5.1.16

AERO DRIVERS ARE BACK

Aerodynamics on drivers are back in vogue on the latest offering from Callaway and Ping. The latter having a fixed small rear spoiler. Golf Refugees proposed 3D printed spoilers for all drivers, provided there is a suitable attachment mechanism. Picture shows a very early 'crude' prototype of a detachable sole driver spoiler.

A spoiler positioned here would not increase the frontal-cross-sectional area of the driver, because of the upward angle of the sole. It could help energise the flow underneath the club and reduce the wake which creates pressure drag.

The technical problem is how to attach any 3D printed spoiler to a thin-walled structure club head?

Any ideas?
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1 comment:

  1. Richard9 January 2016 at 07:21

    Ah. That's a tricky problem. I have been looking for a solution myself. Do let us know when you find out!

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