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Your right lie angle will depend on your height and the length of your arms. Your swing tendencies and ball flight will also play a part in determining what lie angle suits you. Additionally, the standard lie angle varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, the right lie angle can help you make more accurate shots, so it’s worth figuring out what works best for you.

The Importance of Having the Correct Golf Club Lie Angle

There are many reasons why having a correct golf club lie angle for each of your clubs really matters. In all honesty, having clubs that fit you properly, with a correct Shaft length, grip size and lie angle, could make a massive difference in your game and ball striking

Lie Angle Influences Your Shots Start Line & Shape

If your club is too upright, as a right-handed golfer, your start line will run left of your target. If your lie angle is too flat, your start line will be right of your target.

In addition to influencing your shot start line, lie angle influences your shot shape. The start line is one thing, but a more upright lie angle typically allows a shot to turn over and work right to left for a right-handed golfer.

And, if you are following along, a flatter lie angle will typically allow you to work the ball more left to right. Basically, the taller you are the lower your lie angle will be. Shorter golfers will have higher lie angles. However, golfers have unique and individual nuances to their swings, which may only sometimes fit nicely into a chart.

How Do I Know What Lie Angle I Need?

You can know your lie angle based on some factors.

• Height: Taller golfers typically need a more upright lie angle, while shorter golfers typically need a flatter lie angle.

• Swing: If you have a more upright swing, you will need a more upright lie angle. You will need a flatter lie angle if you have a more bent-over swing.

• Ball position: If you play the ball closer to your front foot, you will need a flatter lie angle. Playing the ball closer to your back foot will require a more upright lie angle.

• Clubhead design: Some clubhead designs are designed for a specific lie angle. If you are unsure of what lie angle your clubs are designed for, you can consult the manufacturer's specifications.

Understanding the lie angle on a golf club and how it can influence the outcome of shots you hit is essential to playing better golf. Additionally, understanding how to measure and find your ideal lie angle specifications is critical. In most cases, your wrist-to-floor measurement and height should give you a good recommendation. However, golfers have unique and individual nuances to their swings, which may only sometimes fit nicely into a chart.​