Just working on your golf game can be daunting. With so many factors at play, it’s difficult to know what to focus on, especially since what works for one player may not work for another.
Launch monitors can help you cut through the guesswork by providing objective, personalized feedback. They track key swing metrics and provide actionable insights that directly translate into better performance.
Still, with all this data at your fingertips, it’s easy to feel buried in the numbers. Which metrics will actually move the needle, and which are just noise? According to GOLF Top 100 teacher Joe Plecker, two data points are essential if you want to build a consistent, reliable swing: face angle and club path.
Here’s a closer look at each and how they directly affect your swing.
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Face Angle: Understand where your club face is
Face angle measures the horizontal direction your club face points at impact. In simple terms, it tells you whether your face is square, open or closed. A perfectly square plane reads as 0 degrees, but in reality, very few golfers consistently hit exactly 0, so understanding the different numbers is critical.
For right-handed players, a positive number indicates an open face, which pushes the ball to the right. A negative number indicates a closed face, which sends the ball to the left.
By tracking the angle of view, you can see the true starting direction of your shots. More importantly, it provides insight into how well you are controlling the ball flight, reducing common mishits such as hooks and slices. Keeping an eye on this one metric will give you a crucial reference point for choosing a straighter, more predictable swing.
Club Path: Course swing direction
The club path measures the direction your club travels during your swing, providing insight into the mechanics of your swing. For right-handed golfers, a positive value indicates an in-to-out path, which typically results in a draw. While a negative value reflects a path from the outside in, often resulting in a blur.
Analyzing the club path reveals how your swing plane and body rotation affect ball flight. It shows whether your club is approaching the ball at the right angle and can even spot subtle flaws that lead to inconsistencies or frustrating shots.
If you look at the angle of view, the club path completes the picture of your game; it explains not only where the ball starts, but also why it behaves the way it does. Together, these statistics provide the insight needed to develop an accurate, repeatable swing.
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