High Driver Spin
 

Is there is any correlation to a higher than desired spin rate off the driver and the pattern of an individual? I'm a swinger who tends to float load and have a double-shift to the elbow plane. I incorporate as close to max trigger delay as I'm able to. My ball flight in general would probably be considered low, particularly with the driver. However I've always had a spin rate that is higher than optimum (in the 3700 to 4000 rpm range). After a fitting today, they were able to get me down to something closer to 3500 rpms (with a ball speed of 156 to 160 mph), with launch angles in the 12 to 14 degree range using a 9.5 degree driver.

I realize that the equipment can only get me to a certain point. Are there any components (or compensations) in my swing that might be producing this kind of spin? I realize it might be a tough call if you haven't seen my swing, but I'm curious if employing certain variations of components could have a tendency to create these kind of driver launch conditions.

Comet

Ball Location and Spin Rate
 

CG,

Where do you locate the Ball (in relation to your Left Shoulder)? Ideally, you will make contact just prior to Low Point. This will produce enough Backspin for directional control, but not so much to significantly reduce distance.

Location
 

Yoda,

I feel like the ball is just under the left shoulder (near my left foot instep), but I probably should double-check it. I've started to carry my dowels with me to the range, so there is no excuse for not validating the ball position, and we know what "feels as if's" can do to us. :)

Comet

No Spin Zone
 

If the Ball is in the right place and there is still excessive spin, then the Angle of Attack is too steep (2-C-1 #2B). That is a Plane problem (Zone #3), but the root cause could be a faulty Pivot (Zone #1) or Arm Swing (Zone #2).

It is impossible to tell without seeing your Stroke, but if you will check these things out -- look, look LOOK! -- maybe you can identify the problem yourself.