Golf Ball Dimple Chart
Modern golf balls carry 302–566 dimples; the average across 76 current models is 343. The Titleist Pro V1 has 388. The count is a design choice, not a quality score — dimple depth, shape, and coverage drive the aerodynamics. Every current model is ranked below, most dimples first.
Dimples — frequently asked
How many dimples does a golf ball have?
Modern golf balls have between roughly 302 and 566 dimples. Across the 76 current models in Stymie's directory the average is 343. There is no regulation number — the USGA only requires the pattern to be symmetrical.
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.
Why do golf balls have dimples?
Dimples create a thin turbulent layer of air around the ball that reduces drag and adds lift. A smooth golf ball would fly barely half as far — around 130 yards on a drive that carries 250+ with dimples. Pattern, depth, and shape matter more than the raw count.
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.