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Originally Posted by IndySam
We are pulling instead of pushing because it fits in the robot envelope better. Also the real need is speed not power.
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Yes, Speed is King,
as long as the kicker has sufficient mass, or force at the end of the stroke, that it doesn't "bounce off" the ball, in which case you wouldn't get much ball speed.
For example, try striking a bowling ball with a bamboo stick. You can swing that stick as fast as you want, and the ball is not going to do much.
Now try hitting that bowling ball with an 8 pound sledge. You'll be swinging the sledge a lot slower than the stick (less speed), but you'll get a lot more action (assuming you don't break the ball!).
So, it's a balance between speed and force and mass. Take high-speed video of your kicker in action. If the kicker doesn't "follow through", you need more mass or force.
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