Difference between revisions of "Center of Gravity"
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==Definition== | ==Definition== |
Revision as of 10:23, 4 August 2007
Definition
Definition 1: The point marked on the cover of the ball, indicating where the most top weight is, to be used in the drilling process
Definition 2: The actual center of gravity close to the center of the ball
In myths, it has been claimed to affect ball reaction enough to be important to consider when laying out a ball
Does CG Matter?
It's been an ongoing debate on internet message boards such as BallReviews.com to determine whether CG matters or not. Both sides, "CG Matters" and "CGNOMADDAH" have each come up with an argument each stating CG's effect on ball reaction. Below is a recap of each side's point(s).