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.