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Law 1: How Your Swing Speed Affects Compression


Published: March 2, 2026

Club head speed is the #1 determinant of player handicaps — the faster you swing, the more ball compression you can achieve for longer, more penetrating shots.

Find out how speed affects compression for solid and powerful ball striking. Using an AI swing analyzer is one of the fastest ways to identify exactly where your speed is leaking and what's holding your compression back.

In this video, you'll learn where club head speed truly comes from and the 4 main keys to improve it — including how your swing mechanics, body rotation, and wrist release all contribute to generating maximum impact velocity.

After that, you'll want to watch the rest of this series, which literally covers everything you need to know about creating ideal contact. Reinforce these mechanics with structured practice through the GOAT Drill system.

7 Laws to Master Compression Video Series

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  • 7 Laws to Master Compression Introduction
  • Law 1: How Your Swing Speed Affects Compression
  • Law 2: How Your Swing Path Affects Compression
  • Law 3: How Your Face Angle Affects Compression
  • Law 4: How Your Angle of Attack Affects Compression
  • Law 5: How Your Loft at Impact Affects Compression
  • Law 6: How Your Club Lie Angle Affects Compression
  • Law 7: How Club Face Contact Affects Compression
effect of speed on compressionHigher swing speed = more compression!

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