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The Spin Axis - Golf Podcast

by Erik J. Barzeski, Tyson Deskins, Jayson Nickol
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  • 083: Backswing Pelvis Thrust

    October 6, 2026 · 19 min

    Pelvis thrust toward the ball during the backswing is an extremely common swing fault, and the guys break down how to recognize it, what causes it, and what problems it can create. Thrust often starts at setup with the golfer’s pressure…

  • 082: The Flat Left Wrist

    September 29, 2026 · 19 min

    The “flat left wrist” (or lead wrist) has been a staple of golf instruction for decades, but what does “flat” actually mean, and is it even a useful goal? The guys discuss why grip type changes the appearance of the lead wrist, why a…

  • 081: Using a Launch Monitor for Practice

    September 22, 2026 · 22 min

    A launch monitor can be useful for far more than simply checking how far you hit a club. In this episode, the guys break practice into four broad phases — initial diagnosis, swing-change practice, ongoing maintenance, and skills practice…

  • 080: Internal vs. External Focus — What Actually Helps Golfers Learn?

    September 15, 2026 · 21 min

    Should golfers focus on their bodies, the club, the ball, or the target when they’re trying to change or improve a movement? The conventional wisdom strongly favors external focus, and there is substantial research supporting that…

  • 079: Tour Player Ranges and Windows in Teaching Amateur Golfers

    September 8, 2026 · 18 min

    How useful are Tour-player ranges and “windows” when teaching amateur golfers? Why do outliers create so much confusion? Erik, Jayson, and Tyson revisit the idea that elite players can look dramatically different while still operating…

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  • 078: Why Do You Get Tired During a Round?

    September 1, 2026 · 20 min

    Why do so many golfers feel fine for the first 12 holes and then suddenly start struggling? The guys discuss the difference between being genuinely fatigued and simply losing focus, along with the importance of building up your ability to…

  • 077: Hanging with Mr. Cooper — Cooper Dossey on Life in Professional Golf

    August 25, 2026 · 27 min

    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…

  • 076: Kinematic Sequence, Transition, and Casting with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie

    August 18, 2026 · 29 min

    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…

  • 075: Monte Scheinblum on What Really Creates Club Speed

    August 11, 2026 · 21 min

    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…

  • 074: Move the Body You've Got, Not the Body You Wish You Had

    August 4, 2026 · 19 min

    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…

  • 073: Our Biggest Instructional Pet Peeves (with Mike Granato)

    July 28, 2026 · 26 min

    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…

  • 072: Mike Granato on Stack & Tilt, Measurements, and Missing the Windows

    July 21, 2026 · 33 min

    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…

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About the show

The Spin Axis is a conversation among golf coaches and instructors. We discuss the latest in teaching methods and techniques, equipment, training aids, and technology. Episodes are 20 minutes or shorter so you can listen to an entire episode on your way to work (or the course).