https://golfswingdrills.com/categories/sports---golf---swing---factor/Recent content in Sports - Golf - Swing - Factor on Golf Swing Drills BlogHugoen-usSat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://golfswingdrills.com/posts/2026/05/golf-swing-x-factor-what-it-is-and-how-to-build-more-torque/Sat, 09 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://golfswingdrills.com/posts/2026/05/golf-swing-x-factor-what-it-is-and-how-to-build-more-torque/<h2 id="what-is-the-golf-swing-x-factor-and-how-do-you-build-more-torque">What is the golf swing X factor (and how do you build more torque)?</h2> <p>The golf swing X factor is the separation between your shoulder turn and hip turn at the top of the backswing. More separation (within your mobility limits) creates stored energy that can be released in sequence for more clubhead speed. To build more torque safely, focus on three things: a stable lower body, a full but relaxed shoulder turn, and a sequenced transition where the hips start down before the shoulders. You do not need extreme separation—most golfers gain speed from better timing and ground use, not forcing a bigger stretch.</p>