Marker pens

[Deleted Member 1156]

I have recently been marking a line on my ball to assist with putting but find that the line often gets smudged after the ball has been hit a few times, I find this really annoying. I've used Sharpies and tried other (cheap) brands as well. Can anyone recommend a brand of marker pen that doesn't smudge over time? The problem is I have never been fitted for a marker pen nor had a lesson with my pro about how to mark the line

 

[robinthehood]

I have recently been marking a line on my ball to assist with putting but find that the line often gets smudged after the ball has been hit a few times, I find this really annoying. I've used Sharpies and tried other (cheap) brands as well. Can anyone recommend a brand of marker pen that doesn't smudge over time? The problem is I have never been fitted for a marker pen nor had a lesson with my pro about how to mark the line

Buy balls with putting line on them? Most seem to have them these days.

 

[Deleted member 3432]

I have recently been marking a line on my ball to assist with putting but find that the line often gets smudged after the ball has been hit a few times, I find this really annoying. I've used Sharpies and tried other (cheap) brands as well. Can anyone recommend a brand of marker pen that doesn't smudge over time? The problem is I have never been fitted for a marker pen nor had a lesson with my pro about how to mark the line

Losing the ball every 3 or 4 holes will solve the problem ?

 

[IanM]

The problem is I have never been fitted for a marker pen nor had a lesson with my pro about how to mark the line

...there you are then. You only have yourself to blame. I bought a box of Sharpies on Amazon... trouble is, they sent me left handed, so they are just sat in the cupboard!

 

[Orikoru]

You could always buy these? Added bonus, you'll NEVER MISS a putt!

 

[Robster59]

Buy some white ones, works for me every time.

Failing that, it happens. I use mini-sharpies to mark my golf balls but eventually they fade but never smudge as long as they are given a minute or two to dry properly. Just carry a pen and re-mark them again.

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Buy balls with putting line on them? Most seem to have them these days.

Problem is I only use Taylormade TP5's because I'm a 'playa' and the line isn't very long.

Losing the ball every 3 or 4 holes will solve the problem ?

TBF I have been trying that method recently but it's getting a bit expensive

...there you are then. You only have yourself to blame. I bought a box of Sharpies on Amazon... trouble is, they sent me left handed, so they are just sat in the cupboard!

Don't you know anyone that is left handed that could hold your balls for you?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

You could always buy these? Added bonus, you'll NEVER MISS a putt!

Oooh they have the added bonus of increased distance too. Is that for people that keep leaving putts short?

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Buy some white ones, works for me every time.

You could be onto something here Robbo!

 

[Deleted member 1147]

I need lessons in drawing the line.
Does anyone know a good coach?

My ruler doesn’t stay straight as I go around the perimeter of the ball.
Do I need a french curve perhaps?

 

[Chico84]

I need lessons in drawing the line.
Does anyone know a good coach?

My ruler doesn’t stay straight as I go around the perimeter of the ball.
Do I need a french curve perhaps?

Try using a compass.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

I find that most of the balls that I use have already got additional identification marks on them - don't always know what they mean - but they are usually marked - and the marking tends to be indelible - must have been on for a good while.

 

[Deleted member 1147]

Try using a compass.

Never thought of that ?‍

 

[Imurg]

Try using a compass.

Still struggling....

 

[Dando]

Problem is I only use Taylormade TP5's because I'm a 'playa' and the line isn't very long.



TBF I have been trying that method recently but it's getting a bit expensive



Don't you know anyone that is left handed that could hold your balls for you?

I’m left handed but won’t be holding anyone’s balls

 

[chrisd]

Ask TheRod - apparently green Sharpie's are the way to go ?

 

[mister v]

Milwaukee Inkzall Fine Point Marker Multicolour,or
Milwaukee Inkzall Liquid Paint Marker Black
tool station mate, problem solved

 

[garyinderry]

My mate gave me one of these to draw the lines. Pretty handy.

 

[Sports_Fanatic]

I don't understand why anybody would compromise the aerodynamics of the golf ball by adding pen onto it. Losing those marginal gains straight out the box!

 

[jim8flog]

I don't understand why anybody would compromise the aerodynamics of the golf ball by adding pen onto it. Losing those marginal gains straight out the box!

I use a Technomatic ball spinner, there are very few balls that are aerodynamicly straight when put down in a random fashion or using any sort of existing marking on the ball.