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Flight
The Flight or Trajectory of a golf shot is the three-dimensional path taken by the golf ball from the moment it is struck by a golf club until it descends and makes contact with the ground. Key...
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...
Golf Ball Paint
The paint on a golf ball is about much more than aesthetics. Paint precision is a major focus in the golf ball manufacturing process because anytime you put a layer on the golf ball, aerodynamics are...
Feel
Different golfers experience feel in different ways. Feel is very closely tied to acoustics and the sound, so different clubs may change the perception of feel for different players. Mike Madson, VP...
Carry and Total Distance
The Distance a golf ball travels is broken into two parts, Carry Distance and Total Distance. Carry Distance is the distance the ball travels in the air. Total Distance is the distance that the golf...
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...
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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