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    Golf ball spin direction vs distance

    A draw is a trajectory curving from the right to the left (for a right-handed golfer) and a fade is the opposite. A fade results when the swing comes "from outside in" -- ie, across the ball from southeast to northwest, so to speak (for a right handed golfer, and the intended direction of the...
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    Golf ball spin direction vs distance

    I've heard it repeated over and again by various golfers that a "draw" will go further than a "fade" (other things being equal). I can think of no reason why this is true. Does anyone know of any hard research on this question? Thanks!
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