Originally Posted by
Jimmy Harris
There's too many factors to be worth your time to consider the mathematics of it all. Like, the mallet it a fulcrum, so the longer the mallet (or further back from the strike zone that you hold the mallet), the faster the head travels, assuming you're using it as a fulcrum and not just dropping it straight down. Which brings into the overall equation body mechanics and how different designs will change your swing. Plus there's the hardness and rebound of the surface being struck to consider. Generally, the harder the mallet face, the more energy will transfer to the chisel. Then you've got wind resistance to throw in there.