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Yep, it’s clubs next.
Roll Back Discussion
- Thread starter Imurg
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Captain_Black.
Well-known member
Now that would be very costly & a huge mistake
YandaB
Newbie
Not sure that it will waste any of my time or money, nor most people that play. It might take some time and money for ball manufacturers but they were going to spend that anyway, they just have a different set of rules to be measured against.
In terms of how golf looks, it appears that it is no different to Cricket, Athletics or Swimming who have all made rules of similar nature: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/67636402
SteveW86
Head Pro
Chalk and cheese…..really? It’s 1 club
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
I cannot believe so many are getting so prissy about a couple of yards possibly off their driver. Perhaps we have the 400yd drive brigade here....
I don't for a minute imagine there is anyone on here that hits the ball as consistently and perfectly as the pro's and use the full use of physics in their swing.
It is truly amazing you read some commenting on vehicle speeds and say it's only a few more minutes at slower speeds, yet now can't let off their steam quick enough as they will possibly lose a couple of yards off a perfectly hit drive..in the years to come.
I do hope they are still able to hit their bionic distances in 7 years time.
I don't for a minute imagine there is anyone on here that hits the ball as consistently and perfectly as the pro's and use the full use of physics in their swing.
It is truly amazing you read some commenting on vehicle speeds and say it's only a few more minutes at slower speeds, yet now can't let off their steam quick enough as they will possibly lose a couple of yards off a perfectly hit drive..in the years to come.
I do hope they are still able to hit their bionic distances in 7 years time.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Yes.. for two or three years I didn't even carry a 6 iron because I couldn't hit it. I do now and can sometimes but it's one of my least confident clubs still.
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9 iron instead of pitching wedge then?
Bunkermagnet
Journeyman Pro
But that was you, with a 6 iron. Having a club we struggle with isn't unusual, for example with me for far too long it's been hybrids...any.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
I will be 73 by then so any old crap might do depending if my game deteriorates
Just thinking if a half decent ball is on the list we could just swap now and get used to it.
That might put us at a disadvantage but it might not.
D-S
Well-known member
It would be interesting to know which current balls are in the 30% that conform now.I will be 73 by then so any old crap might do depending if my game deteriorates
Just thinking if a half decent ball is on the list we could just swap now and get used to it.
That might put us at a disadvantage but it might not.
wjemather
Well-known member
Plenty of longer hitters think it's good - it doesn't go anywhere near far enough to be great.Seems like a lot of short hitters think the roll back is great. Maybe there is a bit of green eyed monster involved
wjemather
Well-known member
The most influential OEMs rejected just that proposal.
According to Titleist, Bifurcation of the ball would mean huge costs for the OEMs in developing multiple balls to comply with different rules and suit different players. This would be passed on to recreational golfers.
Plus part of the OEMs marketing is that recreational golfers play the same equipment as the pros.
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SteveW86
Head Pro
I just don’t think there is a noticeable difference on hitting the green at those clubs for a 15 handicap golfer.
clubchamp98
Journeyman Pro
I think it’s going to be the lower compression ones.
So a 120mph can’t get the ball speed to hit 317+ yds but a 95 mph can optimise it.
Just guessing.
Imurg
The Grinder Of Pars (Semi Crocked)
A soft ball, think Callaway Supersoft, hit hard (120) is going to squash so much that it's going tomuse a lot of it's energy regaining it's shape, energy that ls lost which reduces distance.
Hit with a slower SS (90) there is less squash so less energy is lost so you get more distance. With a harder ball there is minimal squash so better energy transfer.
I can see it a my speed (95ish).
If I hit a ProV1x it leaves a mark about 1cm or so in diameter
Hit a Supersoft and the mark is double the size.
Orikoru
Tour Winner
If you had to hit a club longer into every single green, your percentage of greens hit would go down. That's just common sense.
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For us slightly longer hitters it may even be a benefit.
I’ll be able to hit driver more often. Rather than going down to 4 wood or 2 iron, so as not to run out of fairway.
I’ll be able to hit driver more often. Rather than going down to 4 wood or 2 iron, so as not to run out of fairway.
SteveW86
Head Pro
If you had to hit a club longer into every single green, your percentage of greens hit would go down. That's just common sense.
How many greens do you think you hit with 7 iron?
I was originally against rollback, as I love to see a pro smack a ball out of sight.. huge 320yd+ drives are so impressive.
But I've just watched Rory give an interview saying it will encourage the more skilful side of golf.. shot shaping, long irons into greens, better short games as pros may no longer be able to reach par 5s in 2. I think it could be a good thing, although as has been said, the golf ball OEMs may find a way around the new regulations.
But I've just watched Rory give an interview saying it will encourage the more skilful side of golf.. shot shaping, long irons into greens, better short games as pros may no longer be able to reach par 5s in 2. I think it could be a good thing, although as has been said, the golf ball OEMs may find a way around the new regulations.
JonnyGutteridge
Newbie
PCC will be on hand to ensure handicaps remain unaffected by the change…
… right?
Not sure I’m that bothered about this. I didn’t like the sound of it at first, but, it’s the same for everyone - and I’m not sure it’ll make that much difference anyway. The weather and wind impacts the distance by a lot more than a few yards.
It’s probably about the same difference in yardage as you would experience when playing on a 28 degree day vs when it’s 12 degrees.
… right?
Not sure I’m that bothered about this. I didn’t like the sound of it at first, but, it’s the same for everyone - and I’m not sure it’ll make that much difference anyway. The weather and wind impacts the distance by a lot more than a few yards.
It’s probably about the same difference in yardage as you would experience when playing on a 28 degree day vs when it’s 12 degrees.
