Grand touch

[Richard Brekne]

Seems to be a bit of confusion over these terms... "strikeweight"
"strikedistance" and "blow distance". Gets a bit difficult to know what we are
talking about when at times.

Blow distance I think we are all on the same plane on.. Strike distance seems
to be used in two contexts.. And strike weight is a a term I have not come
across yet, and it seems clear I should be aware of it. I wish someone would
clearly and completely define (expound upon) this term. Please ??? <grin>

Richard Brekne
I.C.P.T.G.  N.P.T.F.
Bergen, Norway

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> > Reducing strikeweight has a direct relation to touchweight to the degree
> > of action leverage (Strike Ratio). On a 5:1 ratio, reducing SW by 1 gr
> > reduces Touchweight by 5gr. Weight has no bearing on aftertouch.
> > Aftertouch is a product of geometry and regulation.
>
> My question had to do with strike distance, not strike weight.  When
> Kristinn proposed reducing strike distance, I think he also had in mind
> to compensate with key dip and all the other adjustments.  As far as I
> can see, that would only make for shallower dip and reduced dynamics and
> not change the weight at all.  I agree that the best way to reduce
> touchweight is often to reduce strike weight, depending upon other
> factors.
>
> Paul S. Larudee, RPT
> Richmond, CA