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Lie Angle - What is it and what effect does it have on your golf?

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Oct 19, 2023
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aving the correct lie angle in your golf clubs is crucial for achieving consistent and accurate golf shots. The lie angle of a golf club refers to the angle between the shaft of the club and the ground when the club is at address. Here's how having the correct lie angle impacts your golf shots:

AFFECTS SHOT DIRECTION: If the lie angle of a club is incorrect for your swing, it can cause the clubface to be misaligned at impact. This misalignment can result in shots that consistently miss to the left (for aright hander with too upright lie angle) or to the right (for a too flat lie angle). Getting the correct lie angle helps ensure that the clubface is square at impact, promoting straighter shots.

 

IMPACT ON BALL FLIGHT: The lie angle also affects the trajectory of your shots. An incorrect lie angle can influence how the sole of the club interacts with the ground. If the lie angle is too upright, it may lead to the heel of the club digging into the turf, potentially causing the ball to fly lower and to the left for the right hander. If it's too flat, the toe of the club might dig into the ground, leading to higher shots that tend to go to the right. A correctly fitted lie angle ensures proper turf interaction and optimizes the ball flight.

 

CONSISTENCY: With the correct lie angle, you'll be able to make more consistent contact with the ball. Consistency in impact leads to more predictable shot patterns, which is essential for golfers looking to lower their scores.

 

COMFORT AND CONFIDENCE: Playing with clubs that have the right lie angle helps you feel comfortable and confident over the ball. When you're confident in your equipment, you're more likely to make a good swing and strike the ball well.  The correct lie angle can also help reduce physical strain on your body. If the lie angle is too upright or too flat, you will potentially need to make swing compensations to adjust for it, which can lead to poor swing mechanics and potential discomfort or injury.

 

Getting a professional club fitting, which includes lie angle adjustments, is the best way to ensure that your clubs are tailored to your swing characteristics. Our fitting experts use Trackman feedback to demonstrate how your lie angles affect your strike position on the clubface as well as your ball flight. This customization significantly improves the accuracy and consistency of your golf shots.

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