What Golf Ball Do You Use?

[Forethat]

I play in Australia, I have no idea what it takes to be a pro in any other country as I don't live there and don't play there.

In case you still dont get this - it doesn't matter where you are. The rule is enforced globally (assuming you play according to the Rules of Golf).

And how was it with that Greg Norman statement "When I want to, I'm able to make impact with the top-back quadrant of the ball. I actually squeeze the ball down against the turf, applying enormous friction and backspin."..? I say this is utterly <deleted>. It is impossible to hit the top quadrant of a golf ball with a wedge, or at least while performing something that resembles a normal golf swing (as I have provided evidence). It is also IMPOSSIBLE to squeeze the ball against the turf (unless you hit it above the equator, which you cant do with a wedge). Granted this was believed to be the case until some 5 years ago, but luckily high speed photography have now resulted in a rewrite of the ball flight laws. But you STILL believe Greg Norman can do this...??

And if Greg Norman claims he can, he's dead wrong.

Please keep to the topic. Greg Norman swinging a wedge has nothing to do with which golf ball one uses.

So you agree it was a pathetic thing to bring in to the discussion? I agree with you. In case you wondered, you're the one who should be credited. Here's the link to the post where you introduced this incorrect statement from Greg Norman. As you now apparently agree, it doesn't have anything to do with the topic. Good to see you stand up for your own mistakes.

[chuckd]

I play in Australia, I have no idea what it takes to be a pro in any other country as I don't live there and don't play there.

In case you still dont get this - it doesn't matter where you are. The rule is enforced globally (assuming you play according to the Rules of Golf).

And how was it with that Greg Norman statement "When I want to, I'm able to make impact with the top-back quadrant of the ball. I actually squeeze the ball down against the turf, applying enormous friction and backspin."..? I say this is utterly <deleted>. It is impossible to hit the top quadrant of a golf ball with a wedge, or at least while performing something that resembles a normal golf swing (as I have provided evidence). It is also IMPOSSIBLE to squeeze the ball against the turf (unless you hit it above the equator, which you cant do with a wedge). Granted this was believed to be the case until some 5 years ago, but luckily high speed photography have now resulted in a rewrite of the ball flight laws. But you STILL believe Greg Norman can do this...??

And if Greg Norman claims he can, he's dead wrong.

Please keep to the topic. Greg Norman swinging a wedge has nothing to do with which golf ball one uses.

So you agree it was a pathetic thing to bring in to the discussion? I agree with you. In case you wondered, you're the one who should be credited. Here's the link to the post where you introduced this incorrect statement from Greg Norman. As you now apparently agree, it doesn't have anything to do with the topic. Good to see you stand up for your own mistakes.

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4696970

I never claimed the Norman discussion was pathetic. Those are your words, not mine.

Why didn't you make three consecutive posts at that time claiming it was off-topic rather than all those posts supposedly finding fault with what Norman was saying?

You are arguing for the sake of arguing. Nothing else.

Edited January 2, 2012 by chuckd

[Forethat]

For those of you who are interested in HOW to spin a golf ball, and what the various implications are if you buy a certain ball type, please feel free to read my post here:

And if anyone tells you that you're supposed to hit the back top quadrant of the golf ball and/or squeeze the ball against the turf to generate spin, tell him to shove his advice up where the sun doesn't shine, because that's exactly where that type of advice belongs.W

What's next? Someone will claim the earth is flat? Wannabe? chuckd?

[Forethat]

I never claimed the Norman discussion was pathetic. Those are your words, not mine.

Eeehhh..no, you are wrong. AGAIN. What I did was I asked you whether you agreed. Here are the exact words in clear text: "So you agree it was a pathetic thing to bring in to the discussion?" In case you feel confused, the question mark at the end of the sentence denotes a question. Here's a link to the post:

Please, can't you at least READ the posts before answering...? Is that to much to ask for..?

[Forethat]

Why didn't you make three consecutive posts at that time claiming it was off-topic rather than all those posts supposedly finding fault with what Norman was saying?

I was just being a nice guy and explained why the statement is wrong. Here's a link to the post:

"Greg Norman is great player, but even he needs to learn the difference between where you strike the ball and your perception of the steepness in your swing. Two completely different things.

It is more or less impossible to hit the top quadrant of the golf ball and despite Greg Normans playing ability - even he cant hit the top quadrant with a wedge."

[chuckd]

Why didn't you make three consecutive posts at that time claiming it was off-topic rather than all those posts supposedly finding fault with what Norman was saying?

I was just being a nice guy and explained why the statement is wrong. Here's a link to the post:

"Greg Norman is great player, but even he needs to learn the difference between where you strike the ball and your perception of the steepness in your swing. Two completely different things.

It is more or less impossible to hit the top quadrant of the golf ball and despite Greg Normans playing ability - even he cant hit the top quadrant with a wedge."

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4699676

Thank you for pointing that out, since it is the first mention of top quadrant hitting WITH A WEDGE, and you made it.

Norman never made the claim. You are the one that brought it up in the first place.

I'll say this much for you...you never let the truth get in the way of what you believe.

[Forethat]

Why didn't you make three consecutive posts at that time claiming it was off-topic rather than all those posts supposedly finding fault with what Norman was saying?

I was just being a nice guy and explained why the statement is wrong. Here's a link to the post:

"Greg Norman is great player, but even he needs to learn the difference between where you strike the ball and your perception of the steepness in your swing. Two completely different things.

It is more or less impossible to hit the top quadrant of the golf ball and despite Greg Normans playing ability - even he cant hit the top quadrant with a wedge."

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4699676

Thank you for pointing that out, since it is the first mention of top quadrant hitting WITH A WEDGE, and you made it.

Norman never made the claim. You are the one that brought it up in the first place.

Correct. Kenny555:s original question was "How do these pro's manage to spin the ball back so far, is it: the ball? is it the hardness of the green? or is it how they hit the ball, do these players have different grooves on their clubs" Here's a link to that post:

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4696372

I was kind enough to provide a perfectly accurate description of the parameters that are important to be aware of if you want to spin the ball "far". I am presuming kenny555 meant with his shorter irons or wedges. If you read the article you'll find that Norman himself says "the shot should not be a long one. Since you need a fair amount of loft, don't try this shot with any club longer than a 7-iron." Here's a link to the article:

http://www.shark.com...ction/tip12.php

Just to give you an idea of the physics and mechanics involved, a modern 7-iron has about 35 degrees of loft. http://www.titleist....s/irons/MB.aspx In order to hit the top back quadrant of the ball, you are required to hit the ball with a -1 degree effective loft. To achieve this you need to de-loft your 7-iron 36 degrees. THIRTY SIX! In order to do that would have to hit the ball when your hands are roughly 55cm ahead of the ball. I'm sure you are beginning to see how ridiculous this statement is. And trust me, you are not going to create the spin required to suck a ball back. Not at all. As I have described in detail, it is friction that creates spin. and a ball struck at this angle is not going to create any friction at all. Here's the link:

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4700038

[kenny999]

Why didn't you make three consecutive posts at that time claiming it was off-topic rather than all those posts supposedly finding fault with what Norman was saying?

I was just being a nice guy and explained why the statement is wrong. Here's a link to the post:

"Greg Norman is great player, but even he needs to learn the difference between where you strike the ball and your perception of the steepness in your swing. Two completely different things.

It is more or less impossible to hit the top quadrant of the golf ball and despite Greg Normans playing ability - even he cant hit the top quadrant with a wedge."

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4699676

Thank you for pointing that out, since it is the first mention of top quadrant hitting WITH A WEDGE, and you made it.

Norman never made the claim. You are the one that brought it up in the first place.

Correct. Kenny555:s original question was "How do these pro's manage to spin the ball back so far, is it: the ball? is it the hardness of the green? or is it how they hit the ball, do these players have different grooves on their clubs" Here's a link to that post:

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4696372

I was kind enough to provide a perfectly accurate description of the parameters that are important to be aware of if you want to spin the ball "far". I am presuming kenny555 meant with his shorter irons or wedges. If you read the article you'll find that Norman himself says "the shot should not be a long one. Since you need a fair amount of loft, don't try this shot with any club longer than a 7-iron." Here's a link to the article:

http://www.shark.com...ction/tip12.php

Just to give you an idea of the physics and mechanics involved, a modern 7-iron has about 35 degrees of loft. http://www.titleist....s/irons/MB.aspx In order to hit the top back quadrant of the ball, you are required to hit the ball with a -1 degree effective loft. To achieve this you need to de-loft your 7-iron 36 degrees. THIRTY SIX! In order to do that would have to hit the ball when your hands are roughly 55cm ahead of the ball. I'm sure you are beginning to see how ridiculous this statement is. And trust me, you are not going to create the spin required to suck a ball back. Not at all. As I have described in detail, it is friction that creates spin. and a ball struck at this angle is not going to create any friction at all. Here's the link:

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4700038

Who is kenny555?? I don't have a brother do I? this is all balls!!!

[chuckd]

Why didn't you make three consecutive posts at that time claiming it was off-topic rather than all those posts supposedly finding fault with what Norman was saying?

I was just being a nice guy and explained why the statement is wrong. Here's a link to the post:

"Greg Norman is great player, but even he needs to learn the difference between where you strike the ball and your perception of the steepness in your swing. Two completely different things.

It is more or less impossible to hit the top quadrant of the golf ball and despite Greg Normans playing ability - even he cant hit the top quadrant with a wedge."

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4699676

Thank you for pointing that out, since it is the first mention of top quadrant hitting WITH A WEDGE, and you made it.

Norman never made the claim. You are the one that brought it up in the first place.

Correct. Kenny555:s original question was "How do these pro's manage to spin the ball back so far, is it: the ball? is it the hardness of the green? or is it how they hit the ball, do these players have different grooves on their clubs" Here's a link to that post:

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4696372

I was kind enough to provide a perfectly accurate description of the parameters that are important to be aware of if you want to spin the ball "far". I am presuming kenny555 meant with his shorter irons or wedges. If you read the article you'll find that Norman himself says "the shot should not be a long one. Since you need a fair amount of loft, don't try this shot with any club longer than a 7-iron." Here's a link to the article:

http://www.shark.com...ction/tip12.php

Just to give you an idea of the physics and mechanics involved, a modern 7-iron has about 35 degrees of loft. http://www.titleist....s/irons/MB.aspx In order to hit the top back quadrant of the ball, you are required to hit the ball with a -1 degree effective loft. To achieve this you need to de-loft your 7-iron 36 degrees. THIRTY SIX! In order to do that would have to hit the ball when your hands are roughly 55cm ahead of the ball. I'm sure you are beginning to see how ridiculous this statement is. And trust me, you are not going to create the spin required to suck a ball back. Not at all. As I have described in detail, it is friction that creates spin. and a ball struck at this angle is not going to create any friction at all. Here's the link:

http://www.thaivisa....ost__p__4700038

FT:

You have obviously mistaken me for somebody that gives a shit. I simply need to know how far to hit it and then I select the proper club. For instance if I have 190 yards to the pin, I will feather a soft 6 iron right up there cozy like. If the distance is 197 yards, I will hit it just marginally harder, yet a teensy bit higher on the upper quadrant of the ball with a descending blow to create that magic backspin.

ENOUGH, ALREADY!!!

[Forethat]

You have obviously mistaken me for somebody that gives a shit. I simply need to know how far to hit it and then I select the proper club. For instance if I have 190 yards to the pin, I will feather a soft 6 iron right up there cozy like. If the distance is 197 yards, I will hit it just marginally harder, yet a teensy bit higher on the upper quadrant of the ball with a descending blow to create that magic backspin.

ENOUGH, ALREADY!!!

Who cares? Please keep to the topic, will you?

[kenny999]

Wallaby and chucked take this advice!!!! leave now he has nothing without us!!

Edited January 2, 2012 by kenny999

[chuckd]

Good advice, Kenny. He will be as a lost soul without the banter, drifting with the wind and inundated with doubt.

D N F T T

[HalibutJones]

Anyone remember that Ariston advert?