MY GOLF BLUEPRINT

Driver spin: diagnose before reducing it

A golfer swinging a driver from the tee. — Photo: Markus Spiske / Pexels

Spin affects driver flight, but “less” is not automatically better. Very low spin can make carry and control less reliable for some players.

Work through it

Check strike height and location.
Compare spin with ball speed, launch and carry.
Use the same ball and measurement conditions.
Test setup and equipment changes separately.

A practical example

A low-face strike can produce a different spin pattern from a centered one. A new head setting does not replace strike feedback.

Practice task

Collect ten normal drives, marking the strike. Compare centered shots with high and low face strikes. Ask a fitter to explain any large differences before buying a new shaft.

Common mistakes

Do not assume a shaft label is the cause of excess spin. Delivered loft, attack angle, strike and ball design also matter.

Choose a comfortable movement and change one variable at a time. Stop if a movement causes pain; a qualified coach can adapt the task to your mobility and experience.