BALL OF STEEL - REVIEW
Look
The ball is red rubber with a smooth but tacky surface. It is 42.25mm compared to a real golf ball that is 42.60mm. The ball weighs about 244 grams compared to about 46 grams for a real golf ball.
Feel
The ball does feel very heavy. It takes a very firm stroke to get it to go 6 feet. On slower surfaces, the ball will stay on the face or be double hit if the putter is not raised up after impact. I would not recommend the use of these on a high end putter. May ruin the finish or bend the neck/shaft.
Performance
I first tried it on the practice green. I hit putts varying from 3 to 6 feet. Has a good sound off the face. I was expecting more of a thud. It needs to be hit hard to go 6 feet. I used them for about 15 minutes. When I went back to my real golf ball, I hit everything past the hole. The golf ball did feel softer after using the Balls of Steel. I played a round of golf after practicing with them and my distance control was way off. So, I wouldn't recommend using them before an actual round of golf.
I next tried them on shag carpet. I do a lot of practice putting on this same carpet. This was not a good idea. I had to alter my putting stroke. If I didn't lift the putter up after impact, the ball was double hit or would stay on the face. This surface also required the hardest of hits to get the ball to go 6 feet.
The final surface was hardwood flooring. This surface enabled me to take the most natural stroke. It also produced the truest roll. If I missed hit it, I knew instantly. The ball would either go off my intended line or would not go as far as expected.
Overall
I would recommend this product for practice putting sessions. The dramatic weight difference may affect a golfer's putting if they were to play a round of golf right after using the Ball of Steel. I feel the best results would be achieved on a faster surface. But since the putting stroke is unique to each person, the next golfer might find the most benefit on a slower surface.
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