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Why Do Golf Balls Spin?

How Loft, Friction, Spin Loft and Aerodynamics Create Distance, Height and Stopping Power Golf balls spin because the clubface does not simply push the ball straight forward. At impact, loft, clubhead speed, friction, strike location and the angle between the … Read More

Driver Spin vs Iron Spin

Why You Want Lower Spin With the Driver but More Spin With Your Irons Golf-ball spin creates one of the great paradoxes of equipment fitting. With the driver, too much spin can cost distance. With an iron, too little spin … Read More

Wedge Friction and Launch Windows: The Science of Fitting Your Ball From 100 Yards In

Why Elite Golfers Choose Their Golf Ball Based on Wedge Performance—Not Driver Distance Ask a tour professional what determines their golf ball choice and you’ll rarely hear “driver distance” as the first answer. Instead, most elite players begin their selection … Read More