Does Backspin Increase Range?
We Found That Putting Greater Backspin on the Ball Did Not Reduce the Player's Ability to Produce a High Projection Velocity. Throw Distance Increased at a...
We found that putting greater backspin on the ball did not reduce the player's ability to produce a high projection velocity. Throw distance increased at a rate of about 0.6 m per 1 rev/s increase in backspin, and the experimental data was consistent with the predictions of a mathematical model.
How does spin rate affect distance?
Spin determines not only how far the ball flies but also how much it rolls when it hits the ground. Spin rates on some golf shots exceed 5000 rpm, a level that can reduce the distance of a drive by 20 yards or more.
Does more spin mean more distance?
Spin rate will impact total distance as it impacts the height and total carry distance. Too much spin and the ball flies too high and not as far. Too low of spin rate and the ball will stay lower to the ground and you will lose control.
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