Golf balls have dimples because they create turbulence, which reduces drag and allows the ball to travel further. Skilled golfers noticed that used, nicked balls performed better than new ones, leading to the development of dimpled balls. Today, most golf balls have 300-400 dimples and are sealed with a laminate for maximum performance. Many people […]

Dimples on a golf ball increase turbulence and reduce drag, making the ball fly farther and faster. They were first added in 1905 after players noticed scratched balls flew farther. The number of dimples can range from 400 to 1,000. The dimples on a golf ball make it fly farther and faster than it would […]