Magnus effect golf ball

Why Do Golf Balls Spin?

How Loft, Friction, Spin Loft and Aerodynamics Create Distance, Height and Stopping Power Golf balls spin because the clubface does not simply push the ball straight forward. At impact, loft, clubhead speed, friction, strike location and the angle between the … Read More

Why Do Golf Balls Have Dimples?

How Golf Ball Aerodynamics, Dimple Depth, Shape and Pattern Control Distance and Trajectory Take the dimples away from a golf ball and something remarkable happens: It may travel less than half as far. That is not marketing language. NASA uses … Read More