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The Spin Axis Podcast

Erik J. Barzeski, Tyson Deskins, Jayson Nickol

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#77
Tuesday · 27 min
077: Hanging with Mr. Cooper — Cooper Dossey on Life in Professional Golf
Cooper Dossey joins the Spin Axis for a wide-ranging conversation about his path from junior and college golf to professional golf and the Korn Ferry Tour. A Baylor standout and two-time All-American, Dossey won the 2019 North & South Amateur at Pin
#76
August 18 · 28 min
076: Kinematic Sequence, Transition, and Casting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie
What does the kinematic sequence really tell us about how golfers create speed? Dr. Sasho MacKenzie returns to discuss the relationship between pelvis, chest, arms, and clubhead velocity, as well as why the classic “pelvis, torso, arms, club” sequence ma
#75
August 11 · 20 min
075: Monte Scheinblum on What Really Creates Club Speed
What actually creates club speed, and does the answer change when you’re hitting an iron versus a driver? Monte Scheinblum, former U.S. and World Long Drive Champion and former Nike Tour player, returns to break down the mechanics of creating speed, star
#74
August 4 · 19 min
074: Move the Body You’ve Got, Not the Body You Wish You Had
Every golfer has physical limitations, but too many try to force their bodies into positions they simply can’t reach. In this episode, the guys discuss how mobility, strength, and anatomy influence the golf swing, and why the best swing for you may not l
#73
July 28 · 25 min
073: Our Biggest Instructional Pet Peeves (with Mike Granato)
Mike Granato returns to join the guys for a candid discussion about some of their biggest pet peeves in golf instruction. They tackle common myths and bad ideas, including the idea of the “effortless” golf swing, instructors relying on their own feels in
#72
July 21 · 32 min
072: Mike Granato on Stack & Tilt, Measurements, and Missing the Windows
Mike Granato from Athletic Motion Golf (AMG) joins the podcast to examine something that’s a hot topic amongst a certain small group of instructors on social media: Stack & Tilt and its claims about what the best players actually do in their g
#71
July 14 · 25 min
071: Quick Hits — Equipment Topics on Our Minds
In this rapid-fire equipment episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson each bring a different gear topic to the table and dive into the details behind what’s on their minds these days. They discuss the rise of mini drivers and why some players may not need
#70
July 7 · 22 min
070: Snake Draft — Why Golfers Don’t Get Better
Why do so many golfers plateau despite taking lessons and practicing regularly? In this fun, snake-draft-style episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson each select what they believe are the biggest reasons players fail to improve. The picks include a lack of com
#69
June 30 · 17 min
069: Should You Copy Your Favorite Tour Player’s Swing?
Is copying your favorite Tour player the fastest path to better golf or a recipe for frustration? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson discuss why elite players developed their swings over decades, often beginning in childhood, and why trying to dupl
#68
June 23 · 25 min
068: Building a Home Golf Simulator at Any Budget
Thinking about building a home golf simulator but not sure where to start? In this episode, Mike from Carl’s Place joins the show to break down realistic simulator setups at four popular budget levels: roughly $2,000, $5,000, $12,500, and $25,000. The co
#67
June 16 · 21 min
067: Preparing for a Member-Member, Member-Guest, or Club Tournament
Whether it’s a member-member, member-guest, club championship, or another big event on your calendar, preparation can make the difference between feeling ready and feeling overwhelmed. In this episode, the guys discuss how to structure your practice lead
#66
June 9 · 18 min
066: How to Practice Golf on Vacation (Without a Club)
Just because you’re away from the course doesn’t mean your golf improvement has to stop. In this episode, our coaches discuss practical ways to work on your game while traveling, even if you don’t have access to a range, a golf course, or even a club! Fr
#65
June 2 · 19 min
065: The Top Causes of a Shank
Few shots in golf are as feared as the shank, but the causes are often more predictable than golfers realize. In this episode, we seek to demystify the shank by talking about the most common reasons players hit the hosel. Is it pelvis thrust, extreme clu
#64
May 26 · 25 min
064: Morsels of MORAD and Mac O’Grady
In this episode, Nick Arther returns to discuss MORAD, the influential but often misunderstood instructional system created by Mac O’Grady. Erik, Jayson, Tyson, and Nick explore MORAD’s origins, the philosophy behind its highly structured “machine-like”
#63
May 19 · 20 min
063: Low Point or Face Control — Which Matters More?
063: Low Point or Face Control — Which Matters More? What’s more important in golf: controlling the clubface or controlling low point? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson debate one of the game’s most important ball-striking questions, after Jayson&
#62
May 12 · 24 min
062: Michael Neff on the GEARS “Nipper Curve” and Lie Angle
This episode features Michael Neff, founder of GEARS Golf, to explain the “GEARS (né Nipper) Curve” and how dynamic lie angle changes as a result of droop, and how that affects ball flight. The discussion centers on why traditional lie angles may
#61
May 5 · 26 min
061: Mailbag #3 — AI, Zero-Torque Putters, Lead Foot Action, and How Good is Instruction Today?
In this mailbag episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle a wide range of listener questions, starting with how AI tools are beginning to influence golf instruction and where they help or fall short. They discuss how instructors decide how much information
#60
April 28 · 20 min
060: Transitioning from Indoor Golf to the Course
How do you take your indoor swing to the golf course without losing performance? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson answer a listener question about balancing swing changes with scoring once the season moves outside. They discuss why contact and lo
#59
April 21 · 19 min
059: Distance Wedges — Controlling Your Scoring Shots
If you want to score, you have to own your wedge distances. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down how to build a reliable system for partial wedge shots. Whether that’s through specific swing speeds, a clock system, or calibrated feels, the
#58
April 14 · 20 min
058: How Forces Influence Shot Shape
Can ground forces really change your shot shape? Or is their role overstated? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explore how forces/pressure shifts, the generated torque, and the point of application can influence ball flight, while debating just h

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