any other distance tee<\/em>. Naturally, and as we’ve said in our other distance tee reviews, it’s tough to verify whether these tees provide any additional yardage. After all, we’re not machines, and our swings can’t be counted on to produce scientifically reliable results.<\/p>\nWe did manage to put together a somewhat scientific test, however. Ten golfers having handicaps ranging from 5 to 15 each hit 20 balls on the driving range. The tee beneath the ball was randomly and blindly chosen so that 10 shots with both a standard wooden tee and a Zero Friction tee were hit. All other aspects were as controlled as possible – a consistent tee height was kept and so forth. 10 shots were hit with each. Any obviously mishit shots were replayed so as not to affect the averages dramatically.<\/p>\n
Balls hit from the standard wooden tee served as the control, and balls hit from the Zero Friction tee were obviously the test subjects. The results aren’t spectacular, but they do indicate some increased performance:<\/p>\n
Wooden Tee Zero Friction\r\nDistance 253 yards 257 yards\r\nDeviation 13.5 yards 11.9 yards<\/pre>\n![\"Zerofriction](\"\/b\/imgs\/accessories\/zerofriction_tees.jpg\")
In other words, the Zero Friction tee produced, on average, tee shots that were four yards further and about 1.5 yards closer to the center of the fairway than standard wooden tees. Not quite the 5 and 7 yards claimed, but 1.5 yards is the difference between the first cut of rough and the fairway, and four yards is nearly half a club less on approach shots.<\/p>\n
I was initially concerned that the height of the tees – a fairly meager 2.75 inches – would not be appropriate for the 460cc drivers, but if you consider that by putting the tee in the ground 3\/4″, the center of the ball will be nearly three inches in the air, your fears will subside. In other words, 2.75″ seems to be just enough height to set the ball up high enough for the largest drivers available. Still, it would be nice to see a taller version, if for no other reason than to calm the fears of the über-sensitive.<\/p>\n
But One Other Thing…<\/strong>
\nWhat we noticed most in testing was that these tees simply did not break. We took a pack of 50 tees to the test site and returned with 49, but only because one “tester” pilfered his after smashing a drive 320 yards. He’s a believer.<\/p>\nI’ve personally played about 20 rounds of golf with four or five Zero Friction tees in my bag. They’re somewhat dirty now, but I still have the same four or five tees I started with. These things are so indestructible (yet biodegradeable?) that I’m having a hard time figuring out how Excel Golf Tee plans on making any money. After all, once everyone’s bought a 50-pack of Zero Friction tees for $4.99, they may never need to buy tees again.<\/p>\n
After years of “indestructible” plastic tees, a truly indestructible tee is well worth ten cents apiece. Whether Excel Golf Tees, Inc. likes this or not, that may be this tee’s best feature.<\/p>\n
![\"Zerofriction](\"\/b\/imgs\/accessories\/zerofriction_ball_on_tee.jpg\")
The Zero Friction tee touches the ball in three very small spots and provides a cushion of air beneath the ball to further reduce deflection.<\/p>\n
Conclusion<\/strong>
\nMy allegiance has shifted: I no longer play the Stinger tees as I once did. I’ve switched full-heartedly to the Zero Friction tee. It may or may not give me increased distance and accuracy, but it does give me round after round of dependability.<\/p>\nWhich is more than I can say for my golf swing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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![](\"\/b\/imgs\/accessories\/zerofriction_logo.gif\" "\\"Zero"){kind=logo}
460cc composite drivers with movable weights. The hybrids explosion (with movable weights). Lob wedges with y-grooves. Golf balls tuned to launch high with less spin. Launch monitors. Huge advances in agronomy.<\/p>\n![\"Zerofriction](\"\/b\/imgs\/accessories\/zerofriction_tee.jpg\")
The same holds true for the Zero Friction tee: three little posts contact the ball, creating a large pocket of air beneath the ball and little chance of resistance as the ball begins sliding off the tee at impact.<\/p>\n