What Loft and Lie Adjustments Do in Golf | Michiana Club Repair

What Loft & Lie Adjustments Actually Do (and Why They Matter)

Most golfers know their clubs have a “loft” and a “lie angle,” but few realize how much these two measurements affect every shot they hit.

Professional players check their loft and lie regularly — especially after travel, practice, or hitting off mats. Even small changes can throw off distance, accuracy, and consistency.

The good news: understanding these adjustments is simple, and getting your clubs checked can make your set play exactly the way it should.

What Is Loft?

Loft is the angle of the clubface that controls how high and far the ball launches.

How Loft Affects Your Shot

• More loft = higher ball flight + shorter distance

• Less loft = lower ball flight + more distance

  
  

Even a 1° change can:

• shift your carry distance

• change your gapping

• affect trajectory in the wind

  
  

Common Loft Problems

• Wedges losing spin because loft decreases over time

• Irons going too far or not far enough

• Gaps between clubs becoming uneven

Heat, hitting off mats, and regular play can all bend loft slightly over time — especially in forged irons.

What Is Lie Angle?

Lie angle is the angle between the club shaft and the ground when the club is at rest.

It influences whether the clubhead sits flat, toe-up, or toe-down at impact.

How Lie Angle Affects Your Shot

• Too upright = shots go left (for right-handed golfers)

• Too flat = shots go right

Players often think this is a swing flaw — but it’s often equipment.

Signs Your Lie Angle Is Wrong

• Consistent pulls or pushes with good contact

• Toes or heels digging into the turf

• Irons that never feel “square” at impact

• Wear marks on the sole not centered

  
  

How Often Should You Get Loft & Lie Checked?

We recommend checking once per year, or more often if you:

• play a lot

• practice on mats

• travel with your clubs

• use forged irons or wedges

• notice directional issues

A quick adjustment can bring your entire set back into proper gapping and alignment.

Why Loft & Lie Matter for Consistency

Dialed-in loft and lie create:

• predictable carry distances

• consistent ball flight

• proper divot patterns

• better directional control

• more confidence with each club

Most golfers struggle with their irons without even realizing their equipment has slowly changed over time.

How We Can Help With Loft and Lie Adjustment

At Michiana Club Repair, we use professional equipment to measure and adjust your loft and lie to exact specifications.

We can:

• check all irons and wedges

• adjust loft/lie to match your swing

• correct clubs affected by play or storage

• help you create even distance gapping

  
  

Small adjustments make a big difference — and it’s one of the fastest ways to improve iron play.

Ready to Tune Up Your Clubs?

If your irons feel inconsistent or your yardages seem off, a loft and lie check is one of the easiest fixes.

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Call or text 574-409-2813 or email michianaclubrepair@gmail.com, we’re happy to take a look and help you get dialed in.