Golf Balls Gadgets for Geeks

Goofy golf gadgets and geeky golf balls are everywherechecks out our guide below.

Christmas and Father's Day are obvious targets in the annualdeluge of crazy gifts and whacky presents. And golfers are prime targets forbizarre golf balls, duff golf clubs and everything that flashes and is a crazyfluorescent color. Are you going to be a victim of the crass golf gadgets?

Here are just a few to avoid:

• Hit and Flash Balls

The blurb says: If you've ever had difficulty finding yourballs after dark (golf balls that is) then these might just be the answer, theTwilight Tracer Golf Balls. Fair enough. But seriously, how many golfers hitthe golf course when it's dark? What would be the point? Just so you can reallyfocus on your game when it's pitch black the hit and flash your printed golf ballssubtly light up' when you hit them, changing from a boring white dimpled ballto an all singing red flashing flying sphere'. The flashing effects last fiveminutes just so it will really annoy you and your golf colleagues. I'm sureTiger Woods wouldn't find the funny side if he found these golf balls in hisChristmas stocking.

• Digital Putter aims to help you score

Ah, another golf gadget that promises to improve your game.Whatever the gizmo you invest in and no matter how many times you hit golfballs with it, the fact is investing in a good set of golf clubs and logo golf balls areprobably the best way to spend money that and practising on a real golf course.If you want to improve how you hit your golf balls, spend your money wisely andtake lessons from a professional.

• The Remote Control Golf Ball

There is the famous saying that golf is a good walk ruinedunless of course you have a remote-controlled golf ball, than the game ishilarious! It's stupid but fun and a way to really get your own back on yourgolfing partner who has a better handicap than you. Activate the device andwatch the crazy golf balls spin off in random directions. You'll be the mostpopular person in your golf club! Not! But who knows, maybe it could improveyour handicap.

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