Why a Headwind Hurts More – Golf Towel No. 7
No. 7 of a seven-towel series: one golf question per towel. Why does a headwind hurt more than a tailwind helps? Into the wind, the ball meets the air faster, so drag and lift both grow: it climbs, stalls and drops short. Downwind it meets the air slower and comes down sooner. In strong wind, a headwind can hurt more than twice as much as a tailwind helps. The towel shows three flights: into the wind, no wind and downwind.
The science
- Into the wind, the ball meets the air faster. Drag and lift both grow with the square of airspeed, so it climbs, stalls and drops short.
- Downwind, it meets the air slower, loses lift and comes down sooner.
- At higher wind speeds, a headwind hurts more than twice as much as a tailwind helps.
Sources: GolfWRX, “How the wind affects your golf ball” (Justin Padjen of TrackMan); GOLF.com, “How the wind affects your drives, according to science” (June 2020), quoting Dave Tutelman. The flight paths are an illustration, with the heights exaggerated. More sourced numbers: Golf by the Numbers. The full story, with every source: Why Does a Headwind Hurt More Than a Tailwind Helps?
Details
- 16 x 24 in microfiber golf towel (80% polyester, 20% polyamide)
- Sky blue poster design with navy type and a dark grid side view of three ball flights, printed edge to edge on one side by dye sublimation in the US
- A QR code on the towel links to the sources
- Gold grommet and ring for clipping to your bag
FAQ
How big is it?
One size: 16 x 24 inches, with a grommet and ring to clip it to your bag.
How long does delivery take?
Each towel is printed to order. Production usually takes 2 to 7 business days, then standard US shipping takes about 6 to 11 business days.
Will it arrive before Christmas?
We recommend ordering by December 8 for delivery before Christmas. Delivery dates are estimates and can run longer during the holidays.
Is shipping free?
Yes. Standard shipping is free on every order to a US address. We ship to the US only for now.
Can I return it?
If it arrives damaged, misprinted or as the wrong item, email us at hello@hytongolf.com within 21 days of delivery with your order number and a photo, and we’ll send a free replacement or a full refund. You don’t need to send it back. Because each item is made to order, we can’t take returns for a change of mind. See our refund policy.
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