How do I generate more back spin on short greenside shots? My local course has plenty of bunkers / sand traps around many of the greens and pin placement is often only a few feet onto the green! I have a 60' wedge but only seem to be able to get the ball to stop or roll back 1 or 2 feet.
2006-10-25 05:22:59 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
That depends on the distance to the pin. If you are 30 yds or less and you are getting the ball to stop/check immediately or even back up 1-2 feet that is about all the spin your going to generate. If you want more spin you can do one of many things, but the easy ways, if you have not already done so, to increase spin are.....
1. Use a good ball with multiple layers, i.e. Nike ONE platinum/Titleist ProV1 not Pro V1x
2. Hit down on the ball and accelerate through the swing, but don't get so steep that will make you hit it thin and low.
3. Ensure your clubs grooves are clean and not worn down.
4. Teach yourself how and when to hit a true flop shot to tight pins if you can't stop it in time.
5. Buy a cheater club like the Spindoctor wedge.
Hopefully this has helped and has not insulted your intelligence or your knowledge of the game!
2006-10-25 14:45:05 · answer #1 · answered by John M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several things can be done. One is to play a high spin ball. The down side is that your longer shots particularly your driver will be farther of line and often somewhat shorter.
You can also make sure your wedge is clean and the grooves are free of ANY debris especially the lower groove. Some pros claim that the older V-shaped grooves give more spin than U-shaped grooves. I thnk it was Palmer or Trevino I heard say that.
As far as technique goes, a steeper angle of attack and more club head speed will give you more backspin and in bunkers taking less sand and hitting closer to the ball will help backspin. You can look at getting a club with more bounce if opening the faxce of your existing club doesn't do the trick
2006-10-25 12:31:23 · answer #2 · answered by Scott L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you already generate that much spin on your shots I suggest you look at your course management in dealing with bunkers and pin positions. If the front apron is clear look at a chip and run shot to place you below the hole with an uphill putt. Sometimes the smart play is to lay-up rather than a risky shot to the pin which can leave you bunkered and short-sided as well. As you play the course regularly it is easy to get into a mind set "I always play a 7 here". Extend your range of shot making skills by planning a new strategy for each hole. You may be pleasantly surprised!
2006-10-25 21:15:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Changing your ball is probably the easiest way to get back spin - use a softer ball. The down side to that is your distance with decrease a little off the tee. The fact that you can stop the ball or even get to roll it back a foot or 2 is great. The other thing that plays into your ability to get the backspin is how soft the greens are. If you are playing on public courses, chance are they are a little hard and make it difficult you get the bit you need to spin it backwards.
2006-10-25 16:59:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a number of criteria required to be met in order to produce the type of back spin you desire.
EASY
Use a soft cover ball – e.g ProV1
Use a 56* (or higher lofted) wedge with ***clean*** grooves
Catch the ball square and solid. A solid hit is vital, hands (at least slightly) ahead of the clubhead at impact.
Steep angle of attack, catching the ball first with the clubhead taking a sizeable divot
DIFFICULT
Club head speed. Even when the Pros appear to swing easy, they are still generating a lot of clubhead speed which imparts more spin on the ball.
It’s easier to generate spin from tight lies. If you’re hitting from heavy grass, it is likely that an amount of grass will get trapped between the clubhead and the ball, which produces less spin – although square grooves can help somewhat in this case.
However easy the Pros make it look, most amateurs can’t generate anywhere near that amount of spin.
2006-10-25 13:20:48 · answer #5 · answered by DWorst 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure the ball hits 1 to 2 feet past the cup.
2006-10-25 17:39:29 · answer #6 · answered by chugginmonkey30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To create backspin,(this might sound weird)but to do so you should barely allow your wrists to flop. I recommened for you to go practice this before you go out and play in any tournements or with friends. No I am not a pro but I do know lots of things for golf. Yes, I am a sophmore at a High School, but I have been playing golf for awhile.
2006-10-25 20:56:58 · answer #7 · answered by Stephanie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to promote backspin, the key is getting as far under the ball as possible. this doesnt mean that you need to take a hunk out of the ground, but try opening the clubface, and sliding the club under the ball as opposed to just swinging at it.
2006-10-26 14:42:30 · answer #8 · answered by Eric A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accelerate through the shot...picture the ball lying on the face of your club head and spin that sucker.
2006-10-25 15:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by D A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Backspin?
How far can you hit the ball - 180 yards you say?
What the hell do you want to stop it for?????
2006-10-25 12:34:16 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋