The USGA and R&A have claimed the MLR ball would go about 15-20 yards less, but when it comes to balata versus modern, Barath found the carry delta gap to be even wider.

The Tour-level balata produced a lower launch and ball speed than the modern ball. The greatest distance loss was at the 132 mph driver speed with a mid spin rate.

Balata is a variety of non-elastic rubber obtained from the latex of the tropical tree known by the botanical name Manilkara bidentata. The trees are spread mainly in South America.

The new ball, quickly dubbed the “balata ball” was introduced at a press conference toward the end of spring training in 1943. Commissioner Kennesaw Mountain Landis, NL President Ford Frick, and AL ...

Balata craftsmen Nicodemus Joseph and George Tancredo are known for stealing the spotlight at any given exhibition and this year’s Lethem rodeo was no exception when they displayed some of the ...

Balata’s proximity to these ancient sites and the transparency of the camp’s boundaries mean religious tourists from Israel to Nablus regularly travel with armed accompaniment.

Masters 2023: Tiger Woods backs the golf ball rollback, breaks out balata balls for Rory McIlroy to make a point Ben Walton By E. Michael Johnson April 04, 2023 ...