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.

What happens if my lie angle is too flat?

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. It can even cause you to develop swing compensations to correct for it, preventing you from ever developing a consistent, repeatable, and powerful swing.

Does 2 degrees upright make a difference?

The standard lie angle is going to differ depending on the club you are talking about and the manufacturer. When a Titleist seven iron is two degrees upright, it may still have a different lie angle than a TaylorMade seven iron that is two degrees upright.

What should my lie angle be?

The standard lie angle of drivers and woods is in the range between 56 and 60 degrees, hybrid / rescue clubs between 58 and 62 degrees, irons between 61 and 64 degrees. For wedges it is nearly always 63 or 64 degrees.

Does upright lie promote a draw?

The upright lie also promotes a left tilting spin axis, which leads to what’s generally described as draw spin. An upright lie angle basically gives you a head start, but depending on the severity of the slice conditions the golfer generates, it certainly won’t guarantee a draw.

Should my irons be upright or flat?

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.

Do tall golfers need upright lie angle?

Tall golfers need a more upright lie angle and a bit of extra length on the shafts. If you play with clubs that are too flat then you can expect to be hitting a lot of shots left during your round.

Does lie angle affect loft?

If you have the proper lie angle, the center of the sole will rest squarely on the ground when you put the club down behind the ball. Then the lie angle is the space created between the shaft and the ground on the heel side of the club head. Lie angle also increases as the loft increases.

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).

Can you change lie angle on Woods?

An adjustable hosel allows the golfer to change the club’s lie and face angles to suit his swing. Use the included wrench to loosen the screw that holds the hosel in place. Rotate or adjust the hosel according to the manufacturer’s instructions to increase or decrease the lie angle, then re-tighten the hosel.

Should golf club be flat on ground at address?

All clubs — from putter to driver — should sole flat on the ground when you address the ball (main photo). Irons are built with different lie angles — the angle between the sole of the club and the shaft — that can be customized to your setup or body structure.

What lie angle do most pros use?

What is this? Most golf club manufacturers 7 iron lie angles are 62.5 degrees.