How does lengh affect lie?

[kleraudio]

If my 6 iron spec is 37.5" and 62.5* lie, what if I get clubs where the 6 iron is 37.25" long, what will the lie be?

Does it get 1 degree flatter for every quarter inch?

And the bigger the number the flatter or more upright?

Thanks!

Jim

[misty_mountainhop]

The lie of the club (which is what you're referring to) won't change. What'll alter is it's dynamic lie as you swing it. Assuming your posture doesn't change, you'll find a shorter club of the same lie beginning to strike the ground toe-end first i.e. it'll appear to be too flat. If you get a club that's shorter than you're used to, you should probably need it made somewhat more upright (how much is another question though!) and you'll have to stand a touch nearer the ball.

[Jay-Bird]

The length & lie angle of each brand's clubs "standard" is different.

Examples:
PING black dot - S57 6 iron - club length 37.25" - lie angle 61.50°
MIZUNO - - - - MP-57 6 iron - length 37.25" - lie angle 61°
BrSTONE - - - J36 6 iron - length 37.25" - lie angle 62.5°
TITLEIST - - - AP2 6 iron - length 37.5" - lie angle 62.5°

The bigger number = the more upright.

[allin]

The length & lie angle of each brand's clubs "standard" is different.

You have to have the same shaft and flex for comparisons to be valid also.