Great, Liam. I agree with others who have left comments. Nice of Dan to participate in this light hearted fun. I will be cheering for him. Keep these videos coming please! Nice to see fun and camaraderie in golf instead of hearing about launch angles and spin rates, tho I guess those are important to some. I myself prefer the laughs and friendships. Thank you.
Absolutely brilliant video! I have a few of the Polara balls in the shed and I've always found that they do work. Illegal though. The dimples help them through the air, not on the ground. And you owe them a fiver!
Always a treat to watch the “People’s Touring Pro” on the channel, class act as always. A bit of ball skullduggery going on in the match Liam but the two on the last deserved financial reward 😂. Good luck on retaining your card Dan 👍
Dan blew it over the bunker on the 16th and then through with a 7 😲 It's a different game to the one we play. Best of luck for your final three events Dan👍 Good vlog Liam👌
I bought some of these for a club comp that I arranged a few years ago, and on a tricky long hole everybody had to use them. The secret is in the dimples, they're designed to align the ball in flight when it spins so that's why you saw it zipping and correcting itself. It does work, to a fashion. The problem with them is that you have to have a high ball spin for them to work well, so if you're not a big hitter the ball flies very low. Oh - and they don't work on the ground simply because the ball isn't spinning. It's not the weighted one you review. When you aligned it at 90 degrees you negated the effect of the dimples - 45 degrees left or right you would have seen it's true magic. A couple of weeks after the comp that I organised I lost a tenner to a 6 handicapper mate who played the best game of his life never missing a fairway or a green. We played winter rules - pick and place and he kicked my arse round the course. I never won a hole. When we were in the bar afterwards and he was half way through the beer I'd bought him he pulled the ball out of his pocket and gave it to me. It never dawned on me that he'd never let me anywhere near his ball all the way round, because then I'd have realised he'd nicked one one of the polara balls and used it. I didn't get me tenner back.
Great to see Dan again. Have been looking out for his scores all season and it’s been great to see him making the cut. Good luck for the end of the season DG!
I used these balls over 12 rounds in July. They do work, but with a qualifier; the ball speed must be over about 60 mph in order for the unique dimple pattern to do it's job. They're best used with the driver and longer clubs. Using this ball I hit around 80% of the fairways. Without it around 60%. I'm 64 and have lost some pop and these balls didn't help. 220 yards off the tee with a Titliest TruSoft turned into 210 with the Polara. They're very nice around the green and for putting, but don't bother aligning the arrow as they act like a normal ball at low speed. As for the "cheating" aspect, I only used them when I played alone because I'm a little old school that way. If you've got a couple extra bucks, a half decent swing, and value accuracy over distance, give them a try. And Liam, PLEASE ask OMP what the tattoo on his left arm signifies, I'm very curious. The Golfmates in the States love OMP.
Great to see a video made before I became a Golf Mate. Especially as I saw on Rick Shiels' podcast that Dan is now a Euro Tour winner! Well done Dan Gavin, top Golf Mate :-)
No warmup, ameteur, not your clubs, brand new ball, -1 in 3 holes. That is a ringing endorsement for the ball and you say it's crap and don't buy it. The reason why the ball moves left and right is because it is always correcting back to center more than other balls due to the dimple design. Since the dimples are deeper, they have more impact on the flight of the ball than is allowed by the rules. That's why you don't see other balls doing that unless they are damaged, which is also against the rules.
It is straighter but you lose about a club or two in distance. Polara is expensive ball and I do not use them but I have played matches with those that do. I don't complain as it's less time finding their golf balls in the trees where the alligators, monkeys, .... roam. LOL I don't believe the Polara is designed to stay straight on the greens. I think it's when the ball is airborne. Yes, Dan has an excellent golf swing. Believe me. I am watching the swing closely and hope to take something from it to improve my own swing. I would like to see more of him on this channel.
Superb stuff Liam. Great to see Dan back on the channel. I'm no rocket scientist but I dont think these balls were designed to counter gravity, so in the air they may work but on the ground they would work as a normal ball.
Enjoyed the video Liam. Great to see Dan back on the channel. Oh that putter he gave you before...he wants it back...just saying! Great to hear Dan is doing well on Tour and of course wish him well for the rest of the season. Absolutely would like to see Dan on the channel more and lets look forward to hearing of some more positive results for him in the coming weeks...
I feel like I could hit a crap shot & Daniel could smile & say good try and I wouldn’t feel quite so bad. Humble, approachable. Liam you guys are cut from the same cloth 👍🏼 it’s what golfmates are all about.
Apparently, at least according to Rick Shiels, they do go straight. He lost quite a bit of distance with his driver, but they did go straight. That was quite an enjoyable video. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while. LOL
@@GolfMates he was mate. I don't mean it to be awful mate, but first time or two you could see he wasn't used chatting away on camera (it's probably pretty weird to be honest). But he came across really well on this. Look forward to seeing more!
Just for the record: Dan Gavins has done something no other golfer has ever done. He's the record-holder for the TrackMan Combine Test, which is a test of accuracy and distance with every club in your bag. Gavins' score of 93.0 is the best anyone has ever recorded, from tens of thousands of attempts. Therefore, he is the absolute BEST playing partner and test opponent that Lliam could possibly have, even more than all other professionals, whether in Britain, America, or international.
Great to see Dan back and hope he retains his tour card; he should do as he was swinging great! Great 'real golf test' of those illegal balls. I don't k ow why companies make these as nobody will ever use them unless their legal somewhere in the world where the R&A / USPGA have no reach like Outer Strongolia. All the best
Great video mate, really hope Daniel makes enough money from the next 3 events and keeps his card. If not keep plugging away and he'll get there comes across as a really nice bloke.
That’s unbelievable driver 7 iron . I hit driver 3 wood then wedge on that hole .. just shows the difference between the pros And a club golfer fair play another top view Liam 😬😬
Had a good laugh at that vid. Dan is a great bloke. As for the ball it would be great for a laugh. Good luck to Dan on the remainder of his year and hope he earns enough to keep his card. Give him our golfmates best of luck.
TPG, The ball did some odd things but when Dan pointed the arrows perpendicular to the hole, the ball went fairly straight. I'm wondering if that ball position cancelled any effect that might be built in. I think if you turned the ball say 30-40 degrees you might see some difference. IDK but that's my theory. Why don't you try it again. Good seeing Dan again and I'm especially glad you're caddying brought him in the money! Seeya
Just bought these balls, can’t wait to try them out. My slice is horrid. If I could hit the ball hard enough I swear it would come back and hit me in the ass.
I have laughed through this entire video😂. Imagine how funny it would be if I understood what you are saying!!!
At 9:47 got me rolling like a little child, I needed that laugh 🤣🤣🤣
I'm crying. That was hilarious. Especially the "oop, excuse me".
Nothing like a fart to get everyone laughing
I LOST IT
654 he farts
I too enjoyed the massive fart.
Dan hits a really nice ball, good luck to him in getting his card....
"Ooop! Excuse me!" LOL
Great to see Dan on the channel again, top guy, tour pro willing to have a mess around and have a laugh, thanks Dan, and cheers Liam, great content
i think Dan was nervous..lol farting on camera...lol great vid and nice chip in Liam...Ged
GOLF VLOGS UK haha little comments too. Lol. I’m glad you won. Lol.
It's just as well he wasn't working on his follow through!
Another great video liam and wot a top bloke Dan is..👍fingers crossed he retains his tour card..Top fella..
Golfmates is best thing on youtube period! When Daniel farted I LMAO!
😂😂😂 9:36 that’s the funniest thing Iv watched / heard for ages 😂😂😂
Well at least Dan the man said excuse me on the gas 😂😂😂, good luck with getting his card !!!
Love seeing Daniel on the channel! Good Lad he is! Good Fun! HEY!...& You won a Fiver!!! Cheers
Lmao I can’t believe Dan just sharded his pants. Great video guys
Great, Liam. I agree with others who have left comments. Nice of Dan to participate in this light hearted fun. I will be cheering for him. Keep these videos coming please! Nice to see fun and camaraderie in golf instead of hearing about launch angles and spin rates, tho I guess those are important to some. I myself prefer the laughs and friendships. Thank you.
'Trumped' by the Non-Golfer, Daniel! 😂
Finally won one. OMP will only take it off you at the weekend 😉
Absolutely brilliant video! I have a few of the Polara balls in the shed and I've always found that they do work. Illegal though. The dimples help them through the air, not on the ground. And you owe them a fiver!
Oops excuse me 😂😂😂a was howling man lol
The ball is designed to stay straight for tee shorts and long iron shots...not a bloody putt or chip 🤦♂️🤷♂️
Always a treat to watch the “People’s Touring Pro” on the channel, class act as always. A bit of ball skullduggery going on in the match Liam but the two on the last deserved financial reward 😂. Good luck on retaining your card Dan 👍
Dan blew it over the bunker on the 16th and then through with a 7 😲
It's a different game to the one we play.
Best of luck for your final three events Dan👍
Good vlog Liam👌
I bought some of these for a club comp that I arranged a few years ago, and on a tricky long hole everybody had to use them.
The secret is in the dimples, they're designed to align the ball in flight when it spins so that's why you saw it zipping and correcting itself.
It does work, to a fashion.
The problem with them is that you have to have a high ball spin for them to work well, so if you're not a big hitter the ball flies very low.
Oh - and they don't work on the ground simply because the ball isn't spinning. It's not the weighted one you review.
When you aligned it at 90 degrees you negated the effect of the dimples - 45 degrees left or right you would have seen it's true magic.
A couple of weeks after the comp that I organised I lost a tenner to a 6 handicapper mate who played the best game of his life never missing a fairway or a green. We played winter rules - pick and place and he kicked my arse round the course. I never won a hole. When we were in the bar afterwards and he was half way through the beer I'd bought him he pulled the ball out of his pocket and gave it to me. It never dawned on me that he'd never let me anywhere near his ball all the way round, because then I'd have realised he'd nicked one one of the polara balls and used it.
I didn't get me tenner back.
I can watch these videos all day. Great video
Great to see you on our course again Liam. Dan shooting 7 under round Howley? Wow! Hope he keeps his card. Come back soon pal.
Another brilliant video, Dan is a superb golfer. I wish him all the best in his golfing career.
He is now a European Tour winner!! Well done Dan!
nice fart Dan at 9:48 lol
Great to see Dan again. Have been looking out for his scores all season and it’s been great to see him making the cut. Good luck for the end of the season DG!
Loving Daniel on the channel, really wishing him the best on the tour.
9:48......friggin' barking spiders! Damn things are everywhere!
Dan has a cracking swing and makes it look effortless brilliant ...
Saying that the caddy kicked butt 😂😂😂
Deffo more of Dan ⛳👍
I used these balls over 12 rounds in July. They do work, but with a qualifier; the ball speed must be over about 60 mph in order for the unique dimple pattern to do it's job. They're best used with the driver and longer clubs. Using this ball I hit around 80% of the fairways. Without it around 60%. I'm 64 and have lost some pop and these balls didn't help. 220 yards off the tee with a Titliest TruSoft turned into 210 with the Polara. They're very nice around the green and for putting, but don't bother aligning the arrow as they act like a normal ball at low speed. As for the "cheating" aspect, I only used them when I played alone because I'm a little old school that way. If you've got a couple extra bucks, a half decent swing, and value accuracy over distance, give them a try. And Liam, PLEASE ask OMP what the tattoo on his left arm signifies, I'm very curious. The Golfmates in the States love OMP.
Liams hair 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It’s come a long way since then 👌🏼 Well worth the dollar handed out
Haha what a way to win, great vlog, good to see Dan back on the channel and good luck to him for the remainder of the season.
Great video Liam. Nice to see Dan striking that ball. Lovely swing.
Great to see a video made before I became a Golf Mate. Especially as I saw on Rick Shiels' podcast that Dan is now a Euro Tour winner! Well done Dan Gavin, top Golf Mate :-)
What a great guy Dan is to take part in these videos, best of luck to him on the tour.
No warmup, ameteur, not your clubs, brand new ball, -1 in 3 holes.
That is a ringing endorsement for the ball and you say it's crap and don't buy it. The reason why the ball moves left and right is because it is always correcting back to center more than other balls due to the dimple design. Since the dimples are deeper, they have more impact on the flight of the ball than is allowed by the rules. That's why you don't see other balls doing that unless they are damaged, which is also against the rules.
Dan is a class act and I wish him every success in keeping that card. Helluva ball striker, great sport and above all....a Golfmate. Great video Liam.
What a chip! Beating the tour pro! Love it! Keep up the great work Liam.
That looked like the most fun you can have with your clothes on great video Liam. Best of luck to Dan with his card 🤞🤞🤞🤞
It is straighter but you lose about a club or two in distance. Polara is expensive ball and I do not use them but I have played matches with those that do. I don't complain as it's less time finding their golf balls in the trees where the alligators, monkeys, .... roam. LOL
I don't believe the Polara is designed to stay straight on the greens. I think it's when the ball is airborne.
Yes, Dan has an excellent golf swing. Believe me. I am watching the swing closely and hope to take something from it to improve my own swing. I would like to see more of him on this channel.
Superb stuff Liam. Great to see Dan back on the channel. I'm no rocket scientist but I dont think these balls were designed to counter gravity, so in the air they may work but on the ground they would work as a normal ball.
Great as always yes see more of Dan 👍👍👍👍
9.50 in.. Dan's fart pfffffft excuse me 😂😂
I do like seeing my course highlighted in these vlogs. Keep up the good work.
9.47 lmfao 34 year old man giggling like a teenager 😂😂😂😂😂😂
One of your best videos! really funny
Great video, would like to see more videos with Mr. Gavins. Top blokes
Enjoyed the video Liam. Great to see Dan back on the channel. Oh that putter he gave you before...he wants it back...just saying! Great to hear Dan is doing well on Tour and of course wish him well for the rest of the season.
Absolutely would like to see Dan on the channel more and lets look forward to hearing of some more positive results for him in the coming weeks...
I feel like I could hit a crap shot & Daniel could smile & say good try and I wouldn’t feel quite so bad. Humble, approachable. Liam you guys are cut from the same cloth 👍🏼 it’s what golfmates are all about.
Great stuff, Dan’s got a really good game, good luck to him on the Tour ⛳️👍
Great video and good fun.Nice to see Daniel Gavin again,hope he keeps his card he deserves to.Top guy always game for a laugh.
Normal service resumed. Grt video laim good luck Dan on tour to keep card. 👍👍👍
Great course played it many times, Thanks for sharing it Liam.
I was just about to type dan was class on that video then I read your comment below. Great work as always liam
I appreciate your honesty, tell it like it is.
Well done Liam - lucky sod - yeah Dan looks a good catch for the golf mates wagon train!
Much better vlog, Dan is a gent and not a bad golfer at all enjoyed this one so much more 👍👍
Apparently, at least according to Rick Shiels, they do go straight. He lost quite a bit of distance with his driver, but they did go straight. That was quite an enjoyable video. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn once in a while. LOL
Great stuff Liam, good luck for the rest of the season Dan
Fun video pal! Nice to see Dan being a bit more comfortable and relaxed on camera and to be fair, the boys a "playa"
@@GolfMates he was mate. I don't mean it to be awful mate, but first time or two you could see he wasn't used chatting away on camera (it's probably pretty weird to be honest).
But he came across really well on this. Look forward to seeing more!
Buddy farted in the video hahaha 😂
Absolutely
Excellent vid and what a top bloke Dan is.
Love the video thumbs ups for dan.👍
This is fun watching. Thumbs up
Another great vlog 👌⛳
Just for the record: Dan Gavins has done something no other golfer has ever done. He's the record-holder for the TrackMan Combine Test, which is a test of accuracy and distance with every club in your bag. Gavins' score of 93.0 is the best anyone has ever recorded, from tens of thousands of attempts. Therefore, he is the absolute BEST playing partner and test opponent that Lliam could possibly have, even more than all other professionals, whether in Britain, America, or international.
Really enjoying the vids liam.
great video Liam, Dan is some player -hope he has a great finish to the season and yeah like to see more of him on the videos.
Great video we need to see Dan play OMP the LEGEND
Great to see Dan back and hope he retains his tour card; he should do as he was swinging great! Great 'real golf test' of those illegal balls. I don't k ow why companies make these as nobody will ever use them unless their legal somewhere in the world where the R&A / USPGA have no reach like Outer Strongolia. All the best
Good vid pal. Simple and a laugh as well. 👍 to dan, good sport🏌️♂️⛳
Great video mate, really hope Daniel makes enough money from the next 3 events and keeps his card. If not keep plugging away and he'll get there comes across as a really nice bloke.
"Oh no..." Brilliant Dan!
Nice chip in Liam, and Dan you have a strong game. Good luck to ya.
I have these balls and they work like a champ. Well, either they work or I got better after buying them. :)
Oh, excuse me! 🤣🤣 Better out than in 😂 Great video
Glad you enjoyed it
Classic video, Dan is a great sport.
Great video but the ball yeh worth having for a laugh. And more videos with Dan what a nice guy and good luck to him on tour 👍
Channel keeps getting better and better. Can see you getting a club sponsor soon. It might be slazenger or dunlop tho. 🤣
@@GolfMates can see it now liam you standing outside sports direct with fat Mike Ashley and a lovely set of slazenger for the promo. 👌
Super chip, love it!!!
That’s unbelievable driver 7 iron . I hit driver 3 wood then wedge on that hole .. just shows the difference between the pros And a club golfer fair play another top view Liam 😬😬
I saw Rick Shiels testing the ultimate straight ball a while ago, it is pretty crazy
What a lovely Dan the man is great game to both and good luck to Dan with his tours
Love it ...ur The top gear of golf
Great review lads
Had a good laugh at that vid. Dan is a great bloke. As for the ball it would be great for a laugh. Good luck to Dan on the remainder of his year and hope he earns enough to keep his card. Give him our golfmates best of luck.
Enjoyed the video. I don't see myself buying them but great review.
Great guy, wish him all the luck in the world
Great vid great fun golf mates
Good luck Daniel son! Hope he keeps his card for next year, great video Liam! I think they work off the tee and you both proved it stays straight
Cheeky fart at 9:47 😂
totally enjoyed this one Liam, cheers mate! 🏌️♂️🇺🇸
TPG, The ball did some odd things but when Dan pointed the arrows perpendicular to the hole, the ball went fairly straight. I'm wondering if that ball position cancelled any effect that might be built in. I think if you turned the ball say 30-40 degrees you might see some difference. IDK but that's my theory. Why don't you try it again. Good seeing Dan again and I'm especially glad you're caddying brought him in the money! Seeya
9:47 nice fart hahahahahaha
Liam, the ball can't defy physics by keeping a straight line on a sloping green me ol' china.
Liam, I'm posting this after watching only the first hole that you've played. You can throw that Polara "straight" ball in the trash as well.
Daniel is a good sport. I wish him luck on the tour.
Just bought these balls, can’t wait to try them out. My slice is horrid. If I could hit the ball hard enough I swear it would come back and hit me in the ass.
I pissed meself when I saw that chip in on the last green!