Stupid Golf Question
What is attack angle?
The screen says angle of attack and you wonder what the club attacked
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Attack angle, also called angle of attack, measures whether the clubhead is moving up or down at impact. Negative means downward and positive means upward under common launch-monitor conventions.
The NPG answer
It is the club's vertical travel direction, with less drama than the name suggests.
When it matters
It matters because irons are normally delivered downward for ball-first contact, while a teed driver may be delivered upward. The useful number depends on the club and shot.
What to do next
Check angle of attack with one club across several normal swings before trying to change it.
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What is dynamic loft?
Dynamic loft is the loft the clubface actually presents at impact.
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