Club Speed (Putting)

• Definition
  • The linear speed of the club head’s geometric center just prior to first touch with the golf ball.
  • That is, Club Speed is the speed the club head is traveling just prior to impact.
• The Use of Club Speed (Putting)
  • Club head speed control is vital to help control distance of a putt.
  • If the club head speed is varying and the ball is going the same distance, the golfer would have need to make compensation with the club to allow for this speed variation.