Strike Quality
Strike Quality
In plain terms: Strike Quality is how solid the hit was.
What Strike Quality Includes
Strike quality is not one single thing. It’s a combination of a few impact factors:
- Face contact location
- Center vs heel, toe, high, or low on the clubface
- Smash factor / energy transfer
- How efficiently club speed turns into ball speed
- Low point control (for irons and wedges)
- Whether the club strikes ball before turf
- Consistency
- How repeatable the contact is shot to shot
What Strike Quality is Not
- Not swing speed alone
- Not distance by itself
- Not “best shot ever” contact
You can swing fast and still have poor strike quality.
Why Strike Quality Matters
- Better distance control
- Tighter shot dispersion
- More predictable ball flight
- Fewer “mystery” misses
This is why fitters and coaches often prioritize strike quality before chasing more speed.
