What is Phil Mickelson’s new shaft size?
This is the first week that Mickelson is using a custom Epic Speed head that effectively has 5 degrees of loft. The shaft is 47.9 inches, pushing up against the USGA limit of 48 inches. “It’s like working with a long-drive competitor at that point,” said Gerritt Pon, Callaway’s senior club performance analyst.
How did Phil Mickelson get to 5 under at the PGA Championship?
Phil Mickelson carded six birdies in Round 2 to get to 5 under at the PGA Championship. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Kiawah Island is the longest course in major championship history so it should be no surprise that a new driver has been key to Phil Mickelson’s success halfway through the PGA Championship.
What is Phil Mickelson’s SuperSpeed golf?
Many people have taken note of Phil’s use of a product called SuperSpeed Golf. He’s been seen on TV warming up with their speed sticks before rounds for over a year now. Their system trains your body to swing faster using a concept called Overspeed training. I’ve written about them before on the site, and use them myself in workouts.
What is Phil Mickelson’s swing speed?
If you want to win on tour these days, that combination makes it a much harder task. So when Phil started posting swing speeds of 122mph and ball speeds upwards of 185mph, people’s heads turned. How did he regain so much speed this late in his career?
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What wedges does Phil Mickelson use?
He uses three PM Grind ’19 “Raw” wed ges. The PM stands for Phil Mickelson because he helped design the wedges with Roger Cleveland. On the greens, Mickelson had been using an Odyssey Stroke Lab Black Ten putter as well as an Odyssey Versa #9 model. However the classic-styled Odyssey PM Blade is his current choice.
What golf ball does Lefty use?
Lefty currently uses Callaway’s Chrome Soft X golf ball featuring Graphene – one of the strongest materials known to man. The ‘X’ model delivers lower spin and firmer feel than the regular Chrome Soft for faster swinging players.
How many yards did Phil Mickelson average off the tee?
He ranked first in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green, in the top 10 of Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee and averaged 298 yards off the tee.
How much spin does Mickelson's epic speed have?
He wants his draws to spin under 2,000 rpms and his fades to spin under 2,400, Pon said.
How many birdies did Phil Mickelson have in round 2?
The new custom driver that has Phil Mickelson atop the PGA Championship. Phil Mickelson carded six birdies in Round 2 to get to 5 under at the PGA Championship. (Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Kiawah Island is the longest course in major championship history so it should be no surprise that a new driver has been key to Phil Mickelson’s success halfway ...
How does Phil Mickelson blind test his clubs?
He “blind tests” his clubs by wearing special goggles that obscure his view just after impact, which prevents him from seeing the result. The benefit? “If you watch the ball flight and see a hook or fade, you’ll immediately start making adjustments, which you don’t want,” he says. Instead, Phil has his shots charted, then analyzes the results after he’s finished.
Does Phil use a launch monitor?
Even though spin rates and trajectory are important metrics, Phil uses a launch monitor only as a secondary fitting tool. Instead he does most of his work on the course. “Your clubs need to work under normal playing conditions, not on a range, so I don’t spend a lot of time checking my clubs on the range. The course is where you need to trust your clubs,” he says.
How old is Phil Mickelson?
At 48 years old, Phil Mickelson should be entering the twilight of his PGA Tour career. Younger players are starting to dominate the game with their explosive power and athleticism. Lefty refuses to give in though; he’s already won once in 2019 and came very close to securing two victories. One of the big storylines in Phil’s resurgence has been ...
Who is Phil's swing coach?
For the last year, he’s been even more committed to the workout regimen with swing coach Andrew Getson and a team from TPI. Phil was inspired by fellow 40-something Tom Brady’s work with throwing coach Tom House.
How many yards does a golfer drive?
The typical golfer doesn’t drive the ball more than 225 yards. A lot of it has to do with their inability to generate enough club head speed. Most recreational golfers are sitting all day at work and not doing enough physically to help reverse that trend, but it doesn’t have to be that way!
How old is Phil?
Phil is 48; I’m 35. Some of you reading this could be 70. Your age doesn’t matter; it’s never too late to start working on your body. If golf is an integral part of your life and you want to prevent those nagging injuries and hit the ball a bit farther to show off to your buddies, these kinds of workouts can help. Also, if you’re not currently doing any sort of physical activity, you’ll get a few nice side benefits – controlling your weight, combatting health conditions like heart disease, improving your mood, and increasing your overall energy level.
Is Phil Mickelson a physical specimen?
In 2019 he has seen a massive spike in club head speed, and it has a lot of golfers scratching their heads. Phil has never been a physical specimen, and over the last several seasons he has been losing ground off the tee. But this year he finds himself in the top 25 in driving distance and improved dramatically in the strokes gained off-the-tee ...
Does Phil Mickelson have a fitness regimen?
Most golfers assume that PGA Tour players who have Phil’s physique aren’t doing any extensive fitness routine. The truth of the matter is that most of them are on some golf-specific workout regimen. Phil has been on record that he has been working out with the help of the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) since 2003.