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SuperSpeed Golf vs Rypstick: Which Speed Trainer Is Better?
I get the same question from readers constantly. “SuperSpeed or Rypstick?” Both are $199. Both claim to add swing speed. Both have apps. Both have tour players on the payroll. The choice is not obvious, and I wasted three weeks of my life reading forum threads and watching YouTube reviews before I formed a real opinion.
I have used both systems. Here is the side-by-side, and here is which one I would actually buy.
The Contenders
- SuperSpeed Golf ($199) — three color-coded weighted sticks (light, medium, heavy) plus a free app with a structured protocol
- Rypstick by RYP Golf ($199) — one adjustable club with a sliding weight, plus a free app with guided sessions
Same price. Same goal. Completely different approaches to getting there.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | SuperSpeed ($199) | Rypstick ($199) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of clubs | 3 (light, medium, heavy) | 1 adjustable |
| How weight changes | Swap sticks | Slide weight on the shaft |
| Protocol | Structured app, 3 days/week | Structured app, 3 days/week |
| Session length | 10-15 minutes | 10-15 minutes |
| Claimed speed gain | 5-8% in 6-8 weeks | 5-8 mph in 4-8 weeks |
| Tour validation | 1,000+ tour pros, Padraig Harrington | Tour-level players, growing roster |
| Travel friendly | No — three sticks are bulky | Yes — one club, fits in a bag |
| Senior-specific model | No | Yes (Blue/Senior model) |
| Storage | Needs space for three sticks | One club, one spot |
| App quality | Good, basic | Good, basic |
| Bundle with launch monitor | Yes ($399 with PRGR) | No |
What Each One Actually Does
SuperSpeed Golf
The concept is overspeed training. You swing a lighter-than-driver club as fast as your body will allow. Your brain recalibrates to a new speed ceiling. Then you pick up heavier sticks to build strength. By the time you grab your driver, it feels slow.
The three sticks are color-coded. Green is light, roughly 20% lighter than your driver. Blue is medium, close to driver weight. Red is heavy, about 20% heavier than your driver. You follow the app protocol: light stick first, swing hard, rest, medium stick, rest, heavy stick. Three positions per stick. About 12 minutes total once you know the routine.
SuperSpeed has been around since 2014. Over 1,000 tour pros have used it. Padraig Harrington endorses it. The app tracks your max speed per session and plots a graph. Seeing that line tick up is genuinely motivating.
Rypstick
Rypstick takes a different approach. Instead of three sticks, you get one club with a weight that slides along the shaft. Slide it toward the grip for a lighter feel. Slide it toward the tip for a heavier swing. The app calls out the setting for each drill, and you adjust on the fly.
The genius of Rypstick is the adjustment happens in seconds. No putting one stick down and picking up another. No remembering which color goes where in the sequence. You slide the weight, keep swinging, move to the next drill. The app guides you through sessions the same way SuperSpeed does. Same time commitment. Same three-days-a-week structure.
Rypstick also makes a Senior model (the Blue stick) with a lighter weight range. If you are 55-plus and your swing speed has been dropping, that matters. SuperSpeed does not have a dedicated senior version.
Which One Actually Works
Both systems use the same underlying science. Overspeed training is well-documented. You swing faster than your normal max, your neuromuscular system adapts, and your real swing speed increases. The gains are real. I added 3 mph of repeatable swing speed with SuperSpeed over 8 weeks, going from 98 mph to 101 mph on the course. That translated to about 6 to 9 extra yards of carry.
Rypstick users report similar numbers. The RYP Golf app data shows average gains of 5 to 8 mph for consistent users over 4 to 8 weeks. That is consistent with what SuperSpeed users post on Reddit and GolfWRX. The protocols are close enough that the results are going to be similar for anyone who actually sticks with it.
And that is the key phrase: anyone who actually sticks with it. The training only works if you do it. The stick does not care which brand is printed on it. Your consistency is the variable that matters.
The Real Differences
Here is where the two diverge, and where my opinion forms.
Travel and storage. SuperSpeed gives you three sticks. They do not fit in a golf bag or a suitcase. They sit in your garage or your office, and you have to go to them. If you travel for work or live in an apartment with limited space, three sticks is a problem. Rypstick is one club. It fits in a golf bag. You can train anywhere you have ten feet of clearance. This is not a minor advantage. The lower the barrier to doing the work, the more likely you are to actually do it.
Adjustment speed. With SuperSpeed, you finish a set with the light stick, put it down, pick up the medium stick, get set, and start. That transition takes 15 to 20 seconds. With Rypstick, you slide the weight and keep going. Over a 12-minute session, that adds up to less dead time and more swings. Not a huge difference, but Rypstick flows better.
The senior option. If you are 55-plus, Rypstick’s Senior model is a real differentiator. The lighter weight range is designed for golfers who have lost speed and need a gentler entry point. SuperSpeed’s lightest stick is light, but it is not purpose-built for seniors. My dad is 68 and his swing speed is down to 85 mph. The Rypstick Senior model is what I would buy for him.
Brand track record. SuperSpeed has been doing this since 2014. They have the most data, the most tour validation, and the most user reviews. Rypstick is newer, and while the early feedback is strong, the long-term track record is shorter. If you want the product with the most proven history, SuperSpeed wins.
The bundle. SuperSpeed offers a $399 bundle with a PRGR launch monitor. If you do not own a launch monitor, this matters. Speed training without measuring your speed is like dieting without a scale. You might feel faster, but you are guessing. Rypstick does not offer a bundle, so you need to source your own launch monitor separately.
What I Did Not Love About Either
Neither product gives you a great app. The SuperSpeed app is functional but basic. The Rypstick app is similar. If you want a genuinely good app with real customization, The Stack System at $299 is better. But that is $100 more, and for most golfers, the basic apps do the job.
Neither system lets you hit actual golf balls. You are swinging sticks in the air. Some golfers find this pointless. If you need ball-flight feedback to stay engaged, speed training will feel strange no matter which brand you choose.
The Verdict
Both systems work. The science is the same. The gains are similar. The price is identical. So the decision comes down to your lifestyle and your preferences.
Buy SuperSpeed Golf if you want the most battle-tested speed training system on the market, you do not mind storing three sticks, you never travel with your training gear, and you want the option to bundle a launch monitor for $200 extra. The track record is undeniable, and the three-stick system has helped over a thousand tour pros and tens of thousands of amateurs add real speed.
Buy Rypstick if you want one adjustable club instead of three, you travel and want to train on the road, you have limited storage space, or you are a senior who needs the lighter Senior model. Rypstick is the more practical product for most real-world golfers. One stick, one spot, done.
If I could only buy one, I would buy the Rypstick. Here is why. I tested SuperSpeed first and gained real speed. But I also skipped sessions because I had to walk to the garage, grab three sticks, and do a routine that felt like a production. Rypstick sits in my golf bag. I see it when I grab my clubs. The barrier to starting a session is lower. And in speed training, the barrier to starting is everything.
The best speed trainer is the one you will actually use three times a week for eight weeks. For most golfers, that is the one that is easier to pick up. That is Rypstick.