Angle of Descent

Angle of Descent is the angle, typically measured in degrees, at which the golf ball strikes the ground as it falls from the highest point of its flight. The Angle of Descent is dependent upon dimple design and trajectory and will vary from player to player based on individuals' distinct launch conditions and from club to club throughout a set of clubs.



Shots hit with higher lofted clubs like wedges will result in steeper descent angles than shots with lower lofted clubs, like the driver.  Descent angle is an important performance consideration during design phases of the golf ball development process because it has a significant impact on stopping power.