How Many Dimples on a Golf Ball?
Most golf balls have 300 to 400 dimples — across the 97 current models tracked here, the median is 338 and the average is 341. Dimples trip the air into a thin turbulent layer that cuts drag and adds lift, letting the ball fly far beyond what a smooth ball could. Exact counts vary by model: the Titleist Pro V1 has 388, the TaylorMade TP5 has 322.
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Dimples — frequently asked
How many dimples does a golf ball have?
Most golf balls have 300 to 400 dimples. Across the 97 current models in Stymie's directory, the median is 338 and the average is 341. There is no regulation number — the USGA only requires the dimple pattern to be symmetrical, so exact counts vary by manufacturer and model.
How many dimples does a Titleist Pro V1 have?
The current Titleist Pro V1 has 388 dimples. Titleist changes the dimple count between generations as it re-optimizes the aerodynamics — earlier Pro V1 generations used 352 and 392.
Do all golf balls have the same number of dimples?
No. 96 of the 97 current models fall between 300 and 400 dimples, but counts range as low as 302 (Wilson Staff Velocity) and as high as 566 (Mizuno RB 566, which uses an additional layer of micro-dimples). Dimple count is a manufacturer design choice, not a standardized spec.
Why do golf balls have dimples?
Dimples shape the airflow around a golf ball, reducing drag and contributing lift. A smooth ball would fly much shorter, but Stymie does not assign one universal yardage loss because speed, launch and test conditions matter. Pattern, depth and shape matter more than raw count alone.
Do more dimples make a golf ball better?
No. Dimple COUNT is a design choice, not a quality score — the ball with the most dimples in the directory (Mizuno RB 566, 566) is not longer than the one with the fewest (Wilson Staff Velocity, 302). What matters is total aerodynamic design: dimple depth, edge shape, and surface coverage.
Which golf ball has the most dimples?
Among current models, the Mizuno RB 566 has the most dimples at 566. The fewest is the Wilson Staff Velocity at 302.