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Which would bounce higher, A golf ball or a golf ball sized wiffle ball?
Bouncing on a solid surface (i.e. hardwood, tile, linoleum, etc.)

Whether the golf ball is a true golf ball or a practice ball.
If any one knows which of the 3 would bounce higher, that would be great!

Ok, I believe this is a solvable problem, relating to pedulum, collision, and conservation of energy problems. This is what I have so far:

Length of putter=.9144m (Do you think this measurement is sufficient or do I need to measure all the way to between the golfers shoulders?)

Mass of putter head=.45kg (Do you think I’d need to know the mass of the arms of the golfer and putter shaft too?

Height (h) putter raised for 20 deg. backswing= L-Lcos20 =.0551m

gravity= 9.8 m/s^2

PE=h*g*m

Velocity: PE + KE (top of backswing) = PE’ + KE’ (bottom or vertical part of the swing where impacts golf ball)

(.0551)(9.8m/s^2)(.45kg) + 0 = 0 + 1/2(.45kg)v^2
v = 1.04m/s

Impulse time between putter and golf ball= .005s

At this point, I can’t figure out how to derive the amount of force the putter (swinging at 1.04m/s) will transfer to the golf ball (after impulse of .005s).

I believe I’d have to do something with the kinetic energy of the putter, impulse time, & F=m*a

Thnx

I’m a high handicap golfer who has recently learned that in cold weather, a soft golf ball is the best ball to play with. What soft golf ball is the best one to play with for a high handicapper?

Im a caddy/ forecaddy and sometimes its hard to watch the eniter flightpath of a ball, especially just as it passes over your head and on days where there are clouds, even on sunny days. The worst thing obviously for caddies to do is to lose a ball. So would sunglasses help see the ball or is there a better way? And if sunglasses work, does anyone know any good affordable brands that would help.
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Lets say your playing a high spin ball like a pro v1 and course conditions are right . Ive read a few sites that say the grooves dont matter, Its how you hit down on the ball .
Will a cheap wedge at walmart put just as much spin on the ball as a spin mill ?

I have a Ping G5 driver 9 degree. My clubhead speed is about 125 mph and I usually hit it straight. Which ball specifically would give me the most distance? I know I need low compression, so what ball specifically?

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an average or range golf ball?

I’ve been golfing for about 4 months now. I play alot of hockey, and i have picked up the game relatively quickly. I shoot high 80′s, and have a very good drive.
However, i slice the ball alot with my driver off the tee, so i started using irons and my 5 wood every time. I have played with some Pinnacle Distance so far, but i am running out and need new balls.
Based on the info i have shared, which brand of ball would be good to buy?