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 Tamiya 54078 RC 44mm Swing Shafts TB Evo TRF $10.60 Time Remaining: 19d 21h 15m Buy It Now for only: $10.60 |
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Swing Shafts
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why do golf shafts bend forward?
I've seen photos where some is swinging (usually really fast) the shaft looks to be bending foreword, it looks like this letter j or is this the camera angle being slightly not face on and the shaft is bending down?
Dear Bob O, Great observation. What you are viewing is one of the dynamics which occur during the downswing. If you were to view a full sequence from the top of the swing when the club is set you will also see a slight bending of the shaft at the top of the swing and the blink of an eye time when the club is redirected during the downswing. The shaft depending on the flex, length and consequently which club bends the exact oppositee direction you describe in your question. Commonly known as the loading of the shaft. This load is compromised of the swing speed, weight of the head and the swing path the player is using. As the player continues the downswing with aresultingg increase in club head speed the shaft bends even more to a point where it has reached the maximum load possible. Midway through the downswing another dynamic comes into the equation. Centrifugall force of a 200 gram driver head for example, matched with the players ability to to create aleveragedd position with his or her hands and arms. Flash forward another eye blink and the weight of the driver head and the initiation of the "release move" creates a straightening of the shaft as the energy loaded begins to unload. The best of players are able toholdf this full release to theNoao second just at the point of tangency (or impact). A very curious dynamic you may also have viewed is the "toe droop" wher the forces of the head actually bend the shaft downward while at the same time beginning to bend in the direction you described. Every golfer has experienced the physics of this process. Release the hands too early and you wind up hooking the ball, too late of a release and a slice results. This is a bit of a reduction since there are so many other dynamicsoccurringg. In addition, let me add to the equation the torque where at impact the shaft twists. Players with higher swing speeds mostly play with low torque value shafts. This measurement is made by clamping the butt end of the shaft and putting onePoundd ofdown forcee one foot from the tip. Torque values are designated by degrees. Shaft manufacturers when setting a shaft profile play close attention to the flex, torque, bend points and tip strength as well as other factors in the design process. Just after impact you will view the deflection of the head and the vibration going up the shaft just above the hosel and what you so accurately described. The camera did angle did not give you a distorted view. If anything the camera angle didn't give you enough of the dynamics of shaft physics.
Just a note. The release move described in my answer is the key for most players to maximize their driving distance even though they rarely swing full tilt during a tournament. Watch a swing sequence of Fred Couples for example and see a syrup like swing and pay close attention where his hands are and where the club head is. His hands are only 6 to 8 inches from the hitting position and the club head is still above his waist line. Hishandd speed during that moment of truth is where he derives much of his power. That's also what makes golf so much fun. A 5'-9" Camillo can drive it farther than players much bigger and stronger than him. It's the great equalizer and when added to the proper shaft makes all those crazy bends and twists and droops result into a rocket right down the middle.
Best of luck Bob-O and look for more swing sequence photos. You will learn a great deal and you have a great start.
With Kindest Regards
H-E
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