I am not a big hitter, but I get the maximum out of my swing. The pros get the maximum out of their long ball swing also. Now ask your self this. How many pros routinely hit the ball 300+ yards? Check the PGA stats. To get the maximum out of your swing requires smooth tempo, and timimg. Your tempo is just that...... your tempo. Not my tempo, not the pros, but yours. Timing to me is a natural result of a person's tempo. The swing happens so fast, especially on the down stroke, that thinking about anything in the down swing except for a steady eye on the left rear quadrant of the ball. is a tough road to follow. So, I would say that the release of the club head would be a natural movement, that will coincide with your swing tempo/timing. If you try to hold the release longer than normal, then you upset the your natural tempo, and timing. You can probably learn to release later which will generate more club head speed through impact, but you will also have to change your tempo, and timing to some degree.

A good club fitting would probably do more for your distance than anything. With all the talk now days about shafts, launch angles, ball spin rates, and MOI, grabbing a few extra yards can be had in those areas of club fitting. GJS