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Why did Bubba Watson leave Volvik?
“I'm just going back to what I grew up with,” Watson offered. And suddenly it all makes sense. Watson simply never could get comfortable with the Volvik ball, and by putting the Pro V1 back in action, he feels like he knows what he's going to get. The rest of the results, then, are entirely on his shoulders.
Do any pros use Volvik?
Watson was the only player on the PGA Tour with a contract to play Volvik balls. At the U.S. Open, 102 players teed up a Titleist. One player used a Volvik: Bubba. Much of his interest, to the surprise of many, was in the flashy colors of the balls.
Do any pro golfers use Volvik golf balls?
The Volvik ball has been used widely on the LPGA and Asian tours. Craig Stadler has used the Volvik on the Champions Tour and Tim Petrovic has used the ball for the last 3 years.
Are Volvik golf balls any good?
Overall the Volvik Vivid is a fairly impressive golf ball and they are pretty good value too – particularly if you love to play colourful balls. With a traditional white ball in the mix now, the Vivid balls have become a real all-rounded that can be targetted at golfers who don't like playing with coloured balls.
Are volvik golf balls illegal?
Volvik fits all the USGA regulations in terms of golf ball specs and is perfectly legal. Because they chose the colorful route to attack the golf ball market worldwide, does not mean the ball is illegal.
Are volvik balls good for distance?
The Volvik Vibe Golf Ball is made for exceptional soft surface on every shot. This ball is made to produce great distance from the tee because of the advanced urethane cover. The Volvik Vibe is made for high spin to produce great control coupled with the feel.
Who owns Volvik golf balls?
Moon Kyung-ahnIn 2009, Moon Kyung-ahn assumed control of the Volvik Company in South Korea and set out to change their perception – seeking involvement in the premium golf ball market.
What color golf ball is easiest?
Yellow ballsWhich colour is best? Yellow balls are three times easier to track over long distances and, according to studies, are easier to see at 250 yards than any other colour. Some golfers also believe in the psychological benefits of colours. Red, orange and yellow are linked with feelings of excitement, energy and intensity.
Which Volvik ball is the longest?
Volvik Vivid XT AMT Golf Balls The Volvik Vivid XT is a three piece ball that is designed to be one of the longest golf balls in the Volvik line up. This ball comes with an Ionomer cover to provide a bit more grab and softer feel around the green.
What golf balls does Bubba Watson use?
In terms of ball, he uses a Titleist Pro V1x. Bubba was one of the very few Tour professionals to put a yellow version into play for a while, and he also drew a lot of attention when he briefly signed with Volvik, but at the moment he puts a regular Pro V1x golf ball into play.
Are Volvik golf balls good for high handicappers?
I highly recommend the Volvik XT Soft golf balls – the best choice for high handicappers on my list. This item is the only one that has a low compression rate (65) among all Volvik urethane balls in my reviews.
Do Volvik golf balls spin?
Volvik say that this is a mid to high spinning ball and the data from GC2 backed this up, with the driver spin being about the same as a Pro V1x, but the softer feel losing a few yards at around 100mph swing speed....Volvik Vivid Golf Ball - Product Details.UK LaunchApril 2017Manufacturer's WebsiteVolvik Website10 more rows•Jun 14, 2017