Thank you, BerntR. You know a whole lot more physics than I do, and I appreciate your contributions. My efforts here hang on my Georgia Tech education (101/2/3 - 201/2/3 long since forgotten ) plus whatever Homer Kelley and his book taught me as it relates to the Golf Stroke.
Jeff,
Forgive the interrupt, but . . .
Could we please take a moment and revisit this idea -- which, either in this thread or another (can't remember) -- started this whole magnificent interchange . . .
In the Golf Stroke, does the Left Arm and Clubshaft function as the "string" (Centripetal Force) keeping the Sweetspot in orbit around its Left Shoulder Center?