If you have a scope, you can actually measure the RPM (rotations per minute) of your ball. However, it’s not necessary, since you can tell from the height of the ball if your spin was too high or not.

Less backspin also means that the ball will roll further once it hits the ground.

When you first practice this, you’ll probably get a few miss-hits—that’s okay! It just takes time.

Consider the weather, too. If it’s a windy day out, it’s better to hit low than high. A 9. 5 degree loft will help you with that.

If your ball is too low, it could be causing excess spin.

This might feel like your club is a little bit too closed off at first, but that’s okay. If you’ve been dealing with a slice for a while, you may need to overcorrect it to fix it. You can also check that the club face points toward the ground on your follow-through.