sidespin
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sidespin
Example Sentences
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It has more loft than the driver, making it more forgiving by reducing sidespin.
From Golf Digest • Oct. 1, 2018
With the driver it should involve a launch monitor that will look at things such as launch angle, spin rate, clubhead speed, ball speed and sidespin and could bring you up to 20 extra yards.
From Golf Digest • Apr. 30, 2018
Your chances of controlling the sidespin, at least enough to keep it on line, are slim.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2013
His backhand slice, a funky shot hit with vicious sidespin, slithers and dies on grass.
From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2011
The ball, though, seemed loaded with sidespin, and Scutaro muffed it.
From New York Times • May 19, 2010
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