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#759 The Engineering Miracle in Your Golf Bag: 6 Surprising Truths About the Modern Golf Ball
A golf ball looks simple, but beneath its dimpled cover lie centuries of innovation in materials, aerodynamics and engineering. Here are six surprising facts about the technology behind every shot.
1. From Goose Feathers to Modern Polymers
In the 17th century, golfers used expensive, handmade leather balls stuffed with goose feathers, known as “Featheries.” In 1848, gutta-percha balls made production cheaper and golf more accessible. In 1899, Coburn Haskell patented a rubber-wound design that increased distance. The Titleist Pro V1, launched in 2000, helped establish modern solid-core Tour…
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