[Daryl]

Daryl are these views from the sky down or from face on? If the latter, I think this proves my assumption. I have trouble wrapping my mind around a shallow and short arc. If a club comes in steep, the arc would be short, and still short if it exits steep.

They're face on. But you make a good point. Angle of Attack. Divot depth is related to ball position vs. Low Point.

Theoretically, if you played a wedge and the ball was located at Low Point, then you wouldn't have a divot. Conversely, play a two iron with the ball 6" back and you'll have a divot.