SuperSpeed Counterbalance: Progress or Gimmick

[criley4way]

I have been working with the SuperSpeed system for about 6 weeks. My swing coach told me that Not getting stuck was a key for me because my hips/body were outracing my hands.

I am just starting Stage 2 with the kneeling drills which work on arm speed.

SO is the Counterbalance stick the real deal or just a gimmick to make $100

Admin edit: https://superspeedgolf.com/products/superspeed-c?aff=40

 

SuperSpeed C

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Counterweight training alters the physics of your golf swing by significantly changing the balance point of the golf club and moves mass behind your hands. This allows for significantly faster release speed of the golf club...

 

Edited February 4, 2020 by iacas
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[iacas]

BTW, if you use the coupon code "iacas" you'll save 10%.

I haven't read enough or used it to know, but I trust the SuperSpeed people to know what they're talking about, generally speaking. I also wonder if they almost have to come up with something new, because at some point, they'll semi-saturate their market.

Anyway, I've ordered two.

[Typhoon92]

47 minutes ago, iacas said:

BTW, if you use the coupon code "iacas" you'll save 10%.

I haven't read enough or used it to know, but I trust the SuperSpeed people to know what they're talking about, generally speaking. I also wonder if they almost have to come up with something new, because at some point, they'll semi-saturate their market.

Anyway, I've ordered two.

I’ll be very interested in an honest review.  I swear by the regular Superspeed system.

[MiuraMan]

Well, if you are not ready to spend $100 ($90 w IACAS coupon cd); you could always turn your driver around (the grip is now the clubhead) and swing. I'll do this on the tee box to prep for my next swing. A few years ago before superspeed; a TPI certified trainer had me swing the driver turned around; then a 5 Iron; then a wedge. The protocol was similar to the superspeed protocols.

By the way - I own a set of the Superspeed sticks.

Here is an interesting article on research done on "overspeed" training: 

Overspeed: Facts and Fallacies of Training Beyond Maximal Velocity - SimpliFaster

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Coach Chris Finn looks at the available research on overspeed training to determine whether it is safe and efficient method for golfers.

 

[iacas]

On 2/4/2020 at 9:56 PM, MiuraMan said:

Well, if you are not ready to spend $100 ($90 w IACAS coupon cd); you could always turn your driver around (the grip is now the clubhead) and swing.

That’s a bit too light.

[Fuddalan]

I'm not convinced that makes much difference at all. I my experience most of the issues that it is supposed to help correct are more the result of limitations in mobility, and to a lesser degree strength, in the 5 mobile segments in the kinematic golf swing chain. Decreased proprioception also plays a role and the counterbalance stick may help with that.

However, its not necessary. Basic mobility exercises can help especiall targetd to the individuals needs. But far and away the best way to improve these areas is interleaving practice. For a bit of variety you could also go to your local waterway and skip stones as far and as many skips as you can.