PGA Professional Mark Crossfield explains how to reduce excessive driver spin to maximize distance on tee shots. He demonstrates how the relationship between attack angle and dynamic loft creates 'spin loft' and provides technical 'feels' to help golfers hit up on the ball while delofting the clubface.
Spin is primarily determined by the 'spin loft' gap—the difference between the club's attack angle and its dynamic loft at impact.
Hitting down on the ball with a high dynamic loft is the recipe for excessive, distance-killing spin.
To lower spin, aim for a positive (upward) attack angle while simultaneously keeping dynamic loft low.
A helpful feel for low spin is 'dragging the handle up and forwards' to deloft the face as you strike up on the ball.
Using a launch monitor is the most effective way to see how small delivery changes impact your spin numbers in real-time.
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