NGage Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 No line's for me....if I decide I want something like that I just use the name on the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Saternus Posted March 26, 2010 Share Posted March 26, 2010 I'm the complete opposite, I use my balls until the are lost. Have you lost your balls? I crack myself up. Follow me on Twitter: @MattSaternus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 Fill a pocket in your bag and blast them at the driving range? Yeah, exactly. The ultimate way to recycle. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted March 27, 2010 Author Share Posted March 27, 2010 Have you lost your balls? I crack myself up. ha ha ha. Very funny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted March 27, 2010 Share Posted March 27, 2010 ha ha ha. Very funny Haha.. not really. But I'm glad you guys amused yourself. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RookieBlue7 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 I did for a LOOOOONG time. Then I read a putting tip that said that too many people focus on the line on the ball instead of putting to a spot and getting the ball online. I thought I putted well when using the line, until I switched back. My putting improved dramatically, both in getting the ball on line and getting my pace right. Now I only mark my ball for identification purposes. In The BagDriver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400 SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerLW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold SpinnerXW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger steppedPutter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp4455 Posted April 30, 2010 Share Posted April 30, 2010 What the previous poster said. Semper Fi My Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyk Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I extend the model mark just a bit on each side, and circle the number. Blue sharpie. If playing Callaways, I turn the chevrons into peace signs. I like having alot of ink on the ball, it provides great feedback on where the clubface strikes the ball. I use the line to line up the putt, but still putt to a point on the green. Ping I20 8.5* - Aldila NV 65g SAdams XTD Super Hybrid 15* - Stock Fubuki SAdams DHY 21* - Stock Matrix Ozik White Tie SMizuno MP58 4-8 Irons - Fujikura MCI 100 SSCOR 42,46,50,54,58* - SCOR/KBS Genius SSTX Robert Ingman Envision TR 35", Iomic grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apples Posted May 15, 2010 Share Posted May 15, 2010 It might be because im young, but i always use the line, unless its a tap in, in that case people who do that just slow up play. I line it up to where i think is good, and then if i feel that its wrong i will adjust accordingly when i am over the ball. Driver--Taylormade RBZ Tour 9* Aldila RIP Phenom 65s Fairway Metal--Taylormade R11s 14* Aldila RIP Phenom 70s Hybrid--Taylormade RBZ Tour 18.5* RE-AX 85 gram S Irons--Nike Vr Pro-Combo 4-PW True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 Wedges--Nike SV Tour Forged 50*, 56*, 60* True Temper Dynamic Gold Putter--Scotty Cameron California Del Mar Ball--Taylormade Lethal Grips--Lamkin R.E.L 3Gen (Woods-green, Irons-red, Wedges-white) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfish Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 It might be because im young, but i always use the line, unless its a tap in, in that case people who do that just slow up play. I line it up to where i think is good, and then if i feel that its wrong i will adjust accordingly when i am over the ball. That's the same thing I do... mark the ball, line it up, take one practice swing, look it my line from over the ball, adjust as needed, swing... For me it is more about the routine than it is the line... if I am rushing and don't line up the ball, I ALWAYS miss... My Bag:Driver - King F6+ 3 Wood - XR16Hybrids - ZH45Irons - JPX 850 ProWedges - Mac Daddy 2Putter - Spider Tour RedBag - Ogio Grom Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy Dave Posted May 16, 2010 SPY VIP Share Posted May 16, 2010 Still no line for me, but I have started writing random garbage on the ball when I play. Too many people "finding" my ball. Yesterday may have been the greatest on course conversation I have ever had. Me: 'Did you just pick up my ball?" Him: "No, that was mine..." Me: "Really, can you check and see if it was a Bridgestone 330RX that says 'Ass Pony" on the side?" Him: "Oh, I guess this is yours." Watching the dude read the ball that said "ass pony" was fantastic. Volvo Intorqueo All the cool kids follow me on twitter: @GolfspyDave If you are not a cool kid, following me on twitter will make you cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp4455 Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 For me it is more about the routine than it is the line... if I am rushing and don't line up the ball, I ALWAYS miss... That's mental IMO. Get up to the ball, pick out a target and make your stroke. I putt just as well with one hand as I do with two from inside 8 feet. If there's one thing an average player should be able to do as well as a tour pro is putt. It requires absolutely no athletic ability, only the ability to see the line and hit the ball in that direction. Semper Fi My Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudfish Posted May 16, 2010 Share Posted May 16, 2010 That's mental IMO. Get up to the ball, pick out a target and make your stroke. I putt just as well with one hand as I do with two from inside 8 feet. If there's one thing an average player should be able to do as well as a tour pro is putt. It requires absolutely no athletic ability, only the ability to see the line and hit the ball in that direction. I've started doing all my pre-round practice putts with one hand... it really gives you a feel for the stroke... My Bag:Driver - King F6+ 3 Wood - XR16Hybrids - ZH45Irons - JPX 850 ProWedges - Mac Daddy 2Putter - Spider Tour RedBag - Ogio Grom Stand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted May 16, 2010 Author Share Posted May 16, 2010 I've started doing all my pre-round practice putts with one hand... it really gives you a feel for the stroke... I do the same thing. It really lets you feel the speed, and it makes you really focus if you want to make putts one handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainuh Posted May 17, 2010 Share Posted May 17, 2010 Generally speaking, if I can find the little cup that I have that you set the ball in to draw the line then I do. I've learned to trust it as it has proven to be a very good indicator of path for me. The times that I have stood over the putt and disregarded the alignment line have always proven disasterous for me - I walk away quoting the famous Roberto DiVicenzo line - "what a stupid I am " - lol rob I Can't Help It If I'm Lucky... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendricks97 Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 If you use one of the balancers and the ball keeps returning to the same point, you have a bad ball. Check out the video on Ralph Maltbys site about it. Its amazing how much of a difference it makes. Also it does still happen quite a bit. I went through my balls after watching it and ended up throwing away about 1/4 of my balls and relegated another 1/4 to practice only. Nothing helps you find a lost ball better than a provisional hit straight down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted2Golf Posted May 30, 2010 Share Posted May 30, 2010 On Saturday playing with Matt, I was using the line on my ball the front nine. I was putting like total crap. Trying anything to mix it up, I stopped doing that. I simply marked my ball, replaced it and putted. Much better results - even on long putts. Callaway FT-9 Driver 10.5* Grafalloy Prolaunch Axis Blue Callaway FT-9 Driver 9.0* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum Cobra Baffler Rail F Fairway 15.5* Fujikura Motore Wilson FYbrid 19* UST Proforce AXIV Core Cobra Baffler Rail H Hybrid 22* Fujikura Motore Ping I15 Irons 5-UW AWT Ping Tour-W 56*,60* DG Spinner Ping Redwood ZB Putter, WRX Starshot, 35" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamo Posted May 30, 2010 Author Share Posted May 30, 2010 I must have said this before, but that was months ago, so again: I do draw one, but I don't use it to line up because it makes the process too exacting. What I do is place it about perpendicular to the putting line, which to me is a happy medium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shambles Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 A line on the ball is too demanding. If you use it to line up, the line points in a different direction if you stand a bit different over the ball, and that can't be helped at times. If you are standing on a slope, even a very subtle slope, your orientation changes and the same thing happens if the ball is also on a slope. There are also a flock of other little things that can change your orientation that little bit. I find it a lot faster and easier to just look for a mark near my ball on the ground to orient my line and a mark near the hole to gauge my needed speed. Shambles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBones Posted May 31, 2010 Share Posted May 31, 2010 On Saturday playing with Matt, I was using the line on my ball the front nine. I was putting like total crap. Trying anything to mix it up, I stopped doing that. I simply marked my ball, replaced it and putted. Much better results - even on long putts. I also did this on Saturday. I have been struggling with the putter so far this year, so I put a line on my ball. I had 20 putts on the front, so I stopped using the line on the back and had 19 putts. HORRIBLE, 8 over par with 39 putts. I have played 12 rounds this year and I'm hitting 80% fairways, 85% greens, but the best round I've shot so far is 74, because I'm averaging 36 (thats right AVERAGING 36) putts per round. I lost all touch with the short stick over the Winter. Follow @GolfspyBones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeched Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 I do mark my ball with a small 'Z' near the logo on each side. As for an alignment aide, I dont use one, the line on my putter is what I use to visualize the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG STU Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I tried the line thing and it only aggreviated me. As I said on another thread on here I mark my TITLEIST with 6 dots around the number. I do use the line thing if I am helping someone with their putting to illustrate how the ball will roll etc and also to see what kind of roll they are putting on it. As far as for me putting I get my line of putt place my ball with the logo up and go from there I dont even really line up the logo. But as they sa in golf and life "different strokes for different folks" whatever works for you. EDIT: I mark the six dots around the number on both sides Driver ---- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Speeder 565 R flex- 5W TM V-Steel Fubuki 60r--- 7W TM V-Steel UST Pro Force Gold 65R----- 9 W TM V Steel TM MAS stiff---- Irons 2015 TM TP CB Steel Fiber 95 R--- GW Callaway Mack Daddy 2 52* shaft unknown junk pile refugee. SW Callaway PM Grind 56* Modified sole grind--- KBS Tour Wedge-- LW Vokey 58* SM5 L grind--- Putter Ping B90I Broom Stick G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disliked0 Posted January 21, 2011 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I don't draw lines or put dots or marks of any kind. I draw an imaginary line from my putter through the ball and down my intended line. Tried the line a long time ago and it does take to long like others say, then I second guess if its off line then would take even longer. I would like a ball with as small a logo as you could get nothing to busy. Sacrifice Or Regret...You Choose! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHacker Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 For some strange reasons, my good shots tend to happen with old scuffed balls. My new balls loves water, thick bushes, pot bunkers Now in my bag: TM SLDR 10.5 Deg with Matrix Ozik 6Q3 S flex TM VSteel 15 deg 3 wood Cleveland Launcher Hybrid 18 deg Diamana Red Board Stiff Titleist ZB Forged Iron 3-PW DG S200 Steel Shaft Cleveland CG15 46, 52, 56, 60 Wedges Scotty Cameron California Del Mar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHacker Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I have tried using drawn lines to align, and not using them at all. I get equally bad results from both. Using lines to align works best on straight putts. But if you are facing a breaking putt, which is like 90% of the time, having a line on the ball probably complicates things. Now in my bag: TM SLDR 10.5 Deg with Matrix Ozik 6Q3 S flex TM VSteel 15 deg 3 wood Cleveland Launcher Hybrid 18 deg Diamana Red Board Stiff Titleist ZB Forged Iron 3-PW DG S200 Steel Shaft Cleveland CG15 46, 52, 56, 60 Wedges Scotty Cameron California Del Mar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted February 16, 2011 Share Posted February 16, 2011 I draw a line with a blue sharpie.....directly under the brand name of the ball....This is NOT for alignment purposes! Rather it is purely for ball identification. I use the blue sharpie as I am a UK fan.(Go Big Blue!) The line simply helps me identify my ball in play quicker. As for alignment, most balls come with one. Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER6R or ER2 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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