How much of a difference does modern technology make in terms of how far you can hit a golf ball? Well, the below video isn't the most scientific experiment, but it is revealing. Check out the numerical difference between a golfer using a wooden driver and balata golf ball compared to a modern driver and Pro V1.

A Trackman comparison between a persimmon wood/balata ball and a modern driver/Pro Vpic.twitter.com/rOFU0rx3ZJ

— Jonathan Yarwood (@JonathanYarwood) May 7, 2018

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