Club Loft Distance Calculator

Formula

To calculate the distance:

\[ D = (L \times 2.3) + (S \times 1.5) + 10 \]

Where:

\( D \) is the Distance (yards)
\( L \) is the Club Loft Angle (degrees)
\( S \) is the Swing Speed (mph)

Club Loft Definition

Club loft refers to the angle of the clubface relative to the vertical plane. It is a critical factor in determining the trajectory and distance of a golf shot. Higher lofted clubs, such as wedges, produce higher, shorter shots, while lower lofted clubs, such as drivers, produce lower, longer shots. The loft angle affects the spin and launch angle of the ball, influencing its flight path and distance.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Club Loft Angle (L) = 10 degrees
Swing Speed (S) = 90 mph

Using the formula:

\[ D = (10 \times 2.3) + (90 \times 1.5) + 10 = 23 + 135 + 10 = 168 \text{ yards} \]

The distance is 168 yards.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Club Loft Angle (L) = 15 degrees
Swing Speed (S) = 80 mph

Using the formula:

\[ D = (15 \times 2.3) + (80 \times 1.5) + 10 = 34.5 + 120 + 10 = 164.5 \text{ yards} \]

The distance is 164.5 yards.