His swing is technically sound
The pause at the top of his swing is something that Matsuyama truly owns and hits the ball in a manner that is unique and is comfortable for him.
The breakdown of the swing in two parts helps him not let the club go too far back while it also keeps his rhythm in check. It leads to a very repeatable swing which he consistently produces to great effect.
Like we pointed out above, when he is under the gun, his swing is his biggest ally. So you might ask does he have the firepower to compete with the elite given the pause in his swing? The answer is YES. In 2017, his average driving distance is 305 yards, which is the 18th best on the PGA Tour.
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