Vertical angle the ball takes off at relative to the ground. Affects trajectory and carry.
PGA Tour Avg
10.4° (driver)
Amateur Avg
12.6° (driver)
Launch angle is the vertical angle of the golf ball's initial flight path measured the instant it leaves the clubface. Combined with ball speed and spin rate, launch angle determines optimal carry distance, peak height, and roll-out. It is one of the three most-tuned parameters in modern club fitting, and even a 1° change can add (or cost) 4–8 yards depending on the club.
Launch angle is the single biggest lever you can pull to optimize trajectory for your specific ball speed. Faster swingers (110+ mph club speed) benefit from lower, flatter launches around 10–12°. Slower swingers (under 95 mph) need higher launches of 14–17° to maximize carry. Getting launch wrong is the #1 reason amateurs leave 20+ yards on the table off the tee.
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