Why is there a difference between a golf club needing to be light as possible so you can swing harder, but if you make a ball lighter you can’t necessarily throw it further than a baseball/cricket ball?

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Why is there a difference between a golf club needing to be light as possible so you can swing harder, but if you make a ball lighter you can’t necessarily throw it further than a baseball/cricket ball?

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It depends. The bulk of power comes from swing speed-that is created by the torque of the body, the distance between the downswing and contact with the ball and correct hitting of the ball (spin). Some golfers prefer lighter clubs and some prefer heavier clubs. There is a lot more energy going in to hitting a ball with a club than throwing one.