The amount and shape of the dimples on a golf ball greatly varies. Increased club head speed is certainly an important element of hitting the ball further, if not the most important part. Thus a ball with too many dimples will go too high and lose distance. Golf ball manufacturers tailor their products to different speed swings.

According to golfball-guide.de, the more dimples on a golf ball, the higher it goes. BUT, and it’s a big BUT Your clubhead speed, and desire to hit the ball farther, isn’t worth a damn thing if you can’t hit the ball squarely at impact. Moment of inertia is the energy released by the impact of the golf club.