The Sweet Spot - Golf Podcast How Do Temperature, Wind, Altitude, and Humidity Alter Ball Flight?
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Aug 4, 2025 This podcast features Marty Jertson, VP of fitting and performance at PING, and Chris Broadie, Head of fitting science at PING, who dive into how the elements impact golf ball flight. They explore the effects of wind, temperature, humidity, and altitude, sharing insights that could change how golfers approach their game. Learn why warming up golf balls matters, how the conditions influence swing speed, and the surprising role of moisture on ball spin. Their expert advice helps players adapt strategies for better performance.
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Junior Experiences Wind Anomaly
- Playing into a strong wind as a junior, a ball seemed to float endlessly but landed far short.
- This baffling experience illustrated wind's complex effects on ball flight and distance.
Adjust Target Size With Wind
- Adjust your target width in windy conditions: expand it downwind and contract it upwind.
- Play more aggressively with tailwind due to tighter dispersion and more cautiously against headwind.
Right-to-Left Wind Increases Dispersion
- Right-to-left wind causes larger carry dispersion for right-handed irons compared to left-to-right wind.
- This is due to loft changes that alter ball spin and distance on shots with face angle variations.