Which club will have its initial shot direction influenced the most by an incorrectly fitted lie angle?

The club that is most affected by an incorrectly fitted lie angle is the nine iron. Lie angle refers to the angle between the club’s shaft and the ground when the club is in the correct playing position. If the lie angle is not properly fitted, it can significantly impact the direction of the shot, particularly with shorter clubs like the nine iron compared to longer clubs such as the driver.

With the nine iron, which has a shorter shaft and greater loft, any deviation in the lie angle can lead to more noticeable results in the direction of the shot. If the lie angle is too upright, the ball can veer left; if it is too flat, the ball may go right. Because shorter irons are designed for precision and control, even small inaccuracies in the lie angle can lead to larger directional errors. This is especially crucial when attempting to hit to targets on the green or when accuracy is paramount.

While lie angle is important for all clubs, the effects are generally more pronounced in shorter clubs like the nine iron because they are typically used for more delicate and precise shots. The driver, on the other hand, is more about distance and launch angle, and slightly incorrect lie angles may not affect its initial shot direction as drastically. The same reasoning applies to