[MizunoJoe]

When the Physics may become complicated a little data may help:

http://www.mytpi.com/images/pdfs/Kin...nDownswing.pdf

HB

Thanks HB. I was wrong about the clubhead slowing before impact for the pros. I was sure the max club head speed occurred at the kick point, at which time I thought the clubhead, having passed the shaft was very slightly retarded by it. Apparently this is only true for (most/some?) amateurs.