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BIRDIE BALL Strike Pad w/ Balls
This is the award-winning practice golf ball that is also great fun. These balls are great for hitting back and forth with a buddy. They feel and fly just like golf balls, but for a limited flight so you can play wherever there is 40 yards. The StrikePad allows you to hit and practice on any surface without sliding - including asphalt, concrete, dirt or grass. It simulates taking a divot and rebounds in the blink of an eye and its zero friction surface eliminates "club grab." Great for practice of the "down and through" motion with your irons. Includes 12 balls.
Average Customer Rating:
out of
5
(7 Reviews)
7 out of 7(100%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Customer Reviews for Strike Pad w/ Balls
Overall Rating:
out of
5
Date: March 10, 2006
BirdieBalls change everything about home practice!
Date: March 10, 2006
I had heard great things about the BirdieBall before purchasing them. Best new product at the PGA Merchandise show is high praise. WOW! I have to say that I was blown away by the feel and the sound that they make when you hit them well. What a blast...zzzzzzoom. The amazing thing is that they stay in my backyard. My husband and I hit them back and forth to each other. We draw them, fade them, have target practice and play horseshoes. He has even purchased some to put his corporate logo on. This is not like anything else. It has a heavy feel and they are truly addicting. I have a high school son who has never really liked the game of golf. He asks me to spend quality time with him in the back yard or at the park hitting BirdieBalls back and forth. I have lowered my handicap and have much more confidence standing over any shot. But I must say that even if it didn't help my golf game I would enjoy the quality time with my family. Thanks for this idea! Sincerely, K
Reviewed by:
Golfing Mom
Location: Colorado
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Female
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per week
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Overall Rating:
out of
5
Date: April 28, 2009
BirdieBall is fun practice!
Date: April 28, 2009
It's not always easy to get away for close to a couple of hours to hit practice balls at the driving range, and those practice balls aren't exactly cheap either. So, I decided to try BirdieBall because it looked interesting and fun. The BirdieBall resembles a napkin ring, and you can hit it off the ground or off a "strike pad" which deflects to allow the clubhead to impact the ball without damaging the club -- even off of concrete. When they are hit, the BirdieBalls fly somewhat like golfballs -- hook, slice, or straight, depending on your swing. But they only fly about 40 yards, so you can practice in a park, a large backyard, a parking lot, etc. They give pretty good feedback on how you are hitting them and they only travel a short distance, which is convenient. The strike pad is a bit more forgiving than hitting off the ground because it deflects and allows even fat shots to make reasonable contact with the BirdieBall. But otther than that, they provide good, convenient practice for your golf swing. Give it a try!
Pros: Quality, Durability, Easy to Use, Good Value
Reviewed by:
emrussi
Location: New Mexico
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Overall Rating:
out of
5
Date: August 21, 2008
Great Practice Tool
Date: August 21, 2008
It really helps with the design for seeing what spin you are imparting on the ball and adjusting the swing appropriately. The strike pad looks odd, but works well, and assists with proper alignment and address.
I have been able to work on hitting 3/4 and 1/2 shots with more consistent ball flight and distance, and accuracy. I really enjoy practicing with this product!
I have been able to work on hitting 3/4 and 1/2 shots with more consistent ball flight and distance, and accuracy. I really enjoy practicing with this product!
Pros: Quality, Durability, Easy to Use, Good Value
Cons: price
Reviewed by:
ElBorbah
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Overall Rating:
out of
5
Date: May 12, 2008
excellent product
Date: May 12, 2008
I was skeptical about the hitting pad, it's just a piece of plastic but it does what it is supposed to do, and you can really work these things with fades and draws.
Reviewed by:
stoneylo
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Overall Rating:
out of
5
Date: April 9, 2008
Good Training tool
Date: April 9, 2008
I work with high school girl and boy golfers and this is a very good training tool to use. It really helps them get a visual aid on where the club should come through the ball. Plus, the birdie balls give instance feedback.
Reviewed by:
ezbirdie
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Overall Rating:
out of
5
Date: December 14, 2007
Could play all day
Date: December 14, 2007
this is the wierdest looking practice aid that I have ever seen, but they are AWESOME!!!! Me and a couple of the guys set up 9 hole in our 2 acre yard, hit was so much fun! And unlike other practice balls, it feels like your hitting a golf ball, they also fly lik a golf ball although the curve is exagerated, and they make a really cool sound when you hit it good. I do prefer to hit them off the ground however, because the hitting mats can be misleading because of the fact that you always catch it clean do to their design. Even that can be a positive especially for the beginning golfer. Birdie-Ball has made my practice time more fun for sure, and I'm already beginning to see improvement on the golf course, particularlly with the dreaded long irons and fairway woods. The only thing I would suggest to someone buying this set would be to buy special driver tee so that you can practice every club in the bag.
Reviewed by:
mercer
Location: perryville, AR
Skill Level: Advanced
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Private
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
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Overall Rating:
out of
5
Date: March 25, 2006
Excellent Training Aid
Date: March 25, 2006
I was a bit skeptical when I bought these, but after an hour in the park across the street I am very satisfied. They only travel about 40 yards, but they provide an accurate ball flight without all of the hassle of shagging balls. The plastic mat works well, but the paint rubs off onto my clubs. Not a major problem as it comes off with some water and a little scrubbing. I'm probably going to buy another dozen.
Reviewed by:
Penn Stater
Location: Chicago, IL
Skill Level: Intermediate
Gender: Male
Where do you play most often? Municipal
How often do you play? Multiple times per month
Helpfulness Rating: 2 out of 2
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