TESTERS ANNOUNCED! 2020 GolfBalls.com AlignXL

[STUDque 12,381]

To use a line or not to use a line? That is the question. It's not exactly Shakespeare, but when lining up a putt, it's a question I'll bet you've asked your self more than once.

Some golfers use tracing devices while others opt for the free-hand Sharpie method. Additionally, on pretty much every tour-level ball, the side stamp doubles as an alignment aid. Some companies (namely Callaway) have taken the conversation a step further with advancements such as Triple-Track Technology.

Given all of this as the context within the ball industry, Golfballs.com spawned the idea of Align XL.

Simply, it's a custom print option that places a straight line 180° around the ball.

The result seems rather basic, but drawing a straight line on a curved surface is a bit more complex than one might think. With that, Golfballs.com developed in-house technology to maintain certain levels of quality control and fast turn-around times on all custom orders.

Now, we want you to test it. Golfballs.com will be providing one dozen of any type of ball on their website with the AlignXL personalization.  This opportunity is open to golfers residing in the US. To apply, reply to this thread with the following information:

1. Location and HC
2. Current line method
3. Ball choice and personalization

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TESTERS ANNOUNCED:

Our testers are:

• @cjeffs12
• @fixyurdivot
• @scooterhd2
• @Mtbryant01
• @Nolan220
• @twyatt700

Full announcement here.

[GolfSpy_BOS 15,960]

Nice of Golfballs.com to do this again!  I really enjoyed giving these a run and am a convert to using a line on my ball

Anyone curious should apply here and give them a shot!  What do you have to loose besides some strokes off your game and 12 balls in the woods?

[Wondergiulio 138]

Hi! I love this. Since i start lining up my putts i started having 1.67 putts per round.

1. Brooklyn, NY. Handicap is 13

2. I use normally the line from the ball producer

3. Bridgestone Tour B RXS 2020. Line: FORZA ROMA

[zrumble 551]

Intriguing. I don’t align my ball often because I feel it’s distracting trying to get the line just right then the face to match... maybe that’s why I’m not scratch I’ll be following the data on this one closely. I hope some testers are those who do alight it, and some who don’t. 

[tvrepairex 36]

Concord,NC and 17 HC
I use the stock alignment aid on the ball.
Callaway Chrome Soft Truvis yellow /black

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[golfingbrock 656]

28 minutes ago, zrumble said:

Intriguing. I don’t align my ball often because I feel it’s distracting trying to get the line just right then the face to match... maybe that’s why I’m not scratch I’ll be following the data on this one closely. I hope some testers are those who do alight it, and some who don’t. 

I have experimented with a line but I don't align it and also find it distracting, but I know some great putters who line.

I think my biggest issue is trusting the line to match up with the stroke so I don't push or pull it once I get over the ball. Second biggest issue is the time it takes to line it up and then possibly realign if it looks off.

I'd rather go with my gut and hit it fast. But then again, I also don't play for the big bucks

[Jchris05 34]

Cincinnati,Oh and hc 8

ball side stamp

Bridgestone tour b

[Guest Delete]

1. La Habra, CA (socal) 14.7 handicap
2. Trace using sharpie and ball marking clamp
3. Titleist AVX AlignXL, "EAGLE PUTT"

 

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[BrownBearGolf 296]

I ordered 3 dozen Align XL on Srixon Z Star.  I F’ing love them.  Got them quickly and have felt much more confident putting with them.  I practice with them also.  It does take a bit more time aligning even on my Wellputt practice mat but it can help.  As for using in play, sometimes you think you aligned properly from standing behind the ball. Then when you address the ball the line looks way off.  So, take your time and align from behind then take a practice adddress stance and make sure it all looks right.  Combine the line with a marker that has a point like a triangle or aimed at the line. It can instill confidence in target acquisition. Then you just worry about speed.  I reccomend Align XL

[MrBandit 1,053]

3 hours ago, GolfSpy STUDque said:

To use a line or not to use a line? That is the question. It's not exactly Shakespeare, but when lining up a putt, it's a question I'll bet you've asked your self more than once.

 

Now, we want you to test it. Golfballs.com will be providing one dozen of any type of ball on their website with the AlignXL personalization.  This opportunity is open to golfers residing in the US. To apply, reply to this thread with the following information:

1. Location and HC: Rockwall, TX - HC:9.0
2. Current line method: Line current on the golf balls
3. Ball choice and personalization: Taylormade TP5x - JC

 

[Chizzle 82]

Current location: Las Vegas

Current line method: ball model stamp

Ball choice: titelist prov1x

Personalization: GET IT

[The 19th Hole 613]

I go back and forth on this. I often do not use the alignment on my back and actually specifically put the brand stamp perpendicular to my aprox line and leave it up to feel for actual aim. But then when I start to putt poorly and am inside 10 ft I will start using the line again just to make sure those missed putts are stroke and not original aim. Interested to see what people think of having a more prominent lone on the ball than what comes standard.


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[xOldBenKenobiX 5,609]

Very good news, good luck to all who apply. 

[Tom the Golf Nut 8,745]

Greeneville TN, 3.3 handicap

Solid blue line put on with an alignment cup

TaylorMade TP5

Personalization  Not Yours

[connerp93 87]

Interesting to see if whoever's selected thinks this is better than the good ol' sharpie and PVC fitting. It's always been tough for me to justify paying extra for this kind of thing. Might be nice addition to a gift for somebody, but I probably wont add it to my every day rocks.

[juspoole 3,349]

Interesting.  Great of golfballs.com to do this.  I've went back and forth on the alignment and still not sure what the right thing to do would be.  Need to get my putting stroke ironed out a bit more as the dreaded yips have reared there head now and then.  Hope I can get it under control.

Best of luck to all that apply.

[GolfSpy_TCU 710]

I went back and forth with a thick sharpie line on my ball all of last season, and found it helpful on shorter/straighter putts but also very distracting when it comes to longer putts or sliding putts.

I'll be interested to see the results from the Testers! Good Luck and if the data is good enough, i'll get over my dumb brain and start doing the line again.

[fixyurdivot 18,142]

Alder, Montana / 12 handicap

Currently use OEM alignment markings 

Titleist ProV1 / black line / fixyurdivot

[Brian A 1,399]

Brian, Pennsylvania, 17 handicap

OEM ball line

Titleist AVX Green line - Apes44

[GregB135 1,254]

Greg, Tampa FL, 14 Hcp

Stock printed alignment aid (claim to prefer no visible line)

Titleist Tour Soft, "GREG B"