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Swing Weight
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Posted by Keith White on Sunday, 20 February 2005, at 1:53 a.m.
Neil, and others...
This is something that is more akin to racquet sports or golf, but...
In recent months with my setup of Syncro and Benfield abu 5500, i adjusted my grip slightly and found the balance point directly under my right hand (reel low).
As the right hand is a fulcrum point around which the rod moves, when i get that all important light feel to the rod i am assuming the balance aids "Swing Weight".
Neil: You help with design of rods. When you test prototypes is anything like this accounted for, and if so, are you building the balance point around a particular reel weight too ?
My rod only started to balance in this way with the addition of "mikes" sideplate, and that adds considerable weight, yet aids the balance.
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I'm sure this more balanced "feel" has accounted for smoother casting.
Keith.
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