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The USGA tests balls, clubs, and other equipment for conformity to the Rules of Golf. Here, the Research and Test Center staff explains how golf equipment is tested, discusses its research about why and how golf equipment works the way it does and describes the USGA's role in establishing equipment standards for the game of golf.

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Posted: 5/27/2009 2:33:54 PM

In its efforts to continually improve its testing methods, the USGA has developed an Indoor Test Range to test golf balls for the “overall distance” limit.A mechanical golfer with a 120 mph swing speed hits balls with a titanium driver, ...

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