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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...
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...
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...
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.
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Altitude and Ball Flight
If you ever play golf at high elevation, you are likely to notice some added distance in your game. Altitude...
Angle of Attack
TrackMan® defines Angle of Attack as the vertical direction of the club head’s geometric center movement at...
Angle of Descent
Angle of Descent is the angle, typically measured in degrees, at which the golf ball strikes the ground as it...
Axis of Rotation
In discussing golf ball flight and curve, the Axis of Rotation is the imaginary line running through the...
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