sidespin

[ sahyd-spin ]

noun

1. a spinning spinning motion imparted to a ball that causes it to rotate in course about its vertical axis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of sidespin¹

First recorded in 1925–30; side ¹ + spin

Example Sentences

The GCQuad’s four ultra-high-speed cameras process 20 times the amount of data the original GC2 did and measure every conceivable swing and shot element from impact location to sidespin, all in a unit the height of a decent pyramid of range balls and easily carried in a backpack.

From Golf Digest

“Loft creates backspin, Colin, which negates sidespin.”

From Golf Digest

The GCQuad’s four ultra-high-speed cameras process 20 times the amount of data the original GC2 did and measure every conceivable swing and shot element from impact location to sidespin, all in a unit the height of a decent pyramid of range balls and easily carried in a backpack.

From Golf Digest

That can affect contact and also put left-to-right sidespin on the ball, so it doesn’t roll true.

From Golf Digest

Both balls are designed to reduce sidespin for straighter tee shots.

From Golf Digest