Origins of the Golf Ball (6 Ball Set)
Step back in time with the Origins of the Golf Ball, a stunning collection of six historically significant golf balls, charting the evolution of golf over 600 years. This exclusive set showcases the development of golf balls from c.1400 to c.1900, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of the sport. The set includes: - Wood Ball (c.1400) - Featherie Ball (c.1500) - Gutta Percha Smooth Ball (c.1840) - Gutta Percha Hammered Ball (c.1860) - Gutta Percha Bramble Ball (c.1880) - Mesh Ball (c.1900) Each ball in this collection is crafted to be playable, allowing you to experience golf as it was enjoyed across the centuries. Beautifully presented in a handcrafted wooden six-ball carton box.
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Starting from the earliest form of the golf ball through the Featherie period to the Gutta Percha era of the latter half of the 19th century, this is a well-presented piece of golfing history with an explanation of the development of the golf ball over six centuries. There has been no greater influencer in golf than the ball, it has driven everything from club design to course architecture these past 600+ years. The balls closely resemble the originals and you can play with these golf balls.
The box contains the following balls:
The Wooden Ball c1400
The Featherie Ball c1500
The Gutta Percha Smooth Ball c1840
The Gutta Percha Hand-Hammered Ball c1860
The Gutta Percha Bramble Ball c1880
The Mesh Pattern Lattice Ball c1900