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| Torque/Acceleration Profiles |
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state-of-the-art controller initially operates in torque mode allowing the
servomotor to accelerate the club with a user definable by a mathematical
algorithm. Curve possibilities include: - Linearly decreasing torque - Parabolically decreasing torque - Logarithmically decreasing torque - Linearly increasing torque - Parabolically increasing torque - Logarithmically increasing torque - 20% linearly decreasing, 80% linearly increasing |
| Because these are torque curves, the machine responds much like a human golfer to changes in club characteristics. For example, the machine will swing a lighter club faster. This provides the means for true product comparison and testing. A machine using conventional velocity/acceleration curves (not torque curves) will automatically compensate for changes in club, weight, unlike a human golfer. |
| Braking Profile |
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After ball impact, the state-of-the-art controller switches to position mode for smooth deceleration to prevent shaft breakage at speeds over 120 mph. |
| Centrifugal Wrist |
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The centrifugal wrist incorporates a CNC machined aluminum housing, 12 pitch CNC machined miter gears and aircraft control bearings. The wrist rotates the club a full 180' in two axes (wrist axis and toe axis) relative to the arm. The position of the toe axis is dependent on the position of the wrist axis (and vice versa) via the stationary and rotating gear relationship. This dependency is linear, meaning 1' of wrist rotation equates to 1' of the toe axis rotation. Therefore, a change in the wrist position at impact will result in a change in the toe at impact. The wrist also incorporates 15' zero offset, adjustment between the axes to finely tune this relationship. |