Tee Height
Tee height is how high the ball sits on the tee peg. For a driver, half the ball should sit above the top of the club at address to promote a positive attack angle and high launch.
Tee height is the simplest driver optimization. Too low and the ball must be hit with a descending or level blow (increasing spin, reducing launch); too high and contact moves to the top of the face (increasing spin, reducing ball speed). The ideal — roughly half the ball above the top of the driver crown — sets up an ascending blow. For fairway woods and long irons, the tee is set very low so minimal help is given and the ball is struck on a near-normal arc. Experimenting with tee height is one of the few equipment adjustments available without a fitter.
Example
Setting the tee so half the ball peeks above the driver top shifts attack angle from −1° to +3°, cutting spin and adding carry — all from adjusting the tee height.
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.
- Driver LoftDriver loft is the angle stamped on the club face — typically 8–12° for tour players, higher for moderate swing speeds. The correct loft maximizes carry by delivering the optimal launch-spin combination.
- Spin RateSpin rate is how fast the ball spins after impact, in revolutions per minute. It controls how the ball climbs, holds the air, and stops on landing.
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