floaters

[covanant]

hi all,
i would like to start marking my balls(maybe my putting will improve )
can someone tell me the ratio of salt/water?
is it epsome salt or regular salt?
thanks.

[Chieflongtee]

IMO this is much better.
http://www.golfclubreview.com/technasonic_check-go.htm

[EDSGOLF]

I'm confused. What does salt/water have to do with marking your balls? If you're looking to draw a line on your ball, I saw this gadget at Golftown where it helps you draw a straight line on your ball.

[covanant]

im not sure,i think the salt makes the water less boyant,so the ball will float

that way the ball can be marked at its irregular spot
im not sure,am i wrong?

[el tigre]

hi all,
i would like to start marking my balls(maybe my putting will improve )
can someone tell me the ratio of salt/water?
is it epsome salt or regular salt?
thanks.

The technique is explained in Dave Pelz's Putting Bible. You use 12 tbsp. of Epsom salts to 2 1/2 cups of water (add more salt if the ball does not float).

But I agree with Andre, buy the Technasonic Check-Go. It's a lot less trouble.

[covanant]

thanks guys

ill look into it.

[EDSGOLF]

I guess I was way off base

[Chieflongtee]

I'm confused. What does salt/water have to do with marking your balls? If you're looking to draw a line on your ball, I saw this gadget at Golftown where it helps you draw a straight line on your ball.

Golfworks sells a kit similar to epsom salt and water. The solution makes the ball float and after spinning the ball it comes to rest on its light side.

http://www.golfworks.com/item_disp.asp?pn=GBSWK

The check-go does not require any solution and is a lot less hassle than anything out there involving water/salt etc. available through Golfsmith in Mississsauga.
http://www.golfsmith.com/cm/ppage.ph...1&fcst=GSI_WEB

[Chieflongtee]

I guess I was way off base

Been there done that many times.

[covanant]

i realize this probably should be asked in the rules section but,

is it legal to pick up your ball on the green simply to adjust your
ball marking?the rules only say you may clean it or repair damage to green.

[Chieflongtee]

It's legal and if you pay attention you'll see Tiger and others do it time and time again. It is part of their putting routine.

[el tigre]

It's legal and if you pay attention you'll see Tiger and others do it time and time again. It is part of their putting routine.

In fact, it is legal to align your ball on the tee and WHENEVER you lift, mark and replace it. However, you can only clean the ball if it is on the green or a local rule is in effect allowing lift, clean and replace.

For example, your ball is on the fringe and a fellow competitor asks you to lift and mark your ball. You cannot clean the ball because it is not on the green, but you are permitted to align it when you replace it.

[bobblehead]

Usually sometime in February when I'm really starving for golf and watching the Golf Channel...I use the salt water/jet dry method to balance a few dozen golf balls. It might be a bit messy but its a lot cheaper than the Check-Go gadget.

Does the Check-go gadget always draws a line around the ball or does it allow you to just put a dot on the ball? Just curious.

[el tigre]

Does the Check-go gadget always draws a line around the ball or does it allow you to just put a dot on the ball? Just curious.

A dot can be placed on the top of the ball while it is spinning. You can skip drawing the line if you wish and use only the dot for alignment - simply have the dot pointing directly at you or away from you (i.e. 90* to the target line) when you line up your ball.