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Does ball spin and distance affect putting distance

• 1,148 Posts

  Wed, Oct 23 2013 9:37 PM

  Recently started playing legend stroke play (2 weeks). first week i had no problem even shoot -7 in famous holes. Suddenly i am stopping ball at edges just past inch every damn time. I fade , draw , hit white line. Nothing. It seems like WGT tinkering with my play. 

  All happens only above 5 feet.

  Also i have easier time now with starter ball (rock) , because atleast it go where i aim.  Those spin ball do opposite. It was like i hit a wall and i can't play the game situation.

  Its not green speed issue or even break issue and not even meter issue. It is just that it magnify in between dot movement...more than rock.   

   

• DaddysKat 3,554 Posts

  Wed, Oct 23 2013 9:55 PM

  There shouldn't be any difference between balls when you're putting.  One thing you need to know is every time you start a game, the green speed will change slightly.  Watch what happens on your first uphill and downhill putt and adjust your power accordingly.  

  Best of luck to you!  

  Kat ♥

• MBaggese 15,378 Posts

  Wed, Oct 23 2013 10:07 PM

  Kat nailed it Alex...I replied to your other post in much the same fashion...even a 3 foot putt will let you know of the upcoming green speeds.

   

  PS

   

  Hi Kat;)

• DaddysKat 3,554 Posts

  Wed, Oct 23 2013 10:23 PM

  MBaggese:

  PS

   

  Hi Kat;)

  Hi Mike ... I seriously doubt you'll ever catch YJ ... but good luck on that!

  Miss you!  (but my aim is getting better)

• fitzroy1965 337 Posts

  Thu, Oct 24 2013 12:48 PM

  Yes, from what iv'e always heard,the ball you play has no affect on distance but yeah,have noticed every day you play, green speeds seem to play a hair faster or slower than the last. This is a great putting tip if your not aware of it,because distance control seems to be so crucial,especially on putts over say 15 feet.