A golf ball takes between 100 and 1000 years to decompose. If a golf ball is not old and battered through play, it will be fine!!!
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/earth/earthnews/6540852/Golf-balls-take-1000-years-to-decompose.html
Low Handicap Golfer: Luke
12/29/2009 7:20 AM
I just went on the Wilson website (7/6/2010) and Wilson says that even stored well tour typical golf ball will start to deteriorate (less bounce) after 2 years.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Patrick
07/07/2010 5:34 PM
When golf balls sit around for a while, they start to feel lonely and feel neglected and ignored. So be sure to comfort them and take them to conseuling before you use them.
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Mid Handicap Golfer: Golf Ball
07/19/2010 6:44 PM
I think that golfballs don't really have a shelflife. I have some really old callaways lying around i could still easily playthem
Mid Handicap Golfer: philippe
07/22/2010 2:15 PM
Golf balls certainly do have a shelf life. Ever been to the driving range, and no matter what club you hit, 4 iron to wedge, they all seem to travel the same distance? I play to a 10.3 index and hit 5 irons on average about 225yds. I hit range balls and I'm lucky to get 175 to 180 out of them. Same with a pitching wedge. Normally with Pro V1's, I have a range of 140 to 150, at the range, lucky to get 100 yds. out of them.
Bottom line to your answer is, call UCAL Berkley or MIT to get the
Mid Handicap Golfer: Jake
10/17/2010 10:26 AM
Comparing golf balls in a controlled climate - on a shelf in a closet - to balls at a driving range is ridiculous! Range balls are hit hundreds (if not thousands) of times, run thru a cleaning machine and hit again. They are likely to be hit off of various equipment, run over by mowers, etc. The comparisaon you make is foolish!
Low Handicap Golfer: Keith
10/18/2010 12:25 PM
I'm guessing Jake could very well be at a range with Limited Flight (LF) range balls. To that end, Keith is spot on. Range balls take a beating that no other golf ball on earth will take through its lifetime. Not only that, but range balls are typically stored...wait for it...in UNcontrolled environment
Low Handicap Golfer: Ben
11/08/2010 5:00 PM
there are a ton of like polish everywhere
Low Handicap Golfer: how much danger for me
01/01/2011 9:05 PM
for you to hit a 5 iron 225 on average you must be playing on a parking lot, what a joke or jerk
Low Handicap Golfer: dennis
02/01/2012 1:52 PM
...as for Jake (or Joke whatever)! if you don't already know this -you cant get accurate reading of distance when ball is in the woods!! Omg, 225 average? REALLY?!? Seriously, the well kept ball should be fine to play with. If you have that great of a concern with them, then dont use them during a tournament, but for recreation only
Low Handicap Golfer: Lance
02/02/2012 11:10 AM
Are not range balls manufactured differently for the extra abuse they receive? I factor in the difference from 'range distance' to 'course distance.' My course distance will a 'normal' ball is always about 10-30 yards better than the 'range rocks'. For fun, take a range ball onto course and compare. At PGA events, the range balls are new Titleists to match the course balls the pros may use. Pros switch out balls after they go 'out-of-round' which is determined by a Acu-Check tool. I think the
Mid Handicap Golfer: Brad
02/03/2012 12:15 PM
I love Jake. Bubba Watson hits a 5 iron 225. Maybe Gary Woodland. No one else. He forgot to check his math too. But his standard, his wedge should go 170. I think his 5 iron actually says "Driver" on the bottom. I was a plus 2 and I played mini-tours for a while. Golden State, etc. None of those guys hit 5-iron that far, much less a 10 handicap. I don't know if he's hitting limited flight golf balls, but he's definitely a limited intelligence player. Maybe he's Canadian and plays on a
Low Handicap Golfer: steve
02/24/2012 4:17 PM
OMG!! Jake sounds like 80% of the members on GolfGWX....maybe they should just give everyone the screen name Jake0001, Jake0002 and so on and so on.... LOL!!! 5-Iron 225 yrds, REALLY!!
Low Handicap Golfer: CashMan
03/09/2012 11:58 PM
Is ID-Align aligned along 1) the center of balance, 2) the seam of two part cover, or 3) just a few dots on either side of initials?
Anonymous
05/03/2009 6:42 AM
Thank you for your question. The IDAlign service is centered in accordance to the logo of the manufacturer, in many cases the balls we print on are seamless. The are 6 different Golfballs.com ID-Align selections to choose from including arrows, lines, dots, or stars. For additional inquiries, please contact us at 1-800-372-2557. Thanks, Andy
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
05/04/2009 3:09 PM
Golf balls stored in a controlled climate, (not outside in the elements, not stored in a 100 degree temperature,)will lose ONE YARD per year. That means, obviously, if you store your golf balls for ten years they will lose only ten yards of carry. Most of us could never tell the difference until it reaches that ten year mark.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Michael
10/21/2009 1:39 AM
Michael,
Where did you get the info on the yardage lost per year? I am curious as to how you arrived at this...
Mid Handicap Golfer: Patrick
08/02/2010 1:42 PM
It's actually 1.35 miles per year. This was in golf digest last year I think April.
Mid Handicap Golfer: pizz
08/20/2010 1:01 PM
Why don't more ball manuf. indicate if the covering is urathane, I am looking for some by I never know what I'm buying, they don't seem to be bothered listing Surlyn covering? Can you tell me how I ca
Anonymous
05/01/2009 3:17 PM
Excellent question.
Nowadays so many balls aren't classified as having a "urethane" cover but more now classified under their own brand name cover. But please be sure and review ball descriptions as many of them do have the cover named in the description.
Thanks,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
05/01/2009 4:45 PM
The Bridgestone E6+ has a urethane cover. Check it out.
Low Handicap Golfer: Banks
06/17/2009 6:32 AM
The e5 has the urethane cover not the e6.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Bill
06/29/2010 8:32 PM
Go to USGA.org and check on golf balls. Every week they post conforming balls that are legal to play by USGA Rules. There you can get what the cover material is and how many layers make up the golf ball
Low Handicap Golfer: Rich
07/23/2010 9:43 PM
;amd loard dave
Low Handicap Golfer: how much danger for me
01/01/2011 9:07 PM
What does overrun mean? Is the ball still new and true? thank you
Anonymous
04/21/2009 6:48 PM
Thank you for your question.
A Logo Overrun is a New golf ball that has a company logo or personalization on it already. Logo Overruns have some of the best deals that you can find on golf balls period.
Please let me know if I may be of any other assistance.
Play Well,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
04/21/2009 9:44 PM
What is the downside of using balls fished out of water? Can an otherwise perfect ball become water-logged?
Anonymous
04/21/2009 5:26 PM
Thank you for your question.
This is a perfect question for a company that started out selling used golf balls! Really there is only one down side; the length of time the ball spent in the water. If it's one that has been in the water for months then it stands a much better chance to become "out of round" so that the performance of the golf ball is compromised. This is rare due to the fact that used golf ball retriever is a big time business and ponds/lakes have balls fished out of them
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
04/21/2009 9:42 PM
I'm new to golfing and was recommended to buy Wilson Ultra Ultimate Distance Golf Balls (pack of 15). Great balls but each pack of three balls has a different number on it: 1,2,3,4 and 5. What does th
Anonymous
04/13/2009 10:23 AM
Thank you for your question.
It's nothing more than a simple number system developed in case golfers in the same group are using the same golf ball. This way those golfer could use different numbered golf balls and be able to identify their golf ball easily.
I hope this helps.
Thanks,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
04/13/2009 10:29 AM
What is a moderate swingspeed? My driver speed is around 100, 95 to 104 is this moderate, slow or what?
Anonymous
04/03/2009 5:02 PM
Mike, thank you for your inquiry. Moderate club head speeds are closer to the 85-90 MPH speed zone. Anything 100+ would be considered high. Thanks. Andy
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
04/03/2009 5:45 PM
Where have you been, or did you have to see in print.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Chevy
12/07/2011 3:22 PM
In this new age of high-tech golf balls, how long can they be stored in climate controlled environment and still be 100% effective? Thanks Eddy
Anonymous
04/02/2009 7:44 AM
Thank you for your question Eddy.
If you store golf balls in a climate controlled environment there really is an unlimited shelf life. At least this is what I'm told after speaking with a few major brands who make golf balls.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
04/02/2009 9:07 AM
im scared they whant to f*** me up plus i toatal chowed up some of there divices earlyer they think im noiding out if i start doing normal tweek stuff i will look more normal to them
Low Handicap Golfer: how much danger for me
01/01/2011 9:12 PM
Can I get 4 intials on the ID align?
Thanks,
Nick
Anonymous
03/30/2009 7:08 PM
Nick,
Thanks for your question. Right now we can not pull that one off. Our machine is specifically set up for 3 or less. Anything more falls outside of our printing parameter and you wouldn't see the whole line.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/31/2009 1:43 PM
Can I have a personalization done on more than one side?
Anonymous
03/28/2009 12:31 AM
Thank you for your question.
This is not a problem at all. The charge for what's called a "two-pole" print would be an extra $5 on top of the personalized ball price. You would need to call us to place this order as this would be a custom order. You may reach us at 1-800-372-2557.
Play Well,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/30/2009 11:19 AM
If I buy two Bridgestone Treo Soft and get $6.00 shipping it comes to $44. on logo overruns. I can buy new ones @ $21.95 so how am I saving?
Anonymous
03/22/2009 7:44 AM
Mr. Mazzone,
Thank you for your question.
Where is the value? 1) Not spending the gas to go to the store to purchase golf balls 2) You are not charged sales tax on your order which to purchase locally would push you over the $44 threshold. 3) Convenience - 24 hour shopping
I hope you would view these as a few reasons to consider purchasing online vs. purchasing at a retail store.
Please let me know if you have any other questions or if I may be of any other service.
Sincerely,
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/23/2009 12:09 PM
Am I able to purchase 4 dozen of balls, each with a differant personalization?
Anonymous
03/19/2009 10:54 PM
Absolutely,
You will need to add the Pro V1 - Personalized four different times on your order to be able to personalize each dozen individually.
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/20/2009 11:50 AM
Can the font size used be larger? I was disappointed it was so small the last time I ordered.
Anonymous
03/12/2009 3:13 PM
Thank you for your question.
You may certainly request this. During checkout there is a space to add "additional comments." Please make your request there. But also please note that the being able to enlarge your personalization is based upon 1) there being a limited amount of text that you want on the ball 2) knowing that we have a limited amount of space to print on.
If you max out all three lines with text then we would have no room to grow, so to speak.
I hope this helps and pleas
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/12/2009 3:34 PM
1.Why don't ball manufacturer's put the compression of the ball on the box.?
2. How many dimples designs are there on golf balls.?
Thank you.
Jim.
Anonymous
03/11/2009 3:08 PM
Jim,
Thanks for your question. Golf Ball Manufacturer aren't required to put a compression on a golf ball and many of them don't want to be segmented by giving that information. In regards to dimple designs there are multiple dimple designs on golf balls and there is also not set number as to how many dimples a golf ball will have. It varies on every golf ball.
I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Play Well,
Jjohnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/12/2009 3:47 PM
How would you store golf balls is it ok to store them at room temp in your house. And can beening in the cool hurt them
Anonymous
03/10/2009 1:09 PM
Thank you for your question.
Storing golf balls at room temp in your house is ideal. In regards to storing golf balls in cold temperatures or hot temps for that matter, temperature will eventually have an effect on a golf ball but only after a long period of time. Moral of the story, try not to store golf balls in your trunk! I'm guilty of that one!
Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Play Well,
Johnny
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/11/2009 9:46 AM
I store most of mine in the bottom of the lake. When they are there for a long time, they don't hit very well anymore!
High Handicap Golfer: duffer7
08/22/2011 8:21 PM
I have been told by PGA pros and watching Golf Channel that golf balls go bad.....depending on conditions they are stored in.
Out doors (like range balls) couple months.
Indoors...No issue.
Extremes make all the difference.
(Ever wondered why your hitting off the driving range is never as excellent as using your own ball??? The range balls are old and less forgiving).
:)
FYI
Low Handicap Golfer: MH
08/24/2011 6:06 PM
Poor range balls, out in all kinds of weather, abused & they get no respect!
High Handicap Golfer: Liz
09/04/2011 10:40 AM
Range balls are typically low compression in addition to being hit THOUSANDS of times. These are the two reasons distance suffers. Why Pros hit the range they use the identical balls they play with. Not typical range balls. I worked at the 5 Bethpage courses as a college student and this is how we rolled at the range.
Mid Handicap Golfer: zoomer
09/14/2011 4:44 PM
there are balls that float now - they're easier to get back than the others...( no need for scuba gear)
Mid Handicap Golfer: Long-Shot
11/29/2011 1:18 PM
you are so right. when I was attending the Doral last year all the pros have their own golf balls in colored bags. They are not hitting range balls.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Tom Tabak
12/19/2011 3:01 PM
Regarding the storage of golf balls room temperature is fine. If you are playing in conditions below 50 degrees. I recommend that you use a lower compression ball: Wilson Staff Zip/50, Srixon Soft Feel or perhaps even a woman's ball. In harsh/cold conditions a lower compression ball will compress easier -- thus hoefully giving better control. Also, on the way to the course, I keep a few balls by the floor heater to keep them warm. When on the course keep a few in your pants pocket so your b
High Handicap Golfer: Edwin M Michnowicz
01/01/2012 5:14 AM
It seems every year the ball manufacturers play around with ball specs. During the past year I've had success with the Top Flight Gamer as a ball with playability comparable to the Pro V1 & V1x a
Anonymous
03/09/2009 3:19 PM
Thank you for your comments, and you're right it certainly does feel that way. I can't tell you how many calls or emails we receive stating that just when you get used to playing a certain ball they change it! It's enough to drive your crazy! For a golf ball manufacturer it's about doing their best to keep their product relevant and fresh. That is why their product gets tweaked every 1-2 years.
While I feel your pain I don't think there is anything we can do about it!
Please let me kno
Golfballs.com Employee: Johnny
03/09/2009 3:39 PM
They are always playing around with the balls. Why do they play with the balls-don't they undestand that you should not play wiht the balls you only get them excited
Stop playing aroudn wiht the balls
You can hurt the balls
High Handicap Golfer: Harryballs
11/20/2011 10:04 PM
i was woundering if you guys ship to apo's cause we do like to play a little golf over here in iraq but no where sells golfballs or clubs so i was wounderin if you could help us out
Anonymous
02/24/2009 4:32 AM
yes, we do ship to APO addresses.
Golfballs.com Employee: Andy
02/24/2009 2:26 PM
SEND THOSE GUYS SOME FREE GOLFBALLS AS MANY AS THEY WANT
Mid Handicap Golfer: Mr C
09/02/2011 12:05 PM
Ping supplies complete sets of custom clubs with a name engraved golf bag to disabled vets. Come on guys- a few golf balls?
Mid Handicap Golfer: G Smith
09/24/2011 3:39 PM
For all these guys do to make sure we live free and without fear you should send them clubs and balls. Think of the promos you would get for doing what every American should do. Support our troops, they don't fight for themselves, they fight for us!
Low Handicap Golfer: PAECO SERVICES LLC
09/25/2011 9:27 PM
I agree - golfballs.com should add a "Send Golf Gear to the Heroes" contribution box to each order form so folks can donate as a way to say thank you. Overstock.com, for example, does that with the Wounded Warrior Project.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Andy
10/03/2011 5:34 PM
Yes, I would be happy to contribute--could you match a contribution (10% wise) and mail them?
Mid Handicap Golfer: B. Peterson
11/09/2011 2:57 PM
Been playing with a Pro vi for a few years till I got my swing speed checked and was recommended the Noodle and my game improved by leaps and bounds.
Mid Handicap Golfer: john thomas
11/20/2011 10:15 PM
Wow I wish I got to play golf on one of my 3 deployments to fallujah
Mid Handicap Golfer:
11/24/2011 12:12 AM
Take care of our Military. If I knew you helped them , not only in Iraq, but in all areas, what publicity that would be. I would make all my purchases with you, just for taking care of them.
Mid Handicap Golfer: Mike
12/14/2011 9:29 PM
Give an option on the website for us to donate a dozen
Mid Handicap Golfer: Sean Stephens
01/06/2012 4:21 PM