How To Effectively Use Different Clubs and Lofts

In this video from Scratch Golf Academy, the instructor breaks down how impact requirements, shaft lean, and ball position change across different club lofts. By understanding the line of compression and sweet spot height, golfers can optimize contact from driver to wedges.

• Maintain a line of compression where the lead arm and shaft form a straight line at impact.
• Higher lofted clubs require more forward shaft lean to align the sweet spot with the center of the ball.
• Ball position shifts backward for higher lofted clubs and forward for lower lofts and driver.
• Drivers are hit on an upswing with no forward shaft lean, using lower body extension to generate launch.
• Use a mirror for 3 minutes every couple of weeks to visually audit your setup and impact alignments.

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