Low spin versus high spin?

[Freddy300]

High handicapper confused

Sorry if this is a dumb question. Maybe there is a FAQ on the web site about golf balls. I see Taylor Black and Red. One is low spin and the other is high spin. You can go to a simulator and it tells you the spin on the ball. More experienced golfers posting here talking about spin and a certain shaft and their spin is too high.

I get the impression high spin is obviously good for wedges but bad for drivers?? Can anyone ggive a quick refresher on low spin balls versus high spin for a duffer. Maybe others will find this helpful. Thanks.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

[Freddy300]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

 

Thanks. I think I have a better idea. Sidespin=bad=slices & hooks. Low spin on driver and good spin on the wedges.

 

All drivers create spin but if you do not hit the ball on a drive (driver face) square - it causes side spin which causes hooks or slices.

 

I guess if you hit it correctly with the driver - the ball spins forward as it flies thorough the air.

 

If you hit the ball with a wedge correctly it will be spinning backwards rapidly to hold the green.

 

If you hit the higher irons (6 to 7 to 9 & PW) it also has back spin but not as much as the wedges.

 

Thanks.

[gumpy]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

 

Thanks. I think I have a better idea. Sidespin=bad=slices & hooks. Low spin on driver and good spin on the wedges.

 

All drivers create spin but if you do not hit the ball on a drive (driver face) square - it causes side spin which causes hooks or slices.

 

I guess if you hit it correctly with the driver - the ball spins forward as it flies thorough the air.

 

If you hit the ball with a wedge correctly it will be spinning backwards rapidly to hold the green.

 

If you hit the higher irons (6 to 7 to 9 & PW) it also has back spin but not as much as the wedges.

 

Thanks.

 

almost true,

 

high handicapers are better with high launch low spin, like the DT Carry or the mojo's or other low compression balls.

 

For a high handicaper to buy the PT red thinking they need to reduce their slice would be a big mistake. This is a low launch ball and requires higher swing speeds to apply appropriate spin to get the ball into the air. Otherwise this ball is not going to perform well for you.

[arrowcreek900]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

I play the TM tp reds which have a high spin, low flight. The TM tp black is low spin high flight, which sounds right for you

[gumpy]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

I play the TM tp reds which have a high spin, low flight. The TM tp black is low spin high flight, which sounds right for you

 

Alright, I don't want a mega TM TP thread again but the above is wrong,

 

TM TP reds - low spin low launch - they are for high spin players who want to lower spin cause they spin it toomuch.

 

TM TP black -high spin high launch - they are for low spin players who need more spin and more height.

 

Niether ball will suit you. You need a low spin high launch.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

I play the TM tp reds which have a high spin, low flight. The TM tp black is low spin high flight, which sounds right for you

Arrow, thanks for the comparisons. I don't really need a high launch as I tend to be a bit of a high ball hitter due to my height and and fairly steep angle of attack, which is also why I look for a low spin ball. But it sounds like of the two the Black would be better for me. I know for sure High spin balls are trouble in waiting for me. I've tried the Nike Plat. and B330s and both could really go sideways on me if my swing wasn't in synch that day.

[Carolina Golfer 2]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

I play the TM tp reds which have a high spin, low flight. The TM tp black is low spin high flight, which sounds right for you

 

Alright, I don't want a mega TM TP thread again but the above is wrong,

 

TM TP reds - low spin low launch - they are for high spin players who want to lower spin cause they spin it toomuch.

 

TM TP black -high spin high launch - they are for low spin players who need more spin and more height.

 

Niether ball will suit you. You need a low spin high launch.

Gumpy, sorry to belabor the thread, but now I'm confused. Your post and Arrow's obviously say two different things. But that's OK, as we know balls will perform differently for different players. That said, if your two decriptions are accurate, then the Red would be for me, as I pointed out in my post, I don't need laucnh help I hit the ball plenty high enough, so low spin, low launch does work for me. Not to bring another ball in the mix, but that is why I have found the Callaway HX to be a very good ball for me as well as the Pro V. They are both relatively low spin off the driver for me (according to LM numbers) and don't balloon on me.

[arrowcreek900]

I'm no expert, so I'm sure others will come along with much better explanations, but this is my understanding and experience only.

 

You are correct that MOST highhandicappers are better off with a low spin ball. Since again MOST High HC"s impart a lot of sidespin which will cause the ball to slice even more, they don't need the ball to add to this.

 

But SOME high HC's do need help getting the ball in the air, so spin does help in that instance. The ideal ball (for me) has low spin off the driver but will generate spin off the wedges and irons. That is the exact desgin of the Pro V. I havent' played or studied a lot about the TM balls, so I can't really comment on them, again I'm sure others will post their experience with them.

 

I'm not sure how much this will help you, but in a nutshell if you are slicing then you want to look for a ball that is low spin, many two piece balls are in this category.

I play the TM tp reds which have a high spin, low flight. The TM tp black is low spin high flight, which sounds right for you

 

Alright, I don't want a mega TM TP thread again but the above is wrong,

 

TM TP reds - low spin low launch - they are for high spin players who want to lower spin cause they spin it toomuch.

 

TM TP black -high spin high launch - they are for low spin players who need more spin and more height.

 

Niether ball will suit you. You need a low spin high launch.

Gumpy, sorry to belabor the thread, but now I'm confused. Your post and Arrow's obviously say two different things. But that's OK, as we know balls will perform differently for different players. That said, if your two decriptions are accurate, then the Red would be for me, as I pointed out in my post, I don't need laucnh help I hit the ball plenty high enough, so low spin, low launch does work for me. Not to bring another ball in the mix, but that is why I have found the Callaway HX to be a very good ball for me as well as the Pro V. They are both relatively low spin off the driver for me (according to LM numbers) and don't balloon on me.

Yes Gumpy is correct. I was a little coonfused