Misconception About Follow Through

[Patrick Johnson]

Except tip contact time can increase or decrease: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH2PHaGl8Ik&t=3m27s

That video shows tip contact time increased by 20% (200 microseconds). Contact time can vary by 5 times that (double the contact time) with the same stroke, just by hitting farther off center. Hitting farther off center also gives more CB action, which of course will look/feel like "hitting it better".

Bottom line: you can't control tip contact time with your stroke alone.

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[dr_dave]

That video shows tip contact time increased by 20% (200 microseconds). Contact time can vary by 5 times that (double the contact time) with the same stroke, just by hitting farther off center. Hitting farther off center also gives more CB action, which of course will look/feel like "hitting it better".

Bottom line: you can't control tip contact time with your stroke alone.

Cue tip contact time is also different for tips of different hardnesses and for shots at different speeds.

Regards,
Dave