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Based on ball flight (slightly left on solid shots), divots, and the fact that I simply don't like looking down and seeing the toe of my club up in the air, I think I'm going to have the lie angle of all my irons bent -1 degree. Before I do this I would appreciate any opinions on whether this will have a dramatic effect on ball flight with identical swings? For me it's more of a confidence thing right now but I certainly don't want to do it if it's going to make a drastic change in ball flight. Thanks.
 
BradMorris64 said:
Based on ball flight (slightly left on solid shots), divots, and the fact that I simply don't like looking down and seeing the toe of my club up in the air, I think I'm going to have the lie angle of all my irons bent -1 degree. Before I do this I would appreciate any opinions on whether this will have a dramatic effect on ball flight with identical swings? For me it's more of a confidence thing right now but I certainly don't want to do it if it's going to make a drastic change in ball flight. Thanks.
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It could be a tremendous ball flight difference. Maybe not. Remember the address position is not the same position as at contact.
 
blugold said:
Remember the address position is not the same position as at contact.
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Yeah, I remembered that, I was just curious as to how much one degree of change might effect real world performance with identical swings. If it could be really dramatic I won't mess with it. Just looking for some small pieces of the puzzle to help shave a stroke here or there. Thanks.
 
BradMorris64 said:
Yeah, I remembered that, I was just curious as to how much one degree of change might effect real world performance with identical swings. If it could be really dramatic I won't mess with it. Just looking for some small pieces of the puzzle to help shave a stroke here or there. Thanks.
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Depends on the golfer. Plus. One degree isn't as much as you think in the static position of address. The toe would probably be up.
 
blugold said:
Depends on the golfer. Plus. One degree isn't as much as you think in the static position of address. The toe would probably be up.
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Through the ball though one degree makes anywhere from 5-15 yards depending on SS


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Howzat said:
I am confused. It sounds like the OP is talking about lie and Thainer is talking about loft?
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No. Thain is talking lie. 1* flat could result in 5-15 yard right.
 
Thainer21 said:
Bending -1 would cause more left.


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blugold said:
No. Thain is talking lie. 1* flat could result in 5-15 yard right.
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Still a little confused I guess. More upright would cause the ball to go left (right handed golfer) and a flatter lie would cause the ball to go right correct?
 
Yes you are correct.
 
Howzat said:
Still a little confused I guess. More upright would cause the ball to go left (right handed golfer) and a flatter lie would cause the ball to go right correct?
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That's what I thought too buddy. Of course Blu is right ...it's impact that matters not address. The OP really needs to get on a lie board and see what the impact position looks like before bending anything
 
Howzat said:
Still a little confused I guess. More upright would cause the ball to go left (right handed golfer) and a flatter lie would cause the ball to go right correct?
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That is correct. I just was not sure how much one degree translated into actual deviation at say 170 yards.
 
BradMorris64 said:
That is correct. I just was not sure how much one degree translated into actual deviation at say 170 yards.
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As others have said it depends on your swing speed...but 5-15 would be a good range.
 
To me it does make a big difference. My irons are 1 degree up right and it has made all the difference in the world
 
Wicked Cool Bearded Man said:
To me it goes make a big difference. My irons are 1 degree up right and it has made all the difference in the world
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Yup. I'd say get fit for lie angle on a lie board before making any changes.
 
blugold said:
Mine are -2* flat. I can still hook the snot out of them.
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Oh yeah - I mean it isn't a cure all. But it is a difference maker
 
Wicked Cool Bearded Man said:
To me it does make a big difference. My irons are 1 degree up right and it has made all the difference in the world
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Oh, I agree buddy....mine are 1* up too....before that I was always missing right....because I was sticking the toe in the ground...now I miss left too....hehehe
 
TripleBogieTim said:
Oh, I agree buddy....mine are 1* up too....before that I was always missing right....because I was sticking the toe in the ground...now I miss left too....hehehe
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Hahaha yup- new problems! But it really does change things
 
blugold said:
Oh I agree. I just laugh because my irons are very flat. But I still get the lefts.
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Yup. And I can still banana slice with the best of them haha
 
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