Hinge action

acsweden
What does the hinge action I use depend on?
Planeangle coming in to the ball - steeper more angled/vertical hinging?
Clubface coming in to the ball - closer more angled/vertical hinging?

Plane or face or both......?

thanks

anders
12 piece bucket
Originally Posted by acsweden What does the hinge action I use depend on?
Planeangle coming in to the ball - steeper more angled/vertical hinging?
Clubface coming in to the ball - closer more angled/vertical hinging?

Plane or face or both......?

thanks

anders
I'd say for the flatter planes you'd have more angled hinging "look" because you have more #3 accumulator angle which means less clubface closing/opening for a given amount of turn/roll.

Opposite for steeper planes . . . less #3 angle . . . clubface closes/opens more with less turning and rolling.
Daryl
Originally Posted by acsweden What does the hinge action I use depend on?
Planeangle coming in to the ball - steeper more angled/vertical hinging?
Clubface coming in to the ball - closer more angled/vertical hinging?

Plane or face or both......?

thanks

anders

Angled Hinging works best with Radial Acceleration.
Horizontal Hinging works best with Longitudinal Acceleration.

Vertical Hinging is best used to save par.
okie
"Vertical Hinging is best used to save par." Nuts, or just plain, M&M is on the money here! Vertical hinging has revolutionized my short game. The principle benefit is that I do not have to be as "careful" as before. meaning I can generate a little speed without concern of hitting a "hot shot" which scampers into a worse spot. I find no need for throwaway even the controlled variety. I also find that vertical hinging utilizes the bounce of the club better than the other two hinge actions. I have not figured out how to swivel through to finish without looking like I am having a seizure of some sort. I have watched Yoda of Arabia at least 10 times this week! If some of you have difficulty hitting bump and runs with say a 7 iron I would suggest unless you want to hit it under North Korean radar you should try a little vertical hinge action...it pops up quite nicely...spins a tiny bit then finds its target like a U.S. missile defense system.