[EdZ]

Originally Posted by EdZ

Yes. Any amount of lag pressure represents mass, and any amount of mass will send the ball further than without that mass. The kicker is that to get there, most people have to slow way down. To feel like they are swinging 'in slow motion'. Full swings, half tempo - 160 club to 100 yards HEAVY club - driving downplane to both arms straight. Taking a divot. Split grip drills will let you feel both arms straight properly.

Aha! So that is what Yoda meant when he told me increasing the "effective mass" is critical.

It makes sense to me, especially after thinking through the physics of it.

Good thread!

By the way, how does it help to hit your 160yd club 100yds? And how do you turn around and apply it to a full shot?

It helps because it is easier to get the sequence (lag pressure) properly, gravity can help show you 'effortless power'. What it actually does best is get the hands and 'center' moving through impact together - a 'result' that all good swings have. Ballards 'connection', but without 'trying'.

It is also a very effective way to check that the club is really 'swinging' and that you are totally balanced - hold your finish until the ball stops moving. Even if you are a hitter, the club must 'swing'.

Keeping the spoke straight from 'center' to PP1, extensor action is helpful here.