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The indentations on Golf balls are called dimples.
These dimples act as turbulators, which increase the speed, and therefore the distance, which the ball travels, by reducing drag.
People began to notice this when they began to realise that poorer people, who had nicks and bumps in their golf balls simply because they couldn't afford new ones, were better at golf than the rich people with brand new smooth balls, prompting aerodynamicists to try and find out why. Now all golf balls have these indentations, or 'dimples'.
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A real golf ball has?
Dimples. A brand name, ball type and number.
What is inside of a racquetball?
The majority of Golf balls are white, however they do come in many different colours such as yellow for visibility in evening play, and Paula Creamer sometimes uses a pink ball on the LPGA Tour. They have an arrangement of dimples which are designed to reduce drag and allow the ball to fly better. There can be a selection of different sizes of dimples on one golf ball, this allows maximum coverage. The majority of dimples are round however some Callaway Golf balls have hexagonal ones. There is also the manufacturers name and/ or logo on what is known as the front of the golf ball and either below it or above it there is a number, this is mainly used for identification purposes or occasionally for luck. There is also the type of ball on the side of the golf ball, and sometimes an arrow or line, to help line up putts.
Another name for a golf ball prop?
If you mean the small peg you stand your ball on before you wack it down the fairway, it's called a tee.
What is the scientific name for dimples?
Simple. Dimples.
In golf what is it called when one ball blocks another?
One ball is in the line of play of the other. No specific name for it really, just mark the ball and move the marker if necessary.
What does nxt mean on the titleist nxt golf ball?
That is just the name of the ball, the NXT ball is one of Titleist products.
What is the stuff in a golf called?
the inside of a golf ball is called the core. i have not yet found any other name for it.
What is the birth name of Dimples Cooper?
Dimples Cooper's birth name is Isabel Rosario Cooper.
What is another name for a re-do in golf?
Mulligan
What is another name for a eagle in golf?
Albatros
Name a sport that does not have the word ball in it?
Soccer, tennis, hockey, golf
What is another name for a flaming ball of gas?
Another name for a flaming ball of gas is a star.
