What Is Spin Rate in Golf and How to Improve It
Spin rate controls height, carry, and stopping power. Here's what the number means, what the benchmarks are by club and handicap, and how to fix it.
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Club Path vs Face Angle: Reading Your Launch Monitor Data
Club path and face angle explain every shot shape. Face angle controls 85% of start direction. Here's how to read both on your launch monitor.
Smash Factor Explained: What It Is and How to Improve Yours
Smash factor is ball speed divided by club head speed. The average 14.5 handicap sits at 1.44. Moving to 1.48 at 100 mph adds 12 yards (11m) of carry.
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