Launch Angle in Golf: What It Is & Why It Matters
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7-Iron · 12 metrics · Click any metric to learn more
Carry
189
Target: 165-175
Total
199
Target: 175-185
Club Spd
95.2
Target: 82+
Ball Spd
123.4
Target: 118+
Back Spin
3459
Target: 6k-7k
Side Spin
736
Target: <250
HLA
-4.6°
Target: ±1.5°
Launch
12.5°
Target: 16°-19°
Descent
35.8°
Target: 40°-45°
Face Tgt
-5.2°
Target: ±1.0°
Face Path
2.5°
Target: ±2.0°
Smash
1.31
Target: 1.38+
What Is Launch Angle?
Launch angle (VLA—Vertical Launch Angle) is the angle at which the ball leaves the clubface relative to the ground. It's a key driver of trajectory and distance.
Units: degrees
Why It Matters
Launch angle, combined with spin, determines peak height and carry. Too low: ball runs out, loses distance. Too high: balloons, loses distance into wind.
Typical Ranges
Driver: 12°-16°. 7-iron: 16°-19°. Wedges: 20°-28°.
Common Issues
Low launch: delofted face, steep attack, or hitting down too much. High launch: adding loft, thin contact, or high spin.
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