DOG's post on the White/Orange/Yellow ball discussion reminded me of another momento of the 80's. Does anyone remember Cayman balls. They were a limited flight ball that went about 1/3 to 1/2 as far as standard. Because they were also lighter, they floated...no more problem with water hazards. I believe they were originally developed for the courses in the Cayman Islands so an Exec course could play like a regulation 18 hole. About the only thing you couldn't do with them was putt. I hadn't seen anything about the company for about 30 years until I ran across what apparently is their website, Caymangolf.com. Has anyone had any recent experience with them?
I HAVE HAD EXPERIENCE WITH A SIMILAR BALL. MY BROTHER'S CLUB, SAGINAW C.C. IN SAGINAW, MI HAS A PRACTICE RANGE OF LIMITED LENGTH. THEN USING A WOOD ON THE RANGE, THEY ASK YOU TO USE A LIMITED FLIGHT RANGE BALL SO YOU DON'T HIT BALLS OVER THE BACKSTOP NET NEAR ONE OF THE GREENS. THEY FEEL A LITTLE FUNKY BUT STILL ARE GOOD FOR THAT PRACTICE
THIS IS WHAT THE SAGINAW C.C. USES..........FOLLOW THIS LINK AND SEE "RANGE LIMITED FLIGHT"
http://www.topflite.com/Global/en-US/Products/Balls/Range.html
WOW, I REMEMBER THEM. WE CALLED THEM "FLOATERS" IF I REMEMBER RIGHT.
HAVE NOT SEEN NOR HEARD OF THEM FOREVER.
As I grinned while reading...
Nevermind, lack of sleep.
Ah, the Cayman...
Back in 1986, man that was a heck of a long time ago, I played in a couple of events, I can't be as old as this timeline is coming from, at Tecolote Canyon G.C. in San Diego-par 58-and one of the toughest short courses around(course record since opening in 1959 is 51) As I recall the ball flew 1/2 the normal distance but putted like a normal ball. Hitting 4 or 5 iron HARD to a 96 yd par 3 is a wierd experience but it made the 58 par go to 72 or 73 very easily.
Sneak a couple of the Cayman balls into the World Long Drive Championship and watch jaws drop when it's pured for 185 yds.
I think I remember hearing about them but, maybe as a floater. Never seen them though but, it would be cool to try them.