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Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?
Oct 12, 2026 ·
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Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?
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Golfers noticed worn gutta-percha balls flew farther than smooth new ones. The dents became deliberate, and later aerodynamics explained why: dimples change the airflow, shrink the wake and reduce drag...
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Golfers noticed worn gutta-percha balls flew farther than smooth new ones. The dents became deliberate, and later aerodynamics explained why: dimples change the airflow, shrink the wake and reduce drag at golf-ball speeds. This Everyday Origins episode separates that effect from the backspin created by the club strike, using research from the USGA and NASA.
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