The golf ball is the only piece of equipment we use on every shot we hit and so it’s still a little crazy to me that golf ball compression flies under the radar for most golfers. This vital yet often ...

Compression test on a football / soccer ball using a Z020 materials testing machine (Fmax 20 kN). The ball burst at approx. 5 kN (about 500 kg or 1100 lbs).

If you’re an avid golfer, chances are good you’ve gone through a club fitting of some sort in the last decade. The most likely is a driver or iron fitting, although you should go ahead and do wedges ...