I do prefer 12. Or more. Let's assume the high capper does two things consistently: Slices the ball and swings at a low swing speed.

The higher loft will reduce sidespin and increase backspin (relationally); as well as achieve more carry as a rule as the average beginners' swing speed is very low (relationally) until they learn how to swing.

Some beginners to the game (those picking it up in their later years) may never have to move away from their Thriver. Younger players (teens, twenties, eg)may elect to closet it, or sell it once their SS comes up.

I was just looking for some justification as to that particular loft, is all. It just seemed rather arbitrary.

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