Swing for speed

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bcoak

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I went to a local golf store at lunch the other day and hit 4 drivers; 2 were 45" and 2 were 46". I hit the 45" drivers in the range of 103-105 (more towards lower end) and really felt I had to step on it. The 46" drivers were in the 107-109mph.
While it was in a net so I could not see shot outcome, it amazed me how hard I needed to swing to get the mph's up there. However, I also liked the idea of just concentrating on swing speed and not mechanics. I tend to get too focused on mechanics and my swing felt very good.
It made me wonder if I was swinging too slowly, trying to get in good positions, instead of ripping it. Has anyone changed their tempo/swing speed and seen results?
 
I've tried both fast and slow tempos (backswing)...
With a fast tempo I always get the feeling that I am maxed out on the downswing, whereas the slower tempo gives me the feeling there is more in the bag...
Distance wise the slower tempo produces the most, perhaps because of better sweetspot contact...
 
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