Six-Facility Test Reports 28% Visibility Gain

A six-facility field test reported that fluorescent yellow range balls improved flight-tracking accuracy by 28% on overcast days compared with white balls, while orange improved it by 24%, particularly in fog and low light. At one facility, yellow balls also reduced search time by 38%. The report says color performance depends on surroundings and conditions: white remains a familiar default, while colored balls’ visibility and durability vary by setting. It recommends monitoring color retention and checking that golf-ball models meet applicable USGA and R&A conformity standards.