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Launch Angle — What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
When it comes to the science of longer drives, few variables have as dramatic an impact on overall distance as launch angle. Simply put, the launch angle (LA) is the angle at which the ball takes flight relative to the ground. It is NOT simply the loft stamped on the bottom of your driver. While loft has the biggest influence on launch angle, your Angle of Attack (AoA), shaft characteristics, and head design and weighting are all contributing factors.
What Is the Optimal Launch Angle for Maximum Distance?
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This is a great question with no single answer — but some powerful generalizations can be made. If your swing speed falls between 85 mph and 105 mph, you need to launch the ball as HIGH AS POSSIBLE.
That’s a broad statement, but it covers the vast majority of golfers. Until you reach the 110 mph and above range, your primary focus should be launching the ball as high as possible with the optimum spin rate. With 105 mph of clubhead speed, you’re targeting approximately 14.5 degrees of launch with around 2,700-2,800 rpm of backspin.
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