Data, maybe? I went through the steps all the way to the payment screen, so I’m assuming they’ve collected my information for whatever it is they’re doing.This is where I'm at.
I don't understand what is in it for ping despite a money grab.
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Even if I paid the $39, I'd still have to go buy the recommended balls to test against the ones (Pro V1x) that I game, which I already do.
So, not sure what I'd gain by spending another $39.
So, not sure what I'd gain by spending another $39.
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Certainly the financials are important, but I would say if I was on the other side the argument or gist of it would be, here we have Ping buyers. If we put them in a ball that works, and they play better golf than ever because of it, those buyers are loyal. Now the flip side is you are inserting other brands now, but time will tell on that.This is where I'm at.
I don't understand what is in it for ping despite a money grab.
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Some will like it and some will not.
I for one will not pay for someone to tell me what ball is best for me.
I for one will not pay for someone to tell me what ball is best for me.
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"flier prevention score" ??????
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Bingo.
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I believe (at least my brain tells me this) the above is the general idea.
Now if everybody was getting fit to Volvik for some reason, you might question whether or not they are skewing against competitors, but I genuinely do not believe that will be the case.
I can't get past how terrible the name is.
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I genuinely believe the dynamic will change once it rolls out as it will be online, but more about an "add on" to an in person fitting where the input data is done by the fitter themselves straight from the launch monitor results.
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"PickYoBallaForADolla" was already taken.
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So, some kind of Ping based fitting, for a fee or free?
There seems to be an awful lot of free fitting experiences out there. Obviously brand specific, but still worthy of dialing in numbers and understanding the swing. I'm sort of curious what kind of behind the scenes discussions are going on at some of the higher end fitting studios about ballopoly here.
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My assumption is that like many demo/fittings they will be free of charge and this will be an offer at the end to the golfer that for a small fee, they will get to be fit for a golf ball.
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I think this is awesome and to me it's more attractive that they are a neutral party in it as far as the ball is concerned. Haven't you ever wondered what ball is best for you out of all of the brands in the market? This seems like a good chance to find out.
Now it definitely makes more sense if you are doing an actual in person fitting. I'm always a little skeptical of online fittings but at least it's a guide for buyers.
On the flip side there's zero chance I pay $39 for an online fitting. Maybe if I was doing a fitting at Ping but not a chance online.
Now it definitely makes more sense if you are doing an actual in person fitting. I'm always a little skeptical of online fittings but at least it's a guide for buyers.
On the flip side there's zero chance I pay $39 for an online fitting. Maybe if I was doing a fitting at Ping but not a chance online.
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Could they be collecting data for a possible re-entry into the ball market at some point? I’m sure they could just go off sales numbers but I bet most people including myself have never done a ball fitting and I’m not sure I’m playing the ball that I should be? I don’t see how this works without a proper fitting and numbers to back up the recommendation
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Am I the only one that wants it to be in person and actually hitting balls when spending $39?
Nope, I'm right there with ya!
When I was stationed in Korea, they'd give us penicillin for this :confused2:
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I am not sure I would pay 40 for an in person ball fitting much less an online version. I would rather do the bstone virtual fitting. I know it does not included other companies but whatevs. Or I will just pay 40 dollars for a dozen golf balls and test them out myself.
This. Wtf does that mean and maybe I’m just naive, but is that something golf ball OEMs can actually market/try to make more consistent?
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According to what I saw going through it, it’s based on how the ball reacts when wet.