Golf Balls � Sought After Collectibles

As well as antique golf balls there are ranges of golf balls from logo golf balls to unusual designs that can be highly sought after.

Manufacturing golf balls

Golf balls have evolved from the feathery balls of the 1800s to become mass produced objects. And as a result of the commercially driven golf industry, golf balls have evolved with the consumer. For the straight-forward players who want to improve their game, there are golf balls available that can give them more distance and spin � manufacturing golf balls is now quite a science.

Branded golf balls

But the manufacture of golf balls has gone one step further with the �logo golf balls'. Logos on golf balls are used by many golf clubs and businesses as kind of mini billboards advertising their brands. Branding golf balls however did begin early on when the makers would brand their balls with their name, and later brands were launched such as the Haskell ball in the 1900s.

Logo golf balls

Now in America about a quarter of all golf balls produced annually are logo golf balls � selling roughly 150 million a year. Logo golf balls are a peculiarly modern phenomenon driven by the growing popularity and success of the game world wide, and therefore the effectiveness of logo golf balls as a marketing tool to reach millions of consumers. A research study showed that remarkably 39% of people using logo golf balls remembered the advertiser six months later; making logo golf balls powerful tools for the advertising world.

Collectible golf balls

Logo golf balls can also become highly collectible for sports fans and golf ball collectors. Some classic collectible golf balls include:

• Logo Balls

Logo golf balls have a fun factor for many collectors, who can collect logos from golf courses to beer brands. There are networks across the world where collectors can sell and swap their logo golf balls.

• Ping Balls

Ping manufactured two-tone golf balls with the aim of helping putting practice. Unusual colour combinations can make these balls highly sought after.

• Cartoon Balls

Disney fans as well as golf ball collectors search out the balls that feature their favourite cartoon characters.

• Championship Balls

Championship logo balls from major tournaments are also highly collectible.

• Unusual golf balls

There are also some outright bizarre golf balls that are also sought after for their unusualness, including for example golf balls that look like tennis or basket balls, or clear golf balls with bank notes inside.

If you are looking to buy golf balls for your game, visit Sports HQ.

A division of Confidence Sporting Goods, inc., the famous manufacturer from Palm Springs , California , we have been making quality sporting goods for 35 years. We sell a huge range of sports equipment, including golf balls. Because we sell directly to you, you can expect to save up to 70% on normal retail prices when buying from us.

To order, phone 1-800-603-0004.