Stupid Golf Question
What is dynamic loft?
The club says one loft and the launch monitor reports another
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Dynamic loft is the effective loft of the clubface at impact, which can differ from the number stamped on the club because of shaft lean, face angle, and how the club is delivered.
The NPG answer
It is the loft that showed up, not the loft printed on the invitation.
When it matters
It matters because dynamic loft works with attack angle, strike, and speed to influence launch and spin.
What to do next
Compare dynamic loft with attack angle and launch angle for several shots using the same club.
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What is attack angle?
Attack angle shows whether the clubhead is moving upward or downward when it strikes the ball.
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