Joe,
People say a hook travels farther than a slice. Why should it matter which way the ball is curving? Don’t they really travel the same distance?
Hank

Hi Hank,
A hook travels farther than a slice for the same reason that a 4 iron travels farther than a 6 iron, the loft at impact is different. The face of the club is “closed” when hitting a hook, which lowers the loft. The face of the same club is “open” when hitting a slice so the loft is increased. That means a draw with a 5 iron will fly lower like a 4-iron, while a fade with the same 5-iron will fly higher like a 6-iron.
Joe