Coloured ball

[virge666]

Tim Clark is playing with a Vision ball ?

;)

So who's is it and why ?

Anyone know ?

[just]

Virge
It's Srixon Z Star, they've just released the in yellow. here is the press release:
http://www.srixon.com/pr_e7f7d599a41d77bb.html

[Daves]

Tim Clark is playing with a Vision ball ?

;)

So who's is it and why ?

Anyone know ?

I think it is a Srixon copy.

[PeteyD]

He found it in the rough!

[markTHEblake]

Yellow balls are seriously gay.

[MegaWatty]

Yellow balls are seriously gay.

Don't want others to catch on to your secret???

[ParMaster]

By tapping into the psychology of hitting each shot and the visualization and calming effect at address, the Z-STAR™ and Z-STAR™ X Tour Yellow golf balls incorporate the science of visual perception with the psychology of color effect on the human brain. Science has proven that yellow is the most visible color in the visual spectrum and psychology has correlated green with calming and stress relief; therefore Srixon® has combined the two colors based on these findings to tap into the player’s mind and expand the benefits of playing a better ball.


Ummmm Ok.

:lol:

[Ferrins]

What a steal those balls will be in 6 months when there marked down due too poor sales figures.

[virge666]

What a steal those balls will be in 6 months when there marked down due too poor sales figures.

Exactly what I am thinking...

[nudgee]

april fools day joke perhaps - if it isn't - it should BE!!!!

[Eldrick]

" Science has proven that yellow is the most visible color in the visual spectrum and psychology has correlated green with calming and stress relief"


tapping into the club chucking market?

[MegaWatty]

Q. You must have made some comments about the ball this week from the other players, any comments from the crowd today?

TIM CLARK: A lot of the players haven't seen it, obviously. I just tried to yesterday for the first time. I played nine holes and it seemed all right, so I figured I'd use it, give it a try.

I was a bit worried that you couldn't start with a yellow ball and change back to a white one even though it's the same golf ball. I guess once you start with it you -- I took a bit of a chance and I'm pretty used to it, yeah. It didn't make a difference really for me.

A few people said something out there, but obviously they had about three or four beers in them, so you can expect that.

Q. Nothing funny?

TIM CLARK: Not funny, no (laughter), I didn't find it funny.

MARK WILLIAMS: This is the first week you've used the yellow ball?

TIM CLARK: Second day.

Q. I guess two questions, number one: What's the thing behind the yellow ball?

TIM CLARK: It's just a color. I don't hit it far enough not to see a white one, but some guys it might help them.

Q. So it's not to pick it up in case you go into the desert?

TIM CLARK: No, no. It's interesting, though, you really do see the ball a lot better. A few shots today on the par-3s I was battling to see where Vijay's ball had ended up, especially when the greens have a little bit of a shine to them, which these ones do. So you can definitely pick it up from further away and definitely track it easier in the air.

If not for my benefit, I guess it's for the benefit of the spectators. I don't know how it comes out on TV. I'm not sure if you can tell a difference. But it may.

[TheBoz_fromOz]

I think everyone has missed the point, the idea is to Tour validate the colour or
colours so that the player types that do need help in the vision area are going to be
more inclined to use a coloured ball and not feel like they are so out of place.

We need to keep players in the game as long as possible because Golf Australia
and the PGA are not winning the battle to get new players into our game. Fewer
golfers mean more problems for the industry means a more expensive game.

Coloured ball sales in Asia and maybe Europe/Canada will really fly as the colour
either helps or in Asia they want hi-tech game improvement ideas.

Having said that here in Australia we tend to be the last adopters of significant
changes to equipment and fashion styles in the golf.

[sms316]

Why doesn't Tim Clark have his 2 ball putter modified to yellow circles?

[virge666]

If not for my benefit, I guess it's for the benefit of the spectators. I don't know how it comes out on TV. I'm not sure if you can tell a difference. But it may.

Now that makes a lot of sense...

[TheBoz_fromOz]

Don't laugh but because Tim only started playing/testing the ball this week
he hasn't had time to think about the colour of the circles. If he was to stick
with the Yellow ball for a decent amount of time I think he would change them to
Yellow.

This has been rolled out in such a haphazard manner that Srixon and the players
have not really thought through all the issues and opputunity's.

Even the story isn't exactly scripted yet, but that is good because the answers
are very genuine.

Foxsports spoke to me three years ago about getting the UV on Tour by the time
HD was in use because they believe it would be better on TV.

Last year we had a number of Korean Lady Pro's at the Masters in Qld ask
about playing the UV for us but as you all know I need to make it more Tour
ball like to really be a true option. The X3UV is close but no cigars yet.

[Daves]

Why doesn't Tim Clark have his 2 ball putter modified to yellow circles?

You should be in Marketing!:wink:

Hasn't hurt Clarks's game so far, into the final 16 today.

[sms316]

The whole point of the 2 ball was a visual aid to simulate the ball. It makes sense that the circles should be the same colour.

Of course, he may need to start wearing welding goggles while putting though.

[virge666]

I need to make it more Tour ball like to really be a true option. The X3UV is close but no cigars yet.

What is missing - sorry - it has been a while...

Are you in NXT Tour sort of area ?

[GolfBallWhackerGuy]

I would game them. Im used to hitting yellow balls at the driving range, I may as well hit them on the course. Its either that or I must be ghey. =)

[Daves]

The whole point of the 2 ball was a visual aid to simulate the ball. It makes sense that the circles should be the same colour.

Of course, he may need to start wearing welding goggles while putting though.

Keep going, you could create a whole range of accessories here. TM will be knocking on the door:lol:

[sms316]

Srixon don't need me for their marketing. Nothing will beat that "better ball" stuff. :roll:

[ddasey]

Srixon don't need me for their marketing. Nothing will beat that "better ball" stuff. :roll:

Maybe they will change it to 'better, brighter ball'. :-k

[just]

As an advertising strategy, it must be working since you and Dwayne are constantly bringing it up.:razz:

[Daves]

Word is Tiger is going to be playing with Blue balls when he comes back. Apparently Nike said that they won't necessarily stop him hitting strays, but it will help him avoid any bad lies and any injuries post match!.:lol:

[TheBoz_fromOz]

What is missing - sorry - it has been a while...

Are you in NXT Tour sort of area ?

Hey Virge, Between the NXT Tour/Trispeed Tour and the RX330. Boz.

[sms316]

As an advertising strategy, it must be working since you and Dwayne are constantly bringing it up.:razz:
It's bringing something up.

[Johnny Canuck]

As an advertising strategy, it must be working since you and Dwayne are constantly bringing it up.:razz:

Good point. With every person that speaks negatively, another 10 people have their curiosity aroused.

With every Clark victory, the marketing execs at Srixon are laughing. The exposure that they'll get if he makes the semis or the finals will be more than they could ever have dreamed of.

[razaar]

Yellow is very Aussie, yellow and green works for me. They have yellow tennis balls now where they were white before. Makes sense from a TV perspective.

[Ferrins]

Might be able to duck in time if I can see it coming. Good ball for billybaub.

[just]

Ferrins
Thats the funniest thing I've read on here in quite a while, keep it up.

[henno]

That made me chuckle.

[markTHEblake]

The whole point of the 2 ball was a visual aid to simulate the ball.

The two ball invention was to help compensate for the Parallax error.

there is some fantastic info on that here
http://www.ozgolf.net/forums/showthread.php?p=46641

[virge666]

I hit range balls really well - maybe if my real ball was yellow, like range balls . . . then I would hit it as well as range balls.

Yeah - that is what I call "finking with me head"

Why the stigma towards coloured balls ? I like them.

[MegaWatty]

What ball you playing currently Virge?

[Johnny Canuck]

Nice avatar Virge.

I'm looking forward to these.

[Jarro]

Yeah i'm gonna try 'em out as well 8)

[Eag's]

I hit range balls really well - maybe if my real ball was yellow, like range balls . . . then I would hit it as well as range balls.

Yeah - that is what I call "finking with me head"

Why the stigma towards coloured balls ? I like them.

Virge, I am the golf range world Champion, I love flushing those lovely yellow balls. Might pick up some of these myself :mrgreen:

[Yossarian]

I'd play em.

[oncewasagolfer]

I'd play em.

no surprise considering some of your comments in one of zigs threads:smt060

[Yossarian]

no surprise considering some of your comments in one of zigs threads:smt060
:-s

Which comments

:lol:

[oncewasagolfer]

give me a minute;)

[oncewasagolfer]

found it


I love men.

:)

[Yossarian]

:lol:

Well played.

[virge666]

Nice avatar Virge.


;)

Glad you know where it is from... does this mean I/We are old ?


What ball you playing currently Virge?

ZStar or Pro V1.... I like the higher spin variations of the premium balls. I find it easy to take spin off a ball, so I avoid the v1x and ZStar <whatever>



Virge, I am the golf range world Champion, I love flushing those lovely yellow balls. Might pick up some of these myself :mrgreen:

See the logic is sound !!!

[Johnny Canuck]

;)

Glad you know where it is from... does this mean I/We are old ?



ZStar or Pro V1.... I like the higher spin variations of the premium balls. I find it easy to take spin off a ball, so I avoid the v1x and ZStar <whatever>




See the logic is sound !!!

Not necessarily. It just means that we don't need no education.

(And we may be a little old).

I'm getting flashbacks!

[markTHEblake]

Why the stigma towards coloured balls ? I like them.

simple narrow mindedness. The benefits are very tangible and no negatives.

[MegaWatty]

MTB. You using a straight UV or UVX3?

Being a 4 'capper, um guessing that you've copped talk here and there about it. It seems that low 'cappers are bigger sledgers. I copped a guy telling me I have to buy everyone a beer because I was caught using a coloured ball.

[markTHEblake]

UVX3 - and it will be doing the rounds of open Pennant for the next 6 weeks. To date i have never seen a golfer use a yellow ball in that event.

When i play my old club this weekend it will be interesting, cos they all have big mouths, and the most common comment is "you cant use a ball like that" which is technically a breach of the giving advice rule, so am well prepared for the reply.

[MegaWatty]

Is it to see it better, to be different or just just plain like everything about it?

PS. I don't know if you're an old bloke, young bloke or in between bloke.

[markTHEblake]

Better to see and i like being part of the revolution, and supporting good old aussie innovation.

[Johnny Canuck]

UVX3 - and it will be doing the rounds of open Pennant for the next 6 weeks. To date i have never seen a golfer use a yellow ball in that event.

When i play my old club this weekend it will be interesting, cos they all have big mouths, and the most common comment is "you cant use a ball like that" which is technically a breach of the giving advice rule, so am well prepared for the reply.


Technically, I don't think it is a breach. "Advice" is any counsel or suggestion that could influence a player in determining his play, the choice of a club or the method of making a stroke.

Make sure you tell them that they're going to be remembered as the guy that got beat by a guy using a yellow pill.

However, I'm sure I'll run into the same dickheads when I break out my yellow Srixons. I hope they make a yellow Cally in the future.

Come on Tim Clark, the future of yellow balls is in your hands!

[MegaWatty]

Wow! It's growing. I've used the UV at KB JC and found it ultra easy to find. Hmmmm. I've been playing the White X3 but maybe I'll switch to the X3 UV....I can be missing out! :)

[Johnny Canuck]

I've tried Boz' yellow ball and had no problems with the colour. If it's easier for me to see, I'll use it.

They really stand out in the scrub at KB as well, which is always a bonus.

[MegaWatty]

You tried the X3 version JC or just the original?

[Johnny Canuck]

It was a while back, so I am guessing the original.

[adlo]

Wow! It's growing. I've used the UV at KB JC and found it ultra easy to find. Hmmmm. I've been playing the White X3 but maybe I'll switch to the X3 UV....I can be missing out! :)
The UVX3 unfortunately plays nothing like the X3. I was hoping for a lot more.

It was a while back, so I am guessing the original.
I think it was an X3 proto.

I'll hit the yellow Z stars if they play anything like the white version. Yellow golf balls are so damn easy to find.

[sms316]

Why the stigma towards coloured balls ? I like them.
You wouldn't use a ProV1 at putt putt, so why use a novelty ball on a real course?

[Iain]

Come on Tim Clark, the future of yellow balls is in your hands!

Goorrrnnneee....

[Johnny Canuck]

I thought the yellow was supposed to be easier to see.

[Jarro]

Shigeki Maruyama is using one at the Mayakoba Classic at the moment and it's a lot easier to track in the air than the regular white pill 8)

[MegaWatty]

I'm guessing that Asia will be more accepting of the coloured ball.

1. Srixon is an Asian brand
2. They love that sort of stuff.

Has the revolution begun???

[Daves]

I believe that Boz has said that coloured balls are now about 20% of the Asian Japanese market's sales.

[pom]

I'm guessing that Asia will be more accepting of the coloured ball.

1. Srixon is an Asian brand
2. They love that sort of stuff.

Has the revolution begun???
Actually meg , it began a couple of years ago. With a few club golfers along for the ride. Better hang on cos it looks like the ride could be speeding up quite a bit.:smt038:smt038:smt038

[Iain]

Except that Srixon would be making a whole lot more ground than Vision...

[Daves]

I think Shigeki Maruyama is using a Bridgestone.

[sms316]

You lot should all go and use pink ones.

:smt011

[Daves]

You lot should all go and use pink ones.

:smt011

I have some, plus some blueys as well. Would you like one?, you only have to ask:lol:

[pom]

I have a pink ball with a Koala printed on it. Give me your address SMS & I will send it to you.:-)

[TheBoz_fromOz]

Except that Srixon would be making a whole lot more ground than Vision...

Hi Iain, no problems at my end as I am happy to see the majors promote
the concept on my behalf, as it will inturn open more retail doors for me
than has been the case to date. I do wish it was later in the year though,
as that is when I expect to finalise my Tour Hybrid ball project.

We are looking to use Australian Nano Technology to both improve the type
of colours we will produce but also improve on the durability and softness.

The interest from overseas has been very good on the back of what has
been happening in Japan and Korea before this. Cheers, Boz.

[terrys]

When I was up in Japan last October, all the golf shops I visited had at last 25% of their ball floor stock allocated to coloured balls. Lots of colours, not just yellow.