Peak hand speed (Swing Analytics): What It Is & Why It Matters
In plain language, what does "Peak hand speed" mean on my monitor or export?
Maximum linear speed of the hands (or midpoint grip trace) through the downswing.
Units: mph
Why does this metric matter for ball flight, dispersion, or scoring?
Practical proxy for how fast you move the handle into release; pairs with release transfer and peak clubhead speed.
What is a typical or competitive range for this stat?
Hands often peak before impact because of release mechanics—that is typical, not automatically a flaw.
What usually makes this number look bad or noisy in real rounds?
Imported clips sometimes omit robust speed traces; prefer controlled in-app captures when possible.
What other metrics should I look at together with this one?
Peak hand speed → impact time, Hands-to-club speed transfer, Peak clubhead speed