O.B you are correct. the initial start line of the ball is where the face is pointing and the curve of ball is dictated by the path. For example is you came into impact with a face 5 deg open to the target and the path was also 5 degrees IN TO OUT. it would be a straight push. if you have the same face angle of 5 deg. and swung out at the ball 6 deg OR MORE the ball would start right and then draw back.