The Science of the Perfect Swing
Author:   Peter Dewhurst
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
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9780199382194


Pages:   288
Publication Date:   21 January 2016
Format:   Hardback
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The Science of the Perfect Swing


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Author:   Peter Dewhurst
Publisher:   Oxford University Press Inc
Imprint:   Oxford University Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.30cm , Length: 23.90cm
Weight:   0.522kg
ISBN:  

9780199382194


ISBN 10:   0199382190
Pages:   288
Publication Date:   21 January 2016
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Modeling the club face ball interaction Chapter 3. Analysis of the straight shot to determine ball speed, launch angle and ball spin rate. Chapter 4. Analysis and formulation of rules for curved ball flight. Chapter 5. A general model of eccentric and oblique golf ball impact. Chapter 6. The Divot Chapter 7. Three-Dimensional Ball Flight Chapter 8. Putting

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The author achieves his stated goals of describing how professional golf players strike the ball and of discussing improvements in golf equipment and thus in performance. Engineers and scientists who golf, as well as golfers who are interested in the science behind their game, should enjoy this well-researched book. --Library Journal


A perfect gift for the golf-playing scientist at any level Dominic Lenton, Engineering & Technology Magazine Interesting and informative, The Science of the Perfect Swing strikes a perfect balance between hard science and an accessible tone that will appeal to golf enthusiasts, engineers, and anyone with an interest in sports science. Golf Business News


Interesting and informative, The Science of the Perfect Swing strikes a perfect balance between hard science and an accessible tone that will appeal to golf enthusiasts, engineers, and anyone with an interest in sports science. Golf Business News


Author Information

Peter Dewhurst has received numerous honors and awards for his research including the Nation Medal of Technology awarded by the President of the United States. He is Professor Emeritus in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, and Industrial Engineering, at the University of Rhode Island, where he was two-time winner of the Carlotti Award for research excellence. In addition to teaching and research, Dewhurst has consulted for numerous organizations including: NASA, IBM, McDonnell Douglas, Sikorski Aircraft, United Technologies, General Electric, and General Motors.

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