Common Causes
What might be happening?
- Standing up through impact
- Low point too far behind the ball
- Arms pulling in toward the body
- Trying to lift the ball instead of brushing the turf
Topped Shots
Why am I topping the ball?
A topped shot happens when the club catches too much of the top half of the ball. It is frustrating because the swing can feel fast, careful, or even balanced and still produce a low roller.
Most AI swing analysis sees the swing. SwingIQ helps the AI understand the golfer first.
First Attempts
What golfers often try first.
- Keeping the head frozen
- Swinging slower
- Bending the knees more
- Trying to scoop under the ball
Generic Advice
Why quick tips often fail.
Many topping tips focus on one body part, but the real issue may be contact depth, posture, tempo, confidence, or club choice.
Golfer Context
The same miss can need different priorities.
A beginner topping fairway woods needs a different plan than a golfer topping short irons after a long layoff.
SwingIQ
How SwingIQ works.
SwingIQ creates a prompt that gives your AI assistant the full context: club, miss, goal, practice time, and the pattern you want to change.
SwingIQ does not directly analyze video in the MVP. It creates a personalized AI swing-analysis prompt based on your assessment answers, then you use that prompt with your preferred AI assistant and swing video or images.
Not sure whether SwingIQ will find the right priority? See a sample report before starting.
See Example ReportFAQ
A few honest answers.
SwingIQ is an educational context tool. It does not guarantee results, replace lessons, or evaluate pain, injuries, or medical concerns.
Is topping caused by lifting my head?
Sometimes the head moves, but it is usually part of a larger movement pattern rather than the only cause.
Can AI help with topped shots?
AI can help when it has clear media and useful golfer context. SwingIQ helps create that context.
Related Guides
Keep narrowing the problem.
Give AI the golfer context first.
Want a focused plan for your own game? Take the free SwingIQ assessment, or view a sample report first.