Bandit Golf Balls

[JaredSS]

I apologize from the "get-go" if I'm beating a dead horse here, but has anybody used these balls? I found one two days ago on my local course and it was kinda scuffed so I just through it in my bag to use as a shag balls. I had never heard of these so I "googled" them and found them out to be some kind of non-conforming distance ball. I haven't hit the ball but was just wondering if anybody had. Their gimmick is the ball is slightly smaller in diameter and a bit heavier for more roll. Yes, I realize they're USGA illegal, but I still am curious as to their performance. Thanks.

[montru]

I live on a course, and I find on average 3-4 balls per day, walking the dogs etc, and I have lived here for five years, so that equates to a few thousand balls passing through my possesion and I have never heard of that brand.

Maybe they are only distributed in certain states? like KY lol.

[JaredSS]

I live on a course, and I find on average 3-4 balls per day, walking the dogs etc, and I have lived here for five years, so that equates to a few thousand balls passing through my possesion and I have never heard of that brand.

Well, this is the first one I've found so I googled them, and evidently they're a "big" company. I found about 55 listings for these balls on Ebay as well, and they're in the range of 20-25 bucks/dozen. Oh, and some of those listings were in Florida... :)

[JaredSS]

In case anyone is interested, I went and played a quick nine today and hit the "Bandit" golf ball that I found.
And now for the results...drumroll please:

It indeed goes farther. The carry wasn't much farther but the thing rolls forever. I guess its because it weighs a little more. Like I said, they're not USGA legal, but if you're just out having fun, you might oughtta give them a try. Heck, those little chippers people use are illegal too!

[oneoverwrx]

I doubt ill ever go out and buy them but if i find one i will definately give it a try.

[DaSportsGuy]

I search the woods' every night on the course I live by and have never heard of that ball.

[JaredSS]

I've only found one, and have since lost it, but you can find them all over Ebay

[sean_miller]

In case anyone is interested, I went and played a quick nine today and hit the "Bandit" golf ball that I found.

I tried hitting a chipper once but it barely went 100 yards - what a POS - maybe I should have used Bandits!?!?

[JaredSS]

I tried hitting a chipper once but it barely went 100 yards - what a POS - maybe I should have used Bandits!?!?

The chippers I'm referring to are designed to be used about 10 yards or less of the green, they have about the same loft as a 7 iron but look like a putter(with loft that is); but with bandits you maybe able to use them about 6.5-13 yards off the green because...

THEY ARE 30% LOOOONNNNGGEEERRRRR

[Weezy]

Don't feed the troll!!!!!

[nuck81]

The chippers I'm referring to are designed to be used about 10 yards or less of the green, they have about the same loft as a 7 iron but look like a putter(with loft that is); but with bandits you maybe able to use them about 6.5-13 yards off the green because...

lol, dude he was just messing around....

[JaredSS]

lol, dude he was just messing around....

Its hard to interpret cyber sarcasm

[nuck81]

I agree, which makes it even funnier

[JaredSS]

I agree, which makes it even funnier

You ever play arrowhead around Cadiz? I've been considering it. I played Novadell right outside Hopkinsville Tuesday, that's a nice course if you enjoy links style golfing.

[nuck81]

No I haven't although that's right in my backyard.

Around here I've played Futures in Puryear TN, Miller Memorial in Murray Kentucky, and Calvert City Country Club in Calvert City Ky.

And I've played all the courses in the Owensboro area except for the Summit CC. Which is weird since I was a busboy/waiter there all through high school...

[Titleist_ProV1x]

I apologize from the "get-go" if I'm beating a dead horse here, but has anybody used these balls? I found one two days ago on my local course and it was kinda scuffed so I just through it in my bag to use as a shag balls. I had never heard of these so I "googled" them and found them out to be some kind of non-conforming distance ball. I haven't hit the ball but was just wondering if anybody had. Their gimmick is the ball is slightly smaller in diameter and a bit heavier for more roll. Yes, I realize they're USGA illegal, but I still am curious as to their performance. Thanks.

I'm pretty sure ol' Jack Hamm uses that kind of ball while hitting 400+ yard drives over mountains

POW!!!!!!

[JaredSS]

I'm pretty sure ol' Jack Hamm uses that kind of ball while hitting 400+ yard drives over mountains

With the Hammer(Insert fighter jet flyby noise)!!!

[PaulMVR]

How come you never see Jack Hamm on the long drive competitions on tv?

I bought a dozen Bandit balls. Gonna try them out when the snow melts.