The ideal launch angle to get the most distance is 45 degrees, so why does a 20 degree club go further?
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45% in a vacuum to go the furthest before it bounces would be accurate, but there are a lot of other factors to consider. The higher the ball goes in the air the more chance of a crosswind catching the ball and blowing it off course, the ball spins when it is struck and this combined with the dimples on the ball alters the aerodynamics considerably. Once the ball strikes the ground it bounces and rolls a considerable distance more horizontal velocity will mean this roll distance is longer. The length of club and the weight of the head and size of the impact area alter how much force is transferred from the club to the ball.
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