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).

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