Any Way of Utilizing Wrist Flexion and Extension as a Primary Technique?

Playing Technique
#1

From experiments with the table tapping test, I’ve noticed, what could be considered at least, “Shawn-Lane levels” of theoretical speed with lots of headroom and almost no exertion required with just the simple “door-knocking” wrist flexion and extension mechanic.

From here in this video, I’m doing 4 knocks per beat (or 8 down-ups/32nd notes) starting at what my metronome tells me, 150bpm and then 160bpm:

Now the question is–how do I put this on guitar? The shape of the average pick isn’t conducive to this, but I’m asking anyway on how I could potentially get this going.

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#2

Troy shows some possibilities here that get well into the mid 200’s bpm range

#3

I would probably try out a very supinated position, likely trailing edge with 3 fingers.

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#4

That’s almost exactly what Troy does in that video re: 3 finger trailing edge grip…except he is ultra pronated, not supinated. I’ve never messed with that motion but it looks interesting!

#5

Thanks for the suggestions, guys. I’ll be sure to try out both of these and report back.