[O.B.Left]

The more acute #3 Angle definitely can result in a lower Clubhead Speed. However, it is incorrect to state that the Power is lessened because of "additional Clubhead Travel". Unless #3 is zeroed, #3 Clubhead Travel is identical (at all Clubhead Speeds) for any amount of Angle and for both Horizontal and Angled Hinge Action. The 'No Roll' of Vertical Hinge Action effectively zeroes the #3 Accumulator (which, by definition, negates the #3 "Roll").

So, if the distance the Clubhead travels (to the end of the Follow-Through and its Both Arms Straight position / Section 11) doesn't lessen Power, then what does? Answer: The longer Release Arc, e.g., if you double the travel time (of the Release), you halve the travel rate. Study 2-M-2 and 6-N-0.

Yoda perhaps I'm miss reading your post above. Or more likely I have something wrong again. But all things being equal I have always thought the club head travel associated with Vertical Hinging to be longer than that of Angled.

Please set me straight.

Regards
O.B.



Oops I meant Horizontal not Vertical.