ticktag asked:
I always play with new golf balls on the golf course, and I usually wear them out after playing it for 5 to 6 holes. There will be yellowish spots on the golf ball, which I believe is caused by my drive and the ball looks like a very old used golf ball that has been lost for weeks by the time I tee off on the 6th hole. It is usual for me to use a new ball after every 6 holes.
I always play with new golf balls on the golf course, and I usually wear them out after playing it for 5 to 6 holes. There will be yellowish spots on the golf ball, which I believe is caused by my drive and the ball looks like a very old used golf ball that has been lost for weeks by the time I tee off on the 6th hole. It is usual for me to use a new ball after every 6 holes.
How long does it take for you to wear out a golf ball during your golf game and do you get those yellowish marks on the golf ball?
The yellowish stain is roundish, about the size of a dime and looks somewhat like a burn mark.
I use Pro V1 as well as John Daly’s JD Tour. Not sure if its these balls that wears out more easily.
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I don’t really know what you are talking about with the yellow spots, but I can usually play 9 holes with one ball (assuming I don’t lose it). The biggest problem I have is with scuffing, because I usually play a softer cover ball, and I have milled-face wedges, so on some pitch shots/full wedge shots/whatever else with the wedge it can accumulate scuffs. The best way to solve this problem is to start playing the Top Flite D2. From what I hear they are actually about as good as some of the pricier models, but you get 15 balls for 20 ish bucks, a pretty good deal. I personally don’t like Top Flite, but from what I hear you might want to check them out.
Do you use alien golf balls? Don’t know of these yellowish spots you speak of. Typically I use 2 to 3 balls a round. One if I play just 9 holes. A bad outing calls for more balls, but typically just 2 balls used. Try the ball washer to remove yellowish spots. Maybe caused by chemicals on golf course. A test to see if your ball is “alive or “dead”. Hold it shoulder high and let it fall on the concrete. If it bounces up near where you let it go, it is alive. If not it is dead. I still use balls that I bought 2 years ago. I have so many that I use different ones weekly. Same brand. In Nike I trust.
Wear on the ball depends largely on the type of ball, if you spin the ball hard (it tends to wear the ball fast). You might want to try a different ball. If you really like the ball you are playing than it’s worth it.
As far as the yellow marks, my guess it has to do the the chemical or some sort of grass treatments that gets on the grass and when you hit the ball the chemial gets imprinted into the ball from the club hit. This would be the most logicall reason.
I change my ball every round. I like a fresh ball. But, it all depends on the ball I play. That depend on the course.
Ok….
A) The yellowish spots are caused by you wearing out the cover
B) Pro V1s and other soft cover balls wear out easier
C) You’re doing something wrong if you’re wearing out the covers in 5 holes
The yellow streaks/burn marks are spots where your ball has smacked a tree, not your driver. The answer before mine is correct as well– if you’re wearing out a ball in only 5 holes, there’s something wrong.
The construction of golf balls over the past decade has improved dramatically. Most balls are urethane covered, which is much more durable than older balata or surlyn type balls.
Personally, I’ve kept Titleist NXT’s in play for more than a round. As soon as it hits a cart path or something to scuff it, I’ll change it out. As for trees, I can’t imagine hitting a tree is any more damaging than smacking it with a 6-iron.
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