Back Spin in Golf: What It Is & Why It Matters
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7-Iron · 12 metrics · Click any metric to learn more
Carry
189
Target: 165-175
Total
199
Target: 175-185
Club Spd
95.2
Target: 82+
Ball Spd
123.4
Target: 118+
Back Spin
3459
Target: 6k-7k
Side Spin
736
Target: <250
HLA
-4.6°
Target: ±1.5°
Launch
12.5°
Target: 16°-19°
Descent
35.8°
Target: 40°-45°
Face Tgt
-5.2°
Target: ±1.0°
Face Path
2.5°
Target: ±2.0°
Smash
1.31
Target: 1.38+
What Is Back Spin?
Back spin is the rotation of the ball around a horizontal axis perpendicular to the flight direction. It creates lift and affects trajectory and stopping power.
Units: rpm
Why It Matters
Back spin controls trajectory height and how much the ball stops on the green. Too little: ball runs out, hard to hold greens. Too much: ballooning, loss of distance, wind vulnerability.
Typical Ranges
Driver: 2,000-3,000 rpm. 7-iron: 6,000-7,500 rpm. Wedges: 8,000-10,000+ rpm.
Common Issues
Excess back spin: steep attack, high dynamic loft, or thin contact. Low back spin: shallow path, delofted face, or fat contact.
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