The optimal angle of attack in golf depends on so many factors. But before we talk about them, what is the angle of attack? In simple terms, it’s the angle the sweet spot of the clubhead is travelling at when impact occurs. Many of you might be scratching your head but bear with us, it’s important.
There is a load of information out there on this topic and some of it will leave you looking blank, so it can be hard to know what to listen to. Luckily, PGA pro Katie Dawkins has a straightforward explanation…
What is the right angle of attack in golf?
First of all, what makes the ‘right’ angle of attack is all relative to the golfer in question and the club in hand. For example, those with a slower swing need to be careful not to hit down too much.
Understanding this concept can be a key component in unlocking your potential. And taking your game to new heights is made much easier if you know your angle of attack, as you can set your clubs up to match your unique delivery.
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So, if you are hitting DOWN on the ball, which is desirable when it comes to iron play and pitching, your attack angle will be NEGATIVE. Assuming your driver address position is optimal, hitting UP is ideal for a driver as you can sweep it off the tee – this would be a POSITIVE angle of attack.
Hitting up on the ball is ideal if you’re looking to launch drives further than ever
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This is where modern technology comes into its own. Launch monitors such as Trackman can feedback an incredible amount of data to an incredible degree of accuracy.
Take the best players in the world. The average LPGA Tour player hits two degrees up with their driver, and they know that’s what they need to do to max out their delivery.
The same is true in the men’s game. Most, if not all, of the PGA Tour’s longest hitters will have a positive angle of attack. Dustin Johnson averages around four degrees up when he unleashes a trademark ‘bomb’.
Going further still, the people who compete in long drive comps launch it out there with an…
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