Download or read book The History of Signature Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-12 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Note: This book has been updated as version 1.1 after the author disabled distribution channels due to a single bad review. The author corrected 2 errors mentioned in the review and conducted additional research to increase the list of "known" signature golf balls to 310 with 120 signature golf ball pictures. There are some 3000+ signature golf balls available to collectors and no single source book can list them all. The primary purpose of the book is to assist beginner and intermediate signature golf ball collectors to identify the most desirable signature collection series and to protect the average beginning collector from the thousands of fake and replicated ATTI/Icosahedron golf ball blanks used to create fake signature golf balls with golf ball label printers or "scribbled" hand-written signatures in a well-practiced duplication and fake replication process. The book was re-written to attempt to improve the book's usefulness to beginning and intermediate signature golf ball collectors and to protect them from re-sellers who do not verify the authenticity of the golf balls they purchase and re-sell for a profit. The author only desires to publish books of suitable quality to beginning collectors and to capture fleeting history during the brief time period signature golf balls become available for sale on the internet and then disappear into private collections. All pictures are verified whenever possible as "authentic" golf balls from the author's private collection of "non-pristine" authentic signature golf balls. Pristine golf balls are rarely "authentic" and most often are replica fakes unless purchased in original sleeves or have distinguishing wear patterns. This book is intended for beginning collector audiences, not reseller or affiliate advertisers of auctioned signature golf ball collections. When reasonable and possible using the limited public literature the book details history of selected signature golf balls from Harry Vardon to Sam Snead to Tiger Woods. 1900-1936-2013. Includes pictures of seam markings, and dates of 1st manufacture when known. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to How to Succeed at Golf M. Hatcher Covers select signature golf balls and sponsorship by companies of Harry Vardon, Sam Snead, Gene Sarazen, Tommy Armour, Bobby Jones, Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player, Lee Trevino, Greg Norman, Nick Price, Nick Faldo, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods. Discusses brief company histories of Tommy Armour Golf, Ram Golf, Faultless and MacGregor (GolfSmith). Removes the discussion on logo themes to a separate book for beginning logo ball collectors. The companion book makes suggestions for collections themes and provides examples of logo collection themes and examples for various types of logo ball collections. See the companion book "The History of Logo golf balls" M. Hatcher

Download or read book The History of Logo Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-27 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Version 1.0 describes the history of logo golf ball collecting and makes suggestions for beginning collectors for logo collection themes. Provides example logo golf balls for some 16 different collection categories. Author's current collection numbers in the 500's. See the companion book "The History of Signature Golf Balls" M Hatcher. This book is not intended for antique collectors, affiliate advertisers or serious collectors looking for listings of 5000-10,000 logo golf balls and pictures. The last published Guinness world record holder's golf ball collection numbered around 72,000+ golf balls and cannot be described in any single collection book at any reasonable price.

Download or read book 500 Years of Golf Balls written by John F. Hotchkiss and published by Antique Trader. This book was released on 1997 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the evolution of the golf ball from the fifteenth century to the present with current markeplace values for collectible golf balls.

Download or read book The History of Titleist Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-06 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of Titleist (Acushnet) golf balls from 1935 to 2013. Includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, performance descriptions and reviews. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to "How to Succeed at Golf" M. Hatcher. Includes description of Pinnacle Acushnet golf ball history and additional Titleist and Pinnacle golf ball pictures. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha to modern Polybutadiene. Version 1.5 includes additional evidence for earlier seam and pole markings, date ranges and corrections to 2014 models with photos. Version 1.4 to 1.5 is a minor change in known collection size. Version 1.4 includes additional photos and new golf ball lists expanding version 1.3 and includes detailed technical analysis of patent-based performace history and typical golf ball performance curves for (Tour, Multi-layer 3/4, Distance, Lo/Compression) model types. Those lucky individuals who own a copy of version 1.0/1.3 now have rare, and limited release copy's which the author is willing to sign and stamp at some future book signing.

Download or read book Collecting Signature Golf Balls written by Robert D. Poitz and published by . This book was released on 2006-11-01 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The History of Callaway Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-06 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of Callaway golf balls from 1999 to 2013. Version 1.1 includes the newest 2012-2013 golf balls and model type performance charts for proper selection of golf balls within a manufacturer's range of products. Includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, performance descriptions and reviews. Includes a detailed history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to How to Succeed at Golf M. Hatcher. Describes Golf Balls used by Phil Mickelson, Jim Furyk and Ernie Els.

Download or read book The History of Dunlop Slazenger Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of Dunlop-Slazenger golf balls from 1909 to 2013. The oldest Dunlop/Slazenger golf balls are extremely difficult to locate and photograph in the US. Version 1.2 includes 45 pictures of 183 known Dunlop golf balls available to the author in private collections. Lists all known Dunlop golf ball models, 88 pictures of 171 known and listed Maxfli golf balls, and 33 pictures of 54 known and listed Slazenger golf balls. Includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, and performance descriptions. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to "How to Succeed at Golf" M. Hatcher. Note to Collectors: This book is not intended for collectors who auction, affiliate advertisers, or collectors who need photographs of all of the oldest Dunlop/Slazenger golf balls available in private collections due to limitations in available records and collection resources. As additional golf balls become known or photographed they will be included in future versions of this book. Dunlop MaxFli golf balls were used by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Greg Norman at different points in their careers.

Download or read book The History of Srixon Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-27 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of Srixon golf balls from 1930 to 2013. Srixon was a manufacturer of golf balls for Dunlop Rubber & Tire Company from 1930-1963 when it acquired major interests in Dunlop Sports Ltd. for US and UK sales thereafter manufacturing golf balls under its own SRIXON brand name. Version 1.1 includes additional golf ball pictures, pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, performance descriptions and reviews. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to "How to Succeed at Golf" M. Hatcher Srixon golf balls are used by VJ Singh, Keegan Bradley and Gramme McDowell at different points in their career.

Download or read book The History of Non Conforming Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of USGA, R&A non-comforming "illegal" golf balls from 1974 to 2013. Includes pictures of golf ball pole markings, general performance descriptions and advice for how to recognize balls which conform with USGA rules from balls which do not. Useful for amatuers playing in their first local tournaments. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to How to Succeed at Golf 2.0 M. Hatcher

Download or read book The History of TaylorMade Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of TaylorMade golf balls from 1999 to 2014. Version 1.2 includes additional TaylorMade and Noodle golf ball pictures. Includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, performance descriptions and reviews. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to "How to Succeed at Golf" M. Hatcher Mentions golf balls used by Sergio Garcia, Dustin Johnson, Justin Leonard, Justin Rose, Jason Day, Sean O'Hair, Tom Leahman, Dave Stockton Fred Funk, Greg Norman, and Nick Faldo. Those lucky individuals who currently own a copy of version 1.0/1.1 now have a rare and limited distribution copy which the author is willing to sign and stamp at some future book signing.

Download or read book The Story of the Golf Ball written by Kevin McGimpsey and published by Philip Wilson Publishers. This book was released on 2004-01-17 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is about the golf ball and how it has affected the game, especially club development and the rules. From the feather ball era in the 17th and 18th centuries, and the gutty ball era of the 1850s to the rubber-cored (modern) ball era this book literally takes you "inside" the ball with fascinating details of all aspects of the golf ball. It covers the development of rules pertaining to weight and size--details that were contested in America and Britain for nearly 50 years, and how ball makers sought to make the ball travel further, move straighter and stand up to the most punishing strokes. Until 1920 there was no size or weight restrictions to the ball. Thereafter maufacturors had to conform to the specifications, otherwise the ball was deemed illegal. The American and British golfing authorities could not agree on dimensions so for nearly 50 years there were 2 'legal' balls played either side of the Atlantic. Ball makers have long sought to make the ball travel further, move straighter and to provide protection to the ball from poorly executed shots. This book shows how manfucaturing techniques have evolved from stuffing feathers into a leather sack in the seventeenth century to hydraulic presses and spraying booths in the early twentieth century. The balls' cover patterns were designed to improve their flight characteristics and these ranged from stars, diamonds and pimples to the round dimple (today's standard) that was patented in the early twentieth century. The author has made extensive use of the data recorded at the many golf memorabilia sales since the early 1980s. He also records many of the prices paid at auction for golf balls.

Download or read book Collecting Historical Autographs written by Ron Keurajian and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2016-11-22 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting autographs is a time-honored avocation that has exploded in popularity in recent years, creating a new industry with millions of autographed items for sale online. Coveted signatures include those of United States presidents, Civil War officers, World War II heroes, classical music composers and baseball stars. It has been estimated that 90 percent of historical autographs on the market today are forgeries. This book is a definitive guide to signature authentication for experts and beginners alike. Numerous illustrations of both genuine and forged signatures are included, from Ty Cobb to Abraham Lincoln to Isaac Newton to Neil Armstrong. Detailed descriptions of common forgeries are given, enabling collectors to make direct comparisons.

Download or read book The History of Spalding Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-31 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of Spalding golf balls from 1895 to 2013. The oldest Spalding golf balls are extremely difficult to locate and photograph as Spalding no longer produces golf balls. This book has photographed all that are currently available to the author in private collections. Version 1.1 update currently includes 50 pictures of 125 known Spalding models. Lists all currently known Spalding models. Contains 132 pictures of 164 known and listed Top-flite models, and 13 pictures of 28 known and listed Strata models. Includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known and performance descriptions. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to "How to Succeed at Golf" M. Hatcher. Version 1.1 corrects sequencing and picture labeling alignment addressed by the last reviewer, adds additional golf balls and more detail. Note to Collectors: This book is not intended for collectors who auction golf balls, affiliate advertisers or collectors who require a complete photographic record of the oldest Spalding golf balls no longer available to the public record or public collections. As new golf balls are known or collected, they will be included in future versions of the book. Lists and provides pictures when available of known Spalding/Topflite/Strata golf balls. Spalding/Topflight/Strata golf balls were used by Harry Vardon, Sam Snead and Mark O'Meara, at different points in their careers.

Download or read book The History of Wilson Staff Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-04 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of Wilson Staff golf balls from 1914 to 2013. The very oldest Wilson Staff golf balls are extremely difficult to locate and photograph. Version 1.2 contains 110 pictures of 142 known golf balls available in private collections. Lists all known Wilson Staff golf balls, 20 pictures of 30 known and listed Wilson Ultra, and 19 pictures of 24 known and listed Pro Staff models. Includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, and performance descriptions. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to "How to Succeed at Golf" M. Hatcher Note to Collectors: This book is not intended for collectors who auction, affiliate advertisers or collectors who need all photographs of the very oldest golf balls made by Wilson Staff/Ultra/Prostaff due to limitations in available public records and collection resources. As additional golf balls become known and photographed they will be included in future versions of this book. Wilson Staff/Ultra/Prostaff golf balls were used by Gene Sarazon, Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Nick Faldo, Ricky Barnes, Paul Lowry, and Padraig Harrington at different points in their careers.

Download or read book Antique Golf Collectibles written by Chuck Furjanic and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2003-12-01 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's All Here! &break;&break;Thousands of items listed with prices and photos &break;&break;In depth chapters on: &break;History of golf &break;Collecting Societies &break;Clubs &break;Balls &break;Autographs &break;Tees &break;Books &break;Art &break;Ceramics and Glass &break;Medals and Trophies &break;Trading Cards &break;Silver and Gold &break;&break;New Chapters: &break;Golf Bags &break;Auctions &break;&break;The best collector's resource available on golf - including clubs, balls, autographs, trophies, books, and more! Whatever you want to know about golf collectibles, this is the book you need. By far, the most comprehensive price and identification guide for the golf collector. Includes manufacture and product histories to make this an enjoyable read, not just a must-have price guide. &break;&break;Includes triple grade guide of thousands of the most sought after collectibles

Download or read book The History of King Par InTech Orlimar Titech Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-04-17 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of King Par (InTech, Orlimar, TiTech) golf balls. Version 1.2 includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, performance descriptions and reviews. Includes an exhaustive technical history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha to modern multi-piece golf balls. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to How to Succeed at Golf M. Hatcher

Download or read book The History of Nike Golf Balls written by M. Hatcher and published by . This book was released on 2013-03-13 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detailed history of Nike golf balls from 1998 to 2013. Version 1.2 update includes pictures of 85 known Nike golf ball models. Includes pictures of seam markings, dates of 1st manufacture when known, and performance descriptions. Includes a brief history of the golf ball from wooden balls to Gutta Percha. Includes detailed technical terms and glossary for material science and ball construction as well as performance and testing parameters. Companion book to How to Succeed at Golf M. Hatcher. Mentions golf balls used by Tiger Woods.