Takeaway Angle @ Half-Back

What is Takeaway Angle @ Half-Back?

This parameter measures how far inside or outside your club is during takeaway. It is measured at half-back, which refers to the position in the backswing when the shaft becomes parallel with the ground for the first time.  If you bring your club back perfectly on plane, the shaft will lie parallel to the target line and the takeaway angle will read 0°.

What should Takeaway Angle @ Half-Back be?

You should typically try for a takeaway angle close to 0°.  If your club head is taken back significantly inside of your hands, your takeaway angle will be very inside.  This will require you to make adjustments at the top of your swing or during the downswing to get your club back on plane.  It is often caused by hinging your wrists too early.

Conversely, if your club head is substantially outside of your hands at half-back, your takeaway angle will read very outside. This can cause your backswing to be very steep, resulting in slices or pulls. Leaning over too much in your setup can cause an outside takeaway. When you find your best takeaway angle, groove that value. If in doubt, try grooving 0°.