Not long ago we received an email from the reader, Bobby J. Asking what can be learned from a golf ball drop.
“When I clean and remove the balls I find and out of clothing and tears, I do a test from the shoulder height on my garage floor. 15-20.
“My question: Do you think a fall/return test tells anyone anything about the best ball to use?“
Let’s start with the good things, Bobby J. The fact that you are not just by catching balls found, but trying them, puts you in a rare and commendable category: “Curious Golf player”.
But let’s talk about that test.
What the fall test actually matte
The fall of a golf ball from the shoulder height (approximately five meters) produces a speed of about 12 mph. This is nothing compared to the speed of the collision you see when a driver face meets a golf ball at your swing speed (Bobby J. swing about 90 mph).
So what is really going on when you throw a ball on a concrete floor?
Not too much… at least not below the surface of the golf ball.
With those low speeds, you are just activated the ball cover and maybe a robe slide (assuming a ball with three or more layers). The core (which makes most of the heavy lifting) barely flies. This means that you are really simply by measuring the low speed corner (return coefficient) of the cover, not the transfer of high -speed energy that occurs outside (or with your handcuffs).
Why do some balls jump above
In your case, Bobby J., you noted that a Callaway supersoft bounce higher than a Pro v1x. That controls.
Supersoft, like many values, distance or super soft balls, uses a Jonest cover. Ionomer is stronger than Urethani. So, in a low -speed bounce test, it is drawn more. Urethani balls like pro v1x have softer design of design. What is it that helps distribute rotation, control and overall short game performance. With the softer cover, the urethan balls tend to jump slightly below in a drop test.
What the drop test is telling you is that the balls are different, but you are only seeing a slide of this change.
What proof of falling NOT show you
Here’s what you are NOT Learn from a swelling test:
- Ball velocity potential (depends heavily on full compression)
- Startup and features of spin (key to iron and wedge game)
- Flight consistency or aerodynamics
- Sustainability under the real -world contact
In short: the fall test is not a predictor of current performance in the course.
What are you FORCE LEARNING
That said, Bobby J., your method is not entirely worthless.
A test of flatulence can I give you some indications of how a ball can feel outside a putter or wedge. As you have noticed it, Supersoft sounds dull (more thud-y; less click-y than Pro v1x) When you release it. I suspect it is the result of the lack of a strong layer of cloak in the supersoft. Whether you want to frame it as identification feel or providing a hint for the construction of the ball, there may be something for it.
And, yes, if a ball is withdrawn significantly Less than anyone else can be damaged, dead or otherwise not worth playing. Pour it into the shag bag and move forward. Already you are doing it and is a smart action.
Ultimately
If you are really interested in golf ball performance, you may want to see more comprehensive adaptation access. We will always recommend personal equipment but Ping’s ballnamic It is a great tool for players who cannot (or desire) be placed for a ball personally.
For average golf player, the best approach can be to try some premium balls under current game conditions, mentioning how they perform different clubs and in different situations around the course. This will tell you much more than your garage or my basement floor can ever.
Do you have a question of yours?
E -mail us to ask@mygolfsky.com and we can simply respond to a next part.
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