What Is Loft (or Loft Angle) in Golf Clubs? "Loft angle" - which most golfers shorten to just "loft" - is an important measurement (in degrees) applied to the clubheads of all golf clubs. Technically, loft angle is the angle formed by a line that runs down the center of shaft and a line running down the face of the club. The Effect of Loft on Golf Shots It makes sense that a golf club with a low..