Warning. This article gets a little scientific in places - but do stay with us. It’s a fascinating read, and we must thank Golf Monthly reader/ Kick Point subscriber, Nick Fields, for asking the following question, which made for a great discussion in the episode below.

Even if you find yourself baffled a little by the science, it'll at least get you thinking about whether you're using the right golf ball for your game - and, if you're not, what your options are.

So, Nick asked: “Given the data available to us regarding golf balls, I was wondering how we can interpret driver backspin and, in particular, how it links to lateral dispersion? You may like

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