How to Measure Swing Speed
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I recently wanted to know my golf swing speed. Naively I thought it would be an easy task. Surely there’s an app for that? Sadly not. Currently, the only reliable way to quickly work out your golf swing speed is to use some form of device to measure your swing speed.
In an ideal world, if money were no object then a Trackman, or GC Quad would be the perfect tools (usually in the region of £20k). I’ve left those two products out of this list since they fall under launch monitors that we’ll look at in a separate article. In this list I’m looking to focus on the best affordable ways to measure a golfer’s swing speed.
Some of these monitors are able to measure swing speed without physically hitting a ball. Measuring swing speed without the ball, is perfect for back garden or indoor swing speed training where a golfer might not have the room to actually launch a ball or when a golfer is specifically speed training.
So how do we do it? Well there’s quite a few ways depending on a golfer’s budget.
With a more sensible budget, I bought this radar that was recommended to me for less than £80. It was described to me as “not the most accurate”, but to be honest, for the price I think it does the job that I needed it to do.
Here’s some other options:
1. Swing Speed Radar & Tempo Timer
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Includes a tempo timer
✅ Measures up to 200mph
✅ Works without a ball
✅Displays swing speeds even when not striking a ball
✅ Compact design
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Doesn’t measure below 40mph
2. Swing Speed Radar Sports Sensor
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Measures from 20 to 200mph
✅ Good value
✅Displays swing speeds even when not striking a ball
✅ Compact design
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Doesn’t have a tempo timer
3. PRGR Portable Launch Monitor
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Great value launch monitor
✅ Displays swing speeds even when not striking a ball
✅ Compact design
✅ Provides smash factor
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Not as accurate as more premium launch monitors
4. DRM Swing Speed Radar
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Value for money, one of the cheapest solutions around for measuring swing speed
✅ Measures between 3 and 150mph
✅ Displays swing speeds even when not striking a ball
✅ Voice feedback
✅ Storage bag provided
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Accuracy (but read the full review!)
5. Swing Caddie SC4
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Compatible with E6 connect
✅ Compact design
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Display can be difficult to read
6. Swing Caddie SC300i
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Low cost
✅ Helps improve grip
✅ Connects to MySwingCaddie V2 App
✅ Voice output
✅ Rechargeable
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Needs a ball to measure swing speed
7. Ernest Sports ESB1 Golf Radar
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Comprehensive package
✅ Connects to app/p>
✅ Voice command
✅ Rechargeable
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Display can be difficult to read
8. RypRadar Swing Speed Monitor
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Value for money
✅ Measures up to 200mph
✅ Voice feedback
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Accuracy
👎 Bulky design
9. Swing Caddie SC200
REASONS TO BUY
✅ Versatile
✅ Displays smash factor
✅ Compact design
REASONS TO AVOID
👎 Accuracy
The tech side of golf and golf training, is changing on an almost daily basis. As it stands, there isn’t an obvious best product for all golfers, it totally depends on what information a golfer needs to know. Some of the cheaper speed measuring devices will give golfers enough information for their particular needs, but generally the more you spend the better these devices get.
If you’re looking to increase your swing speed, read our comprehensive guide to the Best Golf Swing Training Tools.
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Bye for now!
Last Updated on 28/09/2023 by StripeyGreenTV
