Launch Angle

• Definition
  • The vertical angle the golf ball takes off at relative to the horizon and measured immediately after separation from the club face.
• The Use of Launch Angle
  • Launch Angle is the vertical component of where the ball starts relative to the horizon, and the ball will always launch closer to the Dynamic Loft of the club compared to the Attack Angle.
  • Launch Angle is key to optimizing distance.
  • Knowing the Launch Angle for each club in the bag is also helpful, when trying to hit under the crown of a tree etc.