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**hs6KnlcW** · 12-16-2010, 09:56 AM

a high ball flight can be good as long as it doesn't rob one of distance. a low, or bore'ing, ball flight can give one no chance of holding firmer greens.

I respectfully disagree. I think that trajectory is different for different clubs. This is how it works for my game. From my handicap you can tell I'm no expert so take what I saw with a grain of salt.

Driver: The higher the trajectory, the more spin. But if it is hit pure you can get more carry, (for us average guys at least, Rickie Fowler plays a 7.5* driver I think and he hits it a mile)

Irons: The lower the trajectory the more spin, with little difference in distance. With approach shots low balls will bite greens and hold where as high shots will take a couple of bounces and roll out.

Wedges: Again, the lower the trajectory the more spin. Obviously all wedge shots will have a lot of spin but the only time I get balls to spin back is when I hit a wedge absolutely pure and with a low flight.

Think back to the US Open last year at Pebble Beach. On a par 3 ( 17th hole?), the only balls that were able to hold the green were low trajectory shots, these had the most spin. High flighted shots just bounced across the greens.

With all of this being said I would just play the flight that you feel comfortable with. Contrary to what I just got done saying above, I actually prefer a high ball flight.

12-16-2010, 09:56 AM	#13
hs6KnlcW Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 419 Senior Member	a high ball flight can be good as long as it doesn't rob one of distance. a low, or bore'ing, ball flight can give one no chance of holding firmer greens. I respectfully disagree. I think that trajectory is different for different clubs. This is how it works for my game. From my handicap you can tell I'm no expert so take what I saw with a grain of salt. Driver: The higher the trajectory, the more spin. But if it is hit pure you can get more carry, (for us average guys at least, Rickie Fowler plays a 7.5* driver I think and he hits it a mile) Irons: The lower the trajectory the more spin, with little difference in distance. With approach shots low balls will bite greens and hold where as high shots will take a couple of bounces and roll out. Wedges: Again, the lower the trajectory the more spin. Obviously all wedge shots will have a lot of spin but the only time I get balls to spin back is when I hit a wedge absolutely pure and with a low flight. Think back to the US Open last year at Pebble Beach. On a par 3 ( 17th hole?), the only balls that were able to hold the green were low trajectory shots, these had the most spin. High flighted shots just bounced across the greens. With all of this being said I would just play the flight that you feel comfortable with. Contrary to what I just got done saying above, I actually prefer a high ball flight.
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