Two decades ago, a golfer producing 180 mph ball speed was an anomaly—a mythical creature like John Daly or early Tiger Woods. Today, thanks to Force Plates, TrackMan launch monitors, and systematic over-speed training protocols, dozens of tour players routinely surpass 185 mph ball speed.
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