Titleist on Twitter: "#tbt to 1947, when our golf balls had balata covers. Balata is a rubber compound taken from a Guayule (pronounced Why-You-Lee) bush. https://t.co/ErwKVMQSeX" / Twitter
![Retro find on the course: Titleist Tour Balata 100, very different feel from today's balls. I'm guessing roughly 25 years old? : r/golf Retro find on the course: Titleist Tour Balata 100, very different feel from today's balls. I'm guessing roughly 25 years old? : r/golf](https://preview.redd.it/9u4ncfggxh951.png?width=640&crop=smart&auto=webp&s=41d3e215d579f9b95ed47982acb11db172c5dc45)
Retro find on the course: Titleist Tour Balata 100, very different feel from today's balls. I'm guessing roughly 25 years old? : r/golf
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Balata Smiley (Bladed Balata Balls Resulted in a "Smiley") - Balls, Carts/Bags, Apparel, Gear, Etc. - The Sand Trap .com
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Peter Myers on Twitter: "What memories do you have of golf balls from years ago? 🤔⛳️ I remember my Dad used to love a Maxfli DDH 500. My favourite ball when I
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