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A golf ball's dimpled surface reduces aerodynamic drag.

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Is it true that a golf ball's dimpled surface reduces aerodynamic drag?

Yes. A peer-reviewed wind-tunnel study reports that a standard dimpled golf ball experiences lower drag than a smooth ball, explaining the greater distance from dimpled surfaces. Several other computational and explanatory sources also describe dimples as reducing drag, though mostly as background or mechanism rather than direct measurement.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 7 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Evidence for · 7
The Aerodynamics of Golf Balls
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The Aerodynamics of Golf Balls. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1698540

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Ball in Flight: The Aerodynamic Effects of Dimples on a Golf Ball
2025
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Christopher, B. (2025). Ball in Flight: The Aerodynamic Effects of Dimples on a Golf Ball. zenodo.org. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17499904

Effects of Dimple Size and Depth on Golf Ball Aerodynamic Performance
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Effects of Dimple Size and Depth on Golf Ball Aerodynamic Performance. (n.d.). cir.nii.ac.jp. https://doi.org/10.1115/fedsm2003-45081

Applicability of Drag Equation on a Dimpled Golf Ball using Changing Wind Velocities
2023
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Tang, Y. (2023). Applicability of Drag Equation on a Dimpled Golf Ball using Changing Wind Velocities. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.54097/r2f6t070

Is a golf ball surface a good idea for wings or fuselage?
2016
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Is a golf ball surface a good idea for wings or fuselage?. (2016). aviation.stackexchange.com. https://aviation.stackexchange.com/questions/24752/is-a-golf-ball-surface-a-good-idea-for-wings-or-fuselage

Application of CFD Technology Analyzing the Three-Dimensional Aerodynamic Behavior of Dimpled Golf Balls
2002
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Ting, L. L. (2002). Application of CFD Technology Analyzing the Three-Dimensional Aerodynamic Behavior of Dimpled Golf Balls. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1115/imece2002-32349

Why aren't airplanes like golf balls?
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Why aren't airplanes like golf balls?. (n.d.). physics.stackexchange.com. https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/109395

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