A higher tee shot with low backspin, actually flattens out in flight and thus flies farther and even can fight the wind. Launch angle is the angle at which the ball leaves the club face in the first few feet of flight. PGA Tour players have an average launch angle of 9.5 degrees. Someone who hits a low drive has about 3-6 degrees of launch angle. A high-hitter may have 16 degrees or more of launch angle.
Spin rate is the number of RPMs of backspin a shot produces.
Generally, the less spin the better a ball stays in flight and stays on course. Pros have an average of 3,100 RPMs of backspin off the driver. Those studs in long driving contests have only 2500 RPM of backspin off the driver. Talk to your local club pro about arranging a Titleist demonstration. Miles is a nationally ranked pro shop and practice facility where science and custom fitting are a part of every sale.