The Science of the Perfect Swing
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The Science of the Perfect Swing by Peter Dewhurst
Based on three decades of experience in the physics of golf, Dewhurst examines topics such as the interaction between club face and ball, various aspects of trajectory and impact, and the physics of putting.
Excellent book.. A very worthy addition to the literature on the science of sport. * Frank Berkshire, Contemporary Physics *
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 *
The book presents a wealth of experimental data about how different equipment and striking parameters affect distance and spin. * Cliff and Rich Frohlich, American Journal of Physics *
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 *
The book presents a wealth of experimental data about how different equipment and striking parameters affect distance and spin. * Cliff and Rich Frohlich, American Journal of Physics *
Peter Dewhurst graduated first in class as a mathematics major at the University of Manchester in the UK, and was elected Sir Charles Reynold Research Fellow to continue research in applied mathematics and engineering mechanics for the Ph.D. Other awards, in his career, have included the Taylor Medal from the International College of Production Research, the President's award from the Society of Plastics Engineers, the Rhode Island Governor's award for Technology, and the U.S. National Medal of Technology from President Bush senior. He recently left University teaching and research to devote time to writing and golf equipment design. 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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780199382194 |
| ISBN 10 | 0199382190 |
| Title | The Science of the Perfect Swing |
| Author | Peter Dewhurst |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
| Year published | 2016-01-21 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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