I don't get into equipment rules very often, but I found it very interesting when one member of our foursome indicated that he was playing "extra large" golf balls. He was playing these:
They weren't noticeably bigger than a regular golf ball. So what are the rules on golf ball size?
The golf ball must be more than 1.680 inches in diameter. There is no maximum size. I guess functionally it would need to be smaller than the cup. It also must weigh at least 1.620 ounces. There is no maximum weight.
Presumably golf ball manufacturers have optimized things at this point, so that the reason all golf balls are basically the same size (and weight) is because that is the optimal size / weight for distance.
What are the other limitations on golf balls?
The big thing is that the dimple pattern must be symmetrical. Polara makes a golf ball that is asymmetrical, and it is supposed to fly straighter. I tried them once and was still able to slice 'em.
