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I injured my back so I had stopped playing golf. I even sold my clubs. Well after 3 years and watching you. I purchased a set of clubs last week and have been to the range once already. Thanks for making me miss the game. Love your videos.
if you are serious I would recommend getting professionally fit and explaining your back issues to the fitter. I was in a car accident and have severe spinal stenosis L5/S1 and had to give up my APEX Blades with x-stiff rifle shafts. Moved to stiff graphite and while I don't score like I used to I still love the game and can mostly hold my own....
From a personal trainers perspective I would recommend seeing a professional with an understanding of human body movement, injury prevention, and an understanding of how one moves in golf. A good strength and conditioning coach would be invaluable in helping you prevent back injuries.
Same mate. Gave it up because my backs a bit knackered but gettin back into it lately and found this vid helped me quite a lot. Seeing a 79 year old bloke hittin better than me gave me some inspiration anyway. And I've been hittin em pretty well lately, as long as I don't try and swing too bloody hard lol th-cam.com/video/qsElzSHxMTk/w-d-xo.html
I changed over to a flatter, gentler swing (a la Moe Norman) after a horrible back issue. I’m 71 and should have done that years ago. I’m loving Rick Shiel’s tips!
Scott I gave up the game for 12 years after hurt my back. I got back playing again with my brother. What I noticed is my back swing is about 3/4 now but I’m now hitting the ball well. When I left off golfing I was a bogey golfer about 18 handicap I’m getting back in playing shape so I can play multiple rounds in a day and play several days in a row. Go slow and work back up to playing shape. I can’t lie I was very sore and tired the first few rounds but kept getting stronger now I’m playing great for my ability. Enjoy your rounds every time could be the one you get an eagle or hole in 1. Oh did I mention I’m 55 years young and looking forward to years of playing with my kids awesome times! Thanks for sharing
Yo Rick one thing you didn't take into consideration is the fact that the greens you were hitting into were just top dressed with sand. That first shot you hit would have probably spun back several feet if not for the sand. The ball tends to skip off of sand and takes a lot of the spin off. I am a retired Golf course superintendent and my golfers would always gripe after a good top dressing because the ball would run more. I would always tell them sand is a supers best friend when it comes to greens. Once the grass grows up around the sand it makes for a much better putting surface as the sand smoothes the surface. Hope that didn't bore everyone to tears and yawns.
Thank you for the tips Rick , Thanks to you I can progress in golf and in English, you are one of the few coaches on TH-cam who speaks slowly enough for my low level of English
I've been playing golf for over 30 years, and it just goes to show that there's always something that I can learn. This video is filled with great info on something I knew little about. Thank you!
Thanks for all of your golf videos Rick. I’ve been watching for over a year now and although my handicap has only gone from 36 to 28, I feel much more confident in my gameplay and I know the areas I can improve on. Cheers from San Francisco, California USA.
@@ckslays8953 22.5 haha. But I bought a ton of Golftec lessons. I’m probably going to be at around 15 once I can play enough rounds to wipe out my old scores.
Thank you Rick! Been watching your video’s religiously over lockdown and after! I was playing off 18 before lockdown, now down to 15 and just getting better and better. Been trying to work on my spin game, but realised the clubs are not helping by being too olds, and the grooves are pretty worn. Waiting till Christmas for a few donations into helping me afford a new set to be able to play with!
Rick, I have watched and watched your wonderful videos over and over again, my game has improved so much. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
He knows what he's talking about, I practiced his instructions and cut strokes off and had fewer putts, takes a lot of practice and remembering but well worth it
Great video! I teach The Short Game to my students and we all watched this video for a different aspect of the short game. Great video Rick! I look forward to watching more with my students.
I can generate drop and stop spin with all my wedges but, ultimate spin with my 60. All wedges are Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0. Still great feel and control after about a year and a half. Just replaced my 56 recently with the same wedge. Great content as always Rick!
Hi Rick, Can you do a part 2 and include how up hill and down hill lies effect spin. I always struggle on a second shot from a fairly steep up hill lie to judge distance and spin
Speaking from the "spin master" (myself), there are two factors I believe you may have overlooked. The first one is the rate of acceleration into the ball. There are two factors of club head speed, the first being the true speed at instant of impact and the seconding being the acceleration rate just prior to and during instant of impact. The higher the acceleration rate, maintaining the same true impact speed, the greater the ability to spin the ball. Not all club head speed is the same, and this makes a HUGE difference on spin rate. The second point I think you may have missed is the "pinch", and is also a big factor why it is so much more difficult to get spin out of longer grass, and why it is easy to get spin on hard pan. That is, pinching the ball between the initial impact zone and the ground. The more of that "pinch" you get, the more spin you can generate. So, when you couple an exaggerated acceleration rate of club head speed with maximum "pinch" you generate the greatest amount of spin rate. You don't need to "increase loft" in order to do this, in fact, you can actually generate greater spin rates with a greater forward shaft lean. You witness this technique done on tour all the time, in particular with pitching. In fact it is precisely taught by all of the greatest short game coaches in the world. I have, at times, been able to get as much as a 6' spin back on a green with a pitch from only 10-15 yards, with a 60° wedge and about a 12-15° forward shaft lean. How is that possible? .. Well, to do this, I simply maximize acceleration and maximize the "pinch" by optimizing the angle of attack into the ball and the optimum ball strike, just ever so slightly below the equator of the ball, causing a real "pinch" between the club face and ground. It takes a lot of practice to get all of these angles and the acceleration just right, but when you do .. SPIN CITY !! .. perhaps it may be easiest to think of the game of billiards, or as we mostly refer to it in America as "pool". I used to be the "spin master" when I played pool too. Contrary to popular belief, getting such spin isn't done by striking the ball at its lowest point of the ball, but instead, striking the ball WITH ACCELERATION, as close to the bottom side of the EQUATOR of the ball as possible. That is, striking as close to the equator as you can, increasing the gear ratio. This is the GEAR effect! .. and since you increased the "gear ratio" by striking the ball so close to the equator (just like gearing up on your bicycle), it requires more energy .. or MORE impact speed .. and most importantly .. a greater ACCELERATION into the ball. This very same principal holds true for golf as well, although I must admit, it is a lot easier to do it with a billiard cue than a golf club. 🏌️ 😎 ... but if you get a chance, next time you are playing billiards (pool), play with it a little bit until you get the feel for what I mean. You can create some wicked backspin if done properly. Transfer this same principal to your golf and VOILA !! . you will have MONSTER backspin any time you wish.
Rick, it is a great from start to finish! I really liked added info about wind, firmness of Greens. I have a forged 58 Callaway X C grind that is really old now and I am sure the grooves are worn way out beyond the description of new, it still works well for me especially when applying the "consider” playing it a little short of the pin. I particularly like the weighted feel. At a 10 hcp right now, I am starting to be a better judge of worn grooves and the effectiveness of sharp Grooves. I have a newer PW Jaws MD5 48 and with this been trying harder to throw it at the pin and I can tell the grooves are putting a lot of healthy Backspin. Thank you for this video I have added to list to replay again. I also enjoy the serious commentators I find on most of your clips
Wind only effects spin. The wind minimally, if at all, effects speed and distance. The ball goes shorter into the wind because that wind drives up spin and lift together which kills distance. That’s why you club up and or knock the flight down because lower loft and trajectory kill spin. Going down wind kills lift and spin so you need more of both to stop the ball. We see it more obviously on side wind how a left wind magnifies draws and kills fades. Those side winds change backspin as well. A draw with a left wind kills backspin and a fade into a left wind adds backspin. That’s how you use the wind to do things not normally possible. Like stopping a 4i real quick or adding 40 yards to a drive.
Great video. Explains a more skilled part of the game in a very easy to understand way. Even if you can't play for spin, this should help understand how/why it works. I try to play the most lofted club I can take a full swing on. If I'm within 70 yards, it's Cleveland 588 RTX 60/12. I just try for good contact and a high finish with big follow through. 60% of the time, it works every time.
I use a 60° Mack Daddy. And just in case you see this. Can you do a review on the new chrome softs comparing them to the old ones rather than with with eachother. Another great video though :)
I can review them without even trying them, they’ll do the same as the last years, otherwise tour scores would drop every year from new ball tech and club tech. Common sense
Rick Thank you! I ve been playing / hacking for many years. After finding your videos on the internet and actually listening Ive broken 90 multiple times. At 64 it took me long enough but I really look forward to getting out more often. Being in the Northeast it is hard to keep a swing in this weather. I enjoy listening to you speak as well as you make it simple and easy to follow along. Thanks keep up the good work. Chris M.
Thanks for the video. On shorter shots, 30 yds or less, I have always set my wrists forward as a means to help me from decelerating at impact, and wondered why I wasn't getting spin on crisp contact. Now I know, and know I have something to work on! Around the green I usually use my A wedge or a 60.
I use a 60 degree lob wedge and hit down on it hard. Rick, its hard to send you suggestions but maybe you will see this. Could you do a comparison between a premium ball and various (new) range balls? You did a comparision a while back with ones your facility had, but I am talking Srixons, Pinnacle Practice, Nike Range, Wilson, etc etc. Its a curiosity as to how much spin, launch angle and especially ball speed can differ from one kind to another since they are made to be so durable. Thanks!
Never hit down on the ball. The angle of attack is too steep and you can actually increase the chances of taking spin off and increasing the chance of mishits.
Rick , I really didn't like Golf until I saw one of you TH-cam videos, Great content and immaculately presented production. honest and passionate with more information than even the most avid fan/pro could ever want or need. !
Your channel has helped me more with my short game than any channel/instruction I've ever received. Your 100-yards in video with the clock system, your 4 essential close shots video (sorry if I don't have the titles exactly right), as well as your video about shooting that lob shot-hit 3 real nice high lob shots this weekend and I NEVER have been able to hit that shot. Thanks from the other side of the pond brotha!
If you can tell me how to stop swinging way too hard on drives, rolling over and hitting a hard hook into the rough just past the ladies tees, you'd be a miracle worker. I can avoid that drive for stretches, but it always rears its ugly head and then sticks around for 4-6 holes.
Great video Rick. However, I need some clarification. It's my understanding that when hitting to a green downwind, the wind prevents the ball from gaining its full height and, therefore, lessens the descent angle and the ability of the ball to grab the green. Conversely, hitting into the wind allows the ball to climb (as you said) and land with a steeper/greater descent angle which allows the zippy spin. I wondered how hitting into the wind increased the ball spin?
Good information except the maximizing loft part. You will see tour pros and college golfers hit wedge shots at a much flatter trajectory. The higher the ball flight the more the ball “rolls up the face” and decreases spin. Obviously too low a shot isnt ideal either but you definitely dont want to maximize loft. Theres a sweet spot for wedge trajectory (slightly lower) for maximum spin. Don't take my word for it lol just watch them.
Yes this is very true there is a point where adding loft will take spin a way, the concept of spin loft is not really mentioned here at all. Also I'm not convinced grooves are a big deal for spin its more to do with the surface finish of the club, the micro grooves or grading of the grit blast finish. Take an old wedge sharpen the grooves and measure the spin then take the same wedge and get the face grit blasted, the latter will produce way more spin.
Antony Osborn yeah exactly. I’m not super familiar with spin loft but I do know that spin loft, dynamic loft and AoA play a big role in creating spin. Not really sure about the face texture being a big factor. Personally I thought it was just a gimmick that maybe adds a tiny bit of spin for the first month where the rough texture is still on the wedge. The wind “adding spin” is wrong here too lol its just changing the landing angle into the green so its either more receptive or less receptive
Luke Kwon Golf check out Joe Mayo for good spin loft videos and James Ridyard for the diminishing returns on spin when you add to much loft. I do think it's a shame when TH-cam instruction which is taken as gospel by so many is flawed and poorly researched especially when Rick has access to the equipment that would show much of what is said he is wrong
Antony Osborn been following joseph mayo for a long time, I’ll have to check that out! Agreed 100%. There is so much bad/outdated information on YT that, like you said, people take as gospel. There are a handful of guys that are really putting out great information and theyre not youtubers lol
Luke Kwon Golf it’s the loft on the club is like 60 degrees but because the balls digs into the grooves it shoots off the face at a much lower trajectory. So yes the spinny wedge shots come out lower but they were hit with a lot of loft rather than a punch shot which goes low but has less loft on the club
Great video Rick. Really concise and simple. Answered a lot of why I thought I wasn’t getting enough spin. I can’t wait to get out now and get that ball zipping round the green!!
The wind part you included is embarrassingly wrong. The wind doesn’t make the ball spin more or less, all it’s doing is changing the decent angle of the ball into the green making it react differently (into wind making it land steeper because the magnus effect making the ball balloon more, down wind the opposite, and it’s pushing the ball further making it come into the green more shallow)
abrokenmailbox I thought the video shows visually what you are describing, if not explained in the same way verbally. It wasn't in-depth enough really, but I'm sure there are other videos out there about playing into wind etc. Are you suggesting that the wind blowing into the ball has zero effect on the balls spin? Also what is a decent angle? Lol.
The ball doesn't spin more because of the wind lol the spin on the ball + head wind makes the ball climb upwards. And because of this upward climb it changes the "descent angle" aka the angle the ball lands into the green. A ball landing 90 degrees into the green is going to be able to grab the green and spin way easier than a ball that is landing at a 20 degree angle where it still has momentum going forward before the spin on the ball can grab onto the surface. So vice versa, downwind shots will have a shallower descent angle/landing angle therefore the ball needs some bounces to get rid of the forward momentum before the ball can grab onto the surface.
Jesus you people. What information do you think is valuable to an amateur who likely doesn't understand much physics? Jesus christ you nit picky bastards. While hitting into a head wind the affect will be as if the ball has significantly more spin than with no wind or a tail wind. That's literally all anyone needs to know. Your description, while accurate, literally doesn't provide info any more useful than what Rick said, other than your description may be harder for most dummies to grasp. Rick's explanation works, makes sense to anyone watching, and will have the exact same affect on someone's gameplay... so all you achieved here is making an ass of yourself...good job
Justin Forro Sure I agree with you, this kind of information is for the bare beginner basics. Its overly generalized and not the whole truth (the maximizing loft part is wrong here as well). But this kind of vague information is exactly what keeps people at their beginner stages because they dont have the actual understanding of whats going on so they cant have proper course management. Thats exactly the problem with golf instruction has had until recent years. Overly generalized half true info for the beginner amateurs. Don’t take my word for it lol, many of the top instructors are doing the same thing finally. Giving true info backed by data and cutting out simplified phrases that alot of people misinterpret.
You failed to mention spin loft and angle of attack, which determines alot of the "spin". Also, striking below the center of gravity will increase spin due to the gearing effect, thus low launch but high spin. Tour pro's always hit the low spinner, A for effort but could have been more informative for your viewers.
My name was added for a Golf event By my Office Management at an International Golf court, I watched your videos, followed your techniques and it turn 6 average of my 18 holes game.. My Ist ever golf game.. It was unbelievable .. Loved your channel❤️,
No shit. How to be a golf pro with amazing equipment that helps enormously to show how spin is affected by different deliveries and not use it. Then prove that you've got no fkin clue about physics, and more importantly how physics afect the spin of the ball, and still have a bazillion idiots saying how good the video is. Shaking my head... Top 25 coach in the universe
Justin Forro I just want a coach to know what creates spin so that he can teach it properly, this not being the case. If you watch any tour pro you will instantly acknowledge that the shots with the most backspin are not the highest ones, just the opposite to what rick is saying, and there are reasons for this (based on some simple physics) that a good coach should at least understand in order to teach properly.
I am really enjoying your videos. They are helping me learn more about myself and golf. At the beginning of the Spring 2020 I was a 25-28 handicap. It is late Sept and I have cut it down to 19-20. As I get more confident I am sure before this season is over I will have cut my handicap down 10+ strokes.
Just ordered my TaylorMade 60 degree Bigfoot wedge which I’m hoping will give me all the spin I need for the courses I play. Keep these great videos coming Rick.
Excellent explanation of how the game works with different club and ball types. Well done Rick, this is one of the most informative sessions you’ve had. A real lesson in how the game works.👍
Hey Rick, love your posts there really informative & fun. I know that they're not you favroute shots but could you do a post on how to get the best out of the wedges from around the green. It's by far the worst part of my game & I am struggling to improve it. Cheers Rick
Hey Rick. Thanks a ton for this video!!! Tried it out with great success at the range today. Even tho it was wet, I could see a HUGE difference. Greatly appreciate it!
I practice it before I comment and its a perfect shot for me, thank Ric for your effort to show to us the technique how to hit golf wedge shots with backspin..
Thanks Rick. Always enjoy your very practical counsel on things like this. Love the "loft measuring" method using the sticky tee or the magnetic tool. My wife is just learning and I'm going to use that to help her visualize the loft of the club. Excellent!
Rick, you continue to do great videos. This really helps understand what causes backspin. The one club I wish you would test would be the new Cleveland driver.
That blue-tac and tee stuck to the club to see the loft has just completely fixed my swing and my inability to get the loft i've been searching for years! NICE ONE 😁 ⛳️................🏌️♀️
Great videos mate. Thanks for the lessons! Really appreciate that you are putting these up without any gimmicks etc. I also trust your reviews more than nearly anyone else I've seen. Thanks again
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Rick Shiels Golf 60 degree wedge
None I can't produce it yet lol
My 56 degree callaway mack daddy forged👌🏻
60° Mack Daddy
64°
If anyone needs any tips on generating top spin, just let me know.
Haha right
Just woke my girlfriend up laughing at this comment.
@@jamesjackson7004 I aim to please. 🙌
Lmao
I am fucking dead.
I injured my back so I had stopped playing golf. I even sold my clubs. Well after 3 years and watching you. I purchased a set of clubs last week and have been to the range once already. Thanks for making me miss the game. Love your videos.
if you are serious I would recommend getting professionally fit and explaining your back issues to the fitter. I was in a car accident and have severe spinal stenosis L5/S1 and had to give up my APEX Blades with x-stiff rifle shafts. Moved to stiff graphite and while I don't score like I used to I still love the game and can mostly hold my own....
From a personal trainers perspective I would recommend seeing a professional with an understanding of human body movement, injury prevention, and an understanding of how one moves in golf. A good strength and conditioning coach would be invaluable in helping you prevent back injuries.
Same mate. Gave it up because my backs a bit knackered but gettin back into it lately and found this vid helped me quite a lot. Seeing a 79 year old bloke hittin better than me gave me some inspiration anyway. And I've been hittin em pretty well lately, as long as I don't try and swing too bloody hard lol th-cam.com/video/qsElzSHxMTk/w-d-xo.html
I changed over to a flatter, gentler swing (a la Moe Norman) after a horrible back issue. I’m 71 and should have done that years ago. I’m loving Rick Shiel’s tips!
Scott I gave up the game for 12 years after hurt my back. I got back playing again with my brother. What I noticed is my back swing is about 3/4 now but I’m now hitting the ball well. When I left off golfing I was a bogey golfer about 18 handicap I’m getting back in playing shape so I can play multiple rounds in a day and play several days in a row. Go slow and work back up to playing shape. I can’t lie I was very sore and tired the first few rounds but kept getting stronger now I’m playing great for my ability. Enjoy your rounds every time could be the one you get an eagle or hole in 1. Oh did I mention I’m 55 years young and looking forward to years of playing with my kids awesome times! Thanks for sharing
Yo Rick one thing you didn't take into consideration is the fact that the greens you were hitting into were just top dressed with sand. That first shot you hit would have probably spun back several feet if not for the sand. The ball tends to skip off of sand and takes a lot of the spin off. I am a retired Golf course superintendent and my golfers would always gripe after a good top dressing because the ball would run more. I would always tell them sand is a supers best friend when it comes to greens. Once the grass grows up around the sand it makes for a much better putting surface as the sand smoothes the surface. Hope that didn't bore everyone to tears and yawns.
J Bob that did not bore me whatsoever. Thank you for that professional insight, I learned something new today because of you.
Interesting bud. Thanks
J Bob too bad no former golf course superintendent would say “Yo Rick”
J Bob early days, I use to rake the traps and cut the greens.
I’m studying fine turf management at college now. It’s very interesting
Thank you for the tips Rick , Thanks to you I can progress in golf and in English, you are one of the few coaches on TH-cam who speaks slowly enough for my low level of English
You should check out Danny Maude as well. Very slow and precise and a great coach too!
Just so u know, u can make the video faster or slower in the option mate
Why on earth am I watching this, I can’t even hit the ball
Hahahahah same bro
Same bruh
The most relatable comment on TH-cam
Same!
Me at 12 am watching golf vids like I’m gonna not hit over 100 tomorrow..
I've been playing golf for over 30 years, and it just goes to show that there's always something that I can learn. This video is filled with great info on something I knew little about. Thank you!
Also, how often do you hit it past the flag? Spinning it towards you will mostly take the ball away from the flag rather than toward it
Thanks for all of your golf videos Rick. I’ve been watching for over a year now and although my handicap has only gone from 36 to 28, I feel much more confident in my gameplay and I know the areas I can improve on. Cheers from San Francisco, California USA.
Coming to this comment 2 years later, 36 to 28 is a good improvement! Where are you sitting now?
@@ckslays8953 22.5 haha. But I bought a ton of Golftec lessons. I’m probably going to be at around 15 once I can play enough rounds to wipe out my old scores.
Thank you Rick! Been watching your video’s religiously over lockdown and after! I was playing off 18 before lockdown, now down to 15 and just getting better and better. Been trying to work on my spin game, but realised the clubs are not helping by being too olds, and the grooves are pretty worn. Waiting till Christmas for a few donations into helping me afford a new set to be able to play with!
I've been new and consuming as much of Ricks content as possible. He just explains everything in a plain and simple manner.
I’d like to spin the ball with my 58. Thanks for the tips Rick, will defiantly think about this when practising tomorrow
I probably get the most spin with my driver. Unfortunately it's side spin!
For a wedge I use a 56° Callaway. It's good.
Same with me haha, the only lofted wedge I get a decent amount of spin from is my 56 and my lob wedge out of the bunker ( on a good day 😆)
Keep in mind range balls are much harder so your real spin is much better than you thought.
There’s no such thing as side spin btw. It’s all backspin. The ball is just slightly spinning off a up and down axis.
To funny
I keep finding myself coming back to yours and Peter's vids.
Rick, I have watched and watched your wonderful videos over and over again, my game has improved so much. Thank you so much for sharing your expertise with us.
I like this rick. Nice in-depth change of pace.
He knows what he's talking about, I practiced his instructions and cut strokes off and had fewer putts, takes a lot of practice and remembering but well worth it
Great video! I teach The Short Game to my students and we all watched this video for a different aspect of the short game. Great video Rick! I look forward to watching more with my students.
60 degrees. One of my favorite videos of recent uploads. Keep up the good work Rick!!
I‘ve been thinking about that for a long time now and finally you did a video. Thanks so much Rick!👌
I can generate drop and stop spin with all my wedges but, ultimate spin with my 60. All wedges are Cleveland 588 RTX 2.0. Still great feel and control after about a year and a half. Just replaced my 56 recently with the same wedge. Great content as always Rick!
Hi Rick,
Can you do a part 2 and include how up hill and down hill lies effect spin. I always struggle on a second shot from a fairly steep up hill lie to judge distance and spin
Your concern should be launch angle
Haven’t played in 10 years and looking at getting back into the game. Ran across this video. Thanks for the tips.
I think your a brilliant teacher 👍 really like watching your videos
My Mack Daddy wedges have given me backspin on occasion but I didn't know how I created it until I watched your video. Very helpful, Rick!
Speaking from the "spin master" (myself), there are two factors I believe you may have overlooked. The first one is the rate of acceleration into the ball. There are two factors of club head speed, the first being the true speed at instant of impact and the seconding being the acceleration rate just prior to and during instant of impact. The higher the acceleration rate, maintaining the same true impact speed, the greater the ability to spin the ball. Not all club head speed is the same, and this makes a HUGE difference on spin rate. The second point I think you may have missed is the "pinch", and is also a big factor why it is so much more difficult to get spin out of longer grass, and why it is easy to get spin on hard pan. That is, pinching the ball between the initial impact zone and the ground. The more of that "pinch" you get, the more spin you can generate. So, when you couple an exaggerated acceleration rate of club head speed with maximum "pinch" you generate the greatest amount of spin rate. You don't need to "increase loft" in order to do this, in fact, you can actually generate greater spin rates with a greater forward shaft lean. You witness this technique done on tour all the time, in particular with pitching. In fact it is precisely taught by all of the greatest short game coaches in the world. I have, at times, been able to get as much as a 6' spin back on a green with a pitch from only 10-15 yards, with a 60° wedge and about a 12-15° forward shaft lean. How is that possible? .. Well, to do this, I simply maximize acceleration and maximize the "pinch" by optimizing the angle of attack into the ball and the optimum ball strike, just ever so slightly below the equator of the ball, causing a real "pinch" between the club face and ground. It takes a lot of practice to get all of these angles and the acceleration just right, but when you do .. SPIN CITY !! .. perhaps it may be easiest to think of the game of billiards, or as we mostly refer to it in America as "pool". I used to be the "spin master" when I played pool too. Contrary to popular belief, getting such spin isn't done by striking the ball at its lowest point of the ball, but instead, striking the ball WITH ACCELERATION, as close to the bottom side of the EQUATOR of the ball as possible. That is, striking as close to the equator as you can, increasing the gear ratio. This is the GEAR effect! .. and since you increased the "gear ratio" by striking the ball so close to the equator (just like gearing up on your bicycle), it requires more energy .. or MORE impact speed .. and most importantly .. a greater ACCELERATION into the ball. This very same principal holds true for golf as well, although I must admit, it is a lot easier to do it with a billiard cue than a golf club. 🏌️ 😎 ... but if you get a chance, next time you are playing billiards (pool), play with it a little bit until you get the feel for what I mean. You can create some wicked backspin if done properly. Transfer this same principal to your golf and VOILA !! . you will have MONSTER backspin any time you wish.
Thx!
Rick, it is a great from start to finish!
I really liked added info about wind, firmness of Greens.
I have a forged 58 Callaway X C grind that is really old now and I am sure the grooves are worn way out beyond the description of new, it still works well for me especially when applying the "consider” playing it a little short of the pin. I particularly like the weighted feel. At a 10 hcp right now, I am starting to be a better judge of worn grooves and the effectiveness of sharp Grooves.
I have a newer PW Jaws MD5 48 and with this been trying harder to throw it at the pin and I can tell the grooves are putting a lot of healthy Backspin.
Thank you for this video I have added to list to replay again.
I also enjoy the serious commentators I find on most of your clips
Didn't know wind had that affect on spin however I did notice a few weeks back how a couple of downwind shots rolled out a bit more than usual 👍
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Wind only effects spin. The wind minimally, if at all, effects speed and distance. The ball goes shorter into the wind because that wind drives up spin and lift together which kills distance. That’s why you club up and or knock the flight down because lower loft and trajectory kill spin. Going down wind kills lift and spin so you need more of both to stop the ball. We see it more obviously on side wind how a left wind magnifies draws and kills fades. Those side winds change backspin as well. A draw with a left wind kills backspin and a fade into a left wind adds backspin. That’s how you use the wind to do things not normally possible. Like stopping a 4i real quick or adding 40 yards to a drive.
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Great stuff Rick! Best golf channel on TH-cam…hands down!
one the best instructional videos you've made, great job!
Great video. Explains a more skilled part of the game in a very easy to understand way. Even if you can't play for spin, this should help understand how/why it works.
I try to play the most lofted club I can take a full swing on. If I'm within 70 yards, it's Cleveland 588 RTX 60/12. I just try for good contact and a high finish with big follow through. 60% of the time, it works every time.
I use a 60° Mack Daddy.
And just in case you see this. Can you do a review on the new chrome softs comparing them to the old ones rather than with with eachother. Another great video though :)
I can review them without even trying them, they’ll do the same as the last years, otherwise tour scores would drop every year from new ball tech and club tech. Common sense
Rick Thank you! I ve been playing / hacking for many years. After finding your videos on the internet and actually listening Ive broken 90 multiple times. At 64 it took me long enough but I really look forward to getting out more often. Being in the Northeast it is hard to keep a swing in this weather. I enjoy listening to you speak as well as you make it simple and easy to follow along. Thanks keep up the good work. Chris M.
Thanks rick ive been waiting for this, genius!
You’re joking right
JappyR2001 that was a comment from two years ago. He probably made it when this was posted
Thanks for the video. On shorter shots, 30 yds or less, I have always set my wrists forward as a means to help me from decelerating at impact, and wondered why I wasn't getting spin on crisp contact. Now I know, and know I have something to work on! Around the green I usually use my A wedge or a 60.
Hi Rick, would love for you to review the Ft. Worth BLACK Irons which just came out recently. Cheers!
New golfer here. Really enjoy ricks videos. Goes into depth and really helps get a solid understanding of the game 👍🏻
I use a 60 degree lob wedge and hit down on it hard.
Rick, its hard to send you suggestions but maybe you will see this. Could you do a comparison between a premium ball and various (new) range balls? You did a comparision a while back with ones your facility had, but I am talking Srixons, Pinnacle Practice, Nike Range, Wilson, etc etc. Its a curiosity as to how much spin, launch angle and especially ball speed can differ from one kind to another since they are made to be so durable. Thanks!
Never hit down on the ball. The angle of attack is too steep and you can actually increase the chances of taking spin off and increasing the chance of mishits.
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I enjoy your content so much. As a beginner you make things fun with easy to understand instructions
A rick Sheils short game video the world has gone truly mad 👍🏌️♂️⛳
Rick , I really didn't like Golf until I saw one of you TH-cam videos, Great content and immaculately presented production. honest and passionate with more information than even the most avid fan/pro could ever want or need. !
What club do I use to create the ultimate backspin?
A Whirlpool or a Kenmore.
Your channel has helped me more with my short game than any channel/instruction I've ever received. Your 100-yards in video with the clock system, your 4 essential close shots video (sorry if I don't have the titles exactly right), as well as your video about shooting that lob shot-hit 3 real nice high lob shots this weekend and I NEVER have been able to hit that shot. Thanks from the other side of the pond brotha!
If you can tell me how to stop swinging way too hard on drives, rolling over and hitting a hard hook into the rough just past the ladies tees, you'd be a miracle worker. I can avoid that drive for stretches, but it always rears its ugly head and then sticks around for 4-6 holes.
Great video Rick. However, I need some clarification. It's my understanding that when hitting to a green downwind, the wind prevents the ball from gaining its full height and, therefore, lessens the descent angle and the ability of the ball to grab the green. Conversely, hitting into the wind allows the ball to climb (as you said) and land with a steeper/greater descent angle which allows the zippy spin. I wondered how hitting into the wind increased the ball spin?
Your tips are very helpful. I'm practicing every time I get a chance.
I’m more impressed you did that 5 mins or so in one take...🤯
Thank you for providing your years of experience to help everyone with their game 👍
Good information except the maximizing loft part. You will see tour pros and college golfers hit wedge shots at a much flatter trajectory. The higher the ball flight the more the ball “rolls up the face” and decreases spin. Obviously too low a shot isnt ideal either but you definitely dont want to maximize loft. Theres a sweet spot for wedge trajectory (slightly lower) for maximum spin. Don't take my word for it lol just watch them.
Yes this is very true there is a point where adding loft will take spin a way, the concept of spin loft is not really mentioned here at all. Also I'm not convinced grooves are a big deal for spin its more to do with the surface finish of the club, the micro grooves or grading of the grit blast finish. Take an old wedge sharpen the grooves and measure the spin then take the same wedge and get the face grit blasted, the latter will produce way more spin.
Antony Osborn yeah exactly. I’m not super familiar with spin loft but I do know that spin loft, dynamic loft and AoA play a big role in creating spin. Not really sure about the face texture being a big factor. Personally I thought it was just a gimmick that maybe adds a tiny bit of spin for the first month where the rough texture is still on the wedge. The wind “adding spin” is wrong here too lol its just changing the landing angle into the green so its either more receptive or less receptive
Luke Kwon Golf check out Joe Mayo for good spin loft videos and James Ridyard for the diminishing returns on spin when you add to much loft. I do think it's a shame when TH-cam instruction which is taken as gospel by so many is flawed and poorly researched especially when Rick has access to the equipment that would show much of what is said he is wrong
Antony Osborn been following joseph mayo for a long time, I’ll have to check that out!
Agreed 100%. There is so much bad/outdated information on YT that, like you said, people take as gospel. There are a handful of guys that are really putting out great information and theyre not youtubers lol
Luke Kwon Golf it’s the loft on the club is like 60 degrees but because the balls digs into the grooves it shoots off the face at a much lower trajectory. So yes the spinny wedge shots come out lower but they were hit with a lot of loft rather than a punch shot which goes low but has less loft on the club
By far, the most comprehensive guide to ballspin. Amazing stuff Rick!
“Will spin more than a wedge from 10 years ago.”
What about my 20 year olds? Lmao
Seriously I got the same wedges from 2003 🤣
Those are rookie numbers (1980's)
Mister Sir what about my Eye 2 wedge from 1985?
Yeah I know what you mean, what are these grooves he speaks of?
There was a groove roll back about 10 years ago. They restricted what the grooves can do on a wedge. The ball has changed.
Great video Rick. Really concise and simple. Answered a lot of why I thought I wasn’t getting enough spin. I can’t wait to get out now and get that ball zipping round the green!!
Really good video thanks Rick
Huge fan Rick thank you for taking time to make these videos so we can all get better
I only get backspin when I don't mean to get backspin. I don't get backspin when I really want backspin.
Wow, thanks Rick, great tips. Always learning! :D keep it up
If someone wants tips & tricks to top the ball or duff the ball, let me know. I'm really good at it.... :P
Haha lol! :D
Your the man went from high 80s to high 70s thanks to your ballin tips, keep on rocking in the free world brother!
The wind part you included is embarrassingly wrong. The wind doesn’t make the ball spin more or less, all it’s doing is changing the decent angle of the ball into the green making it react differently (into wind making it land steeper because the magnus effect making the ball balloon more, down wind the opposite, and it’s pushing the ball further making it come into the green more shallow)
abrokenmailbox I thought the video shows visually what you are describing, if not explained in the same way verbally. It wasn't in-depth enough really, but I'm sure there are other videos out there about playing into wind etc. Are you suggesting that the wind blowing into the ball has zero effect on the balls spin? Also what is a decent angle? Lol.
The ball doesn't spin more because of the wind lol the spin on the ball + head wind makes the ball climb upwards. And because of this upward climb it changes the "descent angle" aka the angle the ball lands into the green. A ball landing 90 degrees into the green is going to be able to grab the green and spin way easier than a ball that is landing at a 20 degree angle where it still has momentum going forward before the spin on the ball can grab onto the surface. So vice versa, downwind shots will have a shallower descent angle/landing angle therefore the ball needs some bounces to get rid of the forward momentum before the ball can grab onto the surface.
Jesus you people. What information do you think is valuable to an amateur who likely doesn't understand much physics? Jesus christ you nit picky bastards. While hitting into a head wind the affect will be as if the ball has significantly more spin than with no wind or a tail wind. That's literally all anyone needs to know. Your description, while accurate, literally doesn't provide info any more useful than what Rick said, other than your description may be harder for most dummies to grasp. Rick's explanation works, makes sense to anyone watching, and will have the exact same affect on someone's gameplay... so all you achieved here is making an ass of yourself...good job
Justin Forro Sure I agree with you, this kind of information is for the bare beginner basics. Its overly generalized and not the whole truth (the maximizing loft part is wrong here as well). But this kind of vague information is exactly what keeps people at their beginner stages because they dont have the actual understanding of whats going on so they cant have proper course management. Thats exactly the problem with golf instruction has had until recent years. Overly generalized half true info for the beginner amateurs.
Don’t take my word for it lol, many of the top instructors are doing the same thing finally. Giving true info backed by data and cutting out simplified phrases that alot of people misinterpret.
Justin Forro can you honesty not understand my comment? I’m criticizing ricks knowledge.
Your videos have improved my golf game alot went from way over 100 to the 90s
60 degree wedge
I have only got back spin once so hopefully your video will help me do it more often Rick thank you
You failed to mention spin loft and angle of attack, which determines alot of the "spin". Also, striking below the center of gravity will increase spin due to the gearing effect, thus low launch but high spin. Tour pro's always hit the low spinner, A for effort but could have been more informative for your viewers.
My name was added for a Golf event By my Office Management at an International Golf court, I watched your videos, followed your techniques and it turn 6 average of my 18 holes game.. My Ist ever golf game.. It was unbelievable .. Loved your channel❤️,
Woops wrong vid, meant to search “how to even hit the ball”
Thanks for the tips, Rick. Need to practice this for my short game!
No shit. How to be a golf pro with amazing equipment that helps enormously to show how spin is affected by different deliveries and not use it. Then prove that you've got no fkin clue about physics, and more importantly how physics afect the spin of the ball, and still have a bazillion idiots saying how good the video is. Shaking my head... Top 25 coach in the universe
So, you want your golf coach to be a physics teacher. Right on bro. What's your handicap? Lmao. Stupid people make stupid comments.
Justin Forro I just want a coach to know what creates spin so that he can teach it properly, this not being the case. If you watch any tour pro you will instantly acknowledge that the shots with the most backspin are not the highest ones, just the opposite to what rick is saying, and there are reasons for this (based on some simple physics) that a good coach should at least understand in order to teach properly.
You probably can’t spin it with md 4’s or 1800’s hickory’s
Good job Rick. A Theory Of Engineer. Nothing is wrong with all your demonstrations. Just keep experimenting more on your work. Thank you.
One of your better ones for my game. Approach shots are my challenge. Thanks
I am really enjoying your videos. They are helping me learn more about myself and golf. At the beginning of the Spring 2020 I was a 25-28 handicap. It is late Sept and I have cut it down to 19-20. As I get more confident I am sure before this season is over I will have cut my handicap down 10+ strokes.
Rick, great video. I'm always puzzle of reason why I'm not having luck spinning the ball. but watching this sure shows light for sure.
Rick, your videos are getting better and better. Keep up the great work. Brad
Great video! So easy to comprehend Rick! Thank you!
Just ordered my TaylorMade 60 degree Bigfoot wedge which I’m hoping will give me all the spin I need for the courses I play. Keep these great videos coming Rick.
Excellent explanation of how the game works with different club and ball types. Well done Rick, this is one of the most informative sessions you’ve had. A real lesson in how the game works.👍
Really like the explanation here. Haven’t started practicing getting more spin but excited to get out there and start
You give good clear simple instruction, like the way you deliver your videos.⛳️
Thank you Rick!
I enjoy every video since recently subscribing. And I’m starting to save some strokes with the help of your videos.
I just love the videos will try this when next out. I love it when rick and Pete are out playing it looks so much fun.
Hey Rick, love your posts there really informative & fun. I know that they're not you favroute shots but could you do a post on how to get the best out of the wedges from around the green. It's by far the worst part of my game & I am struggling to improve it. Cheers Rick
I have learned so much my game has improved greatly . Thank you
Great video Rick. Can’t wait to try this at the range and on the course next. Need to stop the hosel rockets yet!
Hey Rick. Thanks a ton for this video!!! Tried it out with great success at the range today. Even tho it was wet, I could see a HUGE difference. Greatly appreciate it!
Great video. I've been delofting thinking this would compress and add spin. Will practice this going forward.
Rick Really have enjoyed your new approach of teaching with the more in depth instruction
Great video Rick
Rick....now that was a very INFORMATIVE video especially with "lie" consideration. Keep it coming :)
I practice it before I comment and its a perfect shot for me, thank Ric for your effort to show to us the technique how to hit golf wedge shots with backspin..
Rick, thanks for saving me lots of money on lessons and still teaching me to play better golf.
Thanks Rick. Always enjoy your very practical counsel on things like this. Love the "loft measuring" method using the sticky tee or the magnetic tool. My wife is just learning and I'm going to use that to help her visualize the loft of the club. Excellent!
Thanks, Rick
Was expecting a video on shorter approach wedge shot spin but this was good as well.
Rick, you continue to do great videos. This really helps understand what causes backspin. The one club I wish you would test would be the new Cleveland driver.
Each time I see one of your videos, I just have to go play golf! Loving it
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Super explanation - easy to understand, lots to consider. Well done.
Brilliant - rather than just pitching into the green, this really makes you think about where to pitch 👍👍
I never thought of this before regarding the rough (where I spend too much time)....makes since
Great video I have been working on trying to spin my wedge shots and this video really helped. thank you
Outstanding video on backspin Rick, thank you!
That blue-tac and tee stuck to the club to see the loft has just completely fixed my swing and my inability to get the loft i've been searching for years! NICE ONE 😁 ⛳️................🏌️♀️
Hi Rick just to say what a great video. The most easily understood video l have seen on spin. Thanks Griz.
absolutely love your content. you've been helping me fine tune my game tremendously! thanks!!!
Great videos mate. Thanks for the lessons! Really appreciate that you are putting these up without any gimmicks etc. I also trust your reviews more than nearly anyone else I've seen. Thanks again