The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

Three golf geeks discuss modern data-driven golf instruction and coaching.
Hosted by Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, and Tyson Deskins.

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084: Mailbag #4 — Shorter Drivers, Favorite Drills, and External Focus

Released: October 13, 2026

The Spin Axis Podcast
The Spin Axis Podcast
084: Mailbag #4 — Shorter Drivers, Favorite Drills, and External Focus
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The guys tackle five listener questions covering a range of golf instruction and equipment topics. They discuss whether shortening a driver to 45 or even 44 inches can improve driving accuracy, the one drill they would keep if they could use only one for the rest of their careers, and the potential downsides of external-focus swing instruction. They also consider what their students who make the biggest improvements tend to have in common and whether golfers with strong grips should weaken them to produce higher-launching shots with more spin.

Questions:

  1. Thoughts on Cutting Down a Driver?
  2. One Drill to Use Forever?
  3. Downsides to External Attention?
  4. What do Biggest Improvers Have in Common?
  5. Strong Grip Worth Weakening?

Hosts: Erik J. Barzeski, Jayson Nickol, Tyson Deskins