Golf drive ball kinetic energy
Golf drive ball kinetic energy is the amount of energy a golf ball possesses due to its motion immediately after being struck.
Also known as: golf drive kinetic energy
How big is it?
130 J of energy
Defined launch kinetic energy · derived calculation
Typical recorded range: 80 J to 200 J.
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About the same scale as Tennis ball serve kinetic energy.
Tennis ball serve kinetic energy: Tennis ball serve kinetic energy is the amount of energy a tennis ball has due to its motion immediately after being struck during a serve.
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Golf drive ball kinetic energy
A defined 130 J drive model, corresponding to a 45.93 g regulation golf ball moving at about 75.2 m/s, using E = ½mv². Ball mass and launch speed determine the result.
USGA and R&A — Equipment rules
The marked defined launch kinetic energy is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
Tennis ball serve kinetic energy
A defined 120 J serve model, corresponding to a 57.7 g regulation tennis ball moving at about 64.5 m/s, using E = ½mv². Ball mass and launch speed determine the result.
The marked defined launch kinetic energy is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 130 J
For comparison, this page uses defined launch kinetic energy. The record labels the measurement derived calculation; that status is retained wherever the value is compared. The recorded range is 80 J to 200 J.
A defined 130 J drive model, corresponding to a 45.93 g regulation golf ball moving at about 75.2 m/s, using E = ½mv². Ball mass and launch speed determine the result.
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Recorded properties
Golf drive ball kinetic energy dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 130 J | 80 J to 200 J | derived calculation |
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- USGA and R&A — Equipment rulesMaximum regulation golf-ball mass; kinetic energy is derived from a stated mass and launch speed.
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