There are many URL's some very simple in explanations... I could not find the one I wanted again..... Laminar air flow around a round ball compared to a roughened surface.... to help support the radical pellet designs vs ball discussion. If I find the one I want, I will add it.
http://aerospaceweb.org/question/aerody ... 0215.shtml
This is the one I wanted......
http://wings.avkids.com/Book/Sports/ins ... lf-01.html