Are range balls longer or shorter than paid for balls. Too cheap to do a driving range comparison with my purchased balls. What is the difference? Are they considably longer or shorter?
I think that the carry distance is about the same. Maybe -5%, but I am able to pretty much hit the target greens based on the laser yardage posted at my range.
No stopping it on those target greens, that is a different story. I get a lot more action on my own balls than the range balls. I would think that they are harder to be more durable. As I said carry distance is about the same. Of course my range isn't as closely mowed as the fairway, so I'm not getting that as much roll on drives.
one of the golf mag's did a study on range balls vs. new balls vs. dirty balls vs ball played for two rounds vs. scuffed balls.....there was no real difference amongst any of them.....they all flew about the same give or take a yard at most....ironically the dirty ball goes farthest...apparantly the dirt in the dimples help reduce the friction on the ground and therefore it rolls a few yards farther....we are talking 3 to 5 at most....
...so if the range ball is not cut it should perform the same as your new ball.... cheers.......
What about those 70%/80% range balls I hear about. Do those really exist?
Sorry, but I have no idea what you are talking about, I've never heard of a 70%/80% range ball. Do you mean compression?
As for the original question, the answer would depend on what ball you are using to compare to those range balls, and how old those range balls are. Range balls sit out in the hot sun for days at a time, out in the rain as well. So they get dried out and water damaged both. Assuming you don't leave your golf balls out in the back yard for days on end, they should be in better condition. And some golf balls do fly farther than others, so it would depend on what ball you play. Personally, I hit long drives on the course with my tour quality golf balls, then I hit range balls at the range. But that's just me.
Personally, I hit long drives on the course with my tour quality golf balls, then I hit range balls at the range. But that's just me.
What do you mean? Your drives are shorter on the range with range balls? I hit range balls at the range and good balls on the course also. My question was really about whether or not I can use my driver distance at the range with range balls as an accurate guage of how far I hit the ball. Will my new Callaway HX tour or Nike Mojo go alot farther than the "average" range ball?
What do you mean? Your drives are shorter on the range with range balls? I hit range balls at the range and good balls on the course also. My question was really about whether or not I can use my driver distance at the range with range balls as an accurate guage of how far I hit the ball. Will my new Callaway HX tour or Nike Mojo go alot farther than the "average" range ball?
What I mean is what I typed. Me, I hit longer drives on the course with my tour quality balls, than I hit drives at the range with range balls. Range balls are junk, and brand new tour quality balls are a lot better. For me, I get better distance with tour quality balls. My quess, and it's only my guess, is that you will find the same thing is true if you use good quality balls on the course, like the HX Tour you mentioned. Bottom line is this: Every ball is different, every driver is different, every golfer is different. And the ball that gives me the most distance with my driver, may or may not be the best ball for you. And if I change drivers, which I have 7 of, it could all change for me. That's why you have to do your own testing and find out what works best for you. Does that help?
At least at my DR, range balls are about 10 yards shorter than normal, but that is b/c most of them are decently worn. Even the newer ones are shorter in overall distance, but man they do not spin woth a darn.
hi, 70% balls do exist. my local range has them to stop them flying over the back fence into the caravan park. i hit the range ball about 200 yards and my nxt tour 255- 260 yards.(well thats when they go straight).
Thanks rebdan; now I know what he was talking about when he mentioned 70% range balls. I remember hearing about them before. I'm glad the range I use has enough room to let us hit normal golf balls. Having the deal with ****distances due to 70% balls would be a pain. It's bad enough having to figure out the difference between cheap range balls and good tour quality balls I use when I play 18 holes. I can see how they would come in handy if the range is too small. The range I use is at least 325 yards long, so it's not a problem hitting balls over the fence, and there's nothing behind the fence to break even if someone did hit one over.
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maybe you should just use cheap range balls when you play 18 holes so you dont have to go through the trouble of doing the math. Tour quality balls are expensive and overrated anyway, right?
maybe you should just use cheap range balls when you play 18 holes so you dont have to go through the trouble of doing the math. Tour quality balls are expensive and overrated anyway, right?
I don't pay high prices for my tour quality golf balls, I buy them when they go on sale. The last 8 dozen I purchased i paid $9.00 a box for MaxFli Revolution Tour. When MaxFli came out with the BlackMax, the Rev Tours were discontinued, and sold at clearance prices. I was pleasantly surprised when I first played this ball, as it was longer than the cheaper 3 piece ball I was using, and it seems to last quite well. Good spin, good distance, and long lasting, that's all I ask for in a golf ball. If I just didn't lose the fool things?
Have a nice weedend everyone.
Tell me about it! My balls could feel very at home in any creek, lake, or the deep deep woods. Too bad. I have a couple dozen really nice balls that I paid top dollar for that sit on a shelf waiting for me to get better, HA!
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