Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Illegal Golf Balls

TheFatRashaj
 Share
Note: This thread is 4795 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

TheFatRashaj Newbie

TheFatRashaj

Posted
Posted

I am interested in buying some USGA - illegal golf balls for casual rounds (just to see the difference). They are called Bandit Golf Balls and are illegal because they have a smaller than normal diameter and are heavier than normal.

Has anybody had any experiences with these types of mega distance balls? Do they work?


David in FL Incredible Member

David in FL

Posted
Posted
By "do they work" do you mean are they longer? Certainly. That's why they're not allowed. If you're interested in that type of thing there are all sorts of other ways to cheat that you might want to consider too. I'm sure we could come up with an extensive list for you if you like.....

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1

BuckeyeNut Great Member

BuckeyeNut

Posted
Posted

Most weekend players won't notice a difference in illegal balls because they don't hit the ball solidly enough with any regularity.  Probably a waste of time..........IMO.

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch


hammerhead Member

hammerhead

Posted
Posted

Cheaper to go grab a couple of rocks. We tried them at an outing a couple of years ago. All of us are pretty long off the tee. Them things sucked. You wont see much difference in them unless you putt with them because they are smaller.


RayG Great Member

RayG

Posted
Posted
Before the R&A; linked up the balls with the USGA, I had a steady supply of 'British Balls' come my way thanks to family who went over all the time and picked up a dozen or two each trip. Didn't announce to anybody- just used them on windy days and to putt... I liked them, individually wrapped in foil like a fine chocolate. Certainly "seemed" like they helped, but scores pretty much averaged out to normal. Probably have a couple laying around in their wrappers someplace, and I probably wouldn't use them since: 1- probably impossible to replace if lost. and 2- they weren't made for today's clubs and would probably flatten and fly like a cayman ball.

  • 1 month later...
jaybo Member

jaybo

Posted
Posted

I found one of these balls at my course.  A high school kid said it is illegal, I've neveer heard of them.  Foo-King Long


Note: This thread is 4795 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • DeadMan
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Day 11: did mirror work for a while. Worked on the same stuff. 
    • xrayvizhen
      Differential vs Course Handicap

      By xrayvizhen · Posted

      I'm not sure you're calculating the number of strokes you would need to give correctly. The way I figure it, a 6.9 index golfer playing from tees that are rated 70.8/126 would have a course handicap of 6. A 20-index golfer playing from tees that are rated 64/106 would have a course handicap of 11. Therefore, based on the example above, assuming this is the same golf course and these index & slope numbers are based on the different tees, you should only have to give 5 strokes (or one stroke on the five most difficult holes if match play) not 6. Regardless, I get your point...the average golfer has no understanding of how the system works and trying to explain it to people, who haven't bothered to read the documentation provided by either the USGA or the R&A, is hopeless. In any case, I think the WHS as it currently is, does the best job possible of leveling the playing field and I think most golfers (obviously, based on the back & forth on this thread, not all golfers) at least comprehend that.   
    • 5amZ
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By 5amZ · Posted

      Day 115 12-5 Skills work tonight. Mostly just trying to be more aware of the shaft and where it's at. Hit foam golf balls. 
    • WillieT
      "5 Minutes Daily" Practice Challenge

      By WillieT · Posted

      Day 25 (5 Dec 25) - total rain day, worked on tempo and distance control.  
    • mdl
      Differential vs Course Handicap

      By mdl · Posted

      Yes it's true in a large sample like a tournament a bunch of 20 handicaps shouldn't get 13 strokes more than you. One of them will have a day and win. But two on one, the 7 handicap is going to cover those 13 strokes the vast majority of the time. 20 handicaps are shit players. With super high variance and a very asymmetrical distribution of scores. Yes they shoot 85 every once in a while. But they shoot 110 way more often. A 7 handicap's equivalent is shooting 74 every once in a while but... 86 way more often?
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept