The seam on the ball...

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By Dave N

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  1. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    I read somewhere it is the strongest part and when teeing off the seam should be struck. My question is how to find it and is there any truth to this?

  2. Wade W

    Wade W
    Roanoke, VA

    Dave:

    I'm not sure what Titleist engineers would say, but loads of good amateur players would tell you: Seaming works, but it's more about whether you want a slightly higher or lower ball flight.

    The seam runs along the Prov1 logo (and never intersects with the Titleist logos).

    Placing the seam vertically produces a slightly higher ball flight.  Placing it horizontally (like a table top) brings the ball flight down slightly.

    I know one player (maybe me) who even seams when putting.

    WW

  3. Dave N

    Dave N
    Dade City, FL

    Wade, thanks for the info.I use the arrow to align when putting but didn't realize that was the seam. Good stuff , thanks again.

  4. Dwayne N

    Dwayne N
    Island, KY

    Lol so it isn't just an alignment aid? Wow love these forums. No where else does this much knowledge get shared. And my regular foursome thought I was crazy when I said I got better flight when I set it up vertical. 

  5. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    I doubt that Titleist will verify this belief. Any (Titleist) ball struck as played should play the same regardless of ball orientation. The alignment arrow is always oriented the same to the logo and number that I can tell, but the dimples do not line up the same on the Titleist logo. Since the stamping occurs way down the assembly line from the ball being fused, I find it hard to imagine the stamping is accurate to the seam. I'm sure you play better lining up the ball on drives and putts, so keep on doing what works best.
  6. Bob T

    Bob T
    East Otis, MA

    This seams good to me and am going to try it!!!!!

  7. Tony F

    Tony F
    Orlando, FL

    I will have to try this the next time I go out to play. Never thought that lining up the seam would make a difference in flight. Thanks for the info.
  8. Jeffrey P

    Jeffrey P
    Maple Glen, PA

    These links are old from 2007 and 2011 but explain that there is not supposed to be a seam any more. Titleist calls it a staggered wave parting line. Still, someone should test the theory with an Iron Byron.
    thesandtrap.com/.../titleist_launches_new_pro_v1_and_pro_v1x_golf_balls
    www.titleist.com/.../titleist-golf-ball-r-amp-d-team-answers-your-questions

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