Are there standards for loft and lie angles?
One of the most overused words in the golf industry is “Standard.” Instead of the word standard, perhaps the word average should be used. Or maybe no word should be used. A quick look on the internet at specifications for the best selling #5 irons from four major manufacturers shows lie angles of 60.5, 60.8, 61 & 61.3 degrees. Not surprisingly there is no stated tolerance on any site, making one wonder just how close that 61.3-degree specification is. A look at standard lofts of #5 irons from these same manufacturers shows that two use 27 degrees while one is at 28 and one at 29. As an industry professional you should use the manufacturer’s specifications as a reference only. When adjusting loft ask the player if they have any distance gaps between clubs that a loft change of a degree or two will correct. The word standard really doesn’t come into play with club performance fitting. Each player should be matched to his or her own individual specifications. If you want to call those spe
