[Yoda]

Originally Posted by Yoda

The True Swinger allows Centrifugal Force to align for Impact all three Functions of the Club, i.e., the Clubhead, the Clubshaft and the Clubface. The Manipulated Swinger allows Centrifugal Force to align the Clubhead and the Clubshaft. Using Grip Rotation (7-2) and optionally, a Hinge Action (10-10-C or 10-10-E) other than Dual Horizontal, he himself aligns the Clubface. [Bold by Yoda for reference.]

Dave,
I think the man with funny ears had an excellent answer (as usual) to your question. Just for clarification- the manipulative swinger has all of the hinging options available- including horizontal hinging- I am guessing that Yoda will agree with me on that - just thought it was left a little open in his post.

Mike O.

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Yes, I agree. My post should be interpreted as follows:

"Dual Horizontal Hinge Action is mandatory for True Swingers and normal for Manipulated Swingers. However, Manipulated Swingers have the option of using Angled and Dual Vertical Hinge Actions as well, providing they make the necessary adjustments (Clubface Alignment and Rhythm)."


The above explanation assumes the use of the Inclined Plane. However, while I'm clarifying, I suppose I should address the two remaining Hinge Action Variations; namely, Horizontal (Only) Hinge Action (10-10-A) and Vertical (Only) Hinge Action (10-10-B). These Variations operate in a Vertical Plane, not on an Inclined Plane. Horizontal (Only) is available to both True and Manipulated Swingers. Vertical (Only) is available to only Manipulated Swingers. And what about Angled (Only) Hinge Action? In the absence of an Inclined Plane, i.e, the use of a Vertical or a Horizontal Plane, it does not exist (by definition).

From a theoretical standpoint, these two Variations serve as the basis for their 'Dual Action' counterparts (10-10-D/E). From a practical standpoint, they satisfy the need of the player who ignores the Inclined Plane, typically for short Shots such as Putting and Chipping. In such Strokes, his Clubhead 'Covers' the Straight Plane Line instead of Tracing it. In other words, the player causes the Clubhead to move in a Vertical Plane -- Up and Back (no 'In') and Down and Forward (no 'Out') -- and not on an Inclined Plane. As he does so, he executes (with his Flat Left Wrist) either the Horizontal or Vertical Hinge Motion of the Clubface.

Well, I'm sure the above first paragraph lifted any remaining Fog from my prior post. Unfortunately, I'm equally sure that the next two lowered more of their own. Not to worry: That's part of The Journey we call The Golfing Machine. Take what you can for now, and throw the rest in your Incubator. Turn it over now and then, and over time, you'll be surprised at what pecks its way out of the shell.

Meanwhile, lay off my ears!