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Speaking at the meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Diego, researchers described a high performance coating that could be incorporated into the polyurethane shell of a golf ball. The ...

Hydrophilic coating makes for unflappable golf balls Date: March 25, 2025 Source: American Chemical Society Summary: The condition of the grass on a golf course can drastically skew the chances of ...

and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both. On greens where the grass tends to be dry, the ball rolls across that grass quickly, as there isn't much water causing it ...

Now, scientists can slow the roll of a golf ball on a lightning-fast, dry course and speed it up on a sluggish, wet course thanks to a coating that soaks up water molecules without interfering ...

A new type of golf ball with a special "water-loving" coating could answer the prayers of every amateur hack - and even some professionals. The coating can slow the roll of the ball on lightning ...

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Now, scientists can slow the roll of a golf ball on a lightning-fast, dry course and speed it up on a sluggish, wet course thanks to a coating that soaks up water molecules without interfering with ...