{"id":502242,"date":"2022-05-31T00:26:36","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T04:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/?p=502242"},"modified":"2023-09-10T03:58:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-10T07:58:44","slug":"does-marking-a-golf-ball-affect-flight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/golfcartgo.com\/does-marking-a-golf-ball-affect-flight\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Marking a Golf Ball Affect Flight? (Explained)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I have a confession… I hit the wrong ball. I found what I thought was my ball, but after smashing the most beautiful shot ever, I found out, it wasn’t mine.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hitting the wrong ball can be super embarrassing and can get you penalized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I resorted to drawing a big letter C in indigo on my balls to avoid confusion in the future. So, does marking a golf ball affect flight?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most instances, marking the golf ball using a sharpie doesn’t affect its flight. Not unless the marker adds some extra weight or brings some imbalance to the original golf ball structure. The difference is very negligible and doesn\u2019t affect the performance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on as I explain why markers don’t make any difference to ball flight, the pros of marking a golf ball, and whether it is legal.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Stop your swing. Hang on because this will be super interesting.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Does Placing an Identification Mark on a Golf Ball Affect Its Aerodynamics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Aerodynamics<\/a> is the study of air movements, enabling the evolution of flying machines and high-speed vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unknowingly to some players, golf balls have also been engineered on similar principles to maximize flight and control. Anything that interferes with the original balance of the ball will affect its aerodynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read my other article about: <\/em>Why Does My Golf Ball Nose Dive? (and how to fix)<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Sharpie is legal, there is always a question of how the color affects the flying capabilities of the ball. How much Sharpie is too much?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Again, I\u2019d like to reiterate that ball marking doesn\u2019t give you an edge over your competitors or put you in a disadvantageous position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marking is mainly dependent on the type of mark applied. A slap sticker, for instance, will negatively affect the ball’s aerodynamics because it covers some dimples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scratching or using scuff marks can also interfere with the ball\u2019s aerodynamics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a simple mark with a sharpie shouldn\u2019t give you qualms. In fact, the balls have all kinds of writing, like numbers and brand names printed on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, I haven\u2019t heard of golf tour elites making orders for custom balls without writing on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does Painting Affect Golf Ball Flight?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that golf balls\u2019 poor painting can result in poor shots?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bright colors aren\u2019t solely cosmetic and have been calculated into the final balance of the golf ball.\u00a0A consistent paint application<\/a>\u00a0guarantees balanced ball flights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n