Which measurement should be compared before and after lie-angle bending to ensure proper results?

Which measurement should be compared before and after lie-angle bending to ensure proper results?

• A. Shaft Weight
• B. Sole Grind
• C. Heel-To-Toe Contact Pattern
• D. Grip Size

Answer: (C)

Lie-angle adjustments change how the sole sits on the ground through the swing, so the best way to verify the change is by comparing how the heel and toe contact the ground. The heel-to-toe contact pattern directly reveals whether the club is standing at the correct angle at impact. If the bend is right, you'll see a balanced, even contact across the sole; if the lie is off, the pattern will skew toward the heel or the toe, signaling that adjustments are still needed. Shaft weight, sole grind, or grip size don’t show the effect of the lie-angle change, since they’re not direct indicators of the club’s angle relative to the ground.

Lie-angle adjustments change how the sole sits on the ground through the swing, so the best way to verify the change is by comparing how the heel and toe contact the ground. The heel-to-toe contact pattern directly reveals whether the club is standing at the correct angle at impact. If the bend is right, you'll see a balanced, even contact across the sole; if the lie is off, the pattern will skew toward the heel or the toe, signaling that adjustments are still needed. Shaft weight, sole grind, or grip size don’t show the effect of the lie-angle change, since they’re not direct indicators of the club’s angle relative to the ground.