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The physics of golf: The convex face of a driver

Authors :
Penner, A. Raymond
Source :
American Journal of Physics. Oct, 2001, Vol. 69 Issue 10, 1073
Publication Year :
2001

Abstract

The impact of the clubhead of a driver with a golf ball is modeled. The effect of the convex clubface of a driver on the flight of the golf ball is considered and the dependence of the optimum curvature of the clubface on the volume, mass, and impact speed of the clubhead is determined.

Subjects

Subjects :
Golf balls -- Evaluation
Golf clubs (Sporting goods) -- Evaluation
Convex surfaces -- Analysis
Curvature -- Analysis
Physics

Details

ISSN :
00029505
Volume :
69
Issue :
10
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.79439372

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