Gear Effect in Golf: Why Off-Center Hits Curve
Gear effect explains why off-center golf shots curve back toward target. Learn the physics, how it differs by club, and how to use it.
Master the foundations of golf. These Golf 101 guides break down core concepts every golfer should understand, from how scoring works and what each club does to the rules of the game and essential course etiquette.
Gear effect explains why off-center golf shots curve back toward target. Learn the physics, how it differs by club, and how to use it.
Lie angle is the hidden reason well-struck shots miss. Learn how to test yours, read the signs of a bad fit, and get it adjusted.
Learn how to hit a driving iron with the right setup, ball position, and swing feel for a low, controlled ball flight that holds tight fairways and cuts wind.
Center of gravity in golf clubs explained: how CG depth, height, and bias change launch, spin, and forgiveness, and how to use it across your bag.
Golf shaft kick point is one of those spec-sheet terms most golfers nod along to without ever quite pinning down — yet it quietly shapes the trajectory of every shot you hit. In this guide you’ll learn exactly what kick point is, how high, mid, and low kick points change launch and feel, how it … Read more
What swing weight measures, how the D0-D5 scale works, what changes it, and how to find the right number for your tempo and strike.
Spin loft is one of the most important concepts in golf that most amateurs have never heard of. It quietly governs how far your shots fly, how much they spin, and whether you compress the ball or catch it thin. Understand spin loft and you understand why good ball-strikers hit it so consistently. This guide … Read more
Dynamic loft is the loft your clubface actually delivers at impact. Learn what good numbers look like and how to change yours for real distance gains.
Where to play the ball for every club, from driver to wedge, and how ball position controls contact, launch, and start direction.
Smash factor measures how efficiently you turn clubhead speed into ball speed. Learn the ideal numbers by club and how to improve yours for more distance.