Adjusting lie angle on hybrids, woods, and putters even?

[bballfan8632]

Is this something people would normally get done? I'm getting fitted for irons soon and I was wondering if lie angle gets changed on hybrids and woods as well.

Also, I read that loft and lie are something you should get fitted for on your putter even. I've never even considered that a putter would need to be adjusted. Is this something any of you guys do or think is important? Thanks!

 

[BamBooBender]

Woods not so much, except for extreme cases imo. Lie angle is more important in the higher lofted clubs. An upright lie in a driver can help promote a draw though.

Putter, definitely get fitted if you can.

 

[Paladin]

Hybrids and woods not so much. While a more upright lie can promote a draw, the biggest thing (to my understanding) is turf interaction, especially with the shorter irons/wedges. The putter not being flush with the ground can also create inconsistent contact.

 

[bballfan8632]

Why does it matter less for less lofted clubs? If I understand correctly, if the lie is incorrect and you hit the turf with the toe or heel first, the clubhead may twist and then your **** = crap right? Wouldn't that theory hold for any club, iron or wood?

 

[lmh3]

The loft of the club is tilted, therefore the higher the loft, the greater the angle that is tilted off line. Turf interaction is a little less important, since hopefully you have hit the ball before hitting the ground.

 

[Brianbigoats]

I have my wedges Lie adjust to the same specs as my clubs but notheing else

 

[staticline]

My putter lie was adjusted when I was fit for it. I don't think it would be normal for a club fitters do the adjustment. When you order a putter from the OEM, they would handle that and then ship it out.

 

[bballfan8632]

Yea but can I get my current putter adjusted for lie just like any other club ? I'm just wondering how important it really is

 

[staticline]

I'd think that putter loft/lie is just as important as it is for irons. Proper lie assures more consistent contact with sweetspot. Loft assures optimal roll when ball leaves clubface to reduce skid.

Whether a current putter head/shaft combo can be adjusted by a club fitter...that I do not know.

 

[Golf 'N Gator]

For me it has always been a slight adjustment in lie to my irons but not the longer clubs or wedges. I think it also important to have a putter fitting and then to make sure you have the correct lie when buying new and used. I always check every used putter I buy if I plan to game it as you never know what has happened to it with the previous owner.