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how to know which year model golf ball is?

by Wyman Donnelly Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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How do I tell what year my golf cart is?

For E-Z-GO and Club Car golf carts, the decoding or comparing process is very simple and intuitive. The year code just directly correlates with the year of manufacture, and you can usually get the model name from the code or code placement as well.

How often does the PGA Tour release new golf balls?

Every two years, at an early-season PGA Tour event, a box of new Titleist golf balls emerges that is, well, markedly different than most.

How many Pro V1 golf balls are there?

About a half-dozen of the same prototype Pro V1 golf balls, but each of them with a different sidestamp design.

How do I find out what year my EZ GO golf cart is?

Decode the manufacturer code! If your E-Z-GO golf cart was made after 1979, then the year code is the last two digits of the code, but 76-78 used the first two digits of the code. Take these two digits, add 19- or 20- to the beginning, and you have your model year. If the last two digits are 02, then you have a 2002 golf cart, and so on.

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How do you know the year of a golf ball?

You can instantly identify which year yours is from by looking at the side-stamp. Each new ball version of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x comes with a freshly designed side-stamp.

Do the numbers on golf balls mean anything?

Nothing, really. These single-digit numbers are simply there for identification purposes. Say you and your buddy both play the same golf ball—a Titleist Pro V1, for example. You want to make sure you can tell them apart during the round, and using balls with different numbers can help you do that.

How old is a golf ball?

The common golf ball has undergone many upgrades and enhancements throughout its long life. With the first recognizable form of the game of golf being played in Scotland in the early 1400's, the golf ball has had nearly 600 years to evolve.

Is there an expiration date on golf balls?

You can usually get about 10 years out of an unused golf ball, again, provided that it is stored properly. The best temperature for golf ball storage is around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.

What does XL mean on a golf ball?

In this case, XL stands for “extra long,” which refers to the company's claim that its products will travel farther than the typical golf ball. Consumers should be aware that certain golf balls will travel farther only when hit by players with high swing speeds.

What is the difference between red and black numbers on golf balls?

The color of the golf balls being black or red go back to when golf balls were truly made to compression ratings. Red numbers used to represent 90 compression balls, and black numbers were to represent 100 compression balls.

Are 20 year old golf balls still good?

The golf ball researchers at Titleist state, "Today's Titleist golf balls can be safely stored for five years or even more, as long as they are kept away from excessive heat. ... Normal indoor conditions should be fine for storage."

Are old golf balls worth anything?

Because of the age and the craftsmanship put into these balls they are among the ones that have the highest price tag of collectible golf balls. These balls are referred to as antique, and goes for sums upwards of +$5000! See example from eBay below.

How can you tell if a golf ball is still good?

One of the simplest ways to check your golf ball's performance is by giving it a good, old-fashioned bounce using any hard surface like a tile floor or countertop. Your goal is to make the ball bounce as high as you can reasonably bounce it without damaging anything in your home.

Do golf balls lose distance with age?

A wound ball which is approximately 10 years old, stored at room temperatures and low humidity, will have lost about 0.5 to 1.0 % of its IV (Initial Velocity) which will affect its distance by a couple of yards.

Do golf balls lose distance with use?

Its results confirmed that in the absence of visible damage, repeated use had no effect on a ball's performance. However, it also found that even small scuffs led to a measurable loss in distance, reducing driver distance as much as 6 yards.

What do you do with old golf balls?

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does anybody know a website, where I can find out from which year a golfball is. I know a website where you can identify every Pro V1, but i have not found anything similar for other brands as Bridgestone, Taylormade or Callaway.

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Same applies to every other OEM, the ProV1 is just so popular that there tends to be more comparison resources. For the other OEMs, your best bet is googling the model name and a year to compare side stamps or reaching out to that OEMs customer service.

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does anybody know a website, where I can find out from which year a golfball is. I know a website where you can identify every Pro V1, but i have not found anything similar for other brands as Bridgestone, Taylormade or Callaway.

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Thanks so far, I put the link, hope this is allowed.... otherwise one of the mods should please delete it...

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Thanks so far, I put the link, hope this is allowed.... otherwise one of the mods should please delete it...

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1. Stick with what works

We’re not saying you shouldn’t experiment with different golf ball models from time to time—it’s fun to try new gear and see how it affects your game—but if you’re really interested in shooting your best scores, it’s best to find a model that fits your budget and swing and stick with it.

2. Fit to irons, wedges and putter

A lot of folks understandably think selecting the right golf ball means finding the one that goes the longest off the tee, but in reality you’d be a lot better offer fitting to your scoring clubs. “How well is this working in my short game? How does it feel off the putter? How about my 7-iron?” Those are the questions you need to ask.

4. Compress to impress

While there can be advantages for a very fast swinger (see “Tour player”) to use a slightly higher-compression design in terms of energy transfer and ball speed, most modern golf balls will produce relatively similar driving distances for the vast majority of players.

How to find the year of a Yamaha golf cart?

I supplied a chart for your convenience, just use the ctrl+f search function and you should find your Yamaha golf cart’s year of manufacture and model name with ease.

When did golf carts change codes?

The sticker placement is roughly similar, too. Also like the E-Z-GO, Club Car completely changed things in the disco era. In 1980, they drastically changed their manufacturer code system, so if your golf cart is older than 1980, you may have to a little more work.

Where is the code on a 1980 cart?

Inside the passenger side glove box. Under the passenger side glove box. Under the driver seat on the frame for carts built up to 1980. Once you find it, the next step is pretty simple. You’ll need the first few characters in the code, either 1 or 2 letters, and then the first 2 numbers of the code.

When did Taylormade golf balls come out?

TaylorMade golf balls were played by only a handful of Tour professionals when the company first entered the golf ball market back in 1999. As of June 2017, four of the world's top six players are using either a new TaylorMade TP5 or TP5x golf ball. Back in '99 when TaylorMade launched its first InerGel Pro ball, ...

What is a Burner golf ball?

Lowdown: The two-piece Burner golf ball was built for speed and distance with a fast core that explodes off the clubhead. It featured a REACT Core, LDP Dimple Technology and an Iothane 60D Cover.

What is a lethal ball?

Lowdown: The Lethal ball was a five-piece 322 dimpled ball designed with low spin off the driver and medium spin off the short irons.

How many players play Taylormade balls?

TaylorMade balls are now played by four of the world's top six players - we look at the brand's rise since 1999.

What ball does Taylormade use?

It should also be noted that EVERY single TaylorMade Tour pro on the European Tour has switched into either the new TP5 or TP5x ball.

When did Taylormade launch Inergel Pro?

Back in '99 when TaylorMade launched its first InerGel Pro ball, they were just one of a number of new companies looking to challenge the 70% Titleist and Pinnacle combined market share, and even the likes of Spalding TopFlite held the most popular market position behind Titleist when it came to amateur ball sales.

Who makes Maxfli golf balls?

Following a stop-start beginning, by 2002, TaylorMade had acquired the Maxfli brand from the Dunlop -Slazenger group - who first produced the Maxfli golf ball in 1922, and set about producing the 'Maxfli Noodle'.

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2000

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2000 Pro V1: When the original Titleist Pro V1 debuted in 2000, it incorporated three ground breaking advances: A large resilient core, multi-component construction, and a cast urethane elastomer cover. LOOKING BACK:On Oct. 11, 2000, 47 golfers put the new Pro V1 in play at the PGA Tour’s Invensys Classic in …
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2005

  • LOOKING BACK:Titleist Brand Ambassador Geoff Ogilvy captured his first major at the 2006 US Open with the '05 Pro V1
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2007

  • 2007 Pro V1 and Pro V1x: Based on player feedback, new A.I.M. (Alignment Integrated Marking) Technology is added to 2007 Pro V1 and Pro V1x, extending the arrows on each side of the model name for improved alignment. A new staggered wave parting line design and tour-validated alignment integrated marking sidestamp were also introduced to the ‘07 Pro V1 and Pro V1x. LO…
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2009

  • LOOKING BACK:On April 12, 2009, Angel Cabrera wins The Masters on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff, marking the second major for Cabrera who also captured the 2007 U.S. Open at Oakmont playing Pro V1x. Also in 2009, Bill Haas (Pro V1x) captured the 1,500th victory for the Pro V1 family with his win at the 2010 Viking Classic.
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2011

  • 2011 Pro V1 and Pro V1x: The sidestamp design evolves again as we introduce the same Pro V1 and Pro V1x logo typeface to the A.I.M. sidestamp. LOOKING BACK:The winner of the U.S. Open plays a Pro V1x golf ball to rewrite the record books, capturing his first major championship in wire-to-wire, runaway fashion with an eight-shot victory at at Congressional CC.
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2013

  • LOOKING BACK:In 2013, Brand ambassador Adam Scott (Pro V1) becomes the 1st Australian player to win at The Masters.
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2015

  • LOOKING BACK:On June 21, 2015, Jordan Spieth wins the U.S. Open, becoming the youngest player since 1922 to win two career majors and only the sixth player to win the Masters and the U.S. Open in the same year.
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2017

  • LOOKING BACK: On August 13, 2017, Justin Thomas earns the 99th PGA Championship in dramatic fashion for his first career major and his fourth victory of the year. And on November 11, 2018, playing Pro V1x, Lee Westwood rallies to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa, earning the 3,000th victory for the Pro V1 franchise across the worldwide professional tours sin…
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2019

  • LOOKING BACK:On May 19, 2019, the winner of the PGA Championship at Bethpage Black goes wire-to-wire to win his fourth career major championship in two years, all while playing a Pro V1x. ... #TeamTitleist
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