HOW TO COMPRESS THE GOLF BALL // Controlling Spin Loft to Add Iron Distance

[@brianrandall5120]

This is easily one of the best videos ever done on the channel. I love these super technical videos where Ian goes deep into the details. This is why I love TXG and this is the type of content that separates this channel from any of the others in the golf space. This is also a great example of why having multiple testers is so valuable. Seeing multiple different deliveries and explaining the why behind each one makes the content easy to understand. Well done!

[@stevenrobertson1416]

1000% Agreed! These types of videos are worth every second for golfers

[@jaytucker4338]

What he said!! (up there ^^^)

[@chriswinn3612]

Yeah, this (and part 2) are the only videos from this channel I have found myself referring back to multiple times

[@papab3272]

This is absolutely game changing! I've been steep for years wrongly thinking it meant more compression. Thank you!

[@sticky2290]

So nice finding out that’s not the case 😂

[@jhale83]

Definitely the most easily understood explanation of dynamic loft and the impact it can have on your yardages. Being able to see those 3 different swings with the same club and the fact that one guy swings 2 MPH faster but it goes 18 yards shorter is very eye-opening.

[@TheDreddLobster]

It's crazy how far ahead these videos are from other KZbin golf content (with regards to explanation). In terms of being able to "nerd out" on golf, there is no other place I want to go. Keep up the great work!

[@Gbt31]

If more Teachers were more like Ian...more people would be willing to learn. He is so good at delivering the knowledge and breaking down a person's faults in their swing without completely crippling their ego and desire to wanting to get better. I wish more Teachers used this approach.

[@kirkcaraway1946]

Best explanation I've ever seen about dynamic loft. Finally understand how that works now. Very helpful.

[@laurentschmitt5110]

One of the best video ever seen all golf topics included!!! Laurent from France

[@tomkalivas3300]

I think I speak for a strong majority when I say that we absolutely love the gear you boys at TXG review, and the Monday Q&A’s, but this video (and videos like these) are so informative and satisfying to watch because there is 3 different skill sets that reach out to a broad audience! Delivery and technique and pairing it with data, is a great tangible way to show your audience that all of us gear geeks could benefit with last years model of irons and a dozen lessons in lieu of this years model and continuing down the same path of inconsistency and frustration. Keep up the great content gentlemen!!

[@NickPage]

great video here Ian, love hearing you spread knowledge from your perspective not only sharing the how.. but the WHY that only a seasoned fitter and player can share

[@joel157]

Man Ian is fantastic at explaining things in a way that breaks it down for people who are at different levels

[@stevenrobertson1416]

Wow! 🤯 That just put compression and club delivery so simply but completely changed how I think about this. Absolutely loved this video and insight!

[@angelmaldonado6464]

By far, this is why you’re the best of best of the KZbin golf channels. This video is exactly what I needed to send to my buddy. Once I understood the dynamic loft at contact, it helped me take better control of my irons. I carry my 6iron with a DG AMT S300 shaft, 182y avg.,which was cool but the dispersions were inconsistent. Then I hit my 2nd set’s 6iron (both TM B 716) with a DG AMT X100 shaft on it, it was straighter but carried 175y avg. which I can deal with by adjusting my gaps accordingly. CONGRATS!! 🎉🎊🎈🍾 On using slow mo to show what a compressed strike looks like. Even though I had learned about shaft lean a while ago, it was exciting seeing it explained on TXG. Ian, your channel is evolving as it should and in the right direction. Awesome 👏 video.

[@angelmaldonado6464]

Did I mention that I’m 66yrs young turning 67 in August. Just saying. No excuses.

[@dougmael]

FABULOUS video, guys! You just explained why, after playing several rounds in very strong winds, I have been hitting my irons more than one club longer when the winds die down. Into those strong winds, I was playing a lot of knock-down shots, and a side benefit of doing that was that I was shallowing my swing and reducing my dynamic lofts on the irons. When I get out on the course in light wind conditions, I have kept that swing, which seems to now be ingrained in my DNA, and I am hitting my irons distances that I have not seen in about 20 years.

[@dabaumga]

Absolutely brilliant. Anytime Ian breaks out the spin loft shafts, I'm taking notes!

[@stevenrobertson1416]

Hahaha the spin loft shafts need to be the thumbnail! It's a classic sign of you're about to learn something 😂

[@kevinconnolly754]

did this all day today, bit of forward shaft lean and keeping hands in front of club head through entire swing. i was firing at pins all day, 4 tap in birdies and 2 eagle putts ( missed). great day out for my 18 hcp😃

[@markrobert244]

This is great stuff. Low left exit with the hands (from your previous video with Ryan) has instantly dropped my launch 5 degrees and brought 15-20 yards of carry on my 7-iron. Thank you!! Can’t wait to try it on the course when spring actually arrives here.

[@hughmasson2200]

The video you guys did on ball position in the stance has changed my game in one day. Used to have the ball way forward and didn't understand why my driver and long irons were constantly pull-slices that went nowhere and my wedges were just high pulls. Now, with the ball back in the stance, the drives are straighter and longer, the irons are compressing the ball properly adding 15-20 yards and straighter, and the wedges are much easier to hit correctly and control. Thanks Ian and TXG.

[@UNCace13]

I feel like the part where you mention making sure you turn left if you're pressing your hands forward is the most useful and forgotten piece that other videos don't provide.

[@trevorwolstenholme2472]

love this sort of stuff ,helping high handicap players to understand

[@michaelmaloney2172]

This is a premium video showing 2 similar Swing Speeds and a club and a half club distance diff. Such a great video.

[@glchapman1]

I’ve now watched this video 4 times, and have sent it to my Head Pro. This lesson is my mission for this year. Thanks guys!

[@ryancullen879]

1.37 - loving Mikey’s ‘excited’ despite looking like the least excited man in all of Canada! 🤣. Great vid as always guys

[@thomaskidwell3432]

If we’re digging this channel Ian, we aren’t gonna be bored by the info, great job again fellas!

[@brendcloete]

this was amazing. i have been practicing this for very long. i am a-lot more accurate and it feels like a slower swing. i am a +6 Handicap. i have help a few friends lately with this swing. I get the feeling of not releasing the hands at the bottom, or a more forced body swing. everyone i have shown this actually works. knowing now why it works is so amazing and feels that i am moving in a more positive direction. thanks guys

[@brendcloete]

can i maybe post a video

[@phild3892]

I’ve got to ask what is the feeling here during the swing. I know for a fact I’m not utilizing my speed. My 7i is 92mph and it’s like a 175 club for my. I know that’s due to my dynamic loft. I’m like 2° short of a really nice swing. Is the feel a punch/stinger type swing? I need to feel like I’m hitting a sawed off low ball?

[@kaisersoze6685]

This video is exactly what I needed. I’m a lot like RB. Decent speed, hit my driver and woods well but often get that really weak high ball flight that crushes me of distance. At one point I went to a sim and my dynamic loft was over 30 with a 6 iron. Can’t wait to work on this.

[@sethbeiden1305]

This has helped my game already, and as usual, TXG delivers on explanation and the science/data behind it. Super cool you guys. Also absolutely loving the live Q&A and greatly appreciate you taking on questions from us all!

[@jimkavalaris2546]

Best golf video I have ever seen and I’ve seen a ton of them. It makes so much sense now that Ian and the boys have explained it so the average golfer can digest it. As a junior golf instructor this is invaluable to me. Thanks

[@saufai74]

Best golf channel ever! Ian you are the best in the business. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us.

[@christopherbegbie6347]

Perfect timing for this video as I have just been trying to adjust my dynamic loft lower

[@becrisp]

TXG your videos have improved my golf game tremendously last year. This one again will take it to the next level

[@nastynate9529]

Well put. When my strike starts to suffer, I always remind myself "Slow - Solid, then Fast - Far", few punchy shots later and the strike usually gets back to gold. I equate ball striking with hitting a nail with a hammer , shallow and towards target.

[@ashleyw3137]

Great video, been waiting for this since Ian first teased it on one of the lives. Lots more to work on for the swing.

[@slytown]

Really good explanation of the discrepancy. I think if people understand that rotation creates compression, not swinging down, then they can stripe the ball more often. Its a real hard concept for people to grasp, that de-lofting the club can make the ball go up.

[@stephenwaskiewicz5012]

I was actually in awe after Ian hit the shot after explaining the hand position needing to exit left. It looked like he barely swung and he hit it further than any other shot just because the compression was near perfect

[@strut55]

Great video, makes you think how many golfers out there can improve by just getting more efficient rather than chase speed all the time!

[@JT-xs4br]

This should be a pay for view video! Great stuff!

[@markshavers7365]

Ian. This might be best video you ever made. This is what normal players need. I am a 6hc. But hit def like rb. I been looking for more distance especially on wedges and irons and thought about game improvement irons but it's not for me. I am trying this

[@Mowser63]

Superb diagnosis and explanation as always…. Many thanks team and plenty of things to think about whilst working at the range. Thank you 👌

[@wibm]

This is pretty much exactly what my coach was making me do last week. Great to have a visual to it now.

[@djulesunchained5010]

I'm a newer golfer, started last year with some rogue x irons which I'm still using. They are super strong lofted which was good as a newbie because new golfer spin lofts are generally much higher. Now that I'm starting to develop more of a proper swing and closing that swing loft window it's creating a huge gap between by wedges and irons. This video helped me connect the dots on why this is happening, much thanks.

[@Brickktopp]

This is an actual great video on the subject defo the best av seen , well done lads

[@lessonsdonthelpgolf9244]

Excellent explanation is -4 a good number for everyone to aim for as I only swing my 6 iron 80mph as an older golfer. Thanks guys from England 👍

[@IcePlays]

Great video. Mikey and RB were perfect examples for this concept

[@alexirving3010]

high quality stuff here guys, love it!

[@user_1664]

Ive understood this with driver its really good to have it exampled for irons aswell . Thanks guys you really are making all the pennies drop 👌

[@JD_Fidler]

I’ve had this issue for ever. As a young man I had enough speed to get away with it, at 56 it became an issue that has to be addressed. I now have an old club with the Watson Hanger attached to it that stays next to my chair. Just picking that up and working with it here and there each day has made a huge impact. I’m fortunate to have easy access to an older simulator and my launch angle with a 7 iron averages 17* and my carry distance averages 175 yards.

[@jvisuals4345]

Do you recommend the Watson hanger?

[@charliehooks5801]

Thanks guys, perfect video at the perfect time. Working on removing the steepness from my swing and pinch the ball to get more smash and gain some control and better distance. Exactly what I'm working on right now. Love the results. Thanks again

[@oldandstiff]

One of your best videos. I feel like so many people will have a better understanding of compression after watching this. I shared it with a bunch who will benefit. Good stuff guys. 👍

[@sticky2290]

Really fantastic video. Just got fit today for T200s and my decision was largely based on spin numbers and feel. Got the best result from the T200 head on both fronts but still need to lower my spin overall. This explanation I think has set me off in the right direction. Thank you!

[@clubchampionmedia]

Glad to hear we could help. Thanks for watching!

[@garyhovey9305]

Powerful session today

[@edcooper5633]

Loved this one fellas and it arrives at the right time. Delivering the handle with more shaft lien at impact is a focus for me this year. Nicely done

[@stevelawrence7708]

Truly a great video across the board guys! Well done !

[@scotpage5526]

Very informative video and much needed. I've been striking the ball well but have been frustrated with lack of distance. This may be the key I have been missing

[@brianwaldo2642]

Thank you for this explanation. I’ve been working on this all winter with my practice net. Not having a launch monitor, I marked my net which is 8’-6” away with various marks representing launch angle (simple trigonometry). Using a launch angle equal to half the loft, I have lowered it by 7*. My first visit to the driving range that just opened was an eye opener. Easily 1.5 club distance further. I’m attributing this to better compression of the ball because I don’t feel I’m swinging faster.

[@ryanheisler7139]

So, any specific drill or item to work on to focus on improving dynamic loft at impact? As simple as getting the hands forward and turning left hard to avoid shank city?

[@jonashagstedt1769]

Great question! I'm in shank city and i can't get out 🥲

[@rickcudmore8156]

I am interested in a drill also.

[@dbeasleyphx]

Yes I am disappointed that Ian said the same thing several times, but didn’t tell us how to get there.

[@gregwilliams2066]

@@dbeasleyphx same thing. Discussed importance, but show us and ryan tips on how to do it better

[@michaelmaloney2172]

This is my favorite golf channel. I liked video in particular so much as it brings in #'s from a swing speed like more relatable to many viewers. Based solely on their distance carry it I would guess these 2 driver swing speeds are 90-100. I would love to see more videos in the 95-100mph ss range. But either way still the best channel out there.

[@fedup3449]

Brilliant video. I used slowmo and frame advance to see the differences here. Ryan is into the ball when his hands haven't even reached his right knee @2:25 so he's releasing very early. Ian, on the other hand, still has his club head 12-18 ins. behind the ball when his hands reach his left knee @8:58. From there they only travel another 2-3ins. while the club head travels a yard through the ball. This is not only compression but delofting too, hence the lower flight and greater distance. Add to that the club head is spending more time travelling along the target path and the late release creates a faster club head speed at impact. Tying all those together........that's another story.

[@wolfyand1]

great nuggets of information here lads. always a pleasure.

[@dominicfrank77]

Damn! I have a PGA tour coach as a friend and my coach.....he has been saying these things to me for years.....I heard them....but never understood why he and his friend are swinging the same speed as me but we are a club different. This has been mind blowing! Thank you!

[@davidgallaway7012]

Eye opening explanation of compression. Very helpful, thanks....

[@jim60631]

This is a great explanation of spin loft and compression. The only thing I personally found missing is that what most teachers would call axis tilt from the discussion. Most amateurs have poor downswing path leading to out/in paths making it very difficult to have the necessary backwards lean (pelvis in front of spine) to achieve optimum compression. Like Ian said if you only attempt to hit down more (without lean away from target) you're just shifting the same spin loft further into the ground. Hope this turns the light bulb on for some of you

[@tonyv75]

Is axis tilt the same as side bend?

[@thegolfingmusician6345]

I’m 63 years old and been golfing for 33 of those years. I’ve only been doing this for the last two weeks of my life. It’s a game changer. Having to “pick” a ball off the surface requires hitting it so pure. It’s way to easy to hit fat or thin or even blade the ball resulting in disaster and complete inaccuracy in distance. Now I’m trapping the ball and feel like I can attack it more without concern of a mishit. The results are about ten more yards per club as well as more consistency. Finally!

[@WilliamBrown-tp9zy]

This video was so enlightening! I feel like I am a decent iron striker but I really struggle hitting wedges with as much consistency as I do my other irons. This video has helped me so much to conceptualize what I need to do to better strike my wedges! Thanks

[@Mahogany11]

Ian's TXG polo is 🔥

[@rajgill21]

one of the best video's you boys have done!!!! well done, really enjoyed

[@amalfi460]

Really liked this would love it if you do more on explaining all the different parameters and what is ideal for each using different clubs. I have been subbed to the channel for a while now, starting to understand some of the numbers but would like better explanation to be sure

[@mikecrosbie5850]

how brilliant was that! thank you Ian.

[@colinschrank5576]

This is what I needed as I match buddies in driving distance but im pretty much 2 irons shorter than theirs and I scratch my head on that every round, thanks guys👍

[@primafacie6442]

Always the best analysis and explanation 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@jackk2432]

Great job guys, really helpful. I struggle like RB with too much up and not enough out. Plus as an aging golfer distance needs to come from somewhere other than increased club head speed.

[@mattsciullo7983]

I am very similar to RB and this has explained in the detail I needed to understand how to get the true potential out of my speed. Awesome video

[@lucasharrison3510]

really appreciate the detailed explanation of compression

[@baldbirdgolf]

I would love to see more of the hand movement from the 09.00 ish mark from down the line, in the same super quality slow motion. Great video guys, really informative, thanks a lot.

[@maddad4767]

Really struggle with maintaining shaft lean, and releasing the club so I'm not "holding on" to my angle for too long.

[@simonf7623]

Another awesome video that feeds my motivation for improving my game. Thanks chaps

[@deandesrosiers6857]

Nice work boys! You guys are nailing content! Keep up the good work.

[@louispounds7486]

Can you revisit this and explain in detail how to get the handle moving left as you mentioned?

[@philr1924]

Great stuff boys! I've realized recently that I was swinging very steeply (more of a "V") trying to get compression but I get more distance with a "U" swing with forward shaft lean. I also don't dig the club into the ground on damp days.

[@davidreynolds3148]

This was SUPER helpful. I've been working on not "clipping" the ball and trying to hit down/through/compress the ball more. I too game the T100s irons with Project X LZ 6.0

[@anthonysalkeld9175]

Thank you gentlemen, what a great explanation of compression. Being able to control dynamic loft and control spin seems so obvious now. I hope to develop an improved shaft lean without driving the club into the turf.

[@Olorin323]

Super educational. Loved being able to see all 3 players and how the swings compared. Personally I'm guilty of getting a little too steep. Been really working on shallowing my swing and I've seen major improvements! Thanks guys!

[@boots160_]

#1 golf YT channel next to Clay Ballard

[@evant1572]

Great video. Thank you Ian!

[@gregoryhaney589]

Great explanation of this concept and comparing your three swings is outstanding. Wish you guys were somewhere other than Toronto :-). Super job.

[@allenwood5411]

Love the video, Boys! I've had one lesson in my life (last summer) and compressing my irons was the main focus of that lesson. I haven't perfected my delivery, but the changes I made in my delivery resulted in 1.5 to 2 clubs more distance than I was getting prior to my lesson. Money well spent and gains that make the game a little easier and, for me, more fun. Cheers 🍻

[@maddyjoshthompson3408]

Honestly this is giving me a lot to toy with at the range. Went from very old school MBs with a 48° PW to a P770 at 46° and lost about 5 yards carry. Realized I also changed my swing pretty drastically in an effort to improve and realizing now it actually cost me distance but gained me spin. Will be testing out the shallowing and shaft lean when I hit the range next.

[@ianporzondek4414]

Ian, thanks for the explanation and for being able to demonstrate. Great video.

[@danramproject5655]

This is the video I needed today. You guys are amazing…. Always tough compression was hitting down on the ball, but you guys help me understand this better and some homework for my next range session tomorrow

[@jeremyeveritt4289]

Great explanation guys!

[@evanoulton4891]

Going to try this drill out on the far right side of a range.. just in case some of those beau hozzle rockets Ian mentioned make an appearance. Great vid, thanks for making it.

[@iketriantafyllakis9673]

Fantastic video guys, I will be working on this at the sim next time

[@maxbiller7806]

Amazing video. Great to explain it together with the specific GC Quad numbers. Would be great to do the same format for Driver optimization.

[@shepsbarbershop9720]

now I need to find the video about how to keep that forward lean angle on the club through impact. I have such a hard time with that.

[@forreal1569]

What shaft flex are you guys using?

[@jerrysmiley1084]

Excellent video! That really helps with the understanding of compression.

[@johanmelander4521]

I really enjoyed this video!!!

[@Ct99915]

Incredible information. I've been working on lowering my dynamic loft, with (although less drastic) similar characteristics to RB. And it's been going well, apart from a few shanks.... With is something I have never really struggled with. Ians comment about "lead hand turning the corner" and keeping the sweet spot moving makes complete sense and i think I'm missing that a little. I will for sure be implementing to my next practice session. My only question is, won't that make the swing a little out to in?

[@lancesedevie548]

Downward attack is in to out in 3D motion As long as ball is behind swing center.

[@fabrianibrahim]

Best content and explanation! 👍

[@youngporteous3]

Would you ever recommend starting your hands with a bit of a forward press at address to facilitate compression at impact?

[@frankenstein01]

it might help you get a feel for it, but it's not a guarantee. swing mechanics are more important.

[@DaVinci0963]

Thanks guys. This helped!