Golf ball dimples double their flight distance
Golf ball dimples, averaging 336, create turbulence that reduces drag, allowing them to fly over twice as far as smooth balls, a discovery made by accident.
Golf balls aren't smooth for a reason: their average of 336 dimples (ranging from 300-500) are crucial for flight! These tiny indentations create turbulence in the air layer around the ball, dramatically reducing drag. This clever design allows a dimpled ball to travel over 260 yards, more than double the mere 130 yards a smooth ball would achieve with the same force.
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