Want to get more golf ball backspin - at the right time and right place that is? Backspin is that special technique that makes a golf ball dance on the green and settle next to the cup, when done properly.

Of course, you don't want to spin a golf ball backward when you hit a drive on a long par five. You want overspin that will make the golf ball bounce forward an extra twenty to thirty yards after it lands.

In the right place, low scoring golfers apply back spin to their golf balls to place and hold their approach shots on the green next to the pin. Beginning golfers watch pro golfers use backspin to hit past the cup and then draw the ball back toward it. Another case is hitting sand shots from a bunker so that the ball checks up and stops quickly after landing. This allows you to "go for the cup" and get your ball close.

It is easier to get more backspin with short irons and wedges than when using long irons like a three or four iron. This has to do with the loft of the club and the height of the golf shot itself. Other factors include the conditions - is the green soft or firm, hilly or flat? It is easier to spin a golf ball when the golf ball lies on a tightly mowed fairway rather than hitting from the rough when tall grass between the clubface and the ball prevents putting spin on the golf ball.

Equipment makes a difference. Clean grooves on the face of a golf club can help add backspin; dirty or worn grooves won't. So what about the golf ball itself?

In general, a soft covered golf that produces a high spin can get more carry than other types of golf balls. It will stop quickly and have less roll than other golf balls. This is a big advantage when hitting into a green, giving you more feel and control with added spin.

With today's golf ball manufacturing technology, different materials and designs are available for better performance. For example, take the Nike Ignite Golf Balls. This three piece golf ball provides long distance, durability and excellent backspin for your short game. The golf ball cover is a composite of Surlyn and a shear-resistant polymer that is better for higher handicap golfers. The mantle and inner core of the golf ball give a softer feel on short shots and better distance for longer drives and fairway shots.

This is encouraging news for higher handicap golfers. Now, golf balls can help get good golf ball backspin by purchasing the right type of golf ball. Now, all you need to do is find a place to buy them at discount prices.