Well, considering the fact that hitting down on the back of the ball w/ the blade of the iron increases backspin....and the ball tends to "get up" more and spin, when done right, would only mean that the trajectory would actually increase....unless you hit down on the top of the ball....then it only goes about 6 feet in front of you- no previous expieriances with this, only a witness-. I may not be a teaching pro, but have had some lessons from some top teachs in the Houston area. If I'm wrong let me know, but hitting down on the ball will actually cause the trajectory to increase with your ir