the manufacturers can make the area around the "dimple" area harder.. by increasing the foam density in that area and adding a second layer of skin.. Reducing density in other areas as well as decreasing glass/kevlar/carbon in non dimple areas..
Just things that are modified as builders get more experienced with their product..

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