Backspin
Reverse rotation on the ball that causes it to stop quickly or spin backward upon landing on the green.
What does backspin mean in golf?
Backspin is generated by the loft of the club and the downward angle of attack at impact. Wedges and short irons produce the most backspin due to their higher loft angles. Factors affecting backspin include clubhead speed, ball type, lie conditions, and whether the grooves on the clubface are clean. Tour professionals can generate enough backspin to make the ball roll backward after landing, though this is rarely achievable from the rough.
Related Golf Terms
Wedge
A category of high-lofted clubs used for short approach shots, chipping, pitching, and bunker play.
Flop Shot
A high, soft short-game shot that lands with minimal roll, typically played with a lob wedge.
Loft
The angle of the clubface relative to vertical, which primarily determines the trajectory and distance of a shot.
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