Low Point
Also known as: bottom of the arc
Low point is where the clubhead reaches the bottom of its arc through impact. Controlling it — keeping it at or just ahead of the ball with irons — is the basis of pure contact.
Consistent low-point control is what separates elite ball-strikers from the field. With irons the low point should sit slightly in front of the ball so you strike ball-then-turf; a low point behind the ball causes fat shots, and a rising club causes thin ones. Low point is governed by pressure shift, the lead wrist, and how the body rotates and moves laterally through impact — making it as much a biomechanics topic as a club-delivery one.
Example
Shifting pressure into the lead foot earlier moves the low point forward, turning fat strikes into crisp, ball-first contact.
Why it matters
Most "inconsistent iron" problems are really low-point problems. SwingVantage traces contact issues to their root so practice fixes the cause.
Related terms
- Attack AngleAttack angle is the vertical direction the clubhead is moving at impact. Negative means hitting down on the ball; positive means hitting up.
- DivotA divot is the strip of turf taken after impact with an iron. Its location and direction reveal your low point and club path — a free, visible feedback tool.
- StanceYour stance is how you position your feet, weight, and body at address before the swing. It sets your balance, swing width, and low point.
Related guides & benchmarks
Put this into your swing
SwingVantage can spot this in your own swing — free to start.