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...

clay 11111 smallerSome of My Highlights...
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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G005. How to Square the Club Face | Golf Lesson

In this video, “How to Square the Club Face | Golf Lesson”…

You’ll find out how each of these must work together for a square club face at impact:

  • body motion
  • hands
  • arms

Whether you want to hit a fade, draw, or drive it down the middle…

You must learn how to square the club face for consistent, powerful contact.

Along with that, we want the club to do the work for us as well.

This is where we get extra speed from little changes.

Watch this video now for a trick on letting the club rotate open and closed to give it something extra…

SA003. Online Golf Instruction | How to Compress a Golf Ball

In this video, “Online Golf Instruction | How to Compress a Golf Ball”…

You’re going to find out how to use the hips and the body to really compress your shots!

You’ll see how the typical instruction to “get stacked” on your left side…

…can prevent you from playing your best golf.

Specifically, if you worry too much about being stacked and not enough about rotating properly…

…you’ll likely cast the club, swing too much with your arms, and have a weak release.

So, if you are interested in any of these…

  • more solid shots
  • increased lag and distance
  • powerful release for effortless speed

…then you’ve gotta watch this video right now!

L003. Golf Lag Drill to Crush Irons

If you’re looking for a golf lag drill to crush irons…

You’ve found the right video!

In this video, you’ll discover why lag’s a great example of physics at work…

Building and releasing energy at optimal points for maximum results.

This lag drill allows you to take advantage of a scientific “trick” to boost your club head speed…

It’s called the stretch shortening cycle.

Never heard of that before?

Don’t worry, I’ll explain it in very simple terms in this video…

And then show you how to use it to hit shots like never before.

Watch this video now to build maximum lag, increase your distance, and go flag hunting!

L002. How to Stop Casting and Start Getting Lag

In this video, “How to Stop Casting and Start Getting Lag”…

I’ll address a major problem all amateur golfers struggle with at one point or another…

Casting.

It’s one of the most frustrating things in golf…

Burning up your club head speed and causing terrible inconsistency.

I’m sure you’ve heard the typical instruction to just “hold your lag” later into the swing…

But if it were that simple, you wouldn’t be doing it anymore, right??!!

Well, in this video you’re going to find out the 2 things I see in every student that casts…

And then get step-by-step drills for fixing them.

Watch this video now to stop casting and start getting lag today!

C001. How to Be Consistent in Golf | Secret to Stable Impact

In this video, “How to Be Consistent in Golf | Secret to Stable Impact”…

You’ll discover the true path the club takes coming through contact…

And how there’s a flat spot that great golfers use for pro-level consistency.

Then you’ll get drills to ingrain this movement in YOUR swing.

The key is to understand that the golf swing ISN’T circular like a hula hoop (or whatever other image you’ve been taught).

Nope.

Swinging that way will lead to bad chunks and tops unless you’ve got your swing 100% dialed in on that given day.

Instead, watch this video to learn how to greatly increase your margin of error…

…and ensure your mis-hits are still good shots!

125.08 How to Measure Golf Swing Speed at Home | Road to 125 Mph (Day 12)

In today’s video,”How to Measure Golf Swing Speed at Home | Road to 125 MPH (Day 12)”, you’ll find out about a device to help you track your progress.

Your club head speed is the number one determinant of potential distance off the tee.

As a serious golf instructor, I only want to use the highest quality tools…

But not everyone is going to have the $12,000 to buy their own FlightScope.

I’ll show you in this video how a much cheaper swing speed radar stacks up.

This is a great tool to increase your speed!

Watch this video today to learn the options you have to get yourself an at-home swing speed analysis tool…

SSS013. Golf Distance Test | Straight Arm Vs. Bent

In today’s video, “Golf Distance Test | Straight Arm Vs. Bent,” I’m gonna put these techniques to the test…

Which gets you more distance?

Does the bent arm swing give you an advantage that the straight arm swing can’t?

You’ve heard many people speak negatively on the bent arm swing…

But what about Jordan Spieth?

I’d say he’s an “OK” golfer…

Wouldn’t you agree?

😉

Let’s figure this out together…

I’ll perform both swings while measuring the results for you to see.

Watch this video today so we can figure out if there really is a benefit to one swing form over the other (or if it’s just a matter of who’s swinging the club…)

SSS012. New Golf Lag Drill to Crush Your Irons

In this video, “New Golf Lag Drill to Crush Your Irons,” I’ll explain some of the benefits of “lag” and show you a cool drill to work on it.

By using a simple paper plate, you can start enjoying that “forward shaft lean” you see from the pros at impact.

Getting good forward shaft lean is crucial to playing your best golf.

Not only will this video help you add distance…

You can take this drill and use it to eliminate that “chicken wing” and “flip” which may be ruining your game.

Watch this video today so you can start getting excited to use those irons again!

F001. How to Video Your Golf Swing | Camera Angle Setup

Want to know if you are on track with your swing? I feel like I am doing the right thing, but how do I know for sure?

In this video I show you the proper way to video your golf swing.

It can be easy to get fooled from improper camera angles. What you think you see, may not be correct. Get the most out of your practice and develop solid fundamentals for an even better swing.

SSS011. How to Bomb Your Driver | The Chair Drill

In today’s video, “How to Bomb Your Driver | The Chair Drill,” I want to introduce you to a really helpful drill that includes something we all have access to…

A chair.

You’ll find out exactly what both the upper and lower parts of your body do in your golf swing.

With the help of my FlightScope, I’ll analyze a few swings with actual statistics that can’t be denied.

Make sure you aren’t focusing too much on one half of your body…

Remember your body all works together!

Watch this video today so you can swing to your full potential!