The Spin Axis 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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030: The Toughest Things to Learn in the Golf Swing

Released: September 30, 2025

The Spin Axis Podcast
The Spin Axis Podcast
030: The Toughest Things to Learn in the Golf Swing
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In this episode, we dig into three of the most challenging (yet critical) aspects of the golf swing. First, we explore the timing of the shifts: when to move pressure and mass back, and how to begin shifting forward even before the backswing is fully complete. Next, we tackle the start of the swing, including how the wrists, arms, and body coordinate to get the motion underway. Finally, we dive into the transition, that razor-thin moment when the club changes direction, momentum must be managed, and forces need to be applied in the right places… all in the blink of an eye. These three pieces represent some of the hardest moves for golfers to master, and we share our thoughts on why, and how players can start to get them right.

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

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