Curiosity note: Why golf balls have dimples?

Curiosity note: Why golf balls have dimples?

Finally, golf balls have dimples for the purpose of lift.

Golf manufacturers don’t put dimples on golf balls because it looks good and attractive! There is real science behind their use. Golf balls without dimples would travel unpredictably through the air. Essentially, golfers would have little hope controlling a smooth golf ball.

When dimples are added to a golf ball, it creates a tiny layer of air around the golf ball that significantly cuts down drag. This forces the air to flow over a larger portion of the ball, which results in a much smoother ball flight.

Curiosity note: Why golf balls have dimples?
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Finally, golf balls have dimples for the purpose of lift. As much as half of the lift a golf ball receives is caused by a backwards spinning motion. When a ball spins backwards, the air pressure underneath it is greater than above it, so the ball rises in the air. Dimples magnify this effect, contributing as much as 50% to the total lift.

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