Top Speed Golf

The Only 5 Golf Swing Pieces That Really Matter

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Welcome to Clay Ballard's Top Speed Golf Instruction

I founded Top Speed Golf in 2015.

Here's what it's all about...

When you analyze the swings of any top player in the world -- whether it's Jim Furyk, Adam Scott, or anyone else -- there are 5 aspects they all have roughly in common:

1. Stable & Fluid Spine

2. Power Turn

3. Top Speed Lag

4. Compression Line

5. Straight-Line Release

I've found that these 5 pieces will give you 95% of your results.

My Top Speed Golf system teaches you those 5 aspects in a step-by-step, course-based fashion.

"Does it work?" you may be wondering...

Click here to get started with the 5 components of the Top Speed Golf System!

Or check out all my latest content below...

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Handicap: -4
Top Swing Speed: 126.8
Lowest Round: 61
Given Over 6000 Golf Lessons
Instructed Many Professional Golfers
Played Division 1 College Golf and Mini Tours
Most Consecutive Birdies: 6
Certified FlightScope Professional
Swing Catalyst Certified
T.P.I. Certified
Named by Golf Digest as a top instructor in Florida
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L004. Improve Your Wrist at Impact | Create More Lag in the Downswing

In this video, you’re gonna find out how to get some nice forward shaft lean and great lag in the downswing…

There’s a popular drill for this that you may have seen before…

But a lot of people are leaving out a key part, destroying the potential speed you’ve built up.

You’ll discover the missing piece…

And also learn exactly what the wrists are doing in the downswing.

Plus, you’ll get the usual step-by-step drills so you can ingrain all the key movements into your swing.

Watch this video now to add lag to your downswing for longer shots and that awesome feel of compression!

SA005. Hit Solid With Lots of Shaft Lean | Student Review

In this video, “Hit Solid With Lots of Shaft Lean | Student Review”…

You’ll find out how to make solid contact with MAJOR shaft lean!

If you’re struggling with distance…

If you aren’t regularly achieving 100 MPH with your average drive…

If you’ve got some consistency issues…

This video can be a GAME CHANGER for you…

Literally.

In this student swing analysis we’ll go over some things that can be done to improve consistency, lag, shaft lean, and speed in his swing and yours at home.

Watch this video today to use the same tips I gave this student in your own game!

BR001. Golf Balance Drill | Easy Step-By-Step Progression

In this video, “Golf Balance Drill | Easy Step By Step Progression”…

You’re going to get an awesome drill if you’ve been struggling to keep your balance throughout the swing.

I’ve discovered a way to solve this with a super simple training aid…

A 1/2” wooden dowel rod you can get from any home improvement store.

You’ll see how I progress through a series of drills using this one device.

At the end of the drills, you’ll understand where your balance is across your feet…

From front to back and side to side…

And you’ll be able to use my “quadrant system” to find out exactly where your weight should be throughout the swing.

Check out this video now because inconsistent balance leads to inconsistent ball striking!

S002. How Close Should You Stand to the Golf Ball?

In this video, “How Close Should You Stand to the Golf Ball?”…

You’ll find out the answer to this age old question.

Everybody has their own take on it, of course…

So, I’m gonna give you some basic principles to remember if you feel you’re struggling here.

Keep the simple rules I’ll teach you in mind as you address the ball…

Not only will your stance improve, but your swing should as well.

In fact, this could help any slicing or hooking issues you’ve been experiencing.

Watch this video now to get more comfortable over the ball and hit straighter shots more consistently!

G004. Solid Contact Why Not to Get Stacked | Golf Lesson

In this video, “Solid Contact Why Not to Get Stacked | Golf Lesson”…

You’re going to find out a couple of super common causes for losing lag and coming in too steeply on the ball.

I can almost guarantee you’ve done one of these (and probably both) at some point:

  • Playing the ball too far back in your stance
  • Stacking your left ankle, hip, and shoulder vertically at impact

I’ll teach you a quick fix for the first issue and a simple drill for the other.

These changes will get you coming in to the ball much shallower…

And that’s what all the Tour pros do.

Check out this video now to find out why to avoid the common advice of “getting stacked” at impact…

…and how to align yourself properly instead!

SA002. Golf Weight Shift in the Downswing | Web Student Swing Review

Have you been working on your golf weight shift in the downswing but feel like you’re all “out of whack?”

In this student review, I’ll compare web member Colm’s swing to Jordan Spieth’s.

And you’ll find out how to shift to the left…

In order to get that good forward shaft lean…

And hit the ball dead solid…

Which is what it’s all about, right?

One of the biggest aspects of a proper weight transfer is making sure that you don’t slide too far forward.

If your left hip bumps in front of your left ankle, this can not only cause some pain in the left hip…

But it can cause you to lose lag as well.

If you shift properly, however, your weight will move to the left so that the left ankle, hip, and shoulder will all be in a straight line.

(Though, it may not look quite like you’re thinking. The video will show you, though.)

This allows you to create tons of lag and still have space to release the club.

Watch the video now to perfect this move and hit more solid shots immediately!

NSA01. How to Stop Slicing and Hit a Beautiful Draw

In this video, “How to Stop Slicing and Hit a Beautiful Draw”…

You’ll discover the TOP 3 things causing your slice.

(And I’ll share with you one of my secrets you’ve probably never heard before!)

You’re going to enjoy the really cool visuals…

So you can see exactly what’s going on when you slice… or when you hit a draw.

Then we’ll dive into fixing the 3 most common issues:

  • Your grip
  • Your visualization of the path and face angle
  • Your spine at setup

Follow the exact steps I give you…

And you can kiss that big “banana ball” goodbye forever!

Watch this video now to diagnose your slice demon then fix it and start booming some drives!

SA004. How to Stop Casting the Golf Club | Student Review

In this video, “How to Stop Casting the Golf Club | Student Review”…

You’ll find out my exact recommendations to stop losing your lag on the downswing.

We’ll take a look at a student’s swing and discuss how he demonstrates some excellent movements…

And dive into some keys he can work on to improve even more.

In doing so, we’ll compare his swing to the great Rory McIlroy’s swing and show you some crucial similarities and differences.

(I’ll even share some tips on how to stop casting the golf club from drills that are normally locked away for All Access Members!)

Watch this video now to get more lag, shaft lean, and compression!

TC001. How to Stop Topping Your Fairway Woods | Golf Lesson

In this video, “How to Stop Topping Your Fairway Woods | Golf Lesson”…

You’ll find out how to overcome one of the most frustrating pieces of the game.

Wasting a prime scoring opportunity with a fairway wood in your hands will drive you crazy and kill your scores.

Whether you’re topping or chunking with these clubs…

…it usually stems from one problem.

You’re going to discover the leading cause for this problem…

And then you’ll learn how to simplify your swing so you can hit crisp, clean fairway wood shots.

Watch this video now to reach more par 5s in two and make more birdies!

G006. Solid Golf Contact Drill

In this video, “Solid Golf Contact Drill”…

You’ll discover an awesome drill used for massively improving contact in your golf swing.

It’s the perfect complement to my “How to Be Consistent in Golf | Secret to Stable Impact” video.

Getting good contact is the absolute name of this game…

This solid golf contact drill is all about getting you consistent as you come through contact.

Remove the fear of endless chunking and topping with the help of this video.

Learn how shaft lean works in the downswing to create the low point of the arc and when your club should glide across the grass.

Watch this video now to start hitting dead solid shots in no time!