[Bagger Lance]

Good question . . . How about this? Is pace "tempo" or handspeed? Or is that the same?

Homer didn't have much to say about it. He first mentions the word PACE in 2-G (7th edition) while discussing rhythm and hinge action. He refers the reader to "See 2-P-0 regarding PACE."

In 2-P. THE WRISTCOCK.
"The Wristcock shortens the Swing Radius to facilitate and synchronize the Rhythm and Acceleration of the Pivot and Power Package."

"The true Angular Speed (RPM) of the Clubhead is identical to that of the Hands due to the mandatory Flat Left Wrist."

Here's the real deal...

"Uncocking the Left Wrist is Lever Assembly Extension only. Its appearance of "Overtaking" is incidental because it is actually seeking (Overtaking) its maximum RPM, which it already has by reason of the Flat Left Wrist. Therefore, it does not - and must not - affect the Lever Assembly RPM, (the Endless Belt Effect). The #3 Power Accumulator is the true Clubhead overtaking Action by reason of either "Maintaining" or "Returning to" its In-Line relelationship and its "Vertical-to-a-plane" Hinge Action Alignment. The Lever Assembly Extention RATE aids the #3 Accumulator Action and is regulated by Trigger Delay until FULL EXTENSION."

Homer mentions Pace three other times -

6-P-0 NON-AUTOMATIC RELEASE
Your "Motion" must include its "Pace" - that is, Handspeed (RPM), strong, consistent and RHYTHMIC. Then, manipulating the Trigger Delay will handle most Clubhead Speed Variations.

12-5-0 BASIC REQUIREMENTS
Your "Basic Motion" is a selected motion carefully maintaining the same characteristics of Angle, Pace, Rhythm, and Posture to serve as your Constant" on which Stroke Components can be hung without altering those charactersistics for any unintentional cause.

12-5-1 BASIC MOTION
Pace is listed as as #19 and references 2-G.

So at a cursory glance it appears that PACE is handspeed (RPM) and the reason I said this was a trick question, the Glossary defines PACE as:

PACE Example – walking vs. running.
Mechanical – The miles per hour (MPH) of a moving body.
Golf – The surface speed of the orbiting Clubhead as differentiated from Rhythm.

And thats all he wrote...so with all of these little chicken nuggets in mind, go back to 2-G to reconcile rhythm and pace. I've got to get back to work, but I'll be baaa-uck.

P.S. I believe the answer to the pace question is embedded in this post and I don't think it's hand speed, but... wouldn't be the first or last time I was wrong.