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The key move that boosts swing speed — and the tool that can help train it

Learn how the Why Golf Power Plate can help you improve your weight shift, boost ball contact and create more power in your swing.

By Jack Hirsh · Golf

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 8:31 PM

Key Things to Know

Shifting pressure into the lead side before impact is key to generating golf swing speed and better contact.
Proper pressure movement stabilizes the lower body and helps golfers avoid hitting fat or thin shots.
Why Golf's Power Plate training aid uses an incline to exaggerate and teach proper lower-body weight transfer.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Properly shifting pressure through the feet into the lead side before impact is critical for golfers aiming to increase swing speed and improve contact. Moving pressure correctly stabilizes the lower body, helping players strike the center of the clubface and compress the ball rather than hitting it fat or thin.

The article highlights Why Golf's Power Plate, an inclined training aid designed to teach golfers how to properly activate their lower body and shift weight. By setting the feet on an incline, the tool provides immediate physical feedback, simulating the loading and pushing sequence used when throwing a ball.

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