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 The 5 Launch Monitor Numbers Every Golfer Should Understand to Improve Consistency

Launch monitor data can be overwhelming, especially with the number of metrics available. Many golfers focus too heavily on optimizing a single number without understanding how it impacts their overall performance. In this post, I’ll break down the five most important data points you should focus on when using a launch monitor and the correct order to prioritize them for better and more consistent golf shots.

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The 5 Launch Monitor Numbers Every Golfer Should Understand to Improve Consistency

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1. Impact Location: Contact Is King

The first and most crucial metric is impact location—where the ball makes contact on the clubface. This data point greatly affects your ball’s starting direction and curvature.

• Off-center strikes, such as hits off the heel or toe, lead to inconsistent ball flights regardless of other swing improvements.

• Even without high-end tech, you can use tools like impact spray or strike spray to see your contact point.

If you’re trying to fix a slice or hook, understanding your impact location is key before making other swing changes.

2. Low Point: Controlling Where Your Swing Bottoms Out

Your low point is the point in your swing arc where the club reaches its lowest position.

• For irons and wedges, the low point should ideally be 3–4 inches after the ball to achieve proper compression.

• For drivers, you want your low point before the ball to achieve an upward strike for more distance.

A consistent low point leads to solid contact, while an inconsistent low point leads to fat or thin shots.

3. Face Angle: Dictating Start Direction

Face angle refers to where the clubface is pointing at impact relative to your target.

• A closed face (pointing left for right-handed players) or open face (pointing right) greatly impacts your ball’s starting direction.

• For players struggling with slices or hooks, adjusting face angle is often more effective than tweaking club path.

If your face angle is open, the ball will consistently start right—no matter how perfect your swing path is.

4. Club Path: Shaping the Shot

Club path refers to the direction the clubhead is moving during impact.

• Positive values indicate an in-to-out path, while negative values indicate an out-to-in path.

• Many players focus on fixing their swing path to eliminate slices, but this is step four—not step one.

Key takeaway: Fix your face angle first—then focus on your swing path to shape your desired shot.

5. Angle of Attack: The Direction of Your Strike

Angle of attack (AoA) measures whether the clubhead is moving up or down when it strikes the ball.

• Irons and wedges should have a negative AoA (hitting down on the ball).

• Drivers should ideally have a positive AoA (hitting up on the ball).

However, even if you have a proper negative angle of attack, your low point must be after the ball to avoid hitting fat shots.

Summary: Prioritizing the Right Numbers

Here’s the correct order to focus on launch monitor metrics for improvement:

1. Impact Location – Know where you’re striking the clubface.

2. Low Point – Control where your swing bottoms out.

3. Face Angle – Manage where your clubface points at impact.

4. Club Path – Shape the shot by adjusting the path.

5. Angle of Attack – Ensure you’re hitting up or down appropriately.

By understanding these five key data points and testing with tools like TrackMan or PRGR, you can make smarter decisions and get closer to consistent, predictable golf shots.

Hope this tip helps!

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