[Theodan]

Of course Mike hit it right on the nose. I just want to remind us beginners that TGM is about maximizing the available energy through proper alignments of of plane, approach, and impact.

The reason I bring it up is that I tested out on a launch monitor this week after I saw something this weekend. I had data on 5 iron shots from last August. When I compared it to yesterday's test there was a difference that I would consider statistically significant. My clubhead speed was 4% slower (there is a reason for that is unrelated to LBG/TGM). But my ballspeed was close to 10% higher. I'm striking the ball better and making it do more of what it's supposed to do.

I don't know that lessened strength from the passing years would necessarily be a disqualifier for Hitting. BTW, I'm in my mid 50s and find flexibility much more difficult to maintain (particularly during the round) than physical strength. Something that might make Hitting an even better choice for us folks with high mileage.

The reason that my interest was peaked regarding the ratio of ballspeed/swingspeed was from watching an analysis of Keny Perry's swing. Swingspeed 106 mph, ballspeed 177 mph. Drive 325 yds. I have been told by a national class clubfitter, that a ration of 1.5 is all he could wish for in a fit. Perry's 1.66 means he has all of the cosmic tumblers clicking into place at impact. Amazing.

Charlie