If the impact mark is ½ inch from the centerline, how many degrees does the club need to be bent to ensure a square strike?

When the impact mark on the club face is ½ inch from the centerline, it indicates that the clubface is not positioned correctly at impact, typically suggesting that it's either open or closed relative to the target line. To correct this misalignment and ensure that the club strikes the ball squarely, bending the club can help adjust its angle.

Bending a club 2 degrees is a common recommendation when the impact mark is around a ½ inch from the centerline. This measurement accounts for the need to realign the clubface to achieve a square strike at impact. The degree of bending required is based on empirical data and experience from players who have encountered similar misalignments, and adjusting by 2 degrees is generally seen as sufficient to correct the angle for a proper strike.

Using this smart adjustment helps to account for the specific distance of the impact mark from the centerline, aligning it back toward the ideal striking position without dramatically altering the club's effectiveness or performance characteristics.