LOL... believe it or not, this was the answer I was hoping to get!
The fact that it can't be explained without feeling it tells me there's a lot going on under the hood! I can't wait to get my hands on this game. I've been complaining about the lock & load swing mechanic that has turned this game into laser darts for years.
Thanks for your comments on the difficulty on hitting trouble and hazard shots as well... there needs to be a penalty when playing these shots.