With the advent of new technology,do you think that the PGA tour  should use the same standardized ball?
405088
No, I think it's a ridiculous notion....besides it will never happen for one reason. Tiger will not agree to it, because of his deal with Nike....and if Tiger's not on board.....it ain't gonna happen!
512305
There is a golf ball for each type of player.  Better players want more spin and control.  Most of the better and expensive balls have this, and they usually go about the same distance off of the driver.\n\nMediocre players(like me) usually want balls with a little less spin, which promotes hooks and slices.  Also price is a big factor since most mediocre players lose some balls during play.\n\nAnd there are also balls made for people with a slower swing speed. These tend to be softer balls.\n\nAccording to tests done by Consumer Reports, best balls for low handicappers include:\n-Nike One Black\n-Callaway HX Tour\n-Titliest Pro V1 and Pro V1x\n-Ben Hogan Tour Deep\n\nMid to high handicappers include:\n-Nike Power Distance Super Soft(Ranked very high and also affordable)\n-Callaway HX Hot\n-Pinnacle Gold Distance\n-Pinnacle Exception\n\nFor Lower Swing Speeds:\n-Titleist SoLo (Which I like cause I don't really lose distance off the tee, but it is soft around the green. Also I have a normal swing speed)\n-Precept Lady\n-Pinnacle Exception\n\nI say just try different balls that you feel suits your game. It will make a difference.
797277
What do you mean?  The new synthetic leather NBA basketballs?  If so, according to some sports scribes, the new Spalding balls all bounce up the same way and at the same height unlike the old leather Spalding balls which vary from product to product.\n\nHope this helps.
730082
Literally the only reason the new NBA ball is bad is that we have to listen to all the whining and complaining about the new ball. A very small minority of players complain about the ball. Anyone that does is just being a baby. There are just as many players that have come out and openly said they love the new ball. Its just a matter of preference and the whole issue is overblown.\n\nESPN had an article not to long ago which breaks down a bunch of stats so far this season on FG%s and TOs and such and found that FG% are in fact slightly up so far and TOs are actually down. (Disproving Shaq's (the biggest baby of all) that the NBA will set a new record of TOs this year because of the ball.)\n\nAnd Ive seen every Laker game so far.... and Kobe's scoring is down 1. cuz he just had knee surgery and he's obviously playing not 100% healthy and 2. he's playing more within the offense.\nIf Kobe's scoring is down cuz of the new ball, then Kevin Martin must LOOOOVE the new ball. (10.8ppg last year to 23.2ppg this year.)
482153
In the 1960s, hard rubber balls were king. \n\nPolyester balls stole the scene in the '70s. (Most of the "house balls" in your local bowling alley are of the polyester variety.) \n\nThe '80s saw the dawn of the urethane ball. \n\nUrethane balls matured in the early '90s with the introduction of reactive urethane. \n\n\nUrethane balls were introduced in the early eighties. This material is more durable than plastic, and has more surface friction and better contact with the lane than plastic does. This ball is usually the next step up from plastic and will allow you to play a bigger hook to the pocket with less deflection compared to the plastic ball. There are a few more options available as far as the shape of the core. This will allow the ball to flare a little more, adding more hook potential to the ball. These balls today are not readily available and may need to be specially ordered\n\nReactive resin balls were introduced in the early nineties. Manufacturers created this coverstock by putting additives in the urethane formula to create a "tacky" feel to the ball. Resin balls are also known as reactive urethane. This created a much bigger reaction in the bowling ball. This was especially noticed toward the back end of the lane in front of the pins. Bowlers are able to create severe angle to the pocket. When this ball was introduced, it was the start of a whole new revolution to the game. Bowlers with less hand action were now able to compete with the big crankers. Balls with this new coverstock was even nicknamed "cheater balls" This was because this new cover seemed to have no respect for the oil, and would hook back to the pocket from almost anywhere. You now saw the straighter players using the same angle to the pocket that the crankers would play. The scoring pace has picked up an incredible amount since the invention of this material. Because this cover reacts so much harder, it will also be a little more erratic at times as well. The nature of this cover is to skid more through the oil and react very sharply to the drier part of the lane. There is a much bigger variety of core shapes with this cover, and technology has allowed for this material to get more predictable as each generation of new resin is made. The range of hook is much greater and the balls are able to be more finely tuned to the bowler's game now.
10187
No, to the best of my knowledge there is no rule that requires a player has to either have a minimum number of balls or is there a rule that limits the number of balls one can carry -- on the PGA tour or otherwise.
313469
It is wimbledon that has the speed machine and the score board that is from rolex.\nI mean, a big tennis tournament has to have this kind of technology.
1081910
No its "unique" to the Us open, due to the fact its run by the USGA rather than the PGA, plus if you saw, its only a par 70 not a par 72 as most other courses are yet it was exactly the same length as a par 72, just set up to be 2 strokes shorter, hence the fact all the scores were in "over" par!!!
556446
Would never, ever get close.\n\nAny sport that uses the terms 'Racket' and 'Balls' in the same sentance isn't something I wouldn't go near.
25242
Why?  The more competition the better.  It will make everyone else play better and have fun doing it.\n\nI look forward to the Classic.  Too bad the Cuban team is not being allowed to attend the Classic.
565915
I think it will not affect your game too much because the most important thing is your technique. For example, even if you give a 'rubbish ball' to Tiger Woods, he can still play under 70 strokes. Anyway the most important thing is your technique and not the ball.
1022916
You know, this , besides the refereeing is becoming what the tournament is all about and will be remembered for. It should not be seen as an acceptable part of the game. I do not see it as creating opportunities. I see it as cheating also. If you can not win with skill and talent then perhaps they need to rethink their careers. It is spoiling games as it happens with increasing frequency.\n\nAs for FIFA crunching down that just a line they feed fans and media to keep them happy. They are too politically inclined to do anything serious about this problem. Big name teams make them big big dollars. Do you really think they are concerned.\n\nAnd the referee's, well if they have not got the experience and common sense to see it and not fall for it, as we are seeing, the game will suffer. It would be good if they could implement a sin bin for these offences. Officials can monitor and control that without any fuss. If they had to sit off for 5 or 10 minutes, I bet you would see a huge reduction in these incidences and penalties can once again be awarded for real rule breaches. Tradition is great and important but some modern changes need to be implemented. This (the sin bin) would not involve to much of a change to upset those that don't want technology brought into the game. The only down side is the referee still has to have the sense to call a real dive from a fall or challenge.
451655
I FEEL THAT IN THIS DAY AND AGE WITH THE WORLD BE SO GLOBALIZED ANYWAYS IT ADDS A WHOLE NEW ELEMENT TO THE GAME. THE GAME ITSELF BENEFITS AND THAT IS REALLY ALL THAT MATTERS, I THINK THE RESOUNDING EFFECTS WILL BE SEEN ON THE PITCH THIS UPCOMING WORLD CUP... \n\nI GUESS ALL AND ALL IT IS WHAT IT IS I HAVE NO RACIAL OR SOCIAL QUALMS WITH IT, AND IT MAKES FOR GOOD GOOD PLAY.
1140714
Bigger than a golf ball, smaller than a baseball.
594193
No. Ball size and colours are regualted by the different governing bodies, FA, FIFA, UEFA, Premier League etc. It would be unfair if you used different balls against certain teams.\n\nImagine a green ball, no one could see it, that's why the use orange balls in the snow and white ones the rest of the time. Other colours would be hard to see against strips, at least white with a small ammount of black is always visible.
653583
Of course. I am getting excited about this year's tournamenet.\n\nI like seeing these international competitions. For a short period of time, countries get together and play ball. They forget about wars, politics, religions and problems at home. For a brief period, everyone can unite for one common cause. Winning a game. Watching a great sport.
1045111
Thats a good idea mate..... they use it in cricket,why not soccer.