Okay, so, today I was messing around, trying to see what this whole deal is with golfers and their ball numbers. I kept hearing about Justin Thomas and Scottie Scheffler, and how they have this thing about the numbers on their golf balls. Apparently, Justin thinks Scottie’s choice of high numbers is weird. So, I decided to get into it myself and see what the fuss is all about.
Getting Started
First, I went out and bought a bunch of golf balls. I mean, a lot. Different brands, different numbers. I wanted the full experience, you know? I grabbed some with low numbers, some with high numbers, even some with double digits. It felt kind of silly, buying so many golf balls, but hey, I was committed.
Hitting the Range
Next, I headed to the driving range. I started with the low-numbered balls. Hit a few, got a feel for them. They felt, well, normal. Nothing special, just regular golf balls. I switched to the high-numbered ones, like the ones Scottie apparently uses. I teed up a ball with a big ‘7’ on it. Swung my club, made contact, and watched it fly. Honestly, it felt the same as the others.
Experimenting
- Different Numbers: I spent hours hitting balls with different numbers. I tried to see if there was any difference in how they flew, how they felt, anything.
- Blind Test: I even had my buddy set up some balls for me without me looking, so I wouldn’t know the numbers. I wanted to see if I could feel a difference without any bias.
- Note-Taking: I jotted down notes after each set of swings. Did the high numbers feel different? Did they go further? Was there any weird spin?
The Conclusion
After all that, guess what I found out? Nothing. Absolutely nothing. The number on the golf ball didn’t make a bit of difference. They all felt the same, flew the same, and did the same things. Maybe it’s a mental thing for these pros, like a superstition or something. But for a regular guy like me, it didn’t matter one bit.
Final Thoughts
So, there you have it. My deep dive into the world of numbered golf balls. It was a fun little experiment, but in the end, it seems like Justin’s just pulling Scottie’s leg. Or maybe Scottie just likes high numbers. Who knows? Either way, it didn’t change my game at all. I’ll probably just stick to whatever balls are on sale from now on. This whole thing just goes to show that sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one. Don’t overthink it, right?
