How Do You Calculate Golf Ball Backspin from Speed and Launch Angle?

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The calculation of golf ball backspin (in RPM) based on ball speed and launch angle is essential for optimizing performance. A typical golf ball leaves the tee at approximately 140 mph with a backspin of 50 to 60 rotations per second. To derive average backspin measurements, one can utilize physics principles related to golf, specifically focusing on the relationship between speed, angle, and spin. Resources such as the physics of golf can provide foundational insights for these calculations.

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Calculate golf ball backspin??

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone could tell me the best way to calculate the approx backspin (rpm) a golf ball given ball speed and launch angle figures?

Or just how to go about getting average backspin measurements of balls hit at different angles and speed? It doesn't have to be super accurate just averages and approximations.

Thanks in advance.

Andy.
 
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Thanks but there's nothing really on how you could calculate the amount of spin with different launch angles and speeds.
 
Thanks i'll have a look.
 
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