Do you know the difference between a draw and a fade? Do you know how to curve the ball on demand? For players who want to elevate their game, understanding the difference and how to execute each is important because it will allow you to have options and become creative on the golf course.

Draw: A draw is shot that curves from right to left (for a right handed player).

Path: A draw is achieved with an in-to-out club path, meaning the clubhead travels from the inside of the target line to the outside.

Clubface Angle: The clubface should be slightly closed relative to the swing path at impact.

Ball Flight: The ball starts to the right of the target (for right-handers) and curves back to the left.

Benefits: Draws typically offer more distance due to a lower trajectory and reduced backspin. This shot is ideal to maximize your driver distance, hitting lower penetrating shots, and attack pins on the left side of the green.

Fade: A fade is a shot that curves from left to right (for a right handed player).

Path: A fade is created with an out-to-in club path, where the clubhead moves from outside the target line to the inside.

Clubface Angle: The clubface should be slightly open relative to the swing path at impact.

Ball Flight: The ball starts to the left of the target (for right-handers) and curves back to the right.

Benefits: Fades provide more control and accuracy, making the ball less likely to run through the fairway. This shot is beneficial to hit a controlled shot, to hit more fairways, and attacking pins on the right side of the green.

Mastering the draw and fade is essential for any golfer aiming to improve their shot-making abilities. Uneekor’s golf simulators provide the tools and insights needed to refine these shot shapes, helping you achieve greater consistency and performance on the course.