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Re: Backspin

Fri, Jun 26 2020 9:20 PM (5 replies)
  • wizards6969
    116 Posts
    Tue, Jun 23 2020 8:41 PM

    Hi just wanted to know how much yards do I add with full backspin on irons from fairway

  • DanL24
    61 Posts
    Wed, Jun 24 2020 11:50 AM

    Somewhat depends on the spin of the ball and the irons you are playing with as well as what particular length iron.  Ballpark it around an extra 7-12 yards or so and go from there.

  • HackWilson1930
    1,437 Posts
    Thu, Jun 25 2020 3:16 AM

    Another variable is wind speed and direction. No such thing as one size fits all.

  • borntobesting
    9,605 Posts
    Thu, Jun 25 2020 4:25 AM

    Another thing to consider is that you can get significant deviations using full backspin on miss hits. 

  • Mythanatos
    2,203 Posts
    Thu, Jun 25 2020 6:51 AM

    start with FBS taking off 5 yards from listed yardage.

    Then check it by either going to to a flat fairway like kia 1. or just monitoring play.

    That's a good starting point and close to right for most 90+irons and level 50-81  balls.

    if you use high spin titleitsts it will take off 1-2 more yards normally.

     

    High winds will affect it more. so need to see more how the numbers work in 90 degree crosswinds or low wind conditions.

    as i said it's a baseline to work from for your clubs and balls.

  • jacktrade51
    10,831 Posts
    Fri, Jun 26 2020 9:20 PM

    It is very ball/club specific.  Got to learn them.

    I made it to level 83 without learning the green dot on ball meant something.

    That said, for my balls/clubs, rated iron distance is = actual distance (adjusting for wind/bounce on green) if it is at 3/4 back spin.

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