Yokei Kawase

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Yokei Kawase is a researcher in sports engineering, with a primary focus on the biomechanics and structural dynamics of golf equipment. His key research area involves the computational modeling of golf club behavior during the swing, particularly the analysis of torsional deformation. In his most cited work, "27S Analysis of torsional deformation of golf club under swing" (2001), Kawase developed a finite element model of the club shaft to simulate dynamic torsional deformation during the downswing. By incorporating inertia torque as the external force acting on the club head, his study provided critical insights into how shaft flexibility influences swing mechanics and club performance. Although his citation count is modest, with this paper accumulating 2 citations, Kawase’s contribution lies in advancing the numerical methods used to understand equipment dynamics in golf. His work is notable for bridging structural engineering and sports science, offering a foundation for further studies in club design optimization. For students and researchers in sports engineering, Kawase’s research exemplifies how finite element analysis can be applied to real-world athletic equipment, highlighting the importance of material and geometric modeling in improving performance and injury prevention.