Attack Angle @ Impact

What is Attack Angle @ Impact?

Attack Angle measures whether your clubhead is moving up or down on the ball at impact. More precisely, it is defined as the angle between the ground and the direction your clubhead is moving.

For example, an Attack Angle of 5° down means the clubhead was coming steeply down into the ground and likely left a divot. Conversely, if you put the ball on a tee and hit up on it, you'll get an upwards Attack Angle. If your clubhead is neither moving up or down at impact, you'll get an Attack Angle of 0°.

What should Attack Angle @ Impact be?

Shots made off the ground should generally have a slightly downwards Attack Angle in order to make contact with the ball first. (The loft on the club face will still cause the ball to move upwards.)

Conversely, shots made off of a tee, or with a wood, should have a very slight positive Attack Angle to maximize distance.

Example pro Attack Angles generally range from -1° to 3° for a driver, and -2° to -4° for an iron.