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Ballooning

A shot that climbs unusually high and loses distance, often in the wind.

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Usually from excess backspin, into-the-wind shots balloon more because headwinds amplify spin-driven lift.

More ball flight & shot shapes terms

Slice

A shot that starts near the target and curves hard to the right, usually losing distance.

Hook

A shot that starts near the target, then curves hard to the left, often diving into trouble.

Push

A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the right of the target.

Pull

A straight shot (no curve) that starts and stays to the left of the target.

Draw

A gentle, intentional curve toward the left that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.

Fade

A gentle, intentional curve toward the right that still finishes on target, most golfers' idea of an ideal shot shape.