Professional ball flight

[duckjr78]

So watching these guys on the range today (okay, so I am gloating a bit!), I am struck by a commonality that I see.

Almost every shot these guys hit does all of its curving on the way to its apex and then falls almost straight down.

Is this due to how closely the face and resultant path match, or some other factor?

 

[Jim Kobylinski]

Combination of spin and descent angle

 

[Jared Willerson]

It's fun to watch live. Especially on the range, everything is so pure