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Forum: Aerodynamics

11-10-2009, 07:07 PM

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Golf ball dimples

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Posted By dbacque

RE: Golf ball dimples

I'm sorry Dick, we needed that in the form of a question.

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-26-2009, 04:37 PM

Replies: 229

Golf ball dimples

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Posted By dbacque

RE: Golf ball dimples

Yes, it is better if you can keep the airflow laminar and have a turbulator in just the right location to delay boundary layer separation. But the spin of a golf ball makes that pretty difficult.
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Forum: Aerodynamics

10-24-2009, 04:00 PM

Replies: 229

Golf ball dimples

Views: 28,125

Posted By dbacque

RE: Golf ball dimples

You don't have to agree with it but it's true and it's basic aerodynamics. Just look it up. Do a search on golf ball dimples. Here's a site you can start at...

Forum: Aerodynamics

10-23-2009, 04:36 PM

Replies: 229

Golf ball dimples

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Posted By dbacque

RE: Golf ball dimples

The reduced surface drag due to dimples is minimal. The real reduction comes in the reduction of pressure drag due to separation of the boundary layer.

When the airflow over a surface is...

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