quote:Originally posted by Stumper
If any of youeven think he's hitting (or thrusting) downward you are absolutely on crack. There's a difference between flipping and hitting up. Untill you recognize that, you'll never understand my arguement. his left shoulder is a good foot behind the ball at impact and his whole body is leaning backwards. That's why he hits it high with low spin. THERE IS NO OTHER WAY!
You guys are reading your fealings into the facts instead of looking at it logically. Homer was wrong about optimal driver impact conditions. There are no two ways about it.
If Homer equated "optimal" with maximum distance, then he was wrong. But optimal suggests a balancing act, and here, it is balance between distance and control.
Yes, with the Clubhead ascending as it Impacts the ball, backspin is reduced and it is possible to squeeze a little more distance (everything else equal).
However, when the ball is struck after Low Point, Impact tolerances shrink dramatically and it becomes easier to top the ball (or even miss it!).
If you place the ball just slightly before Low Point, you will produce enough Backspin for directional control, but not so much to significantly reduce distance.
At the end of the day, it's the player's choice. What's more important to you -- power or control? You think you can cheat the laws of physics and obtain more power without sacrificing accuracy by hitting up? Not a chance...
