How much backspin should a driver have?

“If you have a low-launch guy, say 8-, 9- or 10-degrees, you're going to want to stay in the 2,400 to 2,600 spin rate. But if you have someone like Zach Johnson, who launches everything around 13- or 13.5-degrees, we're trying to hit 2,000 or 2,100 to maximize his carry distance.”

Do you want more or less spin with a driver?

“The majority of players that create more spin tend to hit the ball more accurately. So, if your goal is to hit straighter shots, then a higher spin driver is usually the way to go. On the other hand, if you want more distance, choosing a low-spin driver with an optimized launch angle will help you hit it further.

Do you want backspin on a driver?

Hitting a driver with too much backspin will cause the ball to balloon up in the air and land with no roll, resulting in lost distance. A good drive will come off the driver with a low amount of backspin, allowing the ball to roll forward when it hits the fairway.

Can driver spin be too low?

Having a high spin rate will “lift” your ball up to the sky, creating a lot of height and a steep landing angle. Having a low spin rate will typically make the ball “fall” out of the sky, creating not much height and a shallower landing angle.

Why is low spin good in a driver?

Conversely, low spin drivers benefit faster swinging golfers who desire less backspin rpm to achieve a moderate launch and optimal roll. Furthermore, low spin drivers restrict sidespin, reducing your risk of hooking or slicing your shot.

How Backspin Affects Your Driving Distance

Does less spin mean more distance?

Not only will low spin golf balls go straighter, but they will typically also go further than other balls. This is especially important for high handicaps who can use all the distance they can get. Backspin is the enemy, standing on the tee box of a long Par 5 with your driver in hand.

Does lower loft reduce spin?

Reducing loft WILL decrease spin loft, it will also lower the launch of the ball. Cranking the loft down on its own will reduce spin loft, but the ball won't launch in the air. In order to achieve maximum distance, we need a HIGH launch and a low spin rate (and max ball speed).

What is the ideal launch angle and spin rate for a driver?

When hitting a driver, what is the optimal launch angle? Well, manufacturers and tour technicians around the world will give us a guide and say around 15 degrees of launch with around 2,500-3,000 rpm of spin will generate the most efficient launch conditions.

Why do I spin my driver so much?

If you're hitting too far down or up on the ball, it can have a negative impact on your ability to maximise distance and accuracy. After all, for those who play in windy conditions, too much spin can impact direction as well as distance. The dynamic loft is simply the loft on the club at impact.

Is backspin good in golf?

The more backspin you put on the ball, the higher the ball glides through the air, the farther the ball goes, and the better chance the ball will get closer to the hole. Backspin is a crucial element to the game of golf and takes some time to master.

What is the optimal launch angle for a driver?

The ideal launch angle for a driver is between 15° and 17°. This is NOT the same as loft. Launch is defined as the angle between the ground and the ball flight just after impact, and is the result of the clubs loft and attack angle.

Does low spin mean less slice?

Low-spin golf balls have been reported to reduce slices and bad shots. These balls have a core that has higher velocities which reduce the revolutions per minute of the balls. Not only do low-spin balls produce less backspin, but they also produce significantly less sidespin. Sidespin causes hooks and slices.

Is more spin better in golf?

Spin is basically what makes your golf ball go up in the air. When the air hits the dimples on a golf ball, it create a low pressure area which makes the golf ball go up in the air - lift. The faster the spin, the higher it will go!

What is a good smash factor?

Generally, 1.5 is an ideal smash factor, but the average golfer's smash factor is only about 1.42, TrackMan says. If an average golfer could achieve a smash factor of 1.5 (by solid, center hits), that would increase ball speed by 8 miles per hour and reduce spin by about 30 percent.

What ball speed do you need to hit 300 yards?

But if you're up for a challenge and want a goal to aim for, talk to GOLF Top 100 Teacher Andrew Rice. Rice conducts lots of studies using launch data, which you can read on his website, and tells golfers that if they want to hit the ball over 300 yards, they need to swing their driver about 108 mph.

Do I want more or less spin on golf ball?

Lower spinning golf balls tend to decrease side spin of your shots, allowing the ball to fly straighter through the air. The ball may not travel as far in the air, but the lack of spin will result in increased roll upon landing.

What is ideal spin loft?

The standard assumption for spin loft comes from the TrackMan Optimizer. For the driver, a club speed of 94 mph, attack angle of 0 degrees, and optimized carry results in a spin loft of 15.6 degrees. For a 6-iron, a club speed of 80 mph and mid-trajectory results in a spin loft of 25.5 degrees.

What is a good spin loft with driver?

I have found that a spin loft of 11 is very good for a driver. Some interesting points about compression or spin loft: Hitting down will not increase your compression of the golf ball or the spin on the shot.

Is 11.5 loft too much?

If you have a mid swing speed of 95-104 mph, a driver loft of between 10-11.5° will normally be a good starting point. If you hit down on the ball, you're likely to have high spin loft, so using less loft will actually reduce your backspin and should help you hit the ball further.

Do cheap golf balls go further?

After hitting each of them a number of times it was pretty clear that the expensive ball felt a lot better at impact (tee and green) and lasted a lot longer (didn't get chewed up). A lot of the cheaper balls can feel like you're hitting rocks.

Do hard golf balls go straighter?

In almost all cases, an average golfer will prefer a softer golf ball over a firmer ball. Softer balls normally have a lower compression rating which means it will take less club speed to properly compress the ball. This will result in straighter shots and a better feeling golf ball.

Do low spin golf balls reduce slice?

There is a lower spin off the tee, less slicing. Higher spin on the green. Better ball control. High-speed ball launch off the tee.