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Drag
Drag can be thought of as wind resistance. It is the force that air exerts on an object, directly opposite to the motion of the object, slowing it down.
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...
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...
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