If water gets into the covers and you don't take the covers off and let them dry before putting them on your clubs, the wax helps keep them from rusting. I've had that trouble with putters and wedges especially as they wear down to bare metal. Drivers aren't as big of an issue but the wax helps keep them clean.
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What happens if my golf balls get Wet?
It’s possible that they have suffered water damage, and you could lose out on some precious yardage. Golf balls have a sturdy outer layer which, as technology has developed, has become extremely effective at keeping water out of the interior.
Should you use a waterlogged golf ball?
You could easily get away with using a waterlogged ball. For more advanced players, however, the potential loss of yardage could be costly. But for all players – rest assured that a quick dip in the water will have basically zero impact on a golf ball’s performance.
Why do golf balls shrink?
As a whole, golf balls are designed to compress at the moment of impact. If you were to observe one in super slow motion, you would see it shrink and then go back to its original shape. This allows a greater amount of energy to be generated, thus increasing the carry distance of the ball.
Do foreign substances in golf bags really work?
So there are PLENTY of golfers who might want to think about adding one of these foreign substances to their bag now that we have put them to the test and confirmed that they DO indeed work. Our mission is #ConsumerFirst. We are here to help educate and empower golfers.
Should you wax your golf irons?
After cleaning and drying, they should be sealed with a quality furniture wax or specialty product. Often the most neglected area of golf club cleaning and maintenance, grips need just as much attention as club heads and shafts.
Does putting Vaseline on your driver Help?
Short answer? Yes. Any kind of grease on the face (Vaseline, sunscreen, ChapStick, etc.) will reduce the sidespin you create with a bad swing—which means the ball won't curve as much.
Do unused golf balls deteriorate with age?
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.
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.
What muscles help you hit the golf ball farther?
Deltoids, forearms, legs, back, chest, and core muscles all have a considerable effect on how far you can hit a ball. Focus on these muscles and flexibility to add power and provide consistency to your game.
Is 91 a good score in golf?
According to the USGA, the average score for recreational players is 91 on a par 72 golf course. These numbers take into account everyone who actively records their scores and reports them online, and since a lot of golfers don't do this, the average golf score for all golfers is much closer to 100.
How many rounds should a golf ball last?
sevenWithout visible damage, a golf ball can last up to seven 18-hole rounds without any loss of performance.
Do scuffs affect golf balls?
Either way, a scuff mark is not necessarily a sign the ball needs to be removed from play. Our advice would be to clean the ball and then see how bad it looks. Play with it for a hole or two and you are likely to find the scuff mark does not affect the performance of the ball.
Do warm golf balls go further?
Generally, a warmer golf ball travels farther. The rubber materials used to make golf balls respond better if they are more resilient. Warmth enhances resiliency. A warmer ball will come off the clubface with more velocity and spin than a colder ball, encouraging loft.
What is the 3 minute rule in golf?
Limiting the search period to 3 minutes is more consistent with the underlying principle that golf is to be played in a prompt and continuous way, without long pauses in play. In most cases, if the ball is going to be found, it will be found within the first 3 minutes.
Do new golf balls go further than old ones?
It's highly unlikely that the average, or even high standard, amateur will notice any difference between the feel of a used and a new ball on impact. Nor will there be any appreciable loss of distance, height or spin.
When should you throw away golf balls?
Once the cover is cracked, it's completely useless to you. Sometimes, the noise will be a little bit faded, which could just mean that your golf balls are on their way out but haven't completely died yet. If you play competitively, you should replace them right away.
What reduces spin in golf?
Vaseline or chapstick on the face of a driver reduces spin. Balls will fly straight down the middle, sometimes with a really odd flight pattern. A good ball striker will see noticeable more distance.
Is there a difference between vaselining your clubs and hustling?
Fair enough. As I said anything goes in money games. No real difference between vaselining your clubs and hustling by pretending to be a higher cap player. IMO, anyone who plays a stranger straight up deserves to have their money taken from them.
Does auto wax shine?
Auto cleaner wax works well to shine up the soles, crowns, and shafts of drivers and fairway woods . Occasional polishing will keep clubs like new. Never tried it on white matte finishes, though. May not work well on those surfaces.
Is Vaseline illegal?
It is illegal. I actually got the idea from an interview Golf Digest did with Lee Trevino a while back. Lee said he used to put Vaseline on his clubs when he was in big money games as a youngster.
Which side of the ball will cause the ball to move strongly to the left in the air?
Mud on the right side of the ball will almost always cause the ball to move strongly to the left in the air with a neutral swing
Does mud affect the direction of a golf ball?
Mud on the top, front, or back portions of the ball doesn’t necessarily affect direction ( i.e., left or right), but it will cause the ball to carry significantly shorter.
Past Posts Removed & The MCS Videos Are No More – Time To Update
I want to thank everyone who supported the blog & the MCS cause with your visits, comments & download purchases for the MCS Classic Golf Swing video series.
Modelling Update – Indications Bear The Post-Model Out
The earlier posting about lofts wasn’t my intended topic of today – chalk it off as a rant triggered by years of watching this silly “he’s hitting an 8 on this approach!!” business when the 8 iron has a loft ten degrees lower than my 8 iron and between my 5 & 6 iron lofts.
I Kept Seeing Something In My Mind (Modelling)
Here’s a little posting for my old crew, hearkening back to the days I would post my swing research findings in real time.
Bryson DeChambeau Is In Trouble – UPDATED
Let me preface this latest BDC offering by saying that anyone with a modicum of understanding of how the body works (which should include anyone who has played sports at a reasonable level, we’re talking high school varsity here) could have seen what was coming.
Blast From The Past – The Bunker Shot
I was just going through some of my social media (a lot of old stuff to delete, going to take some time), and I found a thumbnail of a bunker shot (this one here) that I captured once while preparing to shoot a bunker shots clip.
Why do golf balls have dimples?
The dimple pattern on the ball facilitates this control . The dimples reduce the drag on the surface of the ball, causing it to stay in the air longer. If you're an accomplished amateur with a low handicap you'll probably prefer a golf ball that gives you more control.
How big can a baseball ball be?
A ball must be no smaller than 1.68 inches, but there is no limitation on how large it can be. It must weigh no more than 1.62 ounces, but it can be lighter.
PUTTING THE MYTH TO THE TEST!
A few weeks ago I ran across a product on the web called NoSlice. I had heard similar slogans and claims before…ones like, “Try our product and eliminate your slice & hook!” or “Our product is revolutionary!”. So why I decided to post anything about it in the MGS forum is just as much of a mystery to me today as it was a few weeks ago.
WHICH PRODUCTS WERE TESTED
When it came to choosing which substances we would select for our {MYGOLFSPY LABS! – Performance Enhancing Lube “MYTH”} testing we went with the ones that tended to be most popular regarding the myth. The ones most often spoke about when referring to using substances on the face of their drivers to correct a hook or a slice were:
TESTING PROCEDURE
Our testing was done with 3 golfers. Each tester would select a driver that they used for each test. They were then asked to hit 40 shots with the driver they chose before starting the test.
TESTING NOTES
While I know most people are interested in where the ball lands, I think it should be emphasized that the measure of these products’ effectiveness is really in the spin numbers.
TESTING RESULTS
Surprisingly…all of the products showed an ability to both reduce back spin and side spin and also improve accuracy, but NoSlice was the most effective….and most user-friendly. As you can see NoSlice won every category.
How long do golf balls stay in water?
Thus, if you’re planning on using balls that have spent six months or more in water, you should consider that they might not perform at their best. For beginners, the difference will be negligible.
Why are golf balls so sturdy?
It’s sturdy stuff, designed to protect the inner layers from the elements – including water. As a whole, golf balls are designed to compress at the moment of impact. If you were to observe one in super slow motion, you would see it shrink and then go back to its original shape.
How does water affect a ball's mass?
Once the water breaches the outer shell, it essentially forms an extra layer within the ball, which in turn affects its mass and energy absorption. The ball won’t be able to compress as much, and so, theoretically, it will lose out on some distance. But this is a slow process.
Do golf balls have gaps?
However, at the microstructural level, there are unavoidable gaps in the molecules. And these gaps are just big enough to allow water particles to squeeze their way through.
Can you put a golf ball in a lake?
Modern golf balls are , in general, very well put together, and there is now evidence to suggest that a few months in a lake does not affect a ball’s performance. So if you retrieve a ball from a lake, and you’re confident that it’s not been in there for long, then I would argue that it’s perfectly fine to use. Save your money.
Can a golf ball fly in water?
Theoretically, and anecdotally, yes. A layer of water inside the ball does it no favors. Since the ball isn’t able to compress as much, it will surely not be able to fly as far – especially if it’s been lying in water for months, or even years. However, a few years back, a rather interesting study was carried out by the good folk ...
Does water change golf ball mechanics?
Water always finds a way, and once it’s in there, it changes the fundamental mechanics of the ball. And if you’re a scratch golfer, or a low handicapper looking to push your game to the next level, then no one would blame you for avoiding balls that have spent time in the water.
How does wind affect golf ball bounce?
A great example of how wind affects bounce and roll was seen at the World Long Drive Championship a few years ago. The wind was blowing from behind the players and they were hitting drives that were going 450 yards or more. Yes, they were seeing more carry due to the wind, but they were also seeing a lot of bounce and roll. When I looked at the data, I noticed that not only was the landing angle of the ball shallower, but the landing speed of the ball was significantly higher. A normal drive will typically land at around 65-70 mph, but some of these shots were landing at nearly 100 mph. Because the downwind was reducing the amount of drag the golf ball was experiencing, the ball was hitting the ground faster and at a flatter angle.
How fast does a golf ball hit?
A normal drive will typically land at around 65-70 mph, but some of these shots were landing at nearly 100 mph. Because the downwind was reducing the amount of drag the golf ball was experiencing, the ball was hitting the ground faster and at a flatter angle.
Does wind affect shot?
Since there isn’t a hard rule for how wind affects all shots, I would encourage you to find a certified TrackMan professional and play around on a windy day. He or she will be able to use the normalization feature in TrackMan to show you how far the ball would have carried under calm conditions, as well as show you real-time data of what the ball did in the conditions that day.
Does a headwind hurt more than a tailwind?
A headwind hurts more than a tailwind helps. In fact, at higher wind speeds, a headwind will hurt more than twice as much as a tailwind helps. Headwinds and tailwinds can significantly impact how much bounce and roll you see, and must be taken into account when picking your landing spot.
How to be consistent in golf?
By knowing what type of swing plane you are trying to use, and by repeating that plane over and over again, you can become a more consistent player. If your swing plane is changing from swing to swing, it will be nearly impossible to produce the kinds of reliable results that consistent golfers require.
How to set up a flatter golf swing?
It comes down to the angle that the shaft forms with the ground when you set up for your shots. As you back up, the shaft is naturally going to have to lay down in a flatter position. That means you are immediately set up for a flatter overall swing shape. If you were to move in closer to the ball, you would have to stand the club up in a steeper position just to form a reasonable stance. If you trace the plane that the shaft has formed at address and continue it through the swing, you will wind up with a relatively steep swing plane.
What is the plane of a golf swing?
Swing plane is important in golf. The plane of your swing refers to the path that the shaft of the club takes during the backswing and downswing. By using the right plane to match up with the rest of the mechanics in your swing, you can set yourself up for solid ball striking shot after shot. On the other hand, if your swing plane is ...
Why do golfers use the swing plane?
Golf teachers often use swing plane to help their students improve, and they will frequently draw lines over top of video recordings of the player’s swing in order to help them understand the concept.
Why do you need to swing plane in golf?
The reason that you need to be concerned with swing plane in the short game is because of the loft that is on each of your clubs (yes, even your putter has loft). For example, when the toe of the club is up in the air, the loft of the club will cause the face to actually be aimed left of where you are looking. Likewise, if the heel of the club is in the air, the club will be aimed to the right of where you are trying to hit the shot. Setting the club flat on the ground and then swinging along that plane will take these complicating factors out of the equation.
How to use a swing plane?
When you know what kind of swing plane you are trying to use, you can focus on following that plane from address up to the top of the swing, and back down toward impact. For a single-plane golfer, that means tracing a repeating path back and through. For the two-plane golfer, there will be a shift involved at the top, but there is still a clear purpose to the swing. If you frequently feel like you are a little bit lost when standing over the ball getting ready to hit a shot, focusing on your swing plane could give your game some much-needed direction.
What is the swing path of a golf club?
Basically, your swing path is the path traced by the club head as it moves down through the hitting area. So, if your club head travels directly down the intended target line toward the target, you are said to be swinging perfectly ‘down the line’.
