diff --git a/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx b/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx
index fb975fb..9501e37 100644
--- a/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx
+++ b/client/src/components/netflix-grid.tsx
@@ -164,8 +164,8 @@ function CategoryRow({ category, onVideoClick }: CategoryRowProps) {
       
       scrollIntervalRef.current = setInterval(() => {
         setTranslateX(prev => {
-          // Use current speed mode for toggle function only
-          const currentSpeed = speedMode === 'fast' ? 3.5 : 2.0;
+          // Use the NEW speed that was just set
+          const currentSpeed = newSpeed === 'fast' ? 3.5 : 2.0;
           const speed = direction === 'right' ? -currentSpeed : currentSpeed;
           const newX = prev + speed;
           const totalWidth = category.videos.length * videoWidth;