ALL BRANDS
The history of golf balls spans from early wooden balls to the modern, multi-layer synthetic ball. Key developments include the Feathery (17th century), a leather ball packed with goose feathers, followed by the more affordable and durable Gutty (mid-19th century), made from tree sap. The introduction of the Haskell rubber-core ball in 1898, coupled with the development of dimples around 1905, led to the modern golf ball design that minimizes drag and increases distance.
Early golf balls
Wooden balls: The earliest balls were likely simple wooden spheres, though definitive evidence is scarce.
Feathery balls (17th century): Handcrafted leather pouches were stuffed with wet goose or chicken feathers. As the feathers dried and expanded, they created a hard, resilient ball that could be hit up to 200 yards, but was ruined by water.
The Gutty and Haskell eras
Gutta-percha balls (1848): Also called "guttie" balls, these were made from the dried sap of a tropical tree. They were more affordable and durable than the feathery balls.
Haskell ball (1898): Inventor Coburn Haskell created the first rubber-core ball by winding rubber threads around a solid rubber center.
Dimples: Players discovered that scuffed and worn "guttie" balls flew farther. This led to the realization that an uneven surface, like the dimples first
introduced in 1905, created a layer of turbulence that reduced drag and increased flight distance.
Modern golf balls
Two-piece balls (1972): Spalding introduced the two-piece ball with a rubber core and plastic casing, a design that became standard for many amateur players due to its durability and distance.
Layered construction: Today's balls typically have a multi-layer construction with a solid core and a cover made of materials like urethane, which offer a balance of performance for all levels of play.
We offer different models of used ALL BRANDS golf balls in three different grades – mint-condition golf balls (AAAAA/5A), near-mint condition (AAAA/4A) and value-condition (AAA/3A). Golf ball performance tests show no appreciable difference in game performance between new and mint-quality ALL BRANDS golf balls. Read more.
SRIXON SOFTFEEL MATTE GREEN
Whether off the tee or around the greens, SOFT FEEL BRITE lives up to its name. With it, you’ll experience a solid yet comfortable impact on every swing, plus enhanced distance, giving you more confidence as you address each shot....
SRIXON SOFTFEEL MATTE RED
Whether off the tee or around the greens, SOFT FEEL BRITE lives up to its name. With it, you’ll experience a solid yet comfortable impact on every swing, plus enhanced distance, giving you more confidence as you address each shot....
SRIXON SOFTFEEL MATTE ORANGE
Whether off the tee or around the greens, SOFT FEEL BRITE lives up to its name. With it, you’ll experience a solid yet comfortable impact on every swing, plus enhanced distance, giving you more confidence as you address each shot....
SRIXON SOFTFEEL YELLOW
Whether off the tee or around the greens, SOFT FEEL lives up to its name. With it, you’ll experience a solid yet comfortable impact on every swing, giving you more confidence as you address each shot. KEY FEATURES: FASTLAYER CORE:...
SRIXON SF LADY
SOFT FEEL LADY provides an increased launch angle for a higher trajectory that increased launch angle, combined with a woman’s swing, offers game-changing distance. Play with remarkable softness, added distance, and more confidence on every shot. KEY FEATURES: FASTLAYER CORE: With a...
SRIXON SOFTFEEL
Whether off the tee or around the greens, SOFT FEEL lives up to its name. With it, you’ll experience a solid yet comfortable impact on every swing, giving you more confidence as you address each shot. KEY FEATURES: FASTLAYER CORE:...