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swing speed
Speed at which a golfer swings a club. Specifically, how fast the clubhead is traveling at the moment it contacts the ball. Helps decide the optimal shaft flex for a golfer.
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Sweet Spot
The point on a clubface that consistently generates the best contact with a ball. Typically located on or near the center of the clubface.
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Spin rate
A golf ball's spin rate refers to the speed it spins on an axis while in flight, measured in revolutions per minute (rpm). A high-spin ball will carry longer and roll less and can be easier to dr [..]
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smash factor
Ball speed divided by club head speed. An optimal smash factor with a driver is said to be around 1.5.
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moment of inertia
Describes the force required to set a golf club in motion. A lower MOI means less force is needed to complete a swing (rotation), while a higher MOI means the club requires more force. Directly influe [..]
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Loft
The angle, in degrees, of the clubface. Higher lofts naturally produce higher trajectories, while lower lofts produce lower-flying, longer shots.
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Launch angle
The angle at which the ball leaves the ground after being struck.
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Hosel
The point where a shaft is fitted and secured into a clubhead.
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kick point
Kickpoint, also called flex point or bend point, is the point along a shaft's length at which it exhibits the greatest amount of bend. The lower the kickpoint, the higher the ball trajectory.
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Handicap
"Handicap" refers to a numerical representation of a golfer's playing ability. The lower a golfer's handicap, the better the golfer is.
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