I haven't come across Don's work before, but from what you've expressed, it seems he's in error.I saw an old video once ,maybe 20 years, ago by an instructor named Don Feeney. In that video he demonstrated (how in his determination) that a slightly elevated cue really helped reduce collision induced throw. Even with various side CB hits, but especially when hitting straight low with that old 'drag stroke' and letting the CB roll pure.
I'm not so sure about ALL of that, but I do know that it is helpful to me on those long cuts where the guy has you wedged up in a corner pocket and you can't stroke clean.
What is your opinion of his analysis?
TY.
An elevated cue would reduce CIT if it bounced onto the OB and hit it above normal levels, but attempting to do such is troublesome.
Being elevated often leads to firmer shots... I suspect that's where he is getting a feeling that elevation reduced throw.
Colin