How to MASTER BACKSPIN with your WEDGE SHOTS

[@peterfinchgolf]

Hi everyone, thanks for tuning in! What coaching videos would you like to see next? 👇

[@chrispearce9224]

I suggest re-visiting the Rule of 12 regarding bump and runs. But put the Finch twist on it...just be you man. The Rule of 12 does wonders for one's game.

[@rohitjairath]

Great stuff as usual Pete. How about a video on reading greens please. Thanks.

[@chrispearce9224]

But....with stronger lofted clubs of today, I think it is more like the Rule of 11 or 10. LoL.

[@jaketheevans]

Please show us how to be a fine upstanding gentleman like you are.

[@jakbailey3413]

Stop slicing driver everytime !!

[@MrTechWOW]

Be right back gonna go thin a 54 degree over the green

[@charlieodom9107]

Some of my best stingers are from greenside!!!!

[@kyleperalta1824]

Already happened

[@budwest9385]

😂😂🙌

[@ilPepino]

I'm convinced that by liking the video, I will have a good round this weekend! Don't let me down Pete! ;)

[@squiddogplayz4058]

I agree o father lord finch give me a great round this weekend

[@samuellong9482]

How’d it go?

[@adamminett4959]

This has to be the best video around the differences achieved by the adjustments of hand and club positioning. Well done Peter.

[@stevemerritt6536]

Dan Greve: the 3 releases.

[@scottdurose6886]

Absolute Class Act 👏 Best KZbin Golf Coach / Entertainer 👌

[@Stannyhand]

Not only am I loving these recent wedge videos. It’s great to know the wrist is getting a well deserved break and is on the mend! 🙂👍🏻

[@evannaccarato3622]

Broke 100 for the first time yesterday. Your content has been very helpful thank you.

[@prototype91]

Seeing the numbers really helps solidify the concepts. :) Keep up the great videos!

[@Golfzilla70]

I always love your vids, but one thing i've noticed about everyone doing these types of "backspin" videos (Dave Pelz included), the demonstrations everyone provides around the green remind me of basic pitch shots that do obviously have spin, but they all roll out a little. I think everyone would like to see some demos that look like Jordan Spieth hitting those really low one-hop-and-stop shots like we all see on TV :)

[@neiltaylor1765]

Chris Dennis does great tips on this, strike is still key

[@adamseidel9780]

That involves what Pete was talking about early on: you gotta hit it pretty hard, and totally pure, and on the bottom groove or second lowest groove. Those low grooves make it come out low and spinny. It’s not easy to learn to execute at all.

[@Golfzilla70]

@@adamseidel9780 Oh, i know how to do it myself. I just find it odd that i see these shots on TV every time i watch a PGA match, but i never see anyone that teaches spin demonstrating the shot.

[@DJC3PO]

Love your videos Peter! This was such a gem. I am saving it immediately for advanced short game explanations.

[@n1ckyg123]

Love that you still use the vice balls! My favorite balls forsure

[@Smiththebat]

Honestly one of your most well laid out videos in my opinion. Very good!

[@colinwallace2085]

Loved the detail in this Pete, I just wish I'd seen it before going out this morning 🤣🤣🥰

[@peterfinchgolf]

😅😅😅

[@MartyO]

Smashed the like button even without the holing of a demonstration shot. Hopefully it gives me the luck to put this into action and be more confident with going at the flag 🤣🤣

[@GolfingMalky]

Great vlog Peter - theres something so nice about well struck pitch especially when it spins back. Love the look of that JAWS wedge Cheers

[@calle6100]

I absolutely love this, you’re so great at explaining

[@JBooBoo0]

This is the best spin video ive seen thanks

[@jaylisted9714]

Thanks for covering so much and making this easy to understand Pete. Another one of your vids is now in my "liked" folder.

[@neiltaylor62]

I'll watch any coaching video's you do as they always informative & well explained hope wrist better soon so can get out on course & bring us the great vlogs you do 🏌️‍♂️⛳👍

[@hockykid19]

Really enjoyed the refresher on ball position

[@justins1614]

Such a great video. I've always known high and low launch positioning, but never knew when I can apply these various shots. thanks for helping me understand when to apply such shots.

[@TheCerberusOfHell]

I'm sorry but Pete's swing is just beautiful I've said it so many times I just can't get over it!

[@ianbarr5110]

Thanks Peter. Nice and simple. Very good examples.

[@mikebass2700]

If you have an older SW or PW with worn grooves get a groove sharpener. This will greatly help the backspin. Great vlog Pete!

[@JJM2222]

pros go through 6-10 a year

[@apantrazansson4324]

Keep up the amazing work!!! Best golf channel on youtube! Sorry Rick😉

[@jessiecollier4366]

Excellent demonstration.

[@kyleklein9622]

Love how you added in ball position. I've played with that myself at the range. Nice to see some numbers showing the differences in flight and decent angle.

[@gavindavies164]

really like this kind of video alot pete. class video mate

[@stubails16]

Hi Peter. Was there any change to your RPM with the change of ball position, or was it stable around 10000? If we want to hit a lower, one-hop stopper what kind of RPM are we looking for (conditions obviously allowing). Thanks! Appreciate the videos and your approach to coaching!

[@mossy44sammoss]

I’ve just bought some new vokeys and this is ridiculously interesting to me! Can’t wait to experiment, thanks!

[@tonypapas9854]

Well done, Pete. Solid video.

[@tylerwilcox9922]

3:05 I was like… how the hell is that club head just sitting up right without anyone holding it. I thought Peter was a magician.

[@squeekyjim]

Am I the only one that was like, “ Wait where’s the golf shaft?!?!” at 3:05? I actually though for that half a second Pete green screened away somehow for some kind of cool effect.

[@SilverloafGolf]

👊😃👍

[@xxthadeucexx]

I actually was gonna post the same thing but figured I would check the comments because I couldn't be the only one...and I'm not.

[@Brice_Butler]

Great video!!! U had those full toe Jaws Rippin!!!!

[@alexwade3631]

Playing my first 9 holes in over a month this Saturday so naturally I smashed like for good luck!!! Love using my wedges - Great video - you have really helped me improve my game so thanks

[@peterfinchgolf]

Cheers Alex, good luck for Saturday 👍

[@CrazyClack5]

Great video again Pete!

[@drewspinoso4849]

Very well detailed! Thank you

[@SuperJab69]

Great video Pete, explaining the facts makes it simple to understand. I hope my comp goes just as well this weekend with the shot in mind.

[@jerryquesenberry2520]

Best of luck on the 500,000 fella!

[@SimonHarby-i8v]

Thank you great video coaching…

[@stevejackson6225]

Thanks for the advice , nicely explained 😎👍

[@scotlint9246]

Thanks Pete some good information

[@aidangriffiths5075]

Love the content Pete 💪

[@KillrobPlays]

Great video Pete! :) One small thing: headwind does not affect the spin of the ball, but for the spin it has, the headwind increases both the Magnus Effect (the amount of lift generated through spin) and the drag resulting from spin. Those two thing combined lead to a steeper descending angle at the same spin, making the ball stop quicker overall. Cheers!

[@boydeeful]

Would I be right in saying a tail wind doesnt push the ball either(unless your playing in a hurricane) it just provides less wind resistance? I'm guessing so but I find it funny when most people explain it, it comes across like the ball is being blown further like a sail boat.

[@KillrobPlays]

@@boydeeful Haha yeah, that's a good point :) tailwind usually isn't faster than the ball travels, i.e. doesn't actually push the ball. What the tailwind does do however, is to lower the drag and thus the Magnus Effect which provides lift. The spin is the same, but in a strong tailwind it looks like the ball is falling out of the sky, while in a headwind it looks like it is ballooning. Same spin, very different outcomes. :D Cheers

[@Kash-pu4qe]

Who would dislike this kind of video? What’s the deal like “No this certainly won’t do. spin is bad, chip and run is better.” 😂😂

[@karituominen8593]

I'm gonna try this out today on my hcp round. =D

[@Mattbadger43]

Awesome vid pete💪

[@LedZepp30]

Great video. Gonna try to apply this in the morning. 😁👍

[@peterfinchgolf]

Good man 🙌 Let me know how you get on

[@lukecowley2267]

Never clicked on a vid so fast on my life

[@mickray5583]

So good to know. Thanks Pete. :)

[@Lap-kw8hw]

Great video thank you!!!!

[@davidbailey1395]

Damn bruh, you’ve been pumping those weights havent you? I can only imagine what your clubhead speed is now. Keep it up

[@travisg.1310]

Smashed that like button before the video even started lol

[@SteveSmith-wv8ug]

Great video, and the simple explanations of each of the 3 ball positions Peter. Unfortunately piching and chipping are both parts of golf, I'm have trouble with, yet you make it sound so simple. I do have one question that I'd like your input on though. Pitching, as well as chipping should be controlled by only using the arms during the swing and not the body. By using only the arms in the swing, the body will follow, and will in effect, reduce chunking and skulling these shots. True, or ??

[@noahplays2006]

I have a quote that has helped me out tremendously "don't be afraid to take a divot from short range" Jordan Spieth

[@golffan912]

This is quality content

[@ALpit1969]

Another extremely helpful video Peter, when you say at the back or front of your stance with this technique . How far either way do you mean ? . For example if it were the front of the stance would you play it as far for as driver or slightly further back . Keep up the great work mate , awesome stuff !! Cheers ...

[@livi05ruler]

I would love a coaching video in playing out a deep greenside bunker shot .

[@ethanrogers2514]

Perfect time for lunch 👍

[@nickdillmanvids6681]

Last few videos you’ve used the Srixon divide balls. Any reason other than they look cool? Great video and content as always

[@fredstewart1639]

Great stuff Peter! How’s the back? Hope you are mending.

[@andy66l97]

Nice vid, what were the average spin numbers at the end?

[@andriesjansenvanvuuren7961]

"Smash that like button, with unbridal enthusiasm" my favourate Peter Finch words

[@ZuluAlphaMike]

like this video very much thanks pete.!! from kuala lumpur.

[@austinherbst4220]

that was an amazing video

[@Gimpzorgaming]

3:05 Best optical illusion ever!

[@squidly2112]

Two helpful things to understand about spinning a golf ball .. The Gear Effect and The Que Ball (billiards). The best way to get the most spin of a golf ball is to optimize the power and acceleration of the clubhead impacting the prefect location of the ball relative to the equator .. and, the angle of that impact in relation to the parallel of the ground. Just like getting optimum spin on a que ball in billiards, it's actually THAT simple and EXACTLY the same thing. It is very simple physics and it is done all the time in the game of billiards (or pool). Once you understand this and given a little bit of practice with it, it becomes very easy to control how much spin you place on your ball. This is true for approach shots just as much as chip shots. BOOM Peter!!! .. that's all that is to it !! ... think of the Que Ball !!!

[@CaptFelony]

If you’ve got wedges that rust, do you clean the rust off with a wire brush, or just give it a basic clean to get any soil or grass off?

[@chrisshedwill2998]

Everything was great in the video. What backspin did each of the 3 shots achieve. You only mentioned 1

[@jaylisted9714]

Thank you for actually getting out and producing good course vlogs instead of sitting on your bumper talking about other people golfing on your podcast. Looking at you right now Ricky! 😂

[@Sapperjoel1984]

Hows the back feeling? I know Rick is probably hoping you rest it for the rest of the season, my guy been SWEATIN' ever since you guys talked about a match! Haha!

[@kfly2538]

Superb!!!

[@teude]

"If i hole demonstration shot you must smash that like button" Already did

[@AB-nv7bz]

I love how pete is showing us this from a spot, 99% of us should be using an 8-6i or even a putter(hybrid or metal if you like). I wouldn't be surprised if Pete putts that in a real round. Its just easier to roll it vs spin it when you don't have to.

[@callummccarthy8473]

Thanks Pete

[@TrippyWheelz]

Only time I’ve gotten crazy spin I landed the ball 1ft from the pin and then it took off and rolled off the green 😂 I have a knack for hitting cool shots when I don’t need it.

[@jwduplessis7731]

Love the video

[@James-bn3in]

Where’s the backspin?

[@donttellmeitsraining8160]

In the air….

[@bigjohny8446]

Will we be getting a full video on the divide balls??

[@ajaytuk7416]

I understand the occasional need for high spinning short shots, but for 80% of chipping and pitching, spin is your enemy it adds a variable(s) to the shot that you don't need ie how much spin do you create on the shot and also how the ball reacts when it lands on the green. Discuss :-)

[@ruudschrijvers1874]

This was a like a lesson wedge mathematics in motion. Great stuff Pete!

[@treker34]

Moving ball position should you adjust weight distribution from front to center?

[@Danger_Devin]

"I might know what I'm talking about now and again..." Just a bit methinks... Rabbi Finch 😂

[@seanpeacock5595]

Pets, when you changed the launch conditions did it change the spin?

[@timothyriach4252]

Hi Peter, fantastic video lesson matey, I definitely need a lot of work on my short and I am going to put this into practice tonight on the course. I also use vokey sm9's , I have tried multiple others but the vokeys just seem to work for my swing. Keep these videos coming Peter, they not only make a massive positive difference to my day but are always in some way instructional. THANK YOU !!

[@TotallyTechTips]

Thanks

[@justinblevins7073]

Good vid, Pete. But wind won't cause a ball to spin more. The wind affects the decent angle. Hit into the wind and the spin makes ball climb higher.... with the wind ball flies longer which lowers landing angle. But anyway...I'm really on here to ask: Do you have any videos showing your workout routine? If not, would love to see a video of you showing us some golf specific exercises and stretches. Thanks. And keep it up. Love your channel!

[@HoratioNelson78]

Just loving your stuff lately Pete (and team) fist emoji :)

[@jocoseness]

Cool optical illusion at 3:06

[@ryanhazen6826]

I’d like to see you with an amateur and help them with decision making. I see lots of swing video but not an explanation of always why the decisions we make on club choice or where we target can impact the hole. I’d volunteer myself but being in the States it not possible. I wish at times a pro could play a round with me and help with club choice off the tee a lot and how to play chip shots especially.

[@52t99]

The best comment about amateur wanting backspin is from Lee Trevino. Amateurs don’t hit their approach shot pass the flag to begin with, why in the world would you want backspin on your ball and be further away from the flag?…???? Classic. Boom.

[@jameseardley6826]

Top 3 clubs you could recommend to certain golfer. New golfer - Higher handicap (ish) Lower handicap (3-8) Scratch golfer???

[@tatianamaria1]

Get that 500K!

[@RunFreeRyan]

Did spin change depending on ball position?

[@eld5909]

I am a simple man, I see spin, I like

[@drewspinoso4849]

What was the spin on the front center and back shots?

[@stevenwilson6531]

Are we allowed to take a notebook full of tips with us onto the course when in a competition?

[@charlieodom9107]

Once every couple years....YEAH RIGHT!!!!! My wedges are circa 1998!!!!

[@aaronwhite6685]

How did the ball placement affect spin? If at all

[@Johni_martini]

1) new wedges with sharp grooves 2) a clean, dry clubface 3) 4 piece balls

[@Noximus03]

At the end where you put up the results of the three balls positions you included every piece of data EXCEPT what the difference in spin were for each position......I was most interested in those numbers for this test.