The World Long Drive Champ Turns LESS Than You... So Why Does He Hit It Farther?
Athletic Motion Golf uses GEARS 3D motion capture data to explain why World Long Drive champion Kyle Berkshire generates high swing speeds without over-rotating his pelvis. While some golfers over-rotate up to 86 degrees, Berkshire maintains standard pelvis rotation of 47 degrees while doubling his knee flex to aggressively load into the ground for maximum distance.
Excessive pelvic rotation in the backswing does not correlate with faster swing speed.
Kyle Berkshire maintains a standard pelvic rotation of roughly 47 degrees at the top of his backswing.
Berkshire doubles his knee flex from address to the top of the backswing, creating immense dynamic leg loading.
Focusing on proper ground interaction and leg flex generates more efficient speed than over-spinning the hips.
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