Full Definition
Weight distribution at address varies by club: Driver (55-60 percent trail foot — promotes upward attack angle), Iron (50-50 or slightly lead-biased), Wedge (60 percent lead foot — promotes downward attack angle). Through the swing: backswing loads trail side (70-75 percent trail foot at top), transition begins lead shift (50-50 at transition), impact delivers to lead side (75-80 percent lead foot), finish completes to lead side (90 percent lead foot). Common errors: hanging back (weight stays trail through impact, produces fat shots, pushes, or high weak slices), early transfer (weight goes lead in backswing — reverse pivot), and spinning out (weight shifts but hips spin rather than shift). GOATY ANCHOR gate measures the hip position pattern that reflects correct weight distribution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Weight Distribution in golf?
How body weight is balanced between the feet at each phase of the golf swing, affecting attack angle and power generation.
Why does weight distribution matter for scoring?
Weight distribution at address varies by club: Driver (55-60 percent trail foot — promotes upward attack angle), Iron (50-50 or slightly lead-biased), Wedge (60 percent lead foot — promotes downward attack angle). Through the swing: backswing loads trail side (70-75 percent trail...
How can I improve my weight distribution?
GOATY ANCHOR gate measures the hip position pattern that reflects correct weight distribution — identifying hanging back, reverse pivot, and spinning out. GOATY AI measures your weight distribution in real time during live practice sessions — giving you instant feedback without needing to film and review video after the fact.
What is a good weight distribution for an amateur golfer?
The benchmark is the GOAT Model — elite swing mechanics scored at 97.3. GOATY AI shows you exactly how your weight distribution compares to this elite standard and coaches you toward it session by session.