[BerntR]

Swinging is associated with maximum lag, a quick transition, back swing to the end (not always) and pp#3 rotation, a sequenced release with dual horizontal hinge (usual). And pitch elbow. And of course drag loading. Accumulator#4 release is also a swinging indicator.

Hitting is associated with minimum lag, a slower transition, back swing to the top, no pp#3 rotation, a simultaneous release and (usually) angled hinging. And sometimes cross line closed plane line. And punch elbow. And drive loading. A hitter will always drive Accumulator #1, and this will often substitute for a swingers accumulator #4.

KP loads his shaft as a swinger during transition. You can see the toe up shaft flex if you freeze a film footage. But his tempo looks like a hitters rhythm to me. I'm not sure if he does pp#3 rotation; If he doesn't he is very easy with his PP#1 and #3 during transition, ref the shaft flex. His finish swivel isn't as quick as for a pure swinger. I see a pitch elbow late in the down stroke. I am convinced that he is drive loading, but dragging seems to be present as well. His hands motion relative to the pivot doesn't seem to be due to an accumulator #4 release but rather due to drive loading through Acccumulator #1.

Seems to me like KP has a majority of hitting components. But he also seems to be pulling hard from the left side, which spells swinging.

Where is the line drawn between swinging and hitting? It seems to me like all good golfers drag whether they hit or swing. And as long as the golf stroke is anywhere near circular, CF will do it's part. But KP seem to have an active thrust all the way from transition and through the ball. So he looks like a hitter to me.