Method and system for characterizing and analyzing aerodynamics of golf equipment

Abstract

A method of analyzing and characterizing aerodynamic characteristics of a golf ball is disclosed. The method involves utilizing a schlieren system to observe, study, and capture aerodynamic related information of a golf ball, particularly at subsonic speeds. Due to the inherent operating principals of schlieren systems, the present disclosure includes a treatment of the golf ball prior to or during analysis within the schlieren system. For example, the method can include applying a refractive index altering treatment to the golf ball. The treatment to the golf ball results in a non-homogenous density-altering effect being emitted from the golf ball such that quantitative and qualitative aerodynamic information can be captured by the schlieren system.

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