PGA Golf Technology and Equipment

Question 1

What does 'lie angle' refer to in golf club fitting?

Accepted Answer

The angle between the shaft and the ground when the club is in playing position

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The angle of the clubface relative to the target line

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The angle of the club's leading edge at impact

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The angle between the shaft and the clubhead during the swing

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a dynamic club fitting session?

Accepted Answer

To measure a golfer's swing characteristics with actual ball flight data

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To determine a golfer's preferred brand of equipment

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To assess a golfer's knowledge of equipment rules

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To evaluate a golfer's course management skills

Question 3

What is 'kick point' (also called flex point) in a golf shaft?

Accepted Answer

The location on the shaft where maximum bending occurs during the downswing

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The point where the shaft is most rigid during the downswing

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The position on the shaft that determines grip size

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The overall measurement of shaft stiffness from tip to butt

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'moment of inertia' (MOI) in golf club design?

Accepted Answer

The resistance of the clubhead to twisting on off-center hits

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The speed at which the clubhead travels through impact

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The total measurement of clubhead weight

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The vertical angle of the clubface at impact

Question 5

What launch monitor metric most directly measures how efficiently energy is transferred from the clubhead to the ball?

Accepted Answer

Smash factor

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Ball speed

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Spin rate

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Launch angle

Question 6

According to USGA rules, what is the maximum length allowed for a golf club (excluding putters)?

Accepted Answer

48 inches

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45 inches

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46 inches

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50 inches

Question 7

What is the primary benefit of a low center of gravity (CG) in a driver or iron?

Accepted Answer

Higher launch angle with lower spin for maximum carry

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Increased distance through reduced aerodynamic drag

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Higher ball flight with more spin for stopping power

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Reduced vibration at impact for better feel