Why are there different numbers on golf balls?
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It is the soft-nest of the ball.  So someone with a rather soft swing would want a 1-3 and a hard hitter would want a 3-6.  Also the temperature has a lot to do with this.  On hot days i prefer a harder ball but on cool days i take a soft ball.  (it has nothing ot do with telling them apart, it is just convenient)
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There are 332dimples on Titliest golf ball
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I was under the impression that they were different size balls. But this guys says they are the same. Check out these links.
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An X-Out ball is the result of a mistake in the manufacturing process.\n\nX-Outs are name-brand golf balls on which that brand has been stamped out, usually with a row of X's, because of imperfections in the ball. Those imperfections are often cosmetic in nature, and usually so small as not to be noticeable. The balls usually play the same as their counterparts, or at least close enough that most recreational players could never tell the difference.\n\nLet's use Titleist for the sake of illustration. If during the manufacturing process some tiny little error occurs and the resulting balls are not up to Titleist standards, the company will not package those balls and try to pass them off as Titleist golf balls.\n\nBut Titleist doesn't want to toss them out with the garbage either, because that would be a complete loss of money. So instead, Titleist stamps a row of X's across the "Titleist" name on the ball, packages such balls in generic packaging and puts a very cheap price on them. Titleist still makes money, and many golfers get practice balls - or play balls - on the cheap.
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Here's a good description of it's history and how it's done:\nhttp://www.taylor-hobson.com/dimpled-golf%20-ball.html
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Just away to grade the quality of used golf balls.  There is not a set standard for the grades.  The more A's is just away for one company to try to give the impression they have a better grade \nwww.mygolfballstore.com
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1. Harder golf balls, some call them two piece, they are promoted for distance - these balls will go further than the other types. The ball will hook or slice less and will not stop on the green as well as the other types. This ball is harder to fade or drawl. This ball will bounce higher than the other balls if dropped on a hard surface\n\n2. This ball is built for feel but has a harder cover - You get good distance but not as good as the 1st. The ball will stop on green a little better and will move around a little more. This ball will have some spin on it.\n\n3. Softer ball - This ball has more feel to it. The ball spins so it will hood or slice more. The ball stops on the greens. You can move the ball around. This ball is very pricey and not as durable. \n\nSource(s):
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In order to get the most distance out of a particular golf ball it is important that individuals select a ball which matches their swing speed. \n\nAs a ball is struck, the majority of the power is created by the compression of the ball (i.e. the ball is indented) and the resulting action of the ball springing back into its original shape. Therefore, if a golfer selects a ball which is very difficult to compress (higher compression balls - 100, 110) he/she will not get as much spring action, and therefore distance, out of the ball as they do not hit it with enough force to compress it adequately. \n\nFor this reason balls designed for ladies tend to be easier to compress as their swing speed tends to be lower than that of the average male. Lower compression balls (i.e. 60, 70, 80) will compress more easily allowing for maximum spring back into shape and thus maximizing the speed at which the ball leaves the club. \n\nAlthough a high compression ball is more difficult to compress, if a golfer has significant swing speed such that they are able to compress the ball adequately the spring (i.e. the bouncing back into it original shape) of a high compression ball is more forceful that that of a lower compression ball. Therefore, similar compression on lower and higher compression balls will result in different distance, with the higher compression ball traveling farther.\n\nFollow the link below for everything you ever wanted to know about a golf ball!
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If you are referring to the 1:0 (0:0) format, the first set of numbers is the final score and the second set is the half time score.  This was driving me crazy until I found the answer.
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Golf Ball Speed \nGolf Ball Speed ... would be limited by the speed of the club head as follows: max_momentum_of_ball = Mass_of_ball * Velocity_of_club_head and the\nhttp://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/phy00/phy00524.htm \n\n \nGolf Ball FAQ\n...shall not cover an average distance ... energy in a golf ball is its core. Its construction type is what affects the spin rate (control),...\nhttp://www.indygolf.com/Articles/ballfaq.html \n\n \nPersonalized golf balls, logo golf balls & custom golf balls by...\nPersonalized Golf Ball Selector. Zipline Golf offers a wide choice of golf ball ... Max distance for average and ... High velocity core Longer...\nhttp://www.ziplinegolf.com/ball1.html \n\n \nA member of the Ladies Professional Golf Association recently...\n...golf balls.  The Pirate 80  --  This variation of the Pirate has the highest velocity of any golf ball ... shall not cover an average\nhttp://ceprofs.tamu.edu/araich/engr111/Project1_01c.htm \n\n \nLinear and Quadratic Golf Ball Equations\nBall Laboratory. The golf ball is rolled across a level parking lot or other long smooth surface. Velocity ... Average: 2.50. Median: 0.89\nhttp://www.comfsm.fm/~dleeling/math/cogapp/golf.html \n\n \nNew Page 1\nThis is assuming that the average velocity of a golf ball off the tee is 70 m/s and that the average diameter of a golf ball is 1.68 in (0...\nhttp://www.vu.union.edu/%7Escottg/Senior_Project/ \n\n \nAttachments\nThe average velocity of a golf ball off the tee is 70 m/s and the average diameter of a golf ball is 1.68 in.\nhttp://www.vu.union.edu/~scottg/Senior_Project/attachments.htm \n\n \nGolf Ball Core : golf, Sport -- IndoIndians.com\n...energy in a golf ball is its core. Its construction type is what affects the spin rate (control), velocity ... them, but for the average player...\nhttp://www.indoindians.com/golfbcore.htm \n\n \nGolf ball - Patent 5846141\n...when driving a golf ball the average ... weight ball will acquire greater velocity than a heavier ball. The trade off is that a low weight golf\nhttp://www.freepatentsonline.com/5846141.html \n\n \nGolf Ball's Interaction with Air\n...there is higher gas velocity where ... A smooth golf ball A golf ball with wire hoop around it, simulating a ... 4,000 rpm, while the average,\nhttp://www.golfjoy.com/golf_physics/dynamics.asp
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It is the official means of comparing how good your golf game is against other players using a uniform standard called "par".  Your score over several rounds is tabulated and compared to the standard.  For each and every stroke you incur above the standard, your handicap goes up one.  For instance, if on a par 72 golf course, your average  score is 81 you would have a  handicap of 9.  This allows you to compete with players of different abilities on a more even basis.  If the 9 handicap player was playing a 5 handicap player, and the final scores over 18 holes was 80 vs. 77.  The player with the score of 80 would have beaten the player with the score of 77.  Even though the 80 was the higher score, that player gets a 4 stroke "handicap", in theory making the two players with different abilities, equal golfers.
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Even in Tennis we use 15, 30, 40 and then game.  You can use 1, 2 , 3 it's okay to use that it shouldn't be an issue with anybody.
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Usually the posted yardage is to the center of the green from the tee box marker.\n\nThen, the flag color (on the green) indicates whether the distance is closer or farther (front, center, back).\nUsually the tee box is placed in a different place each day, to protect the grass as well, but at most courses, there is a marker in the ground to help you make adjustments from there.\nThe person who "owns" a course has obviously never been to his "course".  That is, based on his answer.\n\nSo, first you take the posted yardage, then you adjust for the tee box location.  And then also adjust for flag position.  These differances can amount to as much as 5-15 yards or more, depending on the course.
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332 dimples on Titleist golf balls
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In golf you are given (at each hole) a certain number of shots that you should need to get your ball from the tee to the hole. If you manage it in exactly that number of shots, it's a par....so say you were at the first tee and it said you had to take 5 shots to get the ball in the hole, so you hit the ball 5 times & got it in the hole...then you've got a par. But if you only take 4 shots to get it in the hole, then it's birdie because you're one under the par. And an eagle is 2 under the par...so you'd do it in 3.\nI hope that sort of makes sense...I'm rubbish at explaining things!!!
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The probabilities that we know are\nP(M) = .486\nP(F) = .514\nP(G and M) = .174\nP(G and F) = .045\nNow, \na) P(G) = P(G and M) + P(G and F)\n= .174 + .045\n= .219\nb) .174/.486 = .3580\nc) .045/.514 = .0875 Oops, this is golf, given female.\nFor c) .0875/.219 = .3995\nPlease note that blahb31 is wrong for b and c\n.174 stands for the P(plays golf AND is male)\nThus, P(G|M) = P(G and M)/P(M) = .174/.486\nFor c)\nP(F|G) = P(G|F)P(F)/P(G)\nP(G|F) = P(G and F)/P(F) = .045/.514 = .0875\nP(G) = .219 (from part a)\nThus, P(F|G) = .0875/.219 = .3995
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A golfer's handicap (or handicap index) is a numerical measure of a golfer's ability.  Very roughly, it's approxamately how many strokes above par a golfer typically shoots.  The United States Golf Association and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews have differing ways of calculating handicaps.  The USGA calculation is primarily applied in the United States while the R&A calculation is mostly used by the rest of the world.  \n\nIn order to calculate a handicap, the USGA requires that you play a minimum of 5 rounds of golf.  The more you play, the more accurate your handicap will be because more rounds will be used in the calculation, but well address that later.\n\nFor each round of golf you play, you will calculate a handicap differential.  The handicap differential takes in account for the difficulty of the course(s) being played.  There are two factors that are considered.  The USGA Course Rating, which is the relative difficulty of the course for the scratch golfer (a golfer whose handicap is 0) and the Course Slope Rating, which is the relative difficulty for the bogey golfer compared to the Course Rating.  Both are usually found on the scorecard of the golf course but are also searchable through online databases too.\n\nThe formula for the handicap differential is the following:  (Adjusted Gross Score - USGA Course Rating) x 113 / slope rating.  \n\nAdjusted gross score is simply the score a player has after adjusting for maximum per-hole strokes according to Equitable Stroke Contol Guidelines.   Using ESC guidelines helps eliminate the effect of "disaster holes" by limiting the amount of strokes to counted on any given hole.  \n\nFor each round, you will calculate your handicap differential based on the above formula.  Now, here's where the number of rounds you have to use comes into play.  The more rounds you play, the more handicap differentials you are able to use towards your handicap.  The number of handicap differentials you use for to determine your handicap are dictated by this chart:\n\n5-6 rounds - use lowest 1\n7-8 rounds - use  lowest 2\n9-10 rounds - use lowest 3\n11-12 rounds - use lowest 4\n13-14 rounds - use lowest 5\n15-16 rounds - use lowest 6\n17 rounds - use lowest 7\n18 rounds - use lowest 8\n19 rounds - use lowest 9\n20+ rounds - use lowest 10 from the 20 most recent rounds\n\nNow, you can calculate your handicap index.  To do so, take the average of the number of handicap differentials you have used and multiply that average by .96 or 96%.  This 96% is called the bonus for excellence which is designed as an incentive for a player to lower his handicap by giving him a slightly lower handicap index.  Once you've applied your bonus for excellence, simply truncate (delete) all digits after the tenths digit.  Do not round up.  That number is your handicap.\n\nOther than an estimate of a golfer's skill, his handicap can be applied to certain events or tournaments.   On a course's scorecard, each hole has a handicap, 1-18.  The lower the handicap, the harder the hole.  When playing in a handicap event, if your handicap is higher than the hole's handicap, you are able to deduct a stroke from your score.  For instance a 10.2 handicap golfer will be able to deduct strokes from the holes with handicaps 1-10.  Or basically, they get -10 strokes for free.  \n\nThis system allows for a more level playing field among golfers of varying skills.  In essence, the golfers are not so much competing against each other, they are competing against what they normally score as well.  \n\nExample: a golfer with a 5.4 handicap shoots 79 competes against a 18.9 handicap who shoots a 89 on a par 72 course.  The 5 handicap golfer's net score is 79-5 = 74 (2 over par), while the 18 handicap golfer's net score 89-18 = 69 (1 under par).  Since the higher handicap golfer has a lower net score, they have defeated the lower handicap golfer in a handicap event.