{"title":"PINNACLE","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"head\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"title header\"\u003ePINNACLE GOLF BALL HISTORY\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"author\"\u003eBy Peter Stevens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"introduction\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cimg width=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/i.glimg.net\/ui\/images\/articles\/40.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"KonaBody\"\u003eIn 1972, golf changed forever. Titleist unveiled the two-piece golf ball, and a revolution in long-distance drives followed. So, too, did another, less pricey version of the ball designed for the amateur. Its name was Pinnacle, and it remains the ball of choice for millions of golfers.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"CLEAR\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"body\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eA Tale of Two Balls\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"KonaBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content\"\u003eAchushnet Company, the Fairhaven, Massachusetts, parent company that owns Titleist and Pinnacle, has used Pinnacle to provide accessible golf balls that focus on distance to help amateur and high handicap players. Together, Titleist and Pinnacle command a large share of the American golf ball market. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePinnacle's niche as the most affordable long-distance ball took shape from the very start in the 1970s. The earliest versions earned players' thumbs-up for distance, but earned complaints that the Pinnacle felt like a rock. Over the years, that would change. Today, the company's pitch for its newest lines of Pinnacle reflects the ball's evolution since 1972: \"Distance doesn't have to be hard.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eFrom Featherie to Pinnacle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"KonaBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content\"\u003eThe Pinnacle followed a chain of game-changing golf-ball innovations over the ages. In 1618, the \"feathery ball\"--a stitched, leather-covered ball stuffed with goose or chicken feathers. Next came the gutta-percha ball--\"guttie\"--in Scotland in 1848, its key element was the latex-like gutta-percha sap from a common Malaysian tree.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA quantum leap in golf-ball development came in 1898, when Ohio golfer Coburn Haskell invented the rubber golf ball. He wound rubber thread around a solid rubber core to produce a bal that could go longer distances and was more forgiving.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe United States Golf Association (USGA) enacted standards for golf ball weight and size in January 1930, weight set at a maximum of 1.620 oz. with a diameter no less than 1.680 inches. The modern golf ball was born, and all the innovations to follow had to take those standards to heart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBuilding the Two-Part Ball\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"KonaBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content\"\u003eThe Pinnacle, one of the earliest two-part balls, featured a solid rubber core and a long-lasting thermoplastic resin cover, but complaints about the ball's hardness soon arose. Although the Pinnacle proved popular from the start, the company went back to the drawing board to create a \"softer-feel\" ball without sacrificing distance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Pinnacle, Titleist, and other golf-ball manufacturers brought out their two-part balls, the competition pushed further advancements in the technology. When Spalding found that that a combination of zinc and petroleum polymer polybutadiene struck a better balance between the ball's bounce and firmness, competitors followed suit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eToday\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"KonaBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content\"\u003eToday, Pinnacle continues to keep their prices lower than competitors and to convince players that the ball still offers the best bargain in both distance and feel. Compared to the Pinnacles of the 1970s, the ball--if not the motto--have changed. Pinnacle balls these days have a thinner, far more pliable cover. The ball's core is larger than earlier incarnations, combining both distance and a softer touch on approaches and on the greens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eBack to the Future\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"KonaBody\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"content\"\u003eWhat began in the 1970s has thrust Pinnacle into golf's forefront as the second-best selling ball behind only its \"sibling\"--Titleist. In addition to its other models, Pinnacle has brought back new versions of its famed \"Gold\" series with its Pinnacle Gold Precision and Pinnacle Gold Distance balls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"author article_secton\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAbout The Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003ePeter F. Stevens is an award-winning author and journalist whose 10 books include \"The Voyage of the Catalpa.\" For more than 25 years, he has contributed to a wide array of publications including \"American Heritage,\" \"American History,\" \"Yankee,\" \"VFW,\" \"Golf,\" and \"Golf News.\" The \"New York Times\" frequently syndicates his work.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTitleist PINNACLE golf balls in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\" href=\"https:\/\/golfballdivers.com\/pages\/our-ball-grades\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ethree different grades\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e– mint-condition (AAAAA\/5A) golf balls, 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 PINNACLE.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/golfballdivers.com\/pages\/why-pre-played-balls\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead more\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pinnacle-gold","title":"PINNACLE GOLD MIX","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pinnacle Gold golf balls feature a high-velocity core that provides long distance with a consistent flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinnacle Gold Golf Balls have a compression of 100, which is the hardest possible compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinnacle Gold Golf Balls combines value, awesome distance and low spin for long, straight shots off the tee every time. Pinnacle Gold will appeal to value conscious golfers who prioritize long, straight distance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 332 Icosahedral dimple design helps provide consistent ball flight from tee to green with a higher trajectory for maximum distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eIncluded models\u003c\/strong\u003e: A Pinnacle mix can contain various models, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQBQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePinnacle Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older models known for distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQBg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2e\" class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2g\" class=\"AzjvZe\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinnacle Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A more recent model designed for distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQCQ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2m\" class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinnacle Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A model designed for a softer feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQCw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2s\" class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinnacle Gold Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e A special edition to support breast cancer awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQCw\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAvailable in Color White and Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis product listing includes various years, so the brand logo and model side stamp may differ from the image displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Other Brands","offers":[{"title":"Mint (AAAAA)","offer_id":31304668577815,"sku":"PIN-GOLD-M-12","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Near Mint (AAAA)","offer_id":31319347789847,"sku":"PIN-GOLD-NM-12","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Value (AAA)","offer_id":31319367843863,"sku":"PIN-GOLD-V-12","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/5693\/files\/PinnacleGoldMix.webp?v=1763056753"},{"product_id":"pinnacle","title":"PINNACLE MIX","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Pinnacle Mix Model golf balls is a great value on a quality brand. This mixture will will contain many different Pinnacle model golf balls. There will be no colored golf balls in the mixture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mix can include different colors, compression, dimple patterns, and cover materials of golf balls, which can be used for different types of golfers and for different types of shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ehe mix package is designed to provide golfers whit a variety of options to choose from, depending on their specific needs and preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAvailable in Color White and Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product listing includes various years, so the brand logo and model side stamp may differ from the image displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Brands","offers":[{"title":"Mint (AAAAA)","offer_id":31304673853463,"sku":"PIN-MIX-WHT-M-12","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Near Mint (AAAA)","offer_id":31319386914839,"sku":"PIN-MIX-WHT-NM-12","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Value (AAA)","offer_id":31319390912535,"sku":"PIN-MIX-WHT-V-12","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/5693\/files\/PinnacleMix.webp?v=1763056714"},{"product_id":"pinnacle-yellow","title":"PINNACLE YELLOW MIX","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Pinnacle Mix Model golf balls is a great value on a quality brand. This mixture will will contain many different Pinnacle model golf balls. There will be no colored golf balls in the mixture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe mix can include different colors, compression, dimple patterns, and cover materials of golf balls, which can be used for different types of golfers and for different types of shots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe mix package is designed to provide golfers whit a variety of options to choose from, depending on their specific needs and preferences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eAvailable in Color White and Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product listing includes various years, so the brand logo and model side stamp may differ from the image displayed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Brands","offers":[{"title":"Mint (AAAAA)","offer_id":31304685322263,"sku":"PIN-MIX-YLW-M-12","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Near Mint (AAAA)","offer_id":31319395008535,"sku":"PIN-MIX-YLW-NM-12","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Value (AAA)","offer_id":43533848969239,"sku":"PIN-MIX-YLW-V-12","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/5693\/files\/PinnacleYellowMix.webp?v=1763577696"},{"product_id":"pinnacle-gold-yellow","title":"PINNACLE GOLD YELLOW MIX","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Pinnacle Gold golf balls feature a high-velocity core that provides long distance with a consistent flight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinnacle Gold Golf Balls have a compression of 100, which is the hardest possible compression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinnacle Gold Golf Balls combines value, awesome distance and low spin for long, straight shots off the tee every time. Pinnacle Gold will appeal to value conscious golfers who prioritize long, straight distance.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 332 Icosahedral dimple design helps provide consistent ball flight from tee to green with a higher trajectory for maximum distance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eIncluded models\u003c\/strong\u003e: A Pinnacle mix can contain various models, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-complete=\"true\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQBQ\"\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-complete=\"true\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePinnacle Gold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older models known for distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQBg\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2e\" class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2g\" class=\"AzjvZe\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinnacle Rush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eA more recent model designed for distance.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQCQ\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2m\" class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinnacle Soft\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eA model designed for a softer feel.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQCw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2s\" class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePinnacle Gold Ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAcQCw\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-wiz-uids=\"Ipnfic_2s\" class=\"Mat90e\" data-animation-atomic=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eAvailable in Color White and Yellow\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis product listing includes various years, so the brand logo and model side stamp may differ from the image displayed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Other Brands","offers":[{"title":"Mint (AAAAA)","offer_id":40888133713943,"sku":"PIN-GOLD-YLW-M-12","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Near Mint (AAAA)","offer_id":40888133746711,"sku":"PIN-GOLD-YLW-NM-12","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Value (AAA)","offer_id":40888133779479,"sku":"PIN-GOLD-YLW-V-12","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/5693\/files\/PinnacleGoldYellowMix.webp?v=1763056624"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1996\/5693\/collections\/PinnacleMix.webp?v=1764796323","url":"https:\/\/www.golfballdivers.com\/collections\/pinnacle\/pinnacle.oembed","provider":"GolfBallDivers.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}