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Spin
Spin is defined as the rate of rotation of the golf ball when hit by a club. Spin rate is expressed in RPM and is measured about the golf ball's Axis of Rotation, regardless of the orientation of...
Feel
Different golfers experience feel in different ways. Feel is very closely tied to acoustics and the sound, so different clubs may change the perception of feel for different players. Mike Madson, VP...
Consistency
Consistency can be thought of as achieving a level of performance that is reproducible and does not diminish or vary greatly in quality over time. In golf ball engineering, consistency is everything....
Aerodynamics
Aerodynamics is the study of the properties of moving air and the interaction between the air and solid bodies moving through it. In golf ball engineering, aerodynamics is the art and science of...
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...
Urethane Elastomer
Urethane Elastomer is a soft yet tough, synthetic polymeric material that is used to form the covers on premium, tour-played golf balls. There are two different types of urethane covers – cast...
Thermoset
Once formed, materials that are thermoset can not be melted and reshaped/reused. In golf ball manufacturing, this term applies to Urethane Elastomer, a soft yet tough, synthetic polymeric material...
CPO
CPO stands for "Custom Performance Options" and refers to alternative Pro V1® and Pro V1x® golf ball models that are played on the worldwide professional tours and in some instances are available for...
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Target Line
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Temperature and Golf Balls
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