Steinway "pinning" dilemma

[Jeff Tanner]

>I dont see reducing action friction to near zero levels as a positive at
>all.
>
>RicB

My impression is that they have changed a lot of action function -
including geometry - to accommodate the heavier hammers, and the lowest
friction levels possible is likely necessary with the heavier hammers.

Why, after decades of building their reputation with the lighter hammers
they are now changing, who knows?

But it seems that they are trading a friction controlled action for a
weight controlled one.
Jeff