Does lie angle matter on Irons?

Asked by: Matt Bolden

To briefly summarize, the lie angle of your irons is extremely important because it will greatly affect the initial direction of your shots. Not all irons are created equal, and most players are using irons that likely do not have the right specifications for their swing.

What lie angle should my irons be?

Lie angles almost always range from the mid-50 degrees (in drivers) to the mid-60 degrees (in short irons). In irons, the range is typically from 59 or 60 degrees to around 64 degrees. (Lie angles on putters reach into the 70s.)

Should all irons have the same lie angle?

Your clubs, which include your driver through your wedges (and your putter for that matter), do not all have the same lie angles. If they did, you’d have to have all your clubs the exact same length. But since they aren’t, the lie angle on each club is different from one another.

What happens if lie angle is too upright?

If your lie angle is too upright, typically meaning that it’s closer to 90 degrees than 0 degrees, then that means you will typically hit the ground with your club with the heel side of the sole.

Should I change the lie angle of my irons?

Simply put, having the correct lie angle can make you a more accurate golfer. For every degree your clubs are off in lie angle, it can cause your shots to travel four yards off your intended target line.

Does 1 degree upright make a difference?

Yes it will make a difference, I play 2 degree upright and +1/2. If your hitting the ball left all the while (I am guessing your right handed) won’t be to do with having the lye angle to flat.

How do you know if a lie angle is correct?

After you make impact the line will appear on the face. If it’s pointing towards the toe, then your club is too upright. If it’s pointing towards the heel, then it’s too flat. If the line is perpendicular to the grooves on the face, then your lie angle is correct.

What happens if my irons are too upright?

But if your clubs are too upright, the toe would be off the ground, and you’d have a tendency to pull the ball (inset, top). Too flat, and the heel would be up, and you’d tend to hit pushes (inset, bottom). Starting with the face slightly off can produce exponential misses, so make sure your clubs fit.

Does upright lie promote a draw?

The upright lie also promotes a left tilting spin axis, which leads to what’s generally described as draw spin. An upright lie angle basically gives you a head start, but depending on the severity of the slice conditions the golfer generates, it certainly won’t guarantee a draw.

Should irons sit flat at address?

How should a golf club lie on the ground? The golf club should address the ball with the toe set a few millimetres in the air – the clubhead should never sit flat on the turf. You should be able to fit a small coin under the toe of the club at address, with the heel remaining in contact with the ground.

Should you hover your irons?

Soling the club in such a lie can set off a chain reaction which could move the ball, incurring a penalty. By hovering the club, you not only eliminate that risk, you reduce the tendency to snag the clubface in the grass, both on the takeaway and on the way down to the ball.

What should my iron face look like at address?

So it will be slightly towards the heel. And never flat neither on the toe.