Best practice golf balls according to redditors

You made me want to look into that. Apparently someone created a biodegradable ball that has a fish food core. There'd be some monster fish at the course I play.

It honestly depends on your budget, how much are you willing to spend?

Here is a great list of prep and upgrades you can do to bring success to your prints:

-Get Vibration Dampners: I can not express how much joy these things have brought many users. The make your machine quiet and greatly decrease ringing in your prints since they ABSORB the vibration coming from your stepper motors. You really only need Two of these for the X and Y axis however you can get another two for the Z-axis drives if you plan on doing a lot of z-hopping.

-BUY FILAMENT IN ADVANCE: get some PLA/ABS/PETG or whatever you want to try printing with. The filament you get with the printer for the most part is garbage HOWEVER I recommend dialing in those settings first then throwing on some nice filament, it'll feel soooo nice. Some commonly accepted/appreciated brands are: eSun PLA+, Hatchbox, Solutech and more

-Get a PEI sheet: Seems like you mentioned this in your post but PEI sheets eliminate the use of gluesticks/tape/hairspray and provide excelent adhesion while making it easy to remove the part after it's cool. This things like to be hot though so increase your bed temp a little at first

-Buy New Fans: The stock hotend/power unit fans are Loud, Noisy and Inefficient. I recommend getting 1 new conrol box fan, 1 new hot end fan and 1 new part blower fan.
You will need 1 40mm fan, 1 50mm fan and a Blower fan or another 40/50mm fan depending on if you print a new hot end mount like a fang.

-Tighten every screw on the printer: You would be surprised how many screws initially are lose either from prior testing or such. Also make sure to test your belt tensions on your printer whne you get it. You want everything tight BUT NOT TOO TIGHT. Give it a snug fit then let it be. Also make sure your belts are 'pluckable' like a guitar string but not tought

-Get some bearings: You may want to get a few ball bearings for when you print out a new filament holder, the stock filament holder is terrible

-Buy some fasteners: M3 bolts and nuts are commonly used on the CR-10S having spares or additional fasteners for adding on parts/printed components to your printer is awesome to have on hand

-Replace the Hotend: This can get a bit frustrating but it can be worth it. If you want you can replace the hotend with something like a volcano or an all metal hot end to print at higher temperatures. With this you can also add on autoleveling if you have the correct mount printed

-Octoprint: I am not very familiar with octoprint since I don't use it myself however I know it can run on a CR-10S. If you want look into how to install octoprint on stock firmware, I know it's pretty easy to use a raspberrypi to remote into your printer as well using octoprint.

-Squash Feet: Replacing your stock machine 'feet' with squash balls or squishy gold balls can also help absorb vibrations from your machine to your table or where it is located. This helps a bit with part quality but it's mostly to reduce the noise carried through your furniture.

-Solder on connectors: If you want you can get some pin connectors to make your fans/electronics easy to switch out depending on your material you are printing, maybe you need a strong part fan or maybe you need a weaker one. It is easy to swap out if it's using a 4pin connector.

-Make an Enclosure: What could be nicer for your printer than a stable environment. Making an enclosure for your printer can help if you live in a rough climate area or if you want to reduce the noise as well.

-Get some Handtools: I'm not sure if you have any or not but some great tools to have are a screwdriver, hexwrenches and a soldering iron depending on how much work you want to be doing on your printer.

For convenience I've added some of the parts mentioned via an Amazon link for prices. I'm not saying buy these things exactly they are just a starting point for reference:

Nima Vibration Dampners:https://www.amazon.com/Stepper-Rubber-Vibration-Dampers-Printer/dp/B073FRZTDX/

40mm Fan (Noctua Brand): https://www.amazon.com/Noctua-NF-A4x20-FLX-premium-quality-quiet/dp/B072JK9GX6/

Blower Fan (Part Fans):https://www.amazon.com/SoundOriginal-Humidifier-Aromatherapy-Appliances-Replacement/dp/B071WMHNG5/

PEI Sheet/Printer Surface:https://www.amazon.com/CCTREE-Printer-Surface-Creality-300x300mm/dp/B07543KHCT/

Squash Feet: https://www.amazon.com/PrideSports-Practice-Balls-Count-Yellow/dp/B00466W9X0/

M3 Bolts/Nuts:https://www.amazon.com/280Pcs-Grade12-9-Socket-Assortment-Storage/dp/B0742DDLQ1/

Raspberry Pi 3 for Octoprint: https://www.amazon.com/Raspberry-Pi-RASPBERRYPI3-MODB-1GB-Model-Motherboard/dp/B01CD5VC92/

Ball Bearings: https://www.amazon.com/625ZZ-Shielded-Groove-Precision-Bearings/dp/B01LWMT95S/

Hope this helps, have fun tinkering!

Check these out.

BirdieBall Practice Golf Balls, Full Swing Limited Flight Golf Practice Balls, Perfect Training Aid for All Golfers (pack of 12) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001603N66/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wTqBDb2XAX2ED

https://www.amazon.com/BirdieBall-DBBAL12-BirdieBall-12-Balls/dp/B001603N66/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=56335102976&gclid=CjwKCAjwldHsBRAoEiwAd0JybVnOnvIV63iwjN6O0bjrkp5EL_5YydZs5xYr0TjxNhXU1w_yBggNCBoCZpQQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274683505584&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9022831&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=2638499965257340019&hvtargid=kwd-308484593024&hydadcr=23506_9916423&keywords=birdie+ball&qid=1570062228&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUzRQMUlGMFVGNlVMJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTc3MzQyMU5RWEtLWjVETkJOMCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjkxNzMyM1JEOVJaSjFEVEVUSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

I'm a very avid DIY'er but I don't think that price is out of the question nearly to the extent people are complaining about it.

Angle iron (What the stand is made out of), 20$: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-1-in-x-96-in-Aluminum-Square-Tube-with-1-20-in-Thick-802537/204273939 Edit: It's just more 1x4s, my mistake - total cost below updated (2x @ 4$).

Not the shittiest/cheapest you can find Plywood? ~20$: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sande-Plywood-Common-1-4-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-205-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-479023/100073744

Paint - White and Green (Lettering): Seems easy enough to get away with the cheapest stuff here, so: 8$ (2x "Sample Sizes" @ 3.94$ from Home Depot, probably would need 2x "sample sizes" for the white, but I'll stay conservative).

Chipping Matt x2 - ~20$/ea: https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_st_price-asc-rank?keywords=Chipping+Mat&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3AChipping+Mat&qid=1495570282&sort=price-asc-rank - Yes, I know you could buy a set of putting carpet for cheaper and cut it up, but chipping matts are significantly stronger than regular putting green surfaces, and realistically a "good" quality one should cost you at least ~25$.

Turf for the surface (Cheapest available, frankly I feel like theirs seems a little more padded than this, but for the purpose of costs...) ~21$: https://www.amazon.com/GREENSCAPES-209107-Grass-Rug-6-Feet/dp/B00LK2MIFC/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1495570789&sr=8-2&keywords=Putting+Turf

1x4s for framing 4$x2 (One for each setup) Edit: : http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Premium-Kiln-Dried-Square-Edge-Whitewood-Common-Board-914681/100023465

Foam Balls (Lowest quality possible), ~12$ - didn't search too hard, but couldn't find less than a 12ct (And who wouldn't want a few spares with something like this): https://www.amazon.com/PrideSports-Practice-Balls-Count-Yellow/dp/B00466W9X0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495570456&sr=8-1&keywords=Foam+Golf+Balls

Netting (Cheapest comparable that I found), ~12$: https://www.amazon.com/Lacrosse-Netting-Fishing-Nets-Length/dp/B013W40VS6/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1495570637&sr=8-7&keywords=Netting

So all in all we're at 125$ not including any hardware (screws, nuts/bolts, brackets, etc) nor the tools that you might require to assemble the thing. You could also probably safely assume a shipping charge in the range of 20-40$ trying to mail a setup like this.

Sure, the guys making these things are buying in bulk and very likely aren't paying retail, but you would be paying retail prices. Let's also just forget the fact that all of the above doesn't account for any mistakes you might make along the way, requiring re-purchasing goods.

Frankly, I don't think this is a very good DIY project at all.

Edit: You could get away with "Two sheets of plywood" like you said (For the legs, frame, etc), but you'd want to buy much beefier stuff (~1/2" at least, 3/4" preferred): http://www.homedepot.com/p/Sande-Plywood-Common-1-2-in-x-4-ft-x-8-ft-Actual-0-472-in-x-48-in-x-96-in-454532/100017950 - There's also Softwood Ply and Particleboard available, but frankly, I wouldn't touch the stuff (ESPECIALLY the latter) if I had any intention of using these on beaches, etc.

Edit2: Just noticed these things are plastic: https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1557/3333/products/products_chippo_4_800x.jpg?v=1495158893

Whelp, fuck 'em. Looks like I'll be making my 150$ counterparts instead.

Hi! I actually set one up. It's ghetto as hell but, here is what I did.

This little net is cheap on Amazon.

Then I went to Home Depot and bought a section of astro-turf for about $17. I had an old grommet kit so I put 4 holes about an inch in from the corners and grommeted them. I use old tent stakes to keep it tight on my lawn.

I stacked a welcome mat on top of a large cutting board and slid it under the Astroturf for a solid flat surface.

[Wiffle golf balls.] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001RFSTN2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_x2qRzbG1HV3QH)

I use a lid from a storage container tub as a ball feeder, propped up at the perfect angle by an empty 12oz LeCroix.

Creative lighting and my 60° Mizuno, the little Bose Bluetooth speaker for the Spotifies and I got a pretty fun night going on in my little back yard.

The result: https://imgur.com/a/SMfnQ

Not as good as "Almost Golf" balls, but still good and much cheaper.

http://www.amazon.com/PrideSports-Practice-Balls-Count-Yellow/dp/B00466W9X0/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1465231403&sr=1-1&keywords=practice+golf+balls

Naw we use these to practice.


SKLZ Impact Golf Balls (Pack of 12) Limited True Flight Hitting Impact Golf Balls, Dent Resistant and Long Lasting, Stronger Alternative to Plastic Training Golf Balls, Perfect for Home Practice https://www.amazon.com/dp/B015N2NX6W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_So8TCbBN0EX3W

If you are hitting balls into a lake, should use these: https://www.amazon.com/ECOBIOBALL-eco-friendly-golf-marine-environments/dp/B00Z76ACAU

I bought this pack to get a little from column A, a little from column B. I've been doing the indoor chipping myself as winter cabin fever is setting in, now that I just picked up clubs that actually fit me.

Have to say I like the wiffle style better, for the feedback and "true-ness" to how well a real golf ball would fly having been hit the same way.

The foam ones are nice for fuller swings, since I worry about the plastic ones breaking or denting things if struck hard.

sorry.Link is https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7I400A

I buyed 42mm red ball.(38mm ball might able to not use).

I bought the Almost Golf Limited Flight and they fly a max of about 110 yards with a driver.

no harm at all. you screw the launcher onto the gun like a muzzle brake, and load a golf ball. then you fire a blank so there is a gas release to launch the ball but no bullet to cause a mess.

here is the launcher

here are AR15 blanks CHECK LOCAL LAWS BEFORE BUYING

and here are some cheap golf balls

I use foam balls in the basement into a chipping net. Ceilings are only 7 foot so nothing above the waist.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00466W9X0/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498452982&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=foam+golf+practice+balls&dpPl=1&dpID=51PTpH3EZIL&ref=plSrch


Also have a birdieball putting green which is nice.

http://www.birdieball.com/create-my-indoor-putting-green/?gclid=CjwKEAjwvr3KBRD_i_Lz6cihrDASJADUkGCaQnbGE7ubvRKTI8DY1O4sC4z9965zxlAMU0gKPGsl4RoChCPw_wcB


Puttout for the win. I use real golf balls for the putting.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01N9BXYW3/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498452861&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=puttout&dpPl=1&dpID=41mX8J-rKzL&ref=plSrch

You were saying?

Foam Practice Golf Balls

Just need gas in the shell. Shove one of these down the tube, thooomp.

Goes a good distance too.

So, I found (late) the Kickstarter for Chippo Golf. I was intrigued. But, when I saw they wanted $175 for the set, I knew I could build something sturdier for much less. So I did.

The total cost of the project was: $93.63 for a much better quality build. You may save more if you have the tools I didn't or scrap laying around.

The Chippo site says that each board measures 40" x 24" x 1.4".

So, I bought one 4' x '4 plywood board for the two boards. I started by ripping it in half, so you'd have two sides that were each 48" x 24". Then, I trimmed the excess off so that each board was 40" x 24". I used a Kreg jig for the entire project, so your mileage may vary in terms of cost and connecting boards.

I bought three (3) 1" x 2" x 10' common boards to use for the sides and the legs. Initially, I bought carriage bolts to use as swinging legs, but that solution didn't work well and I settled on the hinges (more later). I ended up buying an additional 1" x 2" x 8' common board later to redo the legs since I hated the bolt method.

Next, cut your sides to fit. Leave a small lip when you attach the sides so that the grass is flush with the edges once glued. Measure and mark your holes (check out the screen shot for measurements for 6" and 9" holes) and use a jig saw to cut them out.

After that, cut your turf carpet pieces to fit onto each board. I found it helpful to clamp each corner to the board, flip it over, and mark with a silver permanent marker. Then, I just used poultry shears to cut out the circles.

Next, start stapling your cargo net around the holes. Be forewarned, I think the net I bought was slightly too small. Some of the top holes are very taut and the balls can bounce out upon impact. You may use the material better than me, or simply count those shots as in (as we do). Or, buy a slightly bigger net.

After you've stapled all of your netting, use a ton of Gorilla glue and attach your carpet. Put some weight on it (books, etc.) and let it dry overnight.

Then, attach your legs. I initially tried carriage bolts, but I hated how they didn't fold up into the boards and were unbalanced. Hence, the hinge method. Attach the hinges and enjoy your game! Finish as you see fit.

Practice Balls for $5.97 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00466W9X0/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Green Turf Rug (2.7" x 8') for $16.68 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01AINQMRI/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Cargo Net (41" x 30") for $8.99 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M8NQK4K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's a bit late at the moment, but I heard the call for balls. Ballistic balls are asked about occasionally here, and I don't have much to share, but I'll share what little I know.

Ballistic balls changed size sometime around 2000 or 2003 - becoming slightly larger. This is probably why there's conflicting information on the actual size of them. According to these measurements, you want something around 1.75 inches or 44mm in diameter. The nerf wikia (which I'll preface with a malware ad warning, since I got a browser redirect to a questionable site a few moments ago) lists the size of ballistic balls to be 1.5 inches or 38 mm in diameter

Koosh balls have been recommended elsewhere, but the nerf wikia says that they aren't the same size as classic ballistic balls.

The recommendation I'm familiar with is to go with practice golf balls. These one's here are just a little under 43 mm. I've also heard suggestions of using foam stress balls, but you have to be careful about the size of them.

Shoutout to u/ParabolicToys - he seems to be knowledgeable on this subject. Here's a post he did on ballistic balls the last time I summoned him.

Oh! also inexpensive are those bright orange practice golf balls with the holes in them. They'll toss em around for hours if they like balls.

http://www.amazon.com/Intech-Practice-Balls-holes-Orange/dp/B001TDG7ZE/ref=pd_sim_sg_1

And, unlike the plastic tinkle balls of doom, they don't impale your foot when stepped on

I got these. They do the job. It looks like Amazon is charging more for them now, I got them for $13, so I’m sure you can find a similar price elsewhere.

Jef World of Golf Foam Practice Balls (42 Multi-Colored Balls) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002ALIP2W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3EtBDb2Z99B6N

http://www.amazon.com/Shag-Practice-Assorted-Brands-Models/dp/B004V95TYI/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1405716536&sr=8-4&keywords=golf+balls

Nope, they work on a pelican though and they are plenty large enough that it should be fine. Wide tolerance range.

https://www.amazon.com/PrideSports-Practice-Balls-Count-Yellow/dp/B00466W9X0/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?keywords=foam+golf+practice+balls&qid=1567631321&s=gateway&sprefix=foam+gol&sr=8-5

They can charge crazy amounts for scupper plugs, so if you're trying to save money think about grabbing a couple of those yellow foam practice golf balls from walmart and just using those as plugs. They can be smushed down into the holes to plug them, just feed a string through them to help you pull em back out again. This is the kind I'm talking about: link.

Heres the link https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N7I400A

Looks like a yellow practice ball to me, either foam or plastic/whiffle style.

Like these: https://www.amazon.com/PrideSports-Practice-Balls-Count-Yellow/dp/B00466W9X0/ref=lp_3411201_1_4?s=golf&ie=UTF8&qid=1567346853&sr=1-4

I had the same exact problem as you. Everything good except always short on the putts. I did a bunch of research and ended up buying the Balls of Steel when I got an Amazon gift card. This does what it says and improved my putting dramatically. Highly recommended. Be sure to post if/when you find something that works.

http://www.amazon.com/EyeLine-Golf-Ball-Steel-3-Pack/dp/B003NTS7R8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1376968212&sr=8-1&keywords=balls+of+steel+golf

I hope these will fit:
https://www.amazon.com/Diosn-Practice-Balls-Count-Rainbow/dp/B015GSLCWA/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1482895621&sr=8-7&keywords=soft+foam+golf+balls

foam practice balls, like these

*starts handheld tape recorder*

"Business Idea number six-hundred forty three: bio-degradable golf balls made of compacted cornmeal"...you see that? I'm an idea man Chuck, I got ideas all day long I can't even control 'em... they come charging in...

Oh wait, it already exists:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ecobioball-Eco-friendly-Golf-Marine-Environments/dp/B00XC9KRRC

http://www.amazon.com/SKLZ-Limited-Flight-Practice-Balls/dp/B00JUHUEF0/ref=sr_1_fkmr3_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1465232973&sr=8-4-fkmr3&keywords=skillz+practice+golf+balls

These are amazing.

They do look a little scarce, I think I had trouble finding them myself. But these look like they would do the trick.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DUO5UX0/ref=mp_s_a_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1500867495&sr=8-9&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=foam+golf+ball

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00DUO5UX0/ref=mp_s_a_1_15?qid=1466575347&sr=8-15&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=golf+soft+balls

For the lazy.


I gave my brother some for Christmas and had about a dozen before my dogs chewed them up.

I made one back in April and followed these instructions, but used 2 x 3s instead.
I made the holes with a dremel tool with the circle cutter and a cheap net I found on amazon. I used an indoor/outdoor carpet from home depot. Luckily I had most of the material in the shed left over from previous projects, but I'd estimate about $60-$75 for materials. I bought these balls from amazon. My "chipping mats" are left over indoor/outdoor carpet stapled to left over plywood.


What I think about my version: Following the corn hole instructions make it pretty sturdy, even with the 2x3's. However, they are large and somewhat awkward to carry. They aren't easy to transport in my car (mazda3 hatchback), so I am looking to make a lighter version like /u/garzalaw, but maybe have them fold in half with a hinge and lock with a bolt lock for easier transport?

It's a fun game, but challenging if you and your buddies aren't that great at golf (my buddies and myself). I practice with it in the backyard pretty frequently with real balls.

I used foam golfballs in my Malibu Pro Explorer...Like these.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00466W9X0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1486598934&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=golf+balls+foam&dpPl=1&dpID=41j2iFRgRkL&ref=plSrch

I just buy a bag of this , I have used brand new balls and I dont notice a difference between them and used balls.

First, I would stop using birdie balls for anything other than pure fun. Even if you got pretty good at curving them, I'm not sure how well it would translate to a real ball.

If you must use practice balls, I think the hollow, ping pong style balls work the best, and give the best feedback. They're also cheap as shit.
http://www.amazon.com/PrideSports-Practice-Balls-Hollow-Count/dp/B005JTDDAQ

You can really tell when you put a lot of spin on them because they will rise almost straight up in the air, and then drop.

I highly recommend you avoid the foam, or wiffle style, practice balls. They don't work for me at all.