EquipmentL
Loft
Angle of the clubface
Pronunciation
/lɒft/
Definition
The angle of the clubface relative to vertical, which determines the trajectory and distance of a shot. Lower lofted clubs (like drivers at 9-12 degrees) hit the ball farther with a lower trajectory, while higher lofted clubs (like wedges at 50-60 degrees) hit shorter with higher trajectories.
Example
"The driver has 10.5 degrees of loft."