Lie angle on golf clubs – what is lie angle?
Lie angle is the angle between the shaft and the ground when the club rests on the surface. It affects how the clubhead meets the ball and which direction the clubface points through impact.
The right lie angle helps the club sit more balanced on the ground. The wrong lie angle, on the other hand, can make the ball start left or right even when the swing feels good.
How to tell if the lie angle is right
Too upright
If the lie angle is too upright, the heel can sit too close to the ground and the clubface can point more left through impact for a right-handed player.
Correct lie
When the lie angle suits the player, the club sits more balanced on the ground and the clubface has a better chance of pointing at the target.
Too flat
If the lie angle is too flat, the toe can sit too close to the ground and the clubface can point more right through impact for a right-handed player.
How does lie angle affect the shot?
Lie angle mainly affects the start line and how easy it is to find a consistent strike. If the club is too upright or too flat, the clubface can point in the wrong direction through impact, while the heel or toe can affect contact with the ground. It can also be hard to find a consistently centered strike with the wrong lie.
It is not about changing your swing fundamentally, but about the club fitting how you actually deliver it. When the lie angle is right, the club becomes easier to aim, easier to control and more predictable at impact.
Our recommendation on lie angle
The right lie is about the club fitting how you stand, swing and strike the ball. It is a small adjustment that can make a big difference to control, direction and feel. With the right lie angle you can get a club that works with you and not against you. It is also something we focus on during our fittings – welcome in to test your lie with us!
Find a starting point for lie and length
Measure your height and the distance from your wrist to the floor, and find the intersection point in the chart. The greater the wrist-to-floor measurement, the more upright the lie, and vice versa. You can see the length adjustment at the top of the chart.