⛳️ 5 Data Points you need to know!

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ONE TIP
5 Launch Monitor Data Points You Must Understand!

Before we can control the golf club, we have to be able to control our body. This is something I say to a lot of golfers, and today I'm going to give you three of these core movements that I'm talking about:

1. Club Path

2. Club Face

3. Smash Factor

4. Angle of Attack

5. Low Point

You can check out the video I have on the topic below,

Club Path

The club path in golf is the direction the clubhead is moving at impact.

• In-to-Out: If the clubhead is moving from the inside to the outside of the target line (for a right-handed golfer, this would be to the right), it's referred to as an in-to-out path.

• Out-to-In: If the clubhead is moving from the outside to the inside of the target line (for a right-handed golfer, this would be to the left), it's referred to as an out-to-in path.

• Straight Path: If the clubhead is moving directly along the target line, it's considered a straight path.

• Importance: Club path influences the initial direction the ball takes, known as the starting direction. An in-to-out path often produces a draw, while an out-to-in path tends to result in a fade or slice.

Club Face

The club face refers to the part of the clubhead that strikes the ball. It is responsible for the initial direction, trajectory, and spin of the shot.

• Open Face: If the face points to the right (for a right-handed golfer) of the target at impact, it's an open face.

• Closed Face: If the face points to the left (for a right-handed golfer) of the target at impact, it's a closed face.

• Square Face: If the face points directly at the target at impact, it's a square face.

• Importance: The club face's position at impact largely determines the initial direction and curvature of the shot.

Smash Factor

Smash Factor is a measure of how efficiently a golfer transfers energy from the clubhead to the golf ball. It is the ratio of ball speed to club speed.

• Formula: Smash Factor = Ball Speed / Club Speed

• Importance: Higher Smash Factors indicate more efficient energy transfer, contributing to increased ball speed. Well-struck shots with proper contact and optimized launch conditions result in higher Smash Factors.

Angle of Attack

The angle of attack refers to the vertical angle at which the clubhead approaches the golf ball during the downswing and impact. It is measured in degrees.

• Positive AoA: If the clubhead is moving upward at impact, it's called a positive angle of attack.

• Negative AoA: If the clubhead is moving downward at impact, it's called a negative angle of attack.

• Importance: Angle of attack influences the trajectory and distance of the shot.

Low Point

The low point in the golf swing is the lowest point in the swing arc that the clubhead reaches during the downswing.

• Importance: The location of the low point influences the point of contact with the ball. A well-controlled low point ensures clean contact with the ball before the clubhead starts to ascend. Golfers strive to position the low point for optimal ball-striking, especially with irons.

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ONE QUOTE
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