Does freezing effect golf balls?

It is certainly not a good idea to hit a ball when it is at freezing temperatures, because this will not only cause damage to the ball but probably the club as well, never mind the potential damage to your body if you are not warmed up properly.
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Is it bad to store golf balls in the cold?

Golf balls stored at room temperature have a shelf life of around a decade or longer if they are brand new. However, if they are stored in extremely cold conditions or hot conditions, the balls will deteriorate more quickly. It is a myth to store golf balls in the freezer.
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What happens to golf balls if they freeze?

Placing a golf ball in the freezer will cause it to have a much shorter lifespan. The golf ball will lose its effectiveness, and you will notice a significant decrease in distance. If you have stored your golf balls in your cold garage for years, you are likely costing yourself some yardage on the golf course.
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How long will golf balls last in garage?

With proper TLC, some manufacturers say their golf balls will last five years or more, again so long as you don't subject them to the elements, excessive humidity and so forth.
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Does freezing affect golf clubs?

Constant exposure to cold won't damage the clubhead or shaft, but could dry out the grips and cause them to harden or crack. To sum up, the most-important things to remember about how to store golf clubs: Make sure they are dry before you put them away.
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Can I keep my golf clubs in the garage in the winter?

Don't store your clubs in the garage either. Moisture and cold temperatures can damage your grips, cause shafts to become brittle, and even break down the epoxy securing the club head to the shaft. There are two great places to store your clubs: a climate-controlled storage unit or a closet or corner inside your house.
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What temperature should you store golf balls?

No problem though, because unless your balls are kept in extreme temperatures on a consistent basis (70 -80 degrees Fahrenheit is recommended), they can last years and play just fine.
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Do professional golfers use a new ball every hole?

Professional golfers will change golf balls every five to six holes. The modern golf ball technology can last for quite some time as the materials used to make these golf balls are more durable and resistant to cuts.
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How do you store golf balls in the winter?

Storing these balls in a warm environment is fine but don't expose them to too high a temperature for a long time. A ball with a Urethane and Ionomer cover is perfect for storage at moderate temperatures. Balls with plastic covers can handle slightly more extreme conditions, such as going below 50 degrees.
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Are 20 year old golf balls still good?

So keep your balls in a cool, dry place and they will last for awhile. The golf ball researchers at Titleist state, "Today's Titleist golf balls can be safely stored for five years or even more, as long as they are kept away from excessive heat. ... Normal indoor conditions should be fine for storage."
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What happens to balls when it's cold?

Why do my testicles hang down? Just as your body directs your scrotum to shrivel when it is cold, your body tells the scrotum to loosen up when you are too warm. Your scrotum will become larger and more floppy to release extra heat.
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Do golf balls get too old to use?

Do Golf Balls Have a Shelf Life? AKA: Will an Unused Golf Ball Expire? You can usually get about 10 years out of an unused golf ball, again, provided that it is stored properly. The best temperature for golf ball storage is around 70-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Do golf balls lose distance with use?

Its results confirmed that in the absence of visible damage, repeated use had no effect on a ball's performance. However, it also found that even small scuffs led to a measurable loss in distance, reducing driver distance as much as 6 yards.
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How many golf balls does the average golfer lose per round?

According to some digging in an article from GOLF's own Dylan Dethier, avid golfers lose 1.3 balls per round. If you're playing frequently, that can add up quick.
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Do golf balls get water logged?

The golf ball core is hygroscopic, which means that it absorbs water. However, it takes 12 hours for the water to get through the cover and find its way to the core. Therefore, we can confidently conclude that a golf ball that has been immersed underwater for an extended period can be waterlogged.
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How much does cold air affect a golf ball?

Cold air is denser than warm air and creates additional drag on a ball. According to Trackman, the difference is approximately one yard of carry for every 10-degree change in temperature. So theoretically, you're looking at a loss of four yards if you're playing in 40 degrees as opposed to 80 degrees.
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When should I replace my golf ball?

The most simple answer to the question of how often should you change your golf ball is that there are no set rules. Some Tour players change their ball after a certain number of holes, but the truth is, this is more based on superstition than the diminishing quality of the ball itself.
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How do you know if a golf ball is good?

Drop Them. One of the simplest ways to check your golf ball's performance is by giving it a good, old-fashioned bounce using any hard surface like a tile floor or countertop. Your goal is to make the ball bounce as high as you can reasonably bounce it without damaging anything in your home.
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Why don t pro golfers use colored balls?

As a whole pros don't use coloured golf balls because white balls are easier to see. Since pros depend on the game for their living it's vital they maximise their ability to see the flight and where their ball goes. Bubba Watson and Hale Irwin are examples of major champions who have used coloured golf balls at times.
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How many balls can a PGA player have in his bag?

Under the Rules of Golf, a golfer can carry as many golf balls as they want in their bag. Really, they can carry as many golf balls as they're willing to carry around themselves or their caddie is willing to lug around for them. Most PGA Tour golfers carry in the area of nine golf balls in their bag per round.
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How many golf balls are you allowed to carry in your bag?

On the PGA Tour, change happens far more often. There's no limit to how many golf balls a player can carry in his or her bag, so long as they comply with the One Ball Rule, which dictates the same model and manufacturer.
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Which golf balls perform better in cold weather?

The V1 is a mid-compression golf ball compared to its twin the V1x, which has a high compression. Mid-compression golf balls tend to perform better in cold weather than high compression.
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What is the number one golf ball on tour?

Titleist likes to remind us that that the Pro V1 is the No 1 ball used by professionals on worldwide golf tours, but that it's a great ball for non-superstars as well. The ball is manufactured to perfectly balance short game control without sacrificing good yardage from the tee.
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Is leaving your golf clubs in your car bad?

Protect your investment by not leaving your clubs in a hot car, damp shed or garage. A golf shaft can corrode causing the metal to weaken and break during use. Treat your clubs as you would any other piece of equipment and they will last for years to come.
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