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One of my personal goals at the coming Titleist Performance Institue meeting will be to explore this whole idea of Swinging versus Hitting. This would include such quantitative data as Clubhead Speed at Release and Impact, the relative effects of Impact Deceleration on Post-Impact Clubhead Speed (and, ultimately, Ball Speed) and any differences in the Downstroke 'firing' sequence.

I am also interested in any differences in Right Shoulder Rotation (both degree and speed); 'feel versus real', i.e., the Swinger's strong sense of Lag Pressure (as produced and sustained by Body Momentum Transfer) versus the Hitter's Lag Pressure (initially Loaded by the Pivot but sustained by an actively driving Right Arm); and, the effect (on distance) of the Hitter's Clubface Layback during Impact. Ideally, we would be able to measure the relative mechanical advantages of Body Momentum Transfer (Swinger) and the Right Triceps (Hitter).

Finally, given the data, we may be able to come to some conclusions as to the respective physical abilities required...

No need for all that research, I can tell you the answer now "If strong - Hit. If quick - Swing. If both - do either. Or both."

There is a very nice telephone conversation on the Croker site between you and Homer (on the phone) is which he says "As soon as he has mastered swinging, he should immediately tackle the hitting." "A real artist should know both of them, as they're
not much different from each other..". "..like an artist using different brushes.." It's called TGM_Tom_Tomasello_ Lynn_ Blake_Homer_ Kelley.mp3 (11,148KB although obviously the conversation continues). Very interesting to listen too. I feel like I know Homer a little. (And you too ! )