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Switching balls in winter
Posted on 11/29/23 at 7:10 am
Posted on 11/29/23 at 7:10 am
Recently saw where switching to a lower compression ball in winter was suggested. Makes sense….. wondering if anyone does this?
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Posted on 11/29/23 at 7:36 am to Barrister
I don't switch balls, because I want them to have the same reaction around the greens.
However, I do bring my clubs in the house if I am playing the next morning. That way everything starts out warm. Ill keep 2 extra balls wrapped in a towel inside my bag.
The lower compression is an interesting idea though.
However, I do bring my clubs in the house if I am playing the next morning. That way everything starts out warm. Ill keep 2 extra balls wrapped in a towel inside my bag.
The lower compression is an interesting idea though.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 7:50 am to Barrister
I don’t think it makes much of any difference. The greens react differently in winter, so do the fairways. Truth is we’re just trying to endure it till it warms up
Posted on 11/29/23 at 9:03 am to CoachChappy
quote:Would hand warmers in the ball compartment be a violation?
That way everything starts out warm. Ill keep 2 extra balls wrapped in a towel inside my bag.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 9:15 am to AlxTgr
(2) Deliberately Altered Ball Must Not Be Played. A player must not make a stroke at a ball whose performance characteristics have been deliberately altered, such as by scuffing or heating the ball or by applying any substance (other than in cleaning it).
It looks like its a violation. Based on this rule, wrapping them in a towel, like I do, may be a violation.
Would keeping a ball in your pocket be a violation?
It looks like its a violation. Based on this rule, wrapping them in a towel, like I do, may be a violation.
Would keeping a ball in your pocket be a violation?
This post was edited on 11/29/23 at 9:16 am
Posted on 11/29/23 at 9:34 am to CoachChappy
Wrapping a ball in a towel, although only effective for maybe one stroke, wouldn’t violate this because it’s not heating the ball but rather an attempt to maintain the temp the ball was at when inside. You didn’t put it in an oven and then hold under a heat lamp in your cart lol
Posted on 11/29/23 at 9:45 am to CoachChappy
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t looks like its a violation. Based on this rule, wrapping them in a towel, like I do, may be a violation. Would keeping a ball in your pocket be a violation?
Some serious overthinking right here.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 9:55 am to CoachChappy
quote:But...that's always where I keep my hand warmers
(2) Deliberately Altered Ball Must Not Be Played. A player must not make a stroke at a ball whose performance characteristics have been deliberately altered, such as by scuffing or heating the ball or by applying any substance (other than in cleaning it).
Posted on 11/29/23 at 11:17 am to llfshoals
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Truth is we’re just trying to endure it till it warms up
Amen
Posted on 11/29/23 at 1:09 pm to Barrister
Yup.
Switching to a slightly lower compression in the cooler weather works for me. Most notably with the irons.
Chip shots around the greens may not grab as well, but I like the trade off.
Switching to a slightly lower compression in the cooler weather works for me. Most notably with the irons.
Chip shots around the greens may not grab as well, but I like the trade off.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 3:02 pm to Barrister
I have tried it. It felt a bit easier on my hands but then I went to Vice Pro balls and feel comfortable playing them all year round.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 8:03 pm to Barrister
I switch in the fall winter to a ProV1 yellow. Much easier to see my ball in the leaves. Keep a ball in your pocket and switch it out so youre hitting a warm ball. Only for regular fun play, not tournament obviously.
Posted on 11/29/23 at 10:03 pm to Barrister
I use Bridgestone and Taylor made in cooler weather.
Titleist and Taylor made in warmer.
I just noticed a difference when playing, especially distance.
Titleist and Taylor made in warmer.
I just noticed a difference when playing, especially distance.
Posted on 11/30/23 at 10:34 am to Barrister
Trying to compile a list of premium(Urethane cover) balls with low to lowish compression. Here's a start:
Bridgestone Tour B RX - 75
Bridgestone Tour B RXS - 71
Callaway Chrome Soft - 75
Oncore Elixir - 78
Srixon QStar Tour - 72
Taylormade Tour Response - 71
Titleist Tour Speed - 78
Titleist AVX - 77
Vice Pro Soft - 71
Wilson Duo Professional - 63
Mygolfspy interactive compression tool.
Bridgestone Tour B RX - 75
Bridgestone Tour B RXS - 71
Callaway Chrome Soft - 75
Oncore Elixir - 78
Srixon QStar Tour - 72
Taylormade Tour Response - 71
Titleist Tour Speed - 78
Titleist AVX - 77
Vice Pro Soft - 71
Wilson Duo Professional - 63
Mygolfspy interactive compression tool.
Posted on 12/1/23 at 5:50 am to Barrister
I love golf but good lord, some of you take this too far. Lol.
Posted on 12/1/23 at 6:03 pm to Barrister
Yep, ordering a dozen of Snell MB blacks. Look’em up.
Posted on 12/5/23 at 7:22 am to Barrister
I tuck 2 balls into my underwear when I play... keeps the other two marbles company
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