Who should use high spin golf balls?

High Spin Golf Balls
If you are a player that hits the ball right to left with a draw, a high spinning golf ball could be the one for you. Out of control hook shots are produced by the drawspin overpowering the backspin on the ball; so increasing backspin will help straighten out a hook/draw.
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Should I use a high spin or low spin golf ball?

As a general rule, low spin golf balls will go straighter, and as a result, further for most golfers compared to high spinning balls. Having a ball that spins less will reduce some of the sidespin your ball has and will generate a lot less backspin.
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Do I need a high spin golf ball?

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.
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Are high spin golf balls good?

Golf balls with a high level of spin promote excessive backspin and sidespin, which can cause you to lose distance and hook or slice your shot. Products with that feature also make it easier for you to shape your shots and achieve better control on approach.
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Does a high spin golf ball slice more?

The majority of average players slice the ball off the tee (not you, of course). Slicing the ball is caused by too much sidespin. Having a high spinning ball will make that even worse. Another reason is that average players don't know how to spin the ball with their wedges.
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Does High Spin Ball = High Ball Flight?



Who benefits from a low spin 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.
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Do you want more or less spin on 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.
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What golf ball should I use for my swing speed?

Anything between 55 and 70 will be the best golf ball for your swing speed. 85-95 mph swing speed is fast enough to put a decent move on the ball so medium compression golf balls are some of the best golf balls for 85 mph swing speeds.
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What is the ideal spin rate for a driver?

Understanding Spin Rate Numbers

When the average PGA Tour player hits a driver, their spin rate is typically in the area of 2,700 RPMs. For a player who is a scratch handicap, their average is right around 2,900 RPMs. If you are a 10-handicap, you are probably around 3,200 RPMs.
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Will a low spin ball help with a 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.
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What is the ideal spin rate for a 7 iron?

The spin rate can be estimated by 1000 rpm into the number of the club. The ideal spin rate for a 7 iron is 7000 spin rates. This number is adequate if the launch of the ball is not too high.
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Who needs a low spinning golf ball?

If you find yourself hitting the ball way too high off the tee or are the type of person to slice the ball two fairways over, a low spin golf ball could be the way to go. There are a bunch to pick from, and in this post, we'll be talking about our favorite low-spin golf balls.
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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.
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Does spin make a golf ball go farther?

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!
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What swing speed is needed for Pro V1?

The #1 ball in golf, the Pro V1 is a three-piece golf ball meant for swing speeds of 98-105 mph.
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What ball should I use with 105 swing speed?

The Pro V1 is a good ball for higher swing speeds. Typically the Pro V1 provides good results for swing speeds around 98-105 mph.
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What golf ball should I use with 105 mph swing speed?

Designed to fit golfers with swing speeds under 105mph, the new TOUR B RXS has softer feel and maximum greenside spin, allowing you to stop approach and pitch shots on a dime.
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Does low spin mean more distance?

The best combination for better players is a high flying, low spinning ball for maximum driver distance and higher spin on iron and pitch shots to produce better shot control and stopping ability.
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How much spin Should a 3 wood have?

A 3-wood club's ideal spin rate is averaged at 2704 rpm while 5 and 7-wood clubs average out at 4501 and 4693rpm. A 4-iron club has an ideal average spin rate of 4801rpm.
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Does a stiffer shaft reduce spin?

So the stiffer the shaft and/or more tip stiff the shaft in relation to your clubhead speed and point of release, the less the shaft bends forward at impact and the more that shaft becomes a lower launch and lower spin shaft.
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Why is my spin rate so high with my driver?

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.
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How does spin rate affect a fastball?

An increase in spin rate can add more movement to breaking pitches. And with fastballs, it allows the pitch to stay elevated longer, making it seem as if the ball is rising.
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