So Roll Back the Ball in not new, it was tried in the 19th Century

« **on:** August 14, 2010, 02:39:05 PM »

A ball with a parachute was available by the 1890’s having said that I believe distance was a problem that is achieving distance before the chute counter the forward movement. However on a windy day the carry could be most interesting.

Alas the R&A did not for some reason approve it, but I have hears a whisper that they may be considering reintroducing the idea but using modern technology. It is anticipated that new terminology may quickly follow suit as the ball may well be known as The Floater.

Will it improve your game, are you game for a try, write to the R&A for further news

Being serious for a minute the device called "A.J.B. Halley's Captive Golf Ball" dates from the 1890s and has turned up for sale at auction see links http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/artsales/7266182/Rare-19th-century-golf-ball-with-parachute-shows-gadgets-use-in-sport.html

Melvyn

« **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2010, 04:09:48 PM »

"Alas the R&A did not for some reason approve it,"

Melvyn;

One good reason for that was back in the 1890s the R&A was not involved in I&B conformance and regulation. Nobody really was in the manner the R&A and USGA are today.

« **Reply #2 on:** August 14, 2010, 06:43:49 PM »

I believe you a misunderstanding of the use of that product. I am very sure that was a practice device, the parachute was used to limit its travel for the simple purpose of ease of recovery.

News:

Melvyn Morrow

So Roll Back the Ball in not new, it was tried in the 19th Century

TEPaul

Re: So Roll Back the Ball in not new, it was tried in the 19th Century

RSLivingston_III

Re: So Roll Back the Ball in not new, it was tried in the 19th Century

An Error Has Occurred!