[Yoda]

Yoda,

This might be a bit obtuse, but from the quote above, "top of the shaft" would be defined from the alignments at address. And at the top of the swing would actually be facing down into the right knuckle?

(If this is the case, it really defogs the "rotating pp#3" idea)

Rchang,

As Homer Kelley would say: "Kee-rect!" The thumb and forefinger contact points with the Shaft do not change. However, due to the Swinger's Start Up Swivel, the Top of the Shaft Loads against the first knuckle.

For the Hitter, there has been no Start Up Swivel. Hence, the Loading remains on the Aft side of the Shaft and against the meaty part of the Right Forefinger.