Answer
$$v = \omega r$$
For the same rotational speed $\omega$, the end of the flyswatter is a greater distance, r, from your shoulder or elbow. This means a higher speed, v.
Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)
by Hewitt, Paul G.
Published by
Addison-Wesley
ISBN 10:
0321909100
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-910-7
Chapter 8 - Think and Explain - Page 156-158: 58
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