Initial velocity be larger or smaller once its calculated?

[xswtxoj]

If the pendulum is too long and the ball hits the top of the catcher really hard before imbedding itself in the catcher, will intial veloctiy be larger or smaller once its calculated?

 

[tiny-tim]

Hi xswtxoj!

Show us what you've tried, and where you're stuck, and then we'll know how to help!

(erm … and explain the question a little more clearly!)