Okay, let’s talk about something I messed around with recently – black golf balls. Yeah, you heard that right, black. I’ve always been a regular white ball kind of guy, but I saw these things and thought, “Why not give ’em a shot?”
So, I ordered a box online – didn’t want to look like a total newbie at the pro shop. They arrived, and man, they looked sleek. Like something a secret agent would use, if secret agents played golf. I was pretty pumped to try them out.
First thing I did was take them to my backyard. Tossed one up in the air a few times, trying to get a feel for it. Felt just like a normal golf ball, maybe a tad heavier, but nothing crazy. The real test, though, was visibility. I threw it across the lawn, and yeah, it was definitely harder to spot than a white one, especially in the shade.
Next day, I hit the driving range. I placed a black ball on the tee and took a swing. The ball flew, and let me tell you, tracking that thing against the bright sky was a bit of a challenge. It wasn’t impossible, but it required more focus. Felt like my eyes were working overtime.
But here’s the interesting part. When I hit a few into the shaded areas of the range, they were surprisingly easy to see. The contrast against the darker background made them pop. I started aiming for those spots just to see the ball better.
Then came the actual golf course. This is where things got real. On a sunny day, those black balls were like ninjas in the grass. I spent a good chunk of time searching for them after every shot, especially on the fairway. My buddies were having a good laugh, of course.
However, and this surprised me, on overcast days, the black balls were actually easier to track in the air. It’s like they reflected less light, so there was less glare. I could follow the ball’s trajectory much better.
- The distance was a mixed bag. Some shots felt like they were going further, others felt the same as with white balls. Maybe it was just in my head, but I felt like I was getting a bit more distance on some drives.
- Putting was a whole different story. The black ball against the green made it surprisingly easy to line up putts. I don’t know why, but it just worked for me.
So, after a few rounds with these black golf balls, what’s the verdict? They’re definitely not for everyone. If you play on sunny days or have trouble tracking the ball, stick with white. But, if you play in shaded areas or on overcast days, and want to try something different, these black balls might actually give you an edge. Plus, they look pretty cool.
Personally, I’m probably going to go back to white balls for regular play. But I’ll keep the black ones around for those cloudy days or when I just want to feel like a golf ninja. It was a fun experiment, and hey, at least I got a good story out of it, right?
