How does lie angle affect golf swing?
Being fit for lie angle is important because it affects the direction and flight of the ball. More loft typically generates a higher trajectory and more spin while lower loft causes the ball to fly lower and spin less. Too much spin can cause the ball to balloon up in the air and limit your distance.
What should my lie angle be?
Lie angles almost always range from the mid-50 degrees (in drivers) to the mid-60 degrees (in short irons). In irons, the range is typically from 59 or 60 degrees to around 64 degrees.
How much difference does lie angle make?
On average, lie angle made a noticeable different for our testers. Comparing their best fit to their worst fit, our testers gained an average of 17.6 yards of total distance (median 17.8).
What does changing lie angle?
Having an incorrect lie angle on your golf club can have a huge impact on your ability to hit the ball straight. If your lie angle is too flat, you will tend to slice the ball. If your lie angle is too upright, then you will tend to hook the ball.
Does lie angle really matter?
Why is Lie Angle Actually Important? In a word, yes. Lie angle matters because it impacts the direction that the clubface is pointing at the moment of impact. If your lie angles are way off, it’s going to be hard to hit the ball accurately.
Should I change my lie angle?
Simply put, having the correct lie angle can make you a more accurate golfer. For every degree your clubs are off in lie angle, it can cause your shots to travel four yards off your intended target line.
Can I change the lie angle on an iron?
The 2-degree limit is only recommended when changing the lofts on irons due to the potential effect such bends will have on the sole angle of the club. If the hosel design and manufacturing processes allow it, the lie of an iron can be bent 3-4 degrees or more with no compromise to the integrity of the head.
What does a flatter lie angle do?
A flat lie angle means that the angle between the shaft and the ground is smaller, making the club shaft more flat as compared with the ground. If your club is too flat for your swing then it means that during your swing, the toe of the club will be lower than the heel (normally you want them level at impact).