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Golf ball: size, dimension and comparison

The adopted reference is about 4.267 cm.

minimum regulation diameter

4.267 cm = 0.04267 m. A centimeter is one hundredth of a meter.

Varies by periodModel not specified

The dimples change its aerodynamic behaviour.

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Golf ball, interpreted illustration
Interpreted illustration · dimension stated in the fact sheet.

What does this number measure?

Dimples affect its aerodynamic behaviour. Displayed dimension: minimum regulation diameter.

Compare the stated dimensions

The comparison uses the number in each fact sheet: altitude, height, diameter, length or distance, depending on the reference. Two values in metres do not necessarily describe the same property.

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Source and limitations

Catalogue value to check against the source; not individually audited.

Dimpled golf ball.

Model not specified: Varies by period. Proposed historical date; an existing documentary source is linked but was not consulted for this date in this session. Do not interpret this reference as the manufacturing date of the illustrated specimen. Generic ball with a regulation dimension; no model or manufacturing year is given. A universal year would be misleading.