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On Aug 7, 2024, threadman77 wrote:
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On Jun 16, 2023, David Todd wrote:
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On Jun 14, 2023, Anemoi wrote:
Does anyone have a review of Viking's Multiplying Golf Balls?

Thanks

I just received mine from Viking. The fekes are well made from metal, with thin edges, secure fit (for tossing ball up in the air) but separates easily to roll out the ball. Handles very nicely.

Because the feke is metal, it will adhere to a magnet for hold-out/ditching. The balls appear to be the same that you can purchase as practice golf balls (these for example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728H3FLW , so buy a bag of the practice balls and keep them sealed in a bag,

This is a little concerning to me, considering the opening line for their description is - "We have spent over a year developing our Multiplying Golf Ball set. Our balls resemble actual golf balls." Are these actually "their" balls?

It appears they have just designed a shell to fit the already available foam balls that you can purchase 50 of for $8.

They are also selling a 2.5 inch jumbo finish ball for $15 that appears to be the same one you can purchase on amazon for $1

I just ordered the whole set from Viking - feeling disappointed already. Should have come here first to read!

Viking may very well be casting their own golf balls from a dense foam rubber material. Or maybe they are simply using the pre-existing foam practice golf balls. It's really the feke (two, in this case) that matters. The feke is the part that is not a DIY item that most of us can make. (although Jim Riser sells instructions on his website for $5 on how to make them, if someone is so inclined. To me it's worth the money to buy them ready-made from Viking).

The Viking balls are lighter weight than the Fakini balls, which in some ways is an advantage, but a disadvantage for other sleights where a slightly heavier ball is desirable. But good luck finding a set of Fakini golf balls for under $200 . Overall I'm quite happy with the Viking golf balls. They are as good (actually better) as the old Ireland Multiplying Golf Balls. I'm still surprised no one has stepped forward to fill the gap left by Fakini for silicone manipulation balls. There are decent "billiard" balls from Bond Lee, but not golf balls (made from silicone).

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They are also selling a 2.5 inch jumbo finish ball

For the Jumbo Golf Ball finish a 2.5" diameter ball seems a bit small. I think the Fakini Jumbo golf ball was 4.5" or 5" diameter. It's possible to make a Jumbo ball (hollow) with a 3D printer. You need to find a free hollow golf ball 3D model (stl file) then open it in an stl editor (Adobe Dimension is the app I use) , scale it up to 5" diameter. Send it to a 3D printing service. At one time Jeff Hobson was selling a 3D printed jumbo golf ball. It think it was around $60.

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David Todd Inner circle 2856 Posts	Posted: Aug 7, 2024 02:19 pm 0 Quote: On Aug 7, 2024, threadman77 wrote: Quote: On Jun 16, 2023, David Todd wrote: Quote: On Jun 14, 2023, Anemoi wrote: Does anyone have a review of Viking's Multiplying Golf Balls? Thanks I just received mine from Viking. The fekes are well made from metal, with thin edges, secure fit (for tossing ball up in the air) but separates easily to roll out the ball. Handles very nicely. Because the feke is metal, it will adhere to a magnet for hold-out/ditching. The balls appear to be the same that you can purchase as practice golf balls (these for example: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0728H3FLW , so buy a bag of the practice balls and keep them sealed in a bag, This is a little concerning to me, considering the opening line for their description is - "We have spent over a year developing our Multiplying Golf Ball set. Our balls resemble actual golf balls." Are these actually "their" balls? It appears they have just designed a shell to fit the already available foam balls that you can purchase 50 of for $8. They are also selling a 2.5 inch jumbo finish ball for $15 that appears to be the same one you can purchase on amazon for $1 I just ordered the whole set from Viking - feeling disappointed already. Should have come here first to read! Viking may very well be casting their own golf balls from a dense foam rubber material. Or maybe they are simply using the pre-existing foam practice golf balls. It's really the feke (two, in this case) that matters. The feke is the part that is not a DIY item that most of us can make. (although Jim Riser sells instructions on his website for $5 on how to make them, if someone is so inclined. To me it's worth the money to buy them ready-made from Viking). The Viking balls are lighter weight than the Fakini balls, which in some ways is an advantage, but a disadvantage for other sleights where a slightly heavier ball is desirable. But good luck finding a set of Fakini golf balls for under $200 . Overall I'm quite happy with the Viking golf balls. They are as good (actually better) as the old Ireland Multiplying Golf Balls. I'm still surprised no one has stepped forward to fill the gap left by Fakini for silicone manipulation balls. There are decent "billiard" balls from Bond Lee, but not golf balls (made from silicone). Quote: They are also selling a 2.5 inch jumbo finish ball For the Jumbo Golf Ball finish a 2.5" diameter ball seems a bit small. I think the Fakini Jumbo golf ball was 4.5" or 5" diameter. It's possible to make a Jumbo ball (hollow) with a 3D printer. You need to find a free hollow golf ball 3D model (stl file) then open it in an stl editor (Adobe Dimension is the app I use) , scale it up to 5" diameter. Send it to a 3D printing service. At one time Jeff Hobson was selling a 3D printed jumbo golf ball. It think it was around $60. . https://vanishingbirdcage.blogspot.com
Magicol-1 New user Orlando 91 Posts	Posted: Aug 8, 2024 04:25 pm 1 I think Fakini was using for the Jumbo finally was hollow golf tee markers with a hole cut in it where the spike is. a web search will bring them up
David Todd Inner circle 2856 Posts	Posted: Aug 8, 2024 06:58 pm 0 Quote: On Aug 8, 2024, Magicol-1 wrote: I think Fakini was using for the Jumbo finally was hollow golf tee markers with a hole cut in it where the spike is. a web search will bring them up Oh, yes, I think those would work fine, if you can get something to cut a reasonably smooth hole. (the hole could in fact be a little rough, less than perfect , because the hole is never actually seen by the audience). Just need to be sure they are in fact hollow , not solid, before ordering. *EDIT: I sent email to both of these companies . Both confirmed that the Golf Tee Markers they sell are hollow. These are 5.0" diameter (the photo on the website shows silver colored, but they come in white , too) - https://www.wittekgolf.com/Dimple-Tee?quantity=1&color=1 These are 5.5" diameter - https://sandbaggy.com/products/golf-tee-......81429353 Click here to view attached image. https://vanishingbirdcage.blogspot.com
wthierry New user 34 Posts	Posted: Aug 10, 2024 04:17 pm 0 Has anyone thought to use a 3d printer to model a set and print them in the material of your choice?
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