Soaring Ball flight

[KielJameson]

I am a frequent and decent golfer and I notice one thing that I rarely ever achieve that every good player has is that soaring "shhhhhhhhhhh" the ball makes as it takes off from the club whether it is a wood or iron. My question is, what makes that happen? I tell myself it's solid ball striking, but sometimes I will strikes the thing perfectly with the driver taking it over 300, but still there is rarely ever that soar. Anyone know what the deal is and how you get that soft sound?

[Big Sheesh]

Re: Soaring Ball flight

I believe that whooshing noise has to do with the dimples on the ball. I bet old, worn out balls won't make that noise.

What makes that noise? I'm no expert but I reckon it's made when you put top spin on the ball, thus causing the ball to draw.

Try putting more top spin on your next practise. You should hear the soaring sound.

[thebigman]

Re: Soaring Ball flight

Do your playing partners hear it?

I dont think its to do with drawing because i've seen alot of pros fade the ball, and there sound was as "swishin" as ever. Its definitely ball striking. Its the old thing bout lag, if you got it then u got your sound probably. Some of that sound your talkin bout comes from a divot im sure (the iron sound). But i'd ask your playign partners because it could just be you aint hearing it cuz concentrations else where

[xperiment2]

Re: Soaring Ball flight

I've been told by playing partners that the ball makes this sound when I strike it. However, I honestly don't hear it myself. It is possible that the sound is directional when the ball make this sound. We are talking about lift and aerodynamics so it could be similar to an airplane wing cutting through air. So, behind and in front of the ball path will get little perceived sound but beside, above and below will be able to perceive the sound quite clearly.

[gord962]

Re: Soaring Ball flight

Be careful not to get caught up on something like this and let it distract you from your game....

[Mr_Change]

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I tend to agree with gord, don't let it worry you. I think it is heard from side on, I have never heard it from standing behind anyone. Getting lower scores is more important.

[icon115]

Re: Soaring Ball flight

I think it comes from properly 'trapping' or hitting down at the ball. I too am striving for the 'sound' with little luck so far.

[gord962]

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Myself, I am more interested in the feel I get when hitting the ball rather than the sound. When you get the 'hot knife through butter' feeling when you hit your irons, you know you are hitting the ball well.