Advanced golf-performance testing

Stop guessing.
Train what matters.

We assess your swing speed, movement, strength and power, then use the connected data to identify the most valuable physical quality for you to work on next.

Test with purposePrioritise with dataRetest consistently
Indoor putting green and seating area beneath exposed white roof beams at The City Golf Club in Woolwich
The Swing Speed Lab logoInside The City Golf Club · Woolwich

Four connected data areas

SpeedMovementStrengthPower
Your next training priority

Assess

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Prioritise

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Train

→

Retest

The SSL testing system

Data gives your training direction.

Most golfers know they want more speed. Far fewer know which physical quality deserves their time. SSL replaces that guesswork with a clear, individual priority based on connected testing.

01

Build your profile

Assess

We combine your goals, golfing journey and training history with selected speed, movement, strength and power tests.

02

Find what matters next

Prioritise

The results are interpreted together to identify the highest-value physical quality for you to work on — not a generic list of weaknesses.

03

Available through membership

Train & retest

If you join an ongoing membership, your assessment priority becomes a personalised programme supported by check-ins, focused retesting and regular updates.

What we assess

Four questions.
One connected profile.

A result only matters if it changes the decision. We look across four connected areas to understand where your best opportunity may sit.

01Swing speed

How fast are you now?

Create a repeatable clubhead-speed baseline and understand your current output.

02Movement

How well can you move?

Assess the golf-relevant movement options that may influence how you swing and train.

03Strength

How much force can you produce?

Test the strength qualities that may deserve a place in your speed-development plan.

04Power

How quickly can you produce it?

Measure your ability to express force quickly and connect it to practical training decisions.

The outcome

A ranked, practical view of what deserves your attention next.

Your starting point

The Full Swing Speed Lab Assessment

A structured deep dive into your current physical profile. It gives you a reliable baseline, connects the findings and identifies your most useful next priority.

Standalone£220Full assessment
With membership£11050% off the assessment

Purchase the assessment when starting Lab Core or Lab Performance to receive the 50% saving.

DM “ASSESSMENT”

What the assessment includes

  1. 01
    Start with context

    Your goals, golfing journey, injury history, training experience and available time.

  2. 02
    Build the data

    Baseline swing speed plus relevant movement, strength and power testing.

  3. 03
    Connect the findings

    Results interpreted together — not isolated scores or generic benchmarks.

  4. 04
    Set the priority

    A clear debrief on what deserves attention and whether ongoing coaching is the right next step.

Start with clarity. Continue with a plan.

The assessment gives you a clear performance profile and identifies what deserves your training focus. Choose it as a £220 standalone service, or purchase it for £110 when starting an SSL membership that turns those findings into a personalised programme with ongoing check-ins, updates and structured retesting.

Ongoing coaching

Assessment finds the priority.
Membership builds the change.

50% assessment saving

Start Lab Core or Lab Performance when you book and your full assessment is £110 rather than £220. Places are deliberately limited so every member receives individual attention.

Structured independent training

Lab Core

£69/ month

For golfers who can complete their training independently but want a precise plan, accountability and objective progress checks.

  • Personalised four-week physical-performance programme
  • Two concise digital coaching check-ins each month
  • One focused progress retest each month
  • Programme reviewed and updated every four weeks
  • Personalised progress dashboard with baseline and retest data

Full assessment £110 with membership (normally £220) · Subject to coaching capacity

DM “CORE”

Your personalised dashboard

See what is changing — and what comes next.

Membership clients receive one clear place to view their baseline, focused retest results and current training priority. The dashboard turns separate test scores into a progress story you can act on.

Illustrative example

Performance overview

Membership progress · Month 03

Current priorityTurn new peak speed into faster driver impact speed

Playing handicap

11.8index
−1.8Baseline 13.6

Ball-free peak speed

110.8mph
+7.4 mphBaseline 103.4 mph

Driver impact speed

104.6mph
+4.8 mphBaseline 99.8 mph

Lower-body power (CMJ)

43.2cm
+4.6 cmBaseline 38.6 cm

Trap-bar strength

1.75× BW
+0.20 × BWBaseline 1.55 × BW

Lead hip IR screen

Pass30° line
ImprovedBaseline below line
Speed trendBall-free peak club speed

+7.4 mph since baseline

Example ball-free peak club speed progressPeak speed increases from 103.4 miles per hour at baseline to 110.8 miles per hour by month three.103.4105.8108.2110.8BaselineMonth 1Month 2Month 3
01

Know your baselineKeep the starting point visible.

02

Track the trendCompare like-for-like retest data.

03

Make the next decisionUse progress to update the programme.

Sample data shown for illustration. Your dashboard uses the tests and measures selected for your individual profile and current priority. Handicap is tracked as playing context, not as proof that physical training alone caused a scoring change.

What “monthly retest” means

A focused progress retest repeats the measures most relevant to your current priority. It is not another full assessment. That keeps the process useful, repeatable and sustainable every month.

More tiers will follow

Higher-support options are in development. SSL is starting with two memberships so the delivery stays precise, personal and sustainable.

The SSL equipment guide

Make your kit
earn its place.

Explore equipment for speed measurement, training and the gym, organised around a clear purpose. Start with what your training needs and what you already have.

Equipment I Recommend

Clear by design

Physical performance.
Not swing reconstruction.

SSL develops the golfer’s physical capacity rather than providing traditional technical swing coaching. When a golf coach, physiotherapist or another specialist is the right answer, we will say so.

Mobile across London & Surrey

Your assessment, at a suitable location near you.

A full SSL assessment can be delivered at a suitable golf club, driving range or home setup across London, Surrey and surrounding areas. Mobile visits are generally available within approximately one hour of Dorking. We will confirm that the space and equipment are suitable before booking.

The City Golf Club in Royal Arsenal, Woolwich remains an established studio option. Mobile visits make the same assessment accessible across Dorking, Godstone, Reigate, Redhill, Caterham, wider Surrey and London. A fully remote assessment service is coming soon.

Explore assessment locations

For golf venues

Host an SSL introduction at your venue.

Bring selected movement, power and swing-speed testing to your members. Explore a half-day introduction or full venue event, with the format, payment arrangements and costs agreed in advance.

Explore venue events

Surrey, London and nearby areas · Venue events quoted individually

Good to know

Questions,
answered.

How much is the full SSL assessment?+

The full assessment is £220 as a standalone service. Purchase it when starting Lab Core or Lab Performance and it is £110 — a 50% saving. Either route gives you a clear physical-performance profile and your highest-value training priority.

How do I begin an SSL membership?+

Begin with the full assessment and choose Lab Core or Lab Performance at the same time. Your assessment is then reduced from £220 to £110, and the findings provide the evidence needed to build your personalised programme.

How does the monthly retest work?+

Monthly retesting is focused on the measures connected to your current priority. It provides an efficient way to confirm progress and make the next programme update with useful, current data.

Why are membership places limited?+

Limiting places protects the quality of the service. It allows enough time for every member’s data review, individual programme design and ongoing feedback, with new places released as coaching capacity becomes available.

How does SSL work alongside golf coaching?+

SSL develops the physical qualities that can support your golf, including movement, strength, power and speed. It complements technical coaching, while your golf coach remains the right person to guide swing changes.

Can testing be adapted around an injury or pain?+

Yes. Share anything relevant before testing and the process can be adapted or paused to keep it appropriate for you. Where useful, Josh will also recommend seeking guidance from the right healthcare professional.

Explore the assessment