x
Skip to main content
Golf Logo
InsideGolf Join Now  / Log In
Amazing slow-motion video shows the aerodynamics of a golf club
SHARE
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share by Email
Golf Logo
  • News
    • Latest
      • News
      • Features
      • Shows
      • PGA Tour Schedule
    • Series
      • Tour Confidential
      • Monday Finish
      • Hot Mic
      • Rogers Report
    • Shows
      • The Scoop
      • Subpar
      • Seen & Heard
  • Instruction
    • Game Improvement
      • Driving
      • Approach Shots
      • Bunker Shots
      • Short Game
      • Putting
      • Rules
      • Fitness
    • Series
      • Top 100 Teachers
      • Rules Guy
      • The Etiquetteist
    • Shows
      • Warming Up
      • Play Smart
      • Short Game Chef
      • Pros Teaching Joes
  • Gear
    • Clubs
      • Drivers
      • Irons
      • Hybrids
      • Fairway Woods
      • Wedges
      • Putters
    • Other Gear
      • Balls
      • Shoes
      • Apparel
      • Golf Accessories
    • Series
      • ClubTest
      • Winner’s Bag
    • Shows
      • Fully Equipped
  • Travel & Lifestyle
    • Travel
      • Course Finder
      • Courses
      • Resorts
    • Lifestyle
      • Accessories
      • Celebrities
      • Food
      • Style
      • Betting Advice
    • Shows
      • Super Secrets
      • Destination Golf
  • Shop
    • Shop
      • Clubs
      • Shafts
      • Training Aids
      • Balls
      • Bags
      • Technology
      • Apparel
      • Accessories
      • Our Picks
      • Shop All
    • Collections
      • The GOLF Collection
      • The Birdie Juice Collection
      • The Fully Equipped Collection
      • Shop All
  • Newsletters
    • Sign Up for GOLF’s Newsletters
      • Hot Mic
      • Monday Finish
      • Play Smart
      • Our Picks
      • Top Stories
      • Sign Up for All
  • News
    • Latest News
    • Features
    • Shows
    • PGA Tour Schedule
  • Instruction
    • All Instruction
    • Driving
    • Approach Shots
    • Bunker Shots
    • Short Game
    • Putting
    • Rules
    • Fitness
  • Gear
    • All Gear
    • Drivers
    • Irons
    • Hybrids
    • Fairway Woods
    • Wedges
    • Putters
    • Balls
    • Shoes
    • Apparel
    • Golf Accessories
  • Travel & Lifestyle
    • All Travel
    • All Lifestyle
    • Course Finder
    • Courses
    • Resorts
    • Accessories
    • Celebrities
    • Food
    • Style
    • Betting Advice
  • Series
    • Tour Confidential
    • Monday Finish
    • Hot Mic
    • Rogers Report
    • Rules Guy
    • The Etiquetteist
    • ClubTest
    • Winner’s Bag
  • Shows
    • The Scoop
    • Subpar
    • Seen & Heard
    • Warming Up
    • Play Smart
    • Short Game Chef
    • Pros Teaching Joes
    • Fully Equipped
    • Super Secrets
    • Destination Golf
  • Shop
    • Clubs
    • Shafts
    • Training Aids
    • Balls
    • Bags
    • Technology
    • Apparel
    • Accessories
    • The GOLF Collection
    • The Birdie Juice Collection
    • The Fully Equipped Collection
  • Newsletters
    • Hot Mic
    • Monday Finish
    • Play Smart
    • Top Stories
    • Our Picks
    • Sign Up for All
InsideGolf Join Now  / Log In
InsideGolf
Drivers

Amazing slow-motion video shows the aerodynamics of a golf club

By: Luke Kerr-Dineen
  • Follow on Facebook
  • Follow on Twitter
  • Follow on Instagram
May 19, 2020
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share by Email

Notice how the turbulators help break up the airflow.

PING

When you actually stop and think about it, the act of hitting a golf ball is a pretty astonishing feat. Even for recreational golfers, how often do you get to do anything sports-related at over 90 mph, launching a ball 150 mph along the way.

The design of the golf club itself is, obviously, an integral part of being able to do that. The engineers designing the club factor in everything, from the weight, design, shape and the aerodynamics.

I was reminded of the latter earlier this week when PING dusted off some old footage from its video vault showing the company wind tunnel testing its G30 driver, the first driver to feature “turbulators” on the crown of the clubhead. Here, you can see why.

When researching the design of the club, they found that the inclusion of turbulators on the crown of the clubhead broke up the air flow far sooner than a clubhead without them, which the company says reduces drag and allows for faster clubhead speeds.

Watch the full video below:

G30 ⏭ #G410. They have evolved over the years but remain a key technology to improve aerodynamics. Go inside our wind tunnel testing in this Video Vault as Turbulators are proven to reduce drag. pic.twitter.com/SDGoedQnl8

— PING GOLF (@PingTour) May 14, 2020

Latest In Gear

10 hours ago

Do your golf shoes really matter? (Short answer: Yes, they do) 

10 hours ago

Iron bounce and sole width explained: Why they matter to you 

2 days ago

Scottie Scheffler gamed a 7-wood at the PGA Championship. Here's why you should too

2 days ago

Scottie Scheffler swears by this training aid. Here's where to buy it

Luke Kerr-Dineen

Golf.com Contributor

Luke Kerr-Dineen is the Game Improvement Editor at GOLF Magazine and GOLF.com. In his role he oversees the brand’s game improvement content spanning instruction, equipment, health and fitness, across all of GOLF’s multimedia platforms.

An alumni of the International Junior Golf Academy and the University of South Carolina–Beaufort golf team, where he helped them to No. 1 in the national NAIA rankings, Luke moved to New York in 2012 to pursue his Masters degree in Journalism from Columbia University. His work has also appeared in USA Today, Golf Digest, Newsweek and The Daily Beast.

  • Author Facebook Account
  • Author Twitter Account
  • Author Instagram Account

Related Articles

Drivers
Scottie Scheffler hits a driver at the PGA Championship.

Scottie Scheffler wants more 'robust' driver testing. But it's not that simple

By: Jack Hirsh
Drivers
Scottie Scheffler hits a driver at the PGA Championship.

Scottie Scheffler reveals failed driver test, calls for more 'robust' protocols

By: Jack Hirsh
Drivers
Rory McIlroy sees his reflection in his driver.

How often do drivers get 'too hot?' Here's what Tour fitters told us

By: Jack Hirsh
Putters
Ping Scottsdale Craz-E against a black background

2025 Ping Scottsdale putters: Heritage-inspired, Tour-ready 

By: Kris McCormack
Drivers
An LA Golf driver in-hand photo at golf course

Bulge and Roll: Why that curved driver face isn't just for looks 

By: Kris McCormack
Drivers
Jon Rahm using his old driver shaft in 2022 and his new one in 2024.

How Jon Rahm 'outgrew' his driver shaft | Fully Equipped

By: Jack Hirsh
Gear
Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin hit shots at the Zurich Classic.

These 2 club brands had big Sundays. Here's how they can help your game

By: Jack Hirsh
Gear
Niemann's ping driver

Inside the golf bag of LIV Mexico City winner Joaquin Niemann

By: Johnny Wunder
Gear
Ping is sponsoring LIV's Torque GC.

Ping becomes second OEM to partner with LIV Golf team

By: Kris McCormack
Sign up for GOLF's Newsletters
Get the latest news, the hottest instruction tips, new product releases, golf media insider reports and more delivered directly to your inbox. Choose your favorites now.
Sign Up
Categories
  • News
  • Instruction
  • Gear
  • Lifestyle
  • Travel
Services
  • Masthead
  • GOLF Media Kit
  • GOLF Magazine Customer Service
  • TERMS OF SERVICE
  • PRIVACY POLICY
  • Opt-out of Ads/Sharing
  • Your Privacy Choices
Social
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • youtube
Membership
InsideGOLF Logo
More than $140 Value for JUST $39.99

INCLUDES 12 SRIXON Z-STAR XV GOLF BALLS, 1 YR OF GOLF MAGAZINE, $20 FAIRWAY JOCKEY CREDIT - AND MUCH MORE!

LEARN MORE

© 2025 EB Golf Media LLC. An 8AM Golf Affiliated Brand. All Rights Reserved. All of our market picks are independently selected and curated by the editorial team. If you buy a linked product, GOLF.COM may earn a fee. Pricing may vary.

Go to mobile version