Why do golf balls have dimples? I love the answers. Golf ball started out being smooth. Golfers then noticed that golf older balls with slices, nicks etc., went farther. This lead to the engineers

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Conrad Allen, Webster, Ma, Realtor (Re/Max Professional Associates)

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Lise Howe

Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC

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Thank you for a bit of information I didn't know I was lacking

May 01, 2016 04:56 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Candice A. Donofrio

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Peter Mohylsky. BRIX...

Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Thanks for the golf ball history Conrad Allen

Since you a ball expert could you give us the low-down on deflated footballs?

Inquiring minds want to know.

May 01, 2016 06:27 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Candice A. Donofrio

Fort Mohave, AZ

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John Juarez

The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA

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If a golf ball did not have dimples it would be a ping pong ball.

May 01, 2016 05:23 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Lisa Von Domek

Dallas, TX

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Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY

Miramar Beach, Florida - Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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I thought turbulator was a movie with Arnold in the starring role?

May 01, 2016 05:00 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Lisa Von Domek

Dallas, TX

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Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

I had to laugh.. Debbie Gartner 's answer is spot on. My day was a golfer and I'll never forget he told me the dimples in the golf ball made them go farther!

May 01, 2016 04:19 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC
Lisa Von Domek

Dallas, TX

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Jennifer Mackay

Counts Real Estate Group, Inc. - Panama City, FL

Your Bay County Florida Realtor 850.774.6582

Well how about that - imperfect makes it perfect :)

May 01, 2016 10:37 PM

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Jessie Cochran

Panama City, FL

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Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Los Angeles Pasadena 818.516.4393

Dimples can be cute too.

May 01, 2016 07:06 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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William Feela

WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN

Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

And I just thought it made them look cute

May 01, 2016 11:13 AM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Charlotte, NC

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Sybil Campbell

Fernandina Beach, FL

Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

What a neat piece of trivia Conrad.

May 01, 2016 04:52 AM

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Lisa Von Domek

Dallas, TX

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Debbie Gartner

The Flooring Girl - White Plains, NY

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Yes, that physics class came in handy.

May 01, 2016 03:55 AM

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Lisa Von Domek

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA

Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Cool!

May 02, 2016 08:54 AM

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Olga Simoncelli

Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT

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interesting

May 02, 2016 02:37 AM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ

Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Interesting. Does that mean if we have dimples on our cars they will go faster??!!

May 02, 2016 12:04 AM

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Gita Bantwal

RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA

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Thank you.

May 01, 2016 11:36 PM

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Susan Laxson CRS

Premier Sotheby's International Realty - Naples, FL

Realtor in Naples & Marco Island, FL

Still laughing at some of the responses! Good question Conrad Allen to inspire the comedians here at ActiveRain!

May 01, 2016 10:23 PM

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Roy Kelley

Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks for this important trivia.

May 01, 2016 09:39 PM

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James Dray

Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

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Anything to do with golf is a winner for me Conrad. Hitting the links Saturday

May 01, 2016 09:35 PM

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Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

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Had no idea and now I do!

May 01, 2016 08:37 PM

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Kathleen Luiten

Resort and Second-Home Specialist - Princeville, HI

Kauai Luxury Ocean Home Sales

What an interesting reason, Conrad Allen!

May 01, 2016 08:02 PM

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FN LN

Toronto, ON

Great info to know.

May 01, 2016 05:36 PM

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Praful Thakkar

LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA

Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Conrad Allen - nothing to do with deflation.....lol!

May 01, 2016 03:15 PM

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Sharon Altier, SFR

Lawton Realty Group, Inc. - Elmhurst, IL

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Poof! Mind blown! And I thought all the dimples were from testing at the manufacturer...! lol!

May 01, 2016 01:53 PM

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Carol Williams

Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA

Retired Agent / Broker / Property Manager

Interesting. I have no engineering aptitude, but I'm glad someone does!

May 01, 2016 12:49 PM

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Ron and Alexandra Seigel

Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA

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Conrad,

One of those interesting facts, and I am glad you shared it with us. A

May 01, 2016 12:24 PM

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Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

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Thanks Conrad Allen I never did get a chance to go online and check whether it was farther or faster....I knew it was one of those!

May 01, 2016 11:19 AM

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I remember hearing this a long time ago when I took some golf classes. It's lift.

May 01, 2016 08:35 AM

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Thank you for a bit of information I didn't know I was lacking
Thanks for the golf ball history Conrad Allen

Since you a ball expert could you give us the low-down on deflated footballs?

Inquiring minds want to know.
If a golf ball did not have dimples it would be a ping pong ball.
I thought turbulator was a movie with Arnold in the starring role?
I had to laugh.. Debbie Gartner 's answer is spot on. My day was a golfer and I'll never forget he told me the dimples in the golf ball made them go farther!
Interesting. Does that mean if we have dimples on our cars they will go faster??!!
Still laughing at some of the responses! Good question Conrad Allen to inspire the comedians here at ActiveRain!
Anything to do with golf is a winner for me Conrad. Hitting the links Saturday
Poof! Mind blown! And I thought all the dimples were from testing at the manufacturer...! lol!
Interesting. I have no engineering aptitude, but I'm glad someone does!
Conrad,

One of those interesting facts, and I am glad you shared it with us. A
Thanks Conrad Allen I never did get a chance to go online and check whether it was farther or faster....I knew it was one of those!
I remember hearing this a long time ago when I took some golf classes. It's lift.