ShopTalk: History of Frequency

[Peter T. Sabin, neoGolfMatching]

Can anyone recall when the frequency of a shaft/club became a recognized standard for matching or building clubs?

I am puzzled as to why this measurement became a clubmaking and fitting tool.

My understanding is that frequency is, in essence, the resonant frequency of a shaft/club. If so, it escapes me as to why this has an effect on the golf swing.

I can understand how the period of a finished club (i.e. the time it takes to complete a cycle when allowed to swing about the axis point) affects the golf swing. But the resonant frequency? I don't understand.

A little history would be great.

Thanks.

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Peter T. Sabin (aka phineasToad)

neoGolfMatching
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