About Golf Balls

Ryan S asked:


We are doing a project where we have to launch a plastic golf ball exactly 4.5 meters using a cheap $1.50 mousetrap and we are looking for suggestions as how to achieve exactly 4.5 meters.

Lee

The monkey did it! asked:


ok, I was given a Chem problem and told to find the kinetic energy of a 45g golf ball moving at 61m/s and I calculated that it had 84J (or 20cal) of kinetic energy. I was then asked what happened to this energy when the ball lands in the sand and the answer I was given was that the energy would be transfered from the ball to the sand thus causing the sand where the ball landed to change in shape. Now, what I don’t get is was it the energy from the ball or simply the ball’s mass that caused the sand to change shape?

Catherine

Suzie Smith asked:


One of the most popular methods of saving money on golf balls is to search the golf course for golf balls fellow golfers have lost. This can be time consuming, but can also be very rewarding. Looking through bushes on the golf course, can find you hundreds of used golf balls.

When you have found a good supply of used golf balls, you will need to give them a good clean. They should clean up like new. We will show you how to clean your golf balls so you can make the most out of the used balls you find.

The first option and of course the least expensive way to clean you used golf balls is a bucket of hot soapy water in your own back yard. You can clean large quantities of dirty golf balls all at the same time. Of course this does take time especially when they all need shining up again afterwards.

All golf courses have professional golf ball cleaning machines that you can use. You might choose to purchase a golf ball cleaner for your own home. There several different machines that you can choose from. From larger professional sized ones to smaller and more affordable golf ball cleaners. They even make them small enough to fit on your belt, so you can carry it round the golf course with you. The only disadvantage of these gold ball cleaners is that they only clean one golf ball at a time.

When playing a round of golf, your balls can get very dirty, so clean your golf balls from time to time. Keeping your golf balls clean and shiny will make them easier for you to handle and will avoid negatively impacting the ball’s speed or spin.

Whether you find used golf balls on the course or buy them from a pawn shop or second hand shop, they probably need shining up. It’s always a good idea to clean used golf balls.

So, whatever your preferences for cleaning used golf balls, it will probably depend on your time and financial commitments.

Happy golfing.

Dennis

Lorne McCaslin asked:


Buying discount golf balls is a great way to start saving money on your favorite sport. The costs of enjoying regular games can really add up. Between all of the different clubs, accessories and membership fees you wind up paying each month just to enjoy a relaxing game of golf, anything that saves you money is a good thing. Golf balls add up overtime. It’s not unusual to pay 50 dollars for a dozen top brand balls. Getting discount golf balls without sacrificing quality is a great solution.

Great for practice

One of the most obvious reasons for buying discount golf balls is to use them when practicing on the driving range. You could easily hit around a hundred balls a day while practicing. If you visit the range two or three days out of the week, the amount of balls you may be losing can really add up.

Discount balls can take the sting out of paying full price for all those balls you use for practice. In fact, you can save even more money by purchasing discount golf balls in bulk.

Discount golf balls for new golfers

Discount golf balls are a perfect choice for new golfers who are still learning about the game. A new golfer is going to lose quite a few balls in ponds and brush on the course than an experienced golfer. Discount balls can help novice layers get the practice they need without breaking the bank on golf ball purchases. Bulk discount golf balls are a good idea for regular games.

As new payers begin to improve their game and understand how certain balls can affect performance, they can begin experimenting with higher quality, discount golf balls like Nike and Calloway while still saving money. Many discount golf balls are simply used golf balls that are still in such good condition that it is difficult to distinguish between these balls and a brand new ball. So why pay more?

Discounts for experienced golfers

Believe it or not, discount golf balls are one of the best kept secrets among veteran golf players who like playing with a favorite brand ball. Theses players are able to save money and get more of their preferred balls for game play. High quality golf balls with brand names like Titleist, Callaway and Nike can be found through these online companies. The balls are usually in the same condition as purchasing the brand name balls new from a retail store.

Where to find discount balls

There are many reputable, online dealers specializing in providing a wide variety of used, discount golf balls. Each dealer has their own rating system in place for the balls they provide, so it’s always a good idea to make sure you understand how to discern the quality of the balls before you buy.

Golfers have a variety of options available when it comes to purchasing golf balls at discounted prices. Discount golf balls provide a way to save money without the sacrificing quality of the game.

Dora

Verlander16 asked:


I have to make up an procedure on how to make a golf ball float. I am doing an experiment where I have to use a beaker, salt, golf ball, water, graduate cylinder, stirrer, and balance. I need steps like in order on what I should to do accomplish my experiment on trying to get the golf ball to float. If someone could put it in order like telling me what I should do first and the steps I should take while using the materials and things I listed and what you feel is right please help if you can.

Carla

nyeboy9 asked:


I found a golf ball that has the signature of Tiger Woods on it. Where can I go online to find out if it’s really his signature? Do I need to have someone look at it and determine if it’s real or fake?

Chester

Brian Link asked:


For most serious golfers, their equipment is one of their most prized possessions. Golf clubs are obviously the most expensive pieces of equipment a golfer can buy. There are some cheaper accessories that are absolutely vital to your golf game whether you are playing professionally or just for recreation.

Unfortunately there are hundreds, if not thousands, of these golf accessories that are a complete waste of money. There are many gizmos and gadgets that are intended to lure in new and amateur golfers into buying them, with promises that the gadgets will help them “play like the pros.” The reality is that three of the biggest golf items aside from clubs are relatively simple. They are golf balls, golf tees and divot repair tools.

You obviously can’t play golf without some golf balls but there is a lot more to golf balls than just picking one up, placing it on a tee, and hitting it. There are hundreds of manufacturers and companies that sell many different types of golf balls. For new golf players, the many different types of golf balls and manufactures can be a bit overwhelming. The standard size for a golf ball is 1.62 inches in diameter and the maximum weight for a golf ball is 1.68 ounces.

All golf balls in the professional games must be approved by the USGA (United States Golf Association). Of course, if you are not going to be playing in any tournaments and/or professional games, then you will be able to use any type of golf ball you wish to play with. The rules for professional are very strict, though. They are so strict, that any player found using a ball that has not been approved by the USGA would be immediately disqualified.

Other than golf balls there are two other simple accessories that are absolutely necessary for your golf game: a bag of tees and a divot-repair tool. The tee is a wooden or plastic peg, which is placed in the ground to elevate your golf ball. The top of the tee is very slightly curved, so as to allow for a secure placement and hold, and of course, a clean swing. Tees are quite inexpensive, and can be bought in bags of twenty of thirty for just a couple of dollars. They come in varying heights as some golfers prefer their golf balls to be higher or sometimes lower for their drives.

The divot repair tool is a small device that allows you to repair dents that you create in the green. The green is a well-kept and maintained area that is sometimes marked by craters caused by landing golf balls. The divot repair tool allows you to fix the divot, or dent, by replacing the green back into its original location. Fixing divots is a common practice and is seen as a courtesy to your fellow golfers.

Colleen