What is Low Point?

Defined as being before or after impact, Low Point lets golfers assess whether they are hitting behind (up on) the ball or after (down on) the ball.

Low Point is defined as being before or after impact and provides a different way of describing attack angle.

First, find impact which is represented by the geometric center of the club head at the time of maximum compression. Then determine if the lowest point in the swing arc is before or after the geometric center of the club head.

Low Point can create a strong visualization for the golfer.

To hit up on the ball, the golfer must visualize the bottom of the swing arc occurring prior to the golf ball. To hit down on the ball, the golfer must visualize the bottom of the swing arc occurring after the golf ball.

Examples:

A negative attack angle indicates that the lowest point in the swing arc is after impact (maximum compression).

A positive attack angle indicates that the lowest point in the swing arc is before impact (maximum compression).

Technical Definition:

Low Point – Distance from the club head’s geometric center to the lowest point on the swing arc at the time of maximum compression.

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