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The USGA tests golf balls to ensure they conform to rules and standards that govern performance. John Spitzer, the Managing Director of Equipment Standards, ...
The USGA conducts the U.S. Open, U.S. Women's Open, U.S. Senior Open, U.S. Senior Women's Open and U.S. Adaptive Open, as well as 10 national amateur championships and international matches.
Currently, the Overall Distance Standard, which defines the maximum yardage golf balls can travel, is set at 317 yards (with a tolerance of 3 yards). Golf balls are tested according to three established launch conditions: clubhead speed (120 mph), launch angle (10 degrees) and spin (2520 rpm).
MyGolfSpy’s 2023 golf ball test took place at two locations and involved more than 80 hours of testing time. Forty-six golf ball models were tested at three speeds each with drivers and mid-irons. To better understand what is typically called “greenside performance,” we also included a 35-yard wedge test.
Golf Ball Testing. A golf ball manufacturer submits two dozen balls of each model to the USGA for conformance testing. The technical staff conducts the testing of more than 20,000 golf balls per year for conformance using a combination of simple measurements and state-of-the-art testing devices.
6 Δεκ 2023 · The R&A and USGA will update the testing conditions used for golf ball conformance under the Overall Distance Standard (ODS), which will take effect in January 2028. The decision aims to reduce the impact increased hitting distances have on golf’s long-term sustainability while minimizing the impact on the recreational game.
12 Δεκ 2023 · The United States Golf Association and R&A jointly announced that the rules governing how golf balls are tested will change starting on Jan. 1, 2028. It’s how the governing bodies intend...
