[JBones]

I would like to see the numbers behind tour balls created for different swing speeds. Bridgestone has a variety of their B330 tour balls and Srixon has now come out with some as well. I would actually like to see (numbers wise) the difference between a B330 and B330RX in someone with a sub 105mph SS. I'd also like to see the opposite of that; someone with a 105+mph SS hitting both balls. I think this would help a lot of people discover if they are actually playing the right ball.

[GolfSpy Matt]

That's an interesting idea. Not to be negative, but the problem would be trying to control for the other variables in the swing (angle of attack, among others). It would be a very cool idea if we could do 2 groups, one "fast" and one "slow," with enough golfers in each group to "wash out" some of those other variables.

[wdgolf]

This is a good idea. Along with using golfers with different swing types, the best way to wash out differences between swings IMO is to give relative results.

i.e. The Pro V1 spins X times more than the Pro V1x on average when hit with a 105mph swing. It spins Y times more with a 115mph swing. (and so on).

[JBones]

GolfSpy Matt, on 06 February 2012 - 03:08 PM, said:

That's an interesting idea. Not to be negative, but the problem would be trying to control for the other variables in the swing (angle of attack, among others). It would be a very cool idea if we could do 2 groups, one "fast" and one "slow," with enough golfers in each group to "wash out" some of those other variables.

Yeah, after I typed that and thought about exactly what results I would like to see, I realized that it's probably a test best done by robot.

[wdgolf]

JBones, on 06 February 2012 - 10:17 PM, said:

Yeah, after I typed that and thought about exactly what results I would like to see, I realized that it's probably a test best done by robot.

For consistency yes, a robot would be ideal. That said, I don't think it's necessary because very few people have a robotic swing. As long as your testers are consistent with their swings and they cover people with slow/fast tempo and high/low launch angle (spin), then your bases should be covered.