Thread: Would Pneumatics give enough of an impulse force for a kicker?
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Re: Would Pneumatics give enough of an impulse force for a kicker?
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Originally Posted by phoenix_fire View Post
When we were testing our kicker, we found out that there wasn't enough momentum being transferred from kicker to ball with just pneumatics. The elastic bands really provided the extra kick.
Pun intended?

I agree though.

Use of surgical/elastics is preferred for efficient kicking.
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