This ^. Mid or high handicap golfers who probably will be stuck there as well because they really don't care, they just wanna show off to their other mid-high handicap friends.
Hi Eric, thanks for doing this. We definitely could have cut to the chase faster on this one. Stay tuned for more great videos to come. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Your videos are the best, I've consistently broke 90 since I 've been applying the tips that you show. This one is the video that I need the most because my short game can be so inconsistent. Thank you so much.
I gust speed up my hads to get back spin... I'm sure this guys technic works... but flatning the face creates shorter distance.... just my point of view
All those supposed top teachers who publish books and videos have nothing on you. I have been playing since the late 1970's and was always a natural player with skills immediately but could not move past that raw skill to being a good player. Watching you has helped me immediately become a better player. I am now a subscriber and thank you for your work. Best golf instructor alive!!!
youll never get a lot better until you truly come to appreciate what he said. Shaft lean, angle of attack, etc. you dont need to be a math wiz to care about that stuff but it will allow you to self-teach and self-correct your own game. Its ridiculous because everyone here just wants him "to show you the tip instead of talking so much". If you cared about golf and getting better you would realize theres more value in what he saying and explaining, then in what he actually does with the golf club. The club is moving to fast to even see what hes implementing. Its a lot better to listen to his explanations.
Sp33dyBeanz actually in my opinion I think that yes the talking is a good idea, however it's done in the wrong manner. Personally I think all the explanation would work better when applied to the visual and this (In my opinion) would be best done if he showed the swing, then showed a slow motion clip of it and paused it at key points to explain why he did what he did at that point.
a ton you have to use a ball that is designed to spin. ie prov , chrome soft. the new maxfli U6 ( i think) is about 28/dz and spins more than a prov with a wedge. we tested it.
Great video I used to practice without cleaning my grooves and I could never get that spin. After seeing this I practice with my groove cleaner an the spin is so much more consistent
I cannot believe people come to a golf instruction video and their criticism is "too much instruction"!! Keep up the great work Clay. Your explanation of the shallow angle of attack combined with high loft was perfect!
Absolutely NOT too much talking...on the contrary, many good, useful points to help people learn the many facets of a key part of the short game. There is nothing easy about golf, including the all-important short game, hence, the need for detailed explanations that cover each key point. When you think about each particular golf shot--each involving literally hundreds of variations based on different lies--you'd better be ready to concentrate in order to learn proper fundamentals. To classify this video as "too much talking" is, unfortunately, an admission by a player not necessarily that interested in learning the game of golf. Clay is an outstanding teacher on this video and elsewhere...we can all take advantage of his expertise by listening, learning, and repeating what he tells us on the golf course.
Clay describes the difference between the two at the beginning of this video: th-cam.com/video/mX05fBEhykU/w-d-xo.html Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor
Thanks for making this video, I’m tired of seeing people delofting the wedges, putting the ball far back in the stance and then ask why their ball comes so low with no spin in a 20 yards shot! Specially in Bermuda grass!! This guy here in the video knows what he’s talking about! Unless you want to bump and run the ball, stop putting the ball in front of your trail foot! Great video sir! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Great videos, Clay. Any chance of letting me know what video editing software you use to draw the lines? I would like to do the same but nothing to do with golf! Cheers, Mike
Just a quick question: Would you subscribe to my channel if I could show you how to lower your scores by 3-5 shots? Honestly, I think I could make this video fairly easily but I feel that most golfers are looking for a "quick fix" with hollywood animation. What I would show is how to sink putts without buying a new putter or some god awful putter trainer that doesn't work(or return your golf balls). FYI, spinning a ball will not lower your scores. I easily missed out on a few amateur tourney qualifiers based on a wedge that spun too much. Let me know below. Travis
Hi, I 100% agree. I'm not even sure why we called it that. You really don't want backspin on your chips. Hope you're playing great! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Clay,thanks for answering!! I struggle with over the top,arthritic hands,an lag! I need help bad!! I use to hit my driver 225,now I’m good it it goes 195! I don’t know what happened! But thanks for your teachings!!
HI Jeff, if you're looking for help then you may want to check out our Unlimited Swing Review program that is available to All Access Members. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
We can't get any spin because the USGA decided that all the 30 handicappers were getting too much spin in their weekend game shooting 115+ and changed the groove rule to make it harder for them.
If you really want that spin glue the back of a 100 dollar pingpong racket to your club face then use a pingpong ball and hit down on the ball then it will spin back
No problem Mark, glad you liked the video. Coming down steeper can add some spin but it will typically come out lower. If you come in more shallow then you have a more margin for error and avoid more tops and chunks. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
+GambitChess Thanks. Yeah, its a pitch, but I found that most people that are looking for this type of thing use the term chip. Figured I would make it easier to find. Hope your playing great! ~Clay
Awesome thank you so much! I"m a 3 handicap player that has plenty of shots in the bag to score on the course. One shot I've struggled to learn is these spinning chips to help stick it close for improved short game. learning the scientific reasoning behind this shot was an awesome way to understand how to play it. Thanks again! I enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work!
Chip never gets more than a foot or so off the ground and is typically within very close proximity to the green. This shot he is demonstrating is a pitch, which is generally anything short of a full wedge that isn't a chip.
I don't think that is a chip shot, should be a pitch shot. The chipping shall be less wrist hinge with low finish. While the pitching shot you made in the video clip has lots of wrist hinge with high finish. Jack Chen
I like all his videos because he explains the science behind what makes these things happen. If I don't understand why it happens it's hard for me to figure out how to hit the shot. Thanks for the vids!
Hi Ronnie, thanks for the feedback. This level of detail is definitely not for everyone. Maybe you might enjoy some of our other wedge videos. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Hi, thanks for the question. It sounds like you are scooping it which mean you are letting the club head go in front of the hands at impact. Make sure you have forward shaft lean that that your hands are leading. You don't want the club head to pass the hands until much after impact. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
CALL me old fashioned.but, why would you want BACKSPIN on a chipshot?. I play off 2 at ROYAL TROON, SCOTLAND. IS IT A DIFFERENT GAME THEY PLAY IN U.S.A?
Hi Michael I'm sorry you felt like it was too much information. We do try to be as detailed as possible so we don't confuse anyone. But we will definitely take it into consideration for next time. Thank you and play well!
im a firm believer that these videos are not meant for people like you Mike. You want a 1 step quick fix that allows you to get spin on your chips. Thats not how it works. Listen to the video with your eyes closed, and listen to and visualize what hes explaining. that might help. if you simply dont have the patience to try to understand what hes saying then you dont have the patience to really get better at golf.
Many other golf instruction videos pass on short, to the point tips. Over-emphasising only makes the simple appear complicated. The best one (imo), videojug.
Hi Tony, here is a video where Clay describes the differences between a pitch and a chip shot. Let us know how your game comes along, keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
Yeah nah, Phil Mickleson says the placement of the ball in this shot is at your front foot. And he adds that not placing the ball at that position for hitting high approach pitch shots is a mistake people make all the time. Check out Phil’s short game videos. He’s petty adamant about it. Kind of hard to argue against one of golfs greatest short game guys.
hi clay I have a 60 degree wedge which is a Wilson wedge and I have a 56-degree wedge which is my Nike wedge my 56-degree Nike which is spending a lot more than my 60 degree Wilson wedge I put the 60 degree wedge out of the bag and kept the 56-degree cuz it's spinning more is that still fine ?
Hi Sananda, yeah, that is completely fine. Use what is working for you. There are several reasons why this might be the case but I would imagine that you're getting good grab with the 56 where the ball might be slipping up the face with the 60 because of too much loft. I hope that helps. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
clearly by the comments to much talk. it's the biggest problem for instructors on you tube. show us. get different angles. don't shoot a quick video. make a great video. break the norm
I like the way he says he's not going to get into how to deliver the club into the ball for backspin in this video, which of course is the main aspect of how to get backspin. Generally, you need to ensure that the bottom groove of the club contacts the bottom of the ball and get a feeling that the clubhead is slipping under the ball, which will make that ball run up the face and force the grooves into the cover. That's where the spin is generated. Don't make the mistake of hitting the back of the ball like a normal shot - this will give you some backspin if your dynamic loft is high enough, but not the backspin that tour pros have. Get that bottom groove into the bottom of the ball with controlled speed, and you'll get backspin. :-)
I've been playing golf for 6 years now. I'm 49 and I am a 4 handicap. Clay's videos can seem to be long but I've learned more from watching his videos than any other instructor. Hank Haney is a close second. Great instruction👍
Hi John T, I can see what you mean by the demonstration looking steep. A couple things to remember, the shorter the club length the steeper the swing is. So your wedges should swing steeper than your driver which is much shallower. One other aspect to consider is the length of the swing is much shorter so the power to drive the club through impact is slightly different. I hope this was able to answer your question, please feel free to ask any questions. Your questions help us decide what videos we should make next. Keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
do not click "HERE". It will send you to his site ask you for your email address and then they'll tell you that the video you asked to see by leaving your email address is not available to you. Oh but "not to worry" they have more videos that you can see after you sign up to become a member for $8 bucks. Let's all discourage "bait & switch" tactics.
hi clay, i was wondering whether for a full swing sand wedge shot i would get more spin with a inside out swing path or a more square/ outside in swing path thanks
Hi Tapio. thanks for the comment. The two biggest things that give you spin are speed and spin loft. The harder you hit a ball the more spin you can put on it. This is why it is difficult to put a lot of spin on a 50 yard shot vs a 90 yard shot. Spin loft is the difference between your dynamic loft (loft presented to the ball at impact) and angle of attack (the up or down movement of the club head through impact). This is all assuming the face angle and club path are both zero. The larger the difference between the dynamic loft and the angle of attack ,the more spin you can put on the ball. I hope that helps. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Actually that is what Trackman tells us, but unfortunately that theory is wrong and missing huge part of truth. You were pretty close when talking about pressure between the ball and feeling that ball stays long time on face. Think that a while via these questions Let me ask you two questions and we continue after that (or you can send me an e-mail to protapsa at kolumbus.fi) 1.How you define AoA and can it be told by one number? 2. Can club head move downwards even if the force player produces to club head is upwards
do you have a paypal acct, would send you something for this very good advice, that not many will give up.... I could just join but dont like or let recurring anything on my cards.... strength training is coming along very well...
+Kurt Justin Hi Kurt, I appreciate that. Glad you liked the video. I don't do anything paypal for payment. They have terrible customer service. We use stripe, which if you look around, you will see is very secure. As with anytime you use a credit card anywhere, there is always risk. What you can do is sign up and then immediately cancel. You will still have access for however long you paid, but won't be re-billed. Best of luck with your golf! ~Clay
Hi Ken, yes, groove wear can play a role in how much the ball spins. Mainly you just need to make sure that your grooves are clean and absent of any dirt. Covering the ball refers to staying in your posture in the downswing. This is essential for getting forward shaft lean. This is very important for forward shaft lean. I hope that helps. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
I put so much spin on once I hit the green and the ball was just spinning in the same spot for about 4 minutes, all the while it was making the wheel spin sound that a car does.
@@TopSpeedGolf I hate telling people this but I actually shot 50 that day! Tiger woods caddy was there and said "hey buddy you gotta let me caddy for you immediately, you will win every major if you play like that, Wimbledon included!!" I politely declined. I said "why would I want to play golf for a living when I make shit loads in IT"
Someone takes the time to post informative, detailed content for free and a sea of clowns pour in to disparage him. Grow up you bums!
Haha...thanks Barry!
It’s the mid range golfer who have tried everything but too thick to learn anything. They just want someone with a magic wand cure!
This ^. Mid or high handicap golfers who probably will be stuck there as well because they really don't care, they just wanna show off to their other mid-high handicap friends.
4:18 is when the tips start
Hi Eric, thanks for doing this. We definitely could have cut to the chase faster on this one. Stay tuned for more great videos to come. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
This is the first explanation on spin that made sense to me. Thanks
Thanks Christopher!
Your videos are the best, I've consistently broke 90 since I 've been applying the tips that you show. This one is the video that I need the most because my short game can be so inconsistent. Thank you so much.
I gust speed up my hads to get back spin... I'm sure this guys technic works... but flatning the face creates shorter distance.... just my point of view
Thanks for sharing!
That’s why you make such a good living playing golf
@@freddym7425 no.. I make good money selling drugs... You shouldn't judge people
All those supposed top teachers who publish books and videos have nothing on you. I have been playing since the late 1970's and was always a natural player with skills immediately but could not move past that raw skill to being a good player. Watching you has helped me immediately become a better player. I am now a subscriber and thank you for your work.
Best golf instructor alive!!!
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youll never get a lot better until you truly come to appreciate what he said. Shaft lean, angle of attack, etc. you dont need to be a math wiz to care about that stuff but it will allow you to self-teach and self-correct your own game. Its ridiculous because everyone here just wants him "to show you the tip instead of talking so much". If you cared about golf and getting better you would realize theres more value in what he saying and explaining, then in what he actually does with the golf club. The club is moving to fast to even see what hes implementing. Its a lot better to listen to his explanations.
Hi Sp33dyBeanz
Thank you very much for your comment. We hope your game is going well!
Sp33dyBeanz actually in my opinion I think that yes the talking is a good idea, however it's done in the wrong manner. Personally I think all the explanation would work better when applied to the visual and this (In my opinion) would be best done if he showed the swing, then showed a slow motion clip of it and paused it at key points to explain why he did what he did at that point.
Absolutely correct. I was about to leave this comment myself
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How much of a factor does having a good golf ball weigh into the equation?
a ton you have to use a ball that is designed to spin. ie prov , chrome soft. the new maxfli U6 ( i think) is about 28/dz and spins more than a prov with a wedge. we tested it.
A lot
Great detail. Don't listen to people saying too much talking
Haha...thanks Tom!
Absolutely, I hang on every word!
Great video I used to practice without cleaning my grooves and I could never get that spin. After seeing this I practice with my groove cleaner an the spin is so much more consistent
Thanks Matthew!
I cannot believe people come to a golf instruction video and their criticism is "too much instruction"!! Keep up the great work Clay. Your explanation of the shallow angle of attack combined with high loft was perfect!
haha....thanks Tim!
And it’s free. Welcome to the internet!
Absolutely NOT too much talking...on the contrary, many good, useful points to help people learn the many facets of a key part of the short game. There is nothing easy about golf, including the all-important short game, hence, the need for detailed explanations that cover each key point. When you think about each particular golf shot--each involving literally hundreds of variations based on different lies--you'd better be ready to concentrate in order to learn proper fundamentals. To classify this video as "too much talking" is, unfortunately, an admission by a player not necessarily that interested in learning the game of golf. Clay is an outstanding teacher on this video and elsewhere...we can all take advantage of his expertise by listening, learning, and repeating what he tells us on the golf course.
Thanks Pat! Glad you liked the video. I'll be sure to share your kind words with Clay. Hope you're playing great! ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Premium balls and a fairway that’s better of my greens help as well...
Thanks for sharing!
I would say that is more a kind of pitch than chip shot... no ?
Yes, you are exactly right. Should have called it a pitch video. Hope you're playing great! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Now I know what the kids in Peanuts were contending with in the classroom.
Aren't you doing pitches rather than chips?
Clay describes the difference between the two at the beginning of this video: th-cam.com/video/mX05fBEhykU/w-d-xo.html Play well! Nate | TSG Instructor
Thanks for making this video, I’m tired of seeing people delofting the wedges, putting the ball far back in the stance and then ask why their ball comes so low with no spin in a 20 yards shot! Specially in Bermuda grass!! This guy here in the video knows what he’s talking about! Unless you want to bump and run the ball, stop putting the ball in front of your trail foot! Great video sir! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks!
Great videos, Clay. Any chance of letting me know what video editing software you use to draw the lines? I would like to do the same but nothing to do with golf! Cheers, Mike
+Mike Johns Hi Mike. My video editor does it, so I am not sure. I think it is after effects. Play well!
Just a quick question: Would you subscribe to my channel if I could show you how to lower your scores by 3-5 shots? Honestly, I think I could make this video fairly easily but I feel that most golfers are looking for a "quick fix" with hollywood animation. What I would show is how to sink putts without buying a new putter or some god awful putter trainer that doesn't work(or return your golf balls).
FYI, spinning a ball will not lower your scores. I easily missed out on a few amateur tourney qualifiers based on a wedge that spun too much. Let me know below.
Travis
If I don't get any backspin after all this, I'm taking him to court for wasting my time, after all, it was shot in America. Lol
Finally I have broke 300 after watching this video!
Boom!! Love it! Haha!
This isn't a chip shot at all....
Hi, I 100% agree. I'm not even sure why we called it that. You really don't want backspin on your chips. Hope you're playing great! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Isn’t there an upper limit to dynamic loft, beyond which you lose spin again? Ie sweet spot is around 55 degree?
Can I get spin w my 56 deg
You sure can. Best of luck!
Clay,thanks for answering!! I struggle with over the top,arthritic hands,an lag! I need help bad!! I use to hit my driver 225,now I’m good it it goes 195! I don’t know what happened! But thanks for your teachings!!
HI Jeff, if you're looking for help then you may want to check out our Unlimited Swing Review program that is available to All Access Members. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
We can't get any spin because the USGA decided that all the 30 handicappers were getting too much spin in their weekend game shooting 115+ and changed the groove rule to make it harder for them.
+Tec 9 Yeah, I don't know what they just didn't change the rule for professional golfers and keep the rest the same. Makes no sense to me.
If you really want that spin glue the back of a 100 dollar pingpong racket to your club face then use a pingpong ball and hit down on the ball then it will spin back
i feel like i’m back in jr high and listening to my math teacher teaching trigonometry
I come up steeper for more check but must give this a try thanx buddy
No problem Mark, glad you liked the video. Coming down steeper can add some spin but it will typically come out lower. If you come in more shallow then you have a more margin for error and avoid more tops and chunks. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
What type of weight distribution should you have to maximize spin?
You'll want to have your weight more forward to ensure a ball first strike. That's the most important thing. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Yo la hago volver 15 yardas y no doy tantas vueltas
English please
Thanks for the feedback.
That instruction was better than some on the internet. He explains the terms he uses. Good job!
Thanks for watching!
Good instructions... though I must say, that's not a chip shot.
+GambitChess Thanks. Yeah, its a pitch, but I found that most people that are looking for this type of thing use the term chip. Figured I would make it easier to find. Hope your playing great! ~Clay
Awesome thank you so much! I"m a 3 handicap player that has plenty of shots in the bag to score on the course. One shot I've struggled to learn is these spinning chips to help stick it close for improved short game. learning the scientific reasoning behind this shot was an awesome way to understand how to play it. Thanks again! I enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work!
Thanks a lot Cameron! Best of luck with those spin shots! ~Clay
Hey, How is that diferent from a pitch shot? Body rotation?
Hi Carlos, technically, this is a pitch shot but many people characterize all these shots as chips. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
0:30 4 factors to produce spin
5:30 club face and ball
back to me hitting thins further than my driver!
You’ve been doing a good job for a long time man, good on you
Thanks so much!
4:44 if you want to skip all the crazy ass jargon and get to the shot lol
Haha! Good point!
@@TopSpeedGolf dont change though i appreciate the information, i say give em everything you know and let them sort out what they want to listen to
I work on a grounds crew at a country club... that rake bugs the hell outa me!
Hi James, haha, I could imagine. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Good tip. Thanks Clay!
Thanks. Play great!! ~Clay
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not on a 30 yard pitch shot he doesnt, it is physically impossible. maybe on a 70-80 yard shot
I will dumb it down for the people that tuned out because of all the talking. Chip with a 60* wedge not a 3 iron.
Over Emphasizing
Just out of curiosity, when does a chip become a pitch and vise versa?
TONY STOPAR in this shot lol this video is a joke
Chip never gets more than a foot or so off the ground and is typically within very close proximity to the green. This shot he is demonstrating is a pitch, which is generally anything short of a full wedge that isn't a chip.
Anyone who takesthe time to listen, and understand this guy's instruction will become a better golfer. They will shoot lower scores.
Great and informative video. Thank you.
Thanks!
That wasn’t 20 or 3 yards.
This guy is the worst how the the hell u know what degrees I don't think he know what he's talking about he's makeing this to complicated
I hate Lecturers by coaches. Coaches need to put more drills in and be a more hands on coach who doesn't do much talking.
I don't think that is a chip shot, should be a pitch shot. The chipping shall be less wrist hinge with low finish. While the pitching shot you made in the video clip has lots of wrist hinge with high finish.
Jack Chen
He must assume we are familiar with the terms he is using. He is over my head.
Sorry
I like all his videos because he explains the science behind what makes these things happen. If I don't understand why it happens it's hard for me to figure out how to hit the shot. Thanks for the vids!
Ineed too much talking. Otherwise very good advice.
Why do people explain something and then say here we go and explain it all again? Ffs
You make it too complicated
Hi Ronnie, thanks for the feedback. This level of detail is definitely not for everyone. Maybe you might enjoy some of our other wedge videos. Play well! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Glue sandpaper to the face
Haha...that could work too. Thanks for commenting Robert. I hope you're playing well. ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
You are a good teacher!!!!
Thank you! 😃
Use a good ball and make sure your wedge has sharp groves too. The newer wedge groves that are milled are like razors.
Great tips. Thanks
You bet!
a 9min video that should have been 5mins. ugh
Thanks for the suggestion!
Great video
No amount of spin will help on unreceptive greens, hard greens won't spin, soft greens will spin. Some grasses are better for spin and some not.
Hi Waqar, thanks for the comment. I 100% agree. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
If I'm sliding under the ball, even on a tightish lie, what's happening?
Hi, thanks for the question. It sounds like you are scooping it which mean you are letting the club head go in front of the hands at impact. Make sure you have forward shaft lean that that your hands are leading. You don't want the club head to pass the hands until much after impact. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
The American flag in the back was waving majestically
You are great btw
Thanks!
CALL me old fashioned.but, why would you want BACKSPIN on a chipshot?. I play off 2 at ROYAL TROON, SCOTLAND. IS IT A DIFFERENT GAME THEY PLAY IN U.S.A?
John Clark not really a chip shot more of a pitch shot instead of rolling the ball out or the hole it's easier to land by it and it stop
Nice pitch shots Clay :)
Thanks!
I switched off at 5.30, way too much information!
Hi Michael
I'm sorry you felt like it was too much information. We do try to be as detailed as possible so we don't confuse anyone. But we will definitely take it into consideration for next time. Thank you and play well!
im a firm believer that these videos are not meant for people like you Mike. You want a 1 step quick fix that allows you to get spin on your chips. Thats not how it works. Listen to the video with your eyes closed, and listen to and visualize what hes explaining. that might help. if you simply dont have the patience to try to understand what hes saying then you dont have the patience to really get better at golf.
Many other golf instruction videos pass on short, to the point tips. Over-emphasising only makes the simple appear complicated. The best one (imo), videojug.
Michael Gallagher is that the guy you lied in his video. If you watch it again he uses a tee and paused the video at the end. LMFAO
Golf Help Gaza Kids to much talk
What do you concidered a pitch shot and chip shot?
Hi Tony, here is a video where Clay describes the differences between a pitch and a chip shot. Let us know how your game comes along, keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
Ha ha I'm really sorry I forgot to add the video, here you go topspeedgolf.com/topic/the-difference-between-chipping-and-pitching/
Yeah nah, Phil Mickleson says the placement of the ball in this shot is at your front foot. And he adds that not placing the ball at that position for hitting high approach pitch shots is a mistake people make all the time. Check out Phil’s short game videos. He’s petty adamant about it. Kind of hard to argue against one of golfs greatest short game guys.
Hi Danny. Yeah, Phil is awesome. He may be talking about the finesse shot, which is a higher shot that has some spin and uses the bounce of the club.
hi clay I have a 60 degree wedge which is a Wilson wedge and I have a 56-degree wedge which is my Nike wedge my 56-degree Nike which is spending a lot more than my 60 degree Wilson wedge I put the 60 degree wedge out of the bag and kept the 56-degree cuz it's spinning more is that still fine ?
Hi Sananda, yeah, that is completely fine. Use what is working for you. There are several reasons why this might be the case but I would imagine that you're getting good grab with the 56 where the ball might be slipping up the face with the 60 because of too much loft. I hope that helps. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
anything would stop on that green. Silly
Great video thanks for posting. New info on how to get back spin
clearly by the comments to much talk. it's the biggest problem for instructors on you tube. show us. get different angles. don't shoot a quick video. make a great video. break the norm
Hi, thanks for the feedback. I will share this with Clay and the rest of the team. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
I like the way he says he's not going to get into how to deliver the club into the ball for backspin in this video, which of course is the main aspect of how to get backspin. Generally, you need to ensure that the bottom groove of the club contacts the bottom of the ball and get a feeling that the clubhead is slipping under the ball, which will make that ball run up the face and force the grooves into the cover. That's where the spin is generated. Don't make the mistake of hitting the back of the ball like a normal shot - this will give you some backspin if your dynamic loft is high enough, but not the backspin that tour pros have. Get that bottom groove into the bottom of the ball with controlled speed, and you'll get backspin. :-)
Hi Mark
Thank you for the comment. Great description! very detailed. Keep up the good work!
may i ask, which loft are best to hit this kind of shot?
thanks.
Don't have to take my word for it but 100% will say highest lofted wedge you have.
I've been playing golf for 6 years now. I'm 49 and I am a 4 handicap. Clay's videos can seem to be long but I've learned more from watching his videos than any other instructor. Hank Haney is a close second. Great instruction👍
Thanks Raymond!! That means a lot!
excellent description of the need for loft
Great video. Appreciate the in depth explanation
If your video you said not to come down steeply. But in your demonstration it looks like you are pretty steep. Any thoughts on this?
Hi John T, I can see what you mean by the demonstration looking steep. A couple things to remember, the shorter the club length the steeper the swing is. So your wedges should swing steeper than your driver which is much shallower. One other aspect to consider is the length of the swing is much shorter so the power to drive the club through impact is slightly different. I hope this was able to answer your question, please feel free to ask any questions. Your questions help us decide what videos we should make next. Keep on grinding my friend ~ Andrew | TSG Instructor
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all usless if you are not using a soft ball
hi clay,
i was wondering whether for a full swing sand wedge shot i would get more spin with a inside out swing path or a more square/ outside in swing path
thanks
Hi Alienblob21
Thank you for your questions. Typically do get more spin with out to in (fade shot). Hope that helps and keep up the good work!
WAY too much talking for me. I didn't last long enough to see you hit a ball.
Hi John, thanks for watching. Hope you're playing great! Quentin | TSG Instructor
Clay, What kind of video camera do you use? love the quality of your videos
Hi John, we use a Sony RX 10ii. It's a great camera. Thanks for watching. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Thanks Clay, will try your style then.
That's a pitch shot.
Very helpful thanks
Explanation tells hitting down, demonstration something else. There are two forces that affect that spin and they are not measurable...
Hi Tapio. thanks for the comment. The two biggest things that give you spin are speed and spin loft. The harder you hit a ball the more spin you can put on it. This is why it is difficult to put a lot of spin on a 50 yard shot vs a 90 yard shot. Spin loft is the difference between your dynamic loft (loft presented to the ball at impact) and angle of attack (the up or down movement of the club head through impact). This is all assuming the face angle and club path are both zero. The larger the difference between the dynamic loft and the angle of attack ,the more spin you can put on the ball. I hope that helps. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
Actually that is what Trackman tells us, but unfortunately that theory is wrong and missing huge part of truth. You were pretty close when talking about pressure between the ball and feeling that ball stays long time on face. Think that a while via these questions
Let me ask you two questions and we continue after that (or you can send me an e-mail to protapsa at kolumbus.fi)
1.How you define AoA and can it be told by one number?
2. Can club head move downwards even if the force player produces to club head is upwards
stupid set up
Great lesson thanks !!
great, thanks.
thanks helped a lot
Thanks, good video, very informative.
do you have a paypal acct, would send you something for this very good advice, that not many will give up....
I could just join but dont like or let recurring anything on my cards.... strength training is coming along very well...
+Kurt Justin Hi Kurt, I appreciate that. Glad you liked the video. I don't do anything paypal for payment. They have terrible customer service. We use stripe, which if you look around, you will see is very secure. As with anytime you use a credit card anywhere, there is always risk. What you can do is sign up and then immediately cancel. You will still have access for however long you paid, but won't be re-billed. Best of luck with your golf! ~Clay
great simple advice for over the 50 .keep up the top speed swings.
Thanks!! Hope your doing great!
what about groove wear and ball covering?
Hi Ken, yes, groove wear can play a role in how much the ball spins. Mainly you just need to make sure that your grooves are clean and absent of any dirt. Covering the ball refers to staying in your posture in the downswing. This is essential for getting forward shaft lean. This is very important for forward shaft lean. I hope that helps. Play well ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor
thanks this helped alot
I put so much spin on once I hit the green and the ball was just spinning in the same spot for about 4 minutes, all the while it was making the wheel spin sound that a car does.
Be sure to repair that divot!
I did, however the ball made a 3ft hole because the spin and friction.
@@TopSpeedGolf I hate telling people this but I actually shot 50 that day! Tiger woods caddy was there and said "hey buddy you gotta let me caddy for you immediately, you will win every major if you play like that, Wimbledon included!!" I politely declined. I said "why would I want to play golf for a living when I make shit loads in IT"
Talk talk talk talk. He spin the ball by talking
Haha Lai Chee Wai, thanks for the comment. Hope you're playing great! ~ Quentin | TSG Instructor