Carry Deviation Angle
The angle between the target line and where the ball lands at carry.
Full Definition
Carry deviation angle measures how far offline the ball landed at carry, expressed as an angle from the target line rather than a distance. A positive angle typically indicates the ball landed right of target; negative indicates left. This angle, combined with carry distance, can be used to calculate carry side deviation in yards.
Optimal RangeGeneral guidance based on tour averages. Your optimal range depends on swing speed, physical attributes, and individual technique. Many golfers succeed with metrics outside these ranges.
Within 3° for consistent accuracy
Why It Matters
Deviation angle provides a distance-independent way to measure accuracy. A 3° deviation at 200 yards is a bigger miss than 3° at 100 yards. Understanding your deviation angle helps you see accuracy patterns that might be hidden when looking only at distance offline.
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How SimSights Helps
SimSights automatically tracks your carry deviation angle across all your shots, showing you trends over time and comparing your numbers to tour benchmarks. Our AI analysis explains what your carry deviation angle means for your specific swing.
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