Stupid Golf Question
What does golf ball spin mean?
A ball is labeled low spin or high spin without saying which shot
Plain answer first
The plain answer
Golf ball spin is not one fixed trait. A model can be designed to reduce long-game spin while still creating more short-game spin through its cover and construction.
The NPG answer
The useful question is not “does it spin?” but “where, with which club, and is that helping?”
When it matters
It matters when your driver flight curves or balloons, or when approach and wedge shots release farther than you expect.
What to do next
Compare driver carry and dispersion plus wedge rollout with two balls; do not choose from a single spin label.
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What does golf ball feel mean?
Golf ball feel is the firmness, sound, and feedback a ball gives at impact.
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