p>\n

A college baseball player with the kind of natural swing sequence that makes a coach\u2019s job both easy and exhilarating, Jackson walked into my studio with all the raw ingredients of greatness. He had power \u2014 tremendous power \u2014 but it was wild and unrefined. His grip alignment was off, and while he could generate impressive speed,<\/a> control off the tee remained elusive.<\/p>\n

The breakthrough came when I stopped trying to rebuild Jackson\u2019s swing and started working with what he already knew. His baseball swing wasn\u2019t the problem \u2014 it was the blueprint for the solution.<\/p>\n

We rebuilt his setup around the mechanics that already worked for him: positioning his grip underneath, establishing a wide stance, allowing pressure to load into his trail foot during the backswing, and creating that crucial pressure shift before the downswing begins. Most importantly, we maintained his natural ability to achieve that classic impact position \u2014 upper body tilted, right elbow tucked \u2014 that power hitters know instinctively.<\/p>\n

Once I identified these elements, the grip adjustment became obvious. We weren\u2019t fighting against his athletic instincts; we were channeling them.<\/p>\n

The Results<\/p>\n

With a comfortable, repeatable setup in place, it was time to unleash what Jackson does best: swing hard.<\/p>\n

In our most recent session, Jackson started at 138 mph of clubhead speed \u2014 already exceptional. But as we fine-tuned his setup and swing path, something remarkable happened. The speed climbed: 142\u2026 145\u2026 and finally,\u00a0149 mph(!!).<\/p>\n

To understand just how extraordinary Jackson\u2019s speed is, consider these benchmarks:<\/p>\n

Jackson\u2019s 149 mph puts him:<\/p>\n

34 mph faster\u00a0than the average PGA Tour player<\/p>\n

22+ mph faster\u00a0than the fastest player on Tour (Niklas Norgaard)<\/p>\n

Faster than Bryson DeChambeau\u2019s typical speeds, even after DeChambeau\u2019s legendary transformation<\/a><\/p>\n

In elite long drive territory, competing with professionals who train specifically for maximum speed<\/p>\n

It just goes to show that you can take the instincts from other sports and channel them into golf. All it takes is a little understanding of what your body does best and then tweaking your foundation to get the most out of it. <\/p>\n

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