Custom Fit: Lie Angle

Measuring Lie Angle at Golf Gear Direct

At Golf Gear Direct, we know that getting your lie angle correct is one of the most important aspects of a custom fitting. The lie angle refers to the angle formed between the shaft of your golf club and the sole when the club is placed on the ground. Even the smallest change - one or two degrees - can have a dramatic effect on your ball flight, accuracy, and overall performance.

How We Measure Lie Angle

During your fitting appointment, our specialists use a lie board (strike plate) combined with impact tape on the sole of the club. As you hit shots, the tape shows exactly where the clubhead strikes the board. If the marks are consistently towards the heel, your clubs are too upright; if the marks are towards the toe, your clubs are too flat. By analysing these results, we can recommend precise adjustments to your lie angle so your clubs sit square through impact and deliver maximum consistency.

Why Lie Angle Needs to Be Measured

• Directional Control: A lie angle that is too upright will cause shots to start left (for right-handed golfers), while a lie angle that is too flat pushes shots right.
• Strike Quality: Getting the sole to sit flush at impact means more centred strikes, cleaner turf interaction, and fewer fat or thin shots.
• Club Consistency: Each iron in your set is checked so your lie angles progress correctly, ensuring reliable distance gapping and ball flight throughout the bag.
• Confidence at Setup: A correctly fitted lie angle ensures your club looks square behind the ball, helping you aim correctly and swing with confidence.

The Benefits of Correct Lie Angles

When your lie angle is fitted correctly, the benefits are clear:

• Straighter Ball Flights: Your clubs will return to impact squarely, helping you hit more greens and fairways.
• Better Consistency: Proper lie angles reduce shot dispersion, tightening your grouping and improving scoring potential.
• Improved Distance Control: Cleaner, centred contact leads to more predictable carry yardages across your irons.
• Lower Scores: More accuracy, better ball striking and consistent gapping all contribute to lowering your handicap.

Who Should Check Their Lie Angles?

Every golfer can benefit from lie angle fitting - whether you are a beginner building good habits, an improver looking to strike the ball more consistently, or a low-handicap player fine-tuning performance. Even if you've had clubs fitted before, lie angles can change over time due to swing changes, posture adjustments, or even natural shaft wear.

Lie Angle Impact Mark Guide

At Golf Gear Direct, our custom fitting service uses advanced tools and expert knowledge to dial in your lie angle alongside shaft length, shaft flex, loft and grip size. The result is a set of clubs that truly fits your swing and helps you play your best golf.