Center of Mass

[Michael Jacobs]

This is a Center of Mass discussion that originated from the 'Loading the Club' Article written in 2011

Here is the office clip discussing the Center of Mass and the Balance Point of the Club:

[Matt Bryda]

When the Center of Mass of the overall club {which is in space somewhere in the same vertical line as the balance point} gains speed and momentum there is a tremendous outward flee of the club.

Mike,



Is this point where forces are momentarily balanced between the golfer and the club?

If so, can the golfer add any speed?

or for some the main emphasis is just trying to maintain momentum into contact and line up?

[Michael Jacobs]

Mike,



Is this point where forces are momentarily balanced between the golfer and the club?

If so, can the golfer add any speed?

or for some the main emphasis is just trying to maintain momentum into contact and line up?

Matt,

Great set of questions. To help everyone understand the importance of the different "Phases" of the downswing, I have added 3 Figures from Steven Nesbit's Work and Power. Take a look let us know what you think and we will discuss

[Matt Bryda]

Well at first glance there does not appear to be time to try and add anything during the downswing.

but..

if the intention before the swing begins is to leave it alone for a moment then apply it after a slight coast out away from the target club movement from the top

maybe this is possible?

[Michael Jacobs]

I jazzed up the diagrams and made a little recording to help explain:

[mgranato]

I would love to see/hear why those graphs really start changing from the .1 mark to impact.

[gumper]

Mike,

I would like to know what causes the difference that you mention between the scratch golfer and the high handicapper. Thank you.

gumper

[Matt Bryda]

The scratch golfer does more work internally and at a slower rate then speeds up this output near impact.

I would like to hear some more details about this also.

and on a side note

Maybe we could talk about golfers perception of what power/speed is and how the information from the Nesbit papers could be used to put club speed in the proper context.

[rogue]

Mike:

Good video, interesting charts,
I'm sure we all would like to hear more details, please.
I remember you bringing this up at the anti sumit II
this information seems highly important.

Thanks
Ed

[Michael Jacobs]

Great topic isn't it?????


We will have an office discussion on this