The Club Head: Choosing Cavity Back vs Blade for Launch, Spin & Forgiveness

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Club head design shapes ball flight. Fit head to your attack angle and strike pattern: cavity backs (rear/up CG, higher launch, more MOI) add forgiveness; blades (lower CG) favor precise strikers.

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