Overview
Hitting fast, or hitting strong is not always good. We’ll guide you on how to find your own rhythm, based on how pros swing.
Male pros have a rhythm of about 3:1.
What rhythm do golf pros swing with? After analyzing the swings of several pros, we found that PGA pros have a rhythm of about 3:1, while LPGA pros have a rhythm of about 4:1.
The details for each gender and club type.
| Men Pros | Women Pros | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Rhythm | 2.8 ~ 3.8 | 4.0 ~ 5.0 |
| Iron Rhythm | 2.5 ~ 3.5 | 3.5 ~ 4.5 |
Still not sure what kind of swings these mean? We’ve prepared
swing examples for each rhythm👉.It's not always good to just follow the pros.
We recommend starting out by swinging with various rhythms. Practice based on speed, trying out fast swings and slow swings throughout. You will be able to find a rhythm that allows you to maintain a good swing posture without overexerting yourself. Another approach involves a drill called “step drill”. This method allows you to adjust your swing tempo by engaging your body more than your arms. Check out the video below for instructions.
Swing Examples for Each Rhythm
The above videos are edited samples to explain swing rhythm·tempo.