How do I know what loft fits my golf club?
Choose a loft to try based on your assessed club-head speed. If it is between 95 and 104 mph, a 10- or 11-degree loft will be appropriate. If it is between 105 and 115 mph, a loft between 7 and 9 degrees should be considered. Golfers with club-head speeds below 85 mph should use a loft angle between 14 and 20 degrees.
How much does 1 degree of loft affect distance?
The distance difference between clubs is created equally by the increments in club length and loft angle. The calculations here are based on 1/2″ club length difference = 5 yards distance difference and every 4° loft angle difference = 5 yards distance difference.
What lie angle should my clubs be?
Matching the lie angle of clubs to the specific golfer is one of the goals of a clubfitting session. 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.
What are the angles of each golf club?
In the longer irons a three-iron usually comes in at around 20 degrees, a four-iron at roughly 25 degrees and a five-iron at 29 degrees of loft. A six-iron is typically 31 degrees, a seven iron is usually around 34 degree and then the eight and nine-irons often come with 37 and 41 degrees of loft respectively.
How is Club angle measured?
The loft, is the angle between the face plane and the vertical plane the shaft is in, when the club is in the normal address position and the grooves are horizontal. Once you set up the club as described, use a protractor to measure the angle between the face plane (at 90 degrees to the grooves) and the vertical.
What degree loft is a 6 iron?
31 degrees
A standard 6 iron loft is 31 degrees, although that is the same loft as many 7 irons these days.
What is the loft of a 5 iron?
27 degrees
A standard 5 iron loft is 27 degrees.
Does more loft equal more distance?
First, less loft does not mean more distance whether that’s in a driver, fairway wood, hybrid, or iron. Loft is just one part of the distance equation, and everyone’s equation is different. Second, you need to find a combination of loft and face angle that helps you produce playable, consistent shots.
How do I know what lie angle I need?
After you make impact the line will appear on the face. If it’s pointing towards the toe, then your club is too upright. If it’s pointing towards the heel, then it’s too flat. If the line is perpendicular to the grooves on the face, then your lie angle is correct.
What are the loft angles on golf clubs?
Golf Club Lofts Chart
| Club | Standard Lofts (Tour Level Irons) |
|---|---|
| 2-Hybrid | 17°-18° |
| 3-Hybrid | 19°-20° |
| 4-Hybrid | 21°-23° |
| 5-Hybrid | 24°-26° |
What is loft angle in golf?
Lofts. The loft of a golf club is the angle created between the clubface and the ground – and will be different for every club in your bag. The loft will have a direct impact on the distance the ball travels – the lower the loft, the further the ball will go.