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Re: Whats spin effect do on the balls

• ferr93 9 Posts

  Thu, Feb 13 2025 9:57 AM

  Does top spin always add distance to drives

  What other advantages/ disadvantages are there to different spins on balls

• SimonTheBeetle 3,705 Posts

  Thu, Feb 13 2025 12:01 PM

  You always need to adjust the spin based on the wind.

  Personally, to gain more distance off the tee, I use backspin with a tailwind, and I go for topspin when facing a headwind.

  The key is there isn't a single 'best' spin, it's all about adjusting the type & amount depending on the situation.

  EDIT : True that. I also tend to use backspin most of the time, especially with irons.

• BlackBogey 614 Posts

  Fri, Feb 14 2025 4:15 PM

  I'd agree with Simon, although I almost never use topspin (with a few exceptions).  I might apply a click or 2 of topspin at St Andrews or RSG if I think I can hit a mound or slope to get the ball really scooting, but almost always use between 25-75% backspin - depending on the wind.