What is backspin? Backspin, also known as slice or underspin, is a shot in golf that makes the golf ball spin backward. The more backspin you put on the ball, the higher the ball glides through the air, the farther the ball goes, and the better chance the ball will get closer to the hole.

Is backspin good in golf?

There are two main reasons why backspin is important for a golf shot. The first, and probably more surprising of the two, is that it helps create lift on the golf ball, so you can hit it farther. ... Without enough backspin, the dimples won't create as much lift and you won't hit the ball as far.

What does backspin on a golf ball do?

In racquet sports and golf, backspin (also known in racket sports as slice or underspin), is a shot such that the ball rotates backwards (as though rolling back towards the player) after it is hit. This direction of spin imparts an upward force that lifts the ball (see Magnus effect).