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The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

von Erik J. Barzeski, Tyson Deskins, Jayson Nickol

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  1. 057: Five Main Causes of an Overswing (And How to Fix Them)

    What actually causes an overswing, and why do so many golfers struggle to control it? Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the most common contributors, including excessive trail elbow bend, over-rotating the pelvis, rolling the club inside,

  2. 056: The Three Phases of Golf Improvement (Swing/Stroke, Skill, Scoring)

    Improving at golf isn’t one process — it’s three. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the progression from building solid technique to developing skills to taking the techniques and skills to the course where score is the ul

  3. 055: Feels vs. Mechanics in the Golf Swing

    While every golfer may be a “feel” player, instructors often debate whether they should prescribe feels or teach the technique of the golf swing. In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dig into the age-old discussion. They explore the ide

  4. 054: Tips to Build Swing Speed

    If you want more distance, you have to train for speed on purpose! In this discussion, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down practical ways golfers can safely and effectively build swing speed. The guys discuss the importance of intent, oversp

  5. 053: Professional Putter Fittings with Nick from Callaway Golf

    This episode features Nick Arther of Callaway Golf, joining Erik and Jayson to discuss what really matters in a modern putter fitting. The conversation explores how head shape, alignment lines, weight distribution, and grip design can all i

  6. 052: Mike Carroll on Blocked vs. Random Practice (and the Flawed Debate)

    In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson talk with Mike Carroll (aka Irish Mike of “Fit for Golf”) to challenge the oversimplified “random practice is better” narrative that surfaces frequently on social media. They discuss how many blocked

  7. 051: Distance Control and Heads Up Putting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie

    This episode features Dr. Sasho MacKenzie, noted golf biomechanist, consultant to PING, and creator of The Stack System, joining Erik, Jayson, and Tyson for a deep dive into putting speed control. The conversation explores research showing

  8. 050: Between Two Shots with Jason Novetsky

    Inspired by the Dave Matthews Band song “The Space Between,” this episode features performance psychologist Dr. Jason Novetsky, founder of Champion Mindset, whose work centers on helping athletes train their minds as deliberately as their b

  9. 049: The Four Types of Golf Students

    Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explore the different types of golfers they see in lessons. These are not “good” or “bad” students, but players with different levels of play and practice, or players with different approaches to or ideas about impro

  10. 048: The Problems with 2D Video in Golf Swing Analysis

    How much can you really trust what you see on a swing video? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the biggest limitations of 2D video and why it often misleads golfers and instructors alike. They explain how fixed cameras can

  11. 047: Winter Golf Trips - Expectations, Preparation, and Having Fun

    With winter golf trips on the calendar for many northern players, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson tackle how to approach these getaways without letting expectations ruin the experience. They discuss why most golfers aren’t “peaking” during winter t

  12. 046: John Graham on Smarter Putting Practice

    This episode features John Graham, a PGA Tour and LPGA Tour putting instructor known for his practical, results-driven approach to putting performance. John joins Erik and Tyson to break down what effective putting training should actually

  13. 045: Monte Scheinblum on Modern Instruction, Data, and Speed

    In this wide-ranging conversation, Erik and Tyson are joined by Monte Scheinblum, longtime golf instructor, long-drive world champion, and one of the most outspoken voices in modern instruction. Monte shares his unfiltered thoughts on the s

  14. 044: Averages, Windows, and Ranges in the Golf Swing

    How much should you really care about “average” Tour numbers? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explain why averages only tell part of the story, and why great golf lives inside windows and ranges, not exact positions. They discuss c

  15. 043: One Thing We No Longer Teach

    In this reflective episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson each share a teaching concept they’ve moved away from, as well as why their thinking changed. Erik explains how extending the trail knee, once a common cue, doesn’t actually show up in gre

  16. 042: The Three Main Moves in the Golf Swing

    Before worrying about small(er) technical details, golfers need to understand the big pieces that make the swing work. In this episode, Erik introduces what he calls the “three main moves” of the golf swing: 1) lateral motion, 2) rotation,

  17. 041: Shaun Webb on the Swing Coach App

    This episode features Shaun Webb, co-founder of Athletic Motion Golf (AMG), known for their data-driven instruction and extensive 3D research on how the best golfers move. Shaun joins Erik, Jayson, and Tyson to discuss the Swing Coach App,

  18. 040: Short Game vs. Long Game - Why They've Got Different Goals

    In this episode, Jayson leads a discussion on why the short game and long game often demand opposite movement patterns and why trying to use one swing for both can hold golfers back. The crew breaks down how power swings benefit from shallo

  19. 039: Putter Alignment - At Setup and Throughout the Stroke

    How important is aim in putting… really? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dig into the myths and realities of putter alignment, starting with a surprising truth: great putters like Tiger Woods and Loren Roberts don’t always aim perf

  20. 038: Dr. Raymond Prior (Golf Beneath the Surface) and the Psychology of Practice

    In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson sit down with Dr. Raymond Prior, a highly respected performance psychologist and author whose work helps elite athletes (and weekend golfers) understand their mental game. Dr. Prior runs BTS Mindset

  21. 037: David Orr and All Things Putting

    This week, the crew welcomes world-renowned putting coach David Orr, founder of Flatstick Academy and putting instructor at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club in Pinehurst, NC. With decades of experience coaching Tour players and everyday gol

  22. 036: Listener Mailbag #2 - Draws, Short Game without a Green, When do you Stop Making Changes, and More

    In this lively mailbag episode, the crew tackles eight listener questions covering everything from the “P System” to why some golfers might hit draws on the launch monitor but fades on the course. Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down counteri

  23. 035: How to Plan Your Off-Season Work

    What should you really be doing in the off-season to get better? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson lay out a blueprint for building an effective off-season plan: one that’s structured, measurable, and sustainable. They discuss how to

  24. 034: Understanding Force Plates and Ground Reaction Forces

    How much do you really know about the forces under your feet during the golf swing? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson explore how force plates reveal what golfers can’t see: the timing, direction, and magnitude of ground reaction for

  25. 033: Tour Players as "Models" for the Golf Swing

    Should you really be trying to swing like Rory McIlroy or Dustin Johnson? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson dig into the pros and cons of comparing your golf swing to those of PGA (and LPGA) Tour players. They share how instructors c

  26. 032: The Four Rotations in the Golf Swing

    What really rotates in a great golf swing, and how much should it? In this episode, Erik, Jayson, and Tyson break down the way four key things rotate that every golfer should understand: the pelvis, chest, forearms, and the shaft itself. Fr

  27. 031: The Importance of Feedback in Practice

    In golf, it’s not enough to just practice: you have to practice with the right kind of feedback. In this episode, we dive into why feedback is essential for improvement, how it can sometimes mislead you, and what it means to “complete the f

  28. 030: The Toughest Things to Learn in the Golf Swing

    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 backswin

  29. 029: The Importance of GAPs (Grip, Alignment, Posture/Setup)

    This week we dive into three fundamentals every golfer should revisit regularly: Grip, Alignment, and Posture/Setup (GAPs). Even small mistakes in these basics can cascade into bigger swing issues. We share how the grip should sit more acro

  30. 028: The Last 20 Years and the Next 20 Years of Golf Instruction – with Brian Manzella (Part 2)

    Continuing our interview with Brian Manzella, we continue to talk about the past and future of golf instruction. We question whether PGA Tour players will simply (and quickly) adjust and regain lost yardage after ball rollback. We discuss t

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