Why This Stock Chip Shot Should Be in Your Arsenal

How to Hit a Mid-Spinner Chip Shot Like a Pro

Chipping is all about controlling where the club bottoms out. Understanding your center of gravity is key to hitting crisp, controlled chip shots.

One of the most effective shots around the green is the mid-spinner, which launches low, checks up, and releases towards the hole. Let’s break it down.

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The Key to a Mid-Spinner: Controlling Your Bottoming Out Point

A solid chip shot follows this pattern:

✔️ Club moves up in the backswing

✔️ Club moves down into impact

✔️ Club moves back up in the follow-through

Where the club bottoms out (the lowest point of the swing) is crucial. In a mid-spinner, you want the bottom of the swing to be right at or just in front of the ball.

How do you control that? By managing your center of gravity at setup.

How to Set Up for a Mid-Spinner

✅ Center of Gravity Over the Ball – Your weight should be centered directly over the ball. This ensures the club bottoms out exactly where it needs to.

✅ Slight Shaft Lean – A small forward shaft lean helps create a downward strike.

✅ Minimal Wrist Hinge – Keeping wrist action to a minimum allows your body to control the motion rather than your hands.

The Motion: Executing the Mid-Spinner

1️⃣ Take It Back Controlled – The backswing is controlled by your body, not an excessive wrist hinge. This creates a repeatable motion.

2️⃣ Deloft the Club Slightly – Keep the clubface neutral or slightly delofted to promote a lower, checking flight.

3️⃣ Rotate Through the Shot – Finish with your chest facing the target to ensure proper body rotation.

By keeping your arc consistent and limiting wrist hinge, you create a predictable bottoming out point. The result? Crisp, clean contact and better spin control.

Final Takeaway

The mid-spinner is a reliable, stock chip shot that can be used in many situations. Master this shot, and you’ll instantly improve your greenside control.

Next time you practice, focus on:

🔹 Keeping your center of gravity over the ball

🔹 Using minimal wrist hinge

🔹 Letting your body control the motion

This simple technique will improve your chipping consistency and help you get up and down more often.

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