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Golf Balls –- The Science Behind The Dimples
The dynamics behind the flight of the golf ball offers a fascinating insight into the physical interworkings of air pressure, turbulence, and aerodynamics.
When golf was first played in Scotland, most players played using clumsy golf apparatus, with the first golf clubs and golf balls made of wood.
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Pinnacle Power Core Premium Golf Balls (63 Balls) |
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Our Mint Golf Balls will look and play as new. Some may have unnoticeable to slight imperfections. Balls will appear to have been hit for a maximum of one hole, but most will look as though they were lost on the first tee box... |
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100 Mint Pinnacle Mix Used Golf BallsReviewsWas exactly what I was expecting. Balls were in almost new condition. For a beginner that looses a ton of balls this is the deal for you. I am about to purchase another box! Thanks Average Rating: |
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Our Mint Golf Balls will look and play as new. Some may have unnoticeable to slight imperfections. Balls will appear to have been hit for a maximum of one hole, but most will look as though they were lost on the first tee box... |
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300 AA Top Flite / Pinnacle Mix Used Golf Balls 25 Dozen |
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Our AA Golf Balls are playable. They will appear to have been hit for a few rounds of golf and will show moderate to major signs of wear. Cart path marks and/or scuffs and tanning will be evident. X-outs and practice balls will be included... |
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Pinnacle CLR White Crystal 1st Quality Golf Balls (6 Dozen) |
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The Pinnacle CLR translucent cover golf ball is equipped with cut-proof durability and high velocity core for excellent playability. With the unique Icosahedral design, the Pinnacle CLR Pink is engineered to satisfy your craving for long-distance and softer feel... |
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Pinnacle CLR Pink Crystal 1st Quality Golf Balls (6 Dozen) |
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The Pinnacle CLR pearlescent golf ball is designed for female golfers seeking long distance and soft feel. With a low compression at 80, soft Surlyn cover, and unique dimple design, the Pinnacle CLR Pink Crystal is proven to achieve softer feel and outstanding control plus the advantage of a unique ball appearance... |
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Pinnacle Women's Assorted Logo Over-Run Pink 1-Dozen Golf Balls |
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The Pinnacle Women's Assorted Logo Over-run Pink golf balls offer a tremendous value and may include the following: Pinnacle Gold Women's golf balls Pinnacle Clear Women's golf balls Pinnacle FX Women's golf balls Pinnacle Ribbon Women's golf balls Any other model golf balls of the Pinnacle family Package may be all one style or a mixture of the balls mentioned above There are no imperfections in the construction of these golf balls |
In 1618 the “Featherie” was introduced. It was a golf ball made of feather. This feather golf ball was handcrafted from goose feathers tightly pressed into a horse or cowhide sphere while still wet. After drying, the leather shrank and the feathers expanded, creating a hardened golf ball.
As this type of golf ball was specially handcrafted, it was usually more expensive than golf clubs, so that only a few privileged people could afford to play golf back then.
After the Featherie golf ball came the Guttie golf ball. This type of golf ball was made from the rubber-like sap of the Gutta tree found in the tropics, and was shaped into a sphere when hot and eventually into a golf ball. As it was made of rubber, the Guttie golf ball could be cheaply produced and easily repaired by reheating and reshaping.
Comparing the two types of golf balls, the Featherie golf ball was said to travel farther than the Guttie golf ball because the Guttie golf ball’s smooth surface prevented it from covering more distance.
With this discovery, the developers of golf balls came up with the “dimpled” golf balls that are so predominant in modern golf nowadays.
The dimples on the golf balls help reduce the aerodynamic drag. Aerodynamic drag normally affects smooth golf balls and slows them down, because when they sail through the air, they leave a pocket of low-pressure air in its stir thus creating a drag.
By applying dimples to the golf ball surface, the pressure differential goes down and the drag force is reduced. These dimples create turbulence in the air surrounding the golf ball, which, in turn, forces the air to clasp the golf ball more closely. By doing so, the air trails the warp created by the golf ball towards the back instead of flowing past it. This results in a smaller wake and lesser drag.
Dimples were first added onto golf ball surfaces back during the gutta percha phase. Coburn Haskell introduced the one-piece rubber cored golf ball encased in a gutta percha sphere. Then in 1905 William Taylor applied the dimple pattern to a Haskell golf ball, thus giving rise to the modern golf ball as we know it today.
After its beginning, dimpled golf balls were officially used in every golf tournament. In 1921, the golf ball took its current form with standard size and weight. Nowadays there is a wide range of golf balls to fit every style, game and condition, with some golf balls offering control, and other golf balls offering distance.
Though a common sight nowadays, the dimpled golf ball is not just a mere element of the sports arena; it is a showcase of physics at work.
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