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Flight
The Flight or Trajectory of a golf shot is the three-dimensional path taken by the golf ball from the moment it is struck by a golf club until it descends and makes contact with the ground. Key...
What Is Spin Slope?
Table of Contents How Can One Golf Ball Do It All? Understanding Spin Slope Spin Slope Comparison: Driver Spin Slope Comparison: Wedge Why Spin Slope is Important Golf Before Pro V1 Golf After Pro...
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...
Stopping Power
Stopping power has to do with the angle of descent of the golf ball, the spin rate, and the course conditions you’re playing in. If you're not generating enough spin on an iron approach shot, it's...
Carry and Total Distance
The Distance a golf ball travels is broken into two parts, Carry Distance and Total Distance. Carry Distance is the distance the ball travels in the air. Total Distance is the distance that the golf...
Altitude and Ball Flight
If you ever play golf at high elevation, you are likely to notice some added distance in your game. Altitude does affect golf ball performance. The golf ball flies further at higher altitudes, mainly...
Curve
Curve is defined as horizontal movement of the golf ball in flight, relative to the initial launch direction or the intended target line. On golf shots that fly straight and on-target, the golf ball...
Thermoplastic
Once formed, materials that are thermoplastic can be melted and reshaped/reused. In golf ball manufacturing, this term applies to Urethane Elastomer, a soft yet tough, synthetic polymeric material...
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Should You Use A Line to Help Aim Your Golf Ball?
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There's More Than One Way to Swing a Golf Club
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