Smash factor is a performance metric in golf that compares ball speed to clubhead speed. It indicates how efficiently a golfer transfers energy from the club to the ball, helping players assess equipment and swing effectiveness.
Torque on a golf shaft refers to the shaft’s resistance to twisting during the swing. Measured in degrees, it influences feel, accuracy, and shot shape. Lower torque provides more stability and control, while higher torque offers greater feel and flexibility.
A plus handicap in golf is a handicap index below zero, indicating a golfer who scores better than the course rating. It means the player must add strokes to their gross score to calculate net score, effectively giving strokes to the course. This system allows elite amateur golfers to compete fairly against players with higher handicaps.
In golf, a ‘press’ is a side wager made during a match where a player trailing in the score bets that they will win the remainder of the round. It essentially creates a new, separate bet that runs parallel to the original match stakes.
In golf, “wire‑to‑wire” refers to a player who leads a tournament after every round, from the first tee shot to the final putt. The term highlights consistent dominance throughout a multi‑round event.
In disc golf, overstable refers to a disc that finishes its flight to the right for a right‑handed backhand throw, especially as speed drops. The characteristic is measured by a positive stability rating and is chosen for wind‑resistant or controlled‑fade shots.
In golf, offset refers to the forward positioning of the clubhead’s face relative to the hosel. This design feature influences launch angle, spin, and forgiveness, especially on drivers and irons.
In golf, forgiveness describes a club’s ability to minimise the negative effects of off‑center hits and imperfect swings. Forgiving clubs help players achieve more consistent results, especially when accuracy is lacking.
Getting fitted for golf clubs refers to the process of customizing golf clubs to match an individual golfer’s physical characteristics and playing style. This fitting aims to optimize performance by adjusting club specifications such as length, lie angle, shaft type, and grip size.
In golf, ‘playing from the tips’ refers to teeing off from the furthest set of tee markers on a course. This practice increases the total distance of the hole and is typically reserved for professional or low-handicap players.