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Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is the study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it. In golf ball engineering, aerodynamics is the art and science of...
Temperature and Golf Balls
When a golf ball flies through colder air, it loses distance because cold air is more dense than warm air. This added density increases both lift and drag forces acting on the ball, leading to a...
Gravity
Gravity is the force by which the mass of a planet or other body draws objects toward its center. The force of gravity keeps all of the planets in orbit around the sun. On earth, we experience gravity...
Optimization
Optimization is a final, rigorous step in Titleist golf ball development. Once a successful dimple pattern has been identified for a given golf ball construction, Titleist engineers conduct multiple...
Lift
In golf ball design, aerodynamic flight is achieved through spin. All golf shots (except for topped shots and some players' putts) feature Backspin. This means that as the ball flies towards the...
Dimples
Dimples are patterns of shallow indentations, typically spherical in shape that are applied to the surface of the golf ball cover. Golf ball scientists and engineers use dimples to optimize the...
Curve
Curve is defined as horizontal movement of the golf ball in flight, relative to the initial launch direction or the intended target line. On golf shots that fly straight and on-target, the golf ball...
Altitude and Ball Flight
If you ever play golf at high elevation, you are likely to notice some added distance in your game. Altitude does affect golf ball performance. The golf ball flies further at higher altitudes, mainly...
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