D-Plane Tilt
The 3D tilt angle of the D-Plane relative to the ground.
Full Definition
D-Plane tilt measures the three-dimensional angle of the descriptive plane (formed by club path and face angle) relative to the ground. It combines the effects of club path, face angle, and attack angle into a single angular measurement. A more tilted D-Plane produces more sidespin and curvature.
Why It Matters
D-Plane tilt provides a unified view of how your club delivery creates ball flight. Rather than analyzing face, path, and attack angle separately, D-Plane tilt shows their combined effect. A more vertical D-Plane produces straighter shots with less curvature.
Related Terms
D-Plane
The 3D plane formed by club path and face angle that determines ball flight.
Face Angle
The direction the clubface is pointing at impact, relative to target.
Club Path
The horizontal direction the clubhead is moving at impact, relative to target.
Attack Angle
The vertical direction the clubhead is moving at impact—up, down, or level.
Spin Axis
The tilt of the ball's spin axis, which determines curvature direction.