The Longridge 30% Distance Balls are plastic practice golf balls purpose-built for golfers who want to work on their long game without needing a full-size range or open field. Travelling only 30% of the distance of a standard golf ball, these bright yellow balls let you swing freely in a garden, driveway, or any confined outdoor space — removing the worry of stray shots, broken windows, or lost balls. The pack of six gives you enough balls to practice an entire session without constant retrieval.
The core engineering principle behind these balls is the deliberate reduction of flight distance to just 30% of what a normal golf ball would travel. This is achieved through the plastic material composition and ball weight, which together limit ball speed and carry distance significantly. The result is that a full driver swing might send the ball 70–80 yards rather than 230–270 yards, making a standard garden or small park perfectly adequate for full-swing practice. This reduced distance does not compromise swing mechanics — you can still work on tempo, contact quality, and swing path with every shot.
Unlike soft foam practice balls that can feel artificial and mask poor contact, the Longridge 30% Distance Ball is constructed from plastic that returns a solid, recognisable feel at the moment of impact. This makes feedback genuine and informative — you can sense whether you've struck the ball cleanly or caught it thin, helping you make meaningful swing adjustments during each session. The authentic feedback loop is essential for translating garden practice into real on-course improvement.
The balls feature a standard dimple pattern across their surface, replicating the aerodynamic behaviour of a real golf ball in miniature. This means the ball will curve and draw or fade in response to your swing path and club face angle, just as a real ball would on the course. Practising with a dimpled ball rather than a smooth or perforated one ensures your eye and swing adapt to the correct ball flight shape, making the transition back to real balls on the course seamless.
The dramatically reduced flight distance means these balls are safe to use in environments where a standard ball would cause damage or pose a risk — including gardens, driveways, patios, and small parks. You can swing with confidence knowing the ball will not travel far enough to threaten fences, windows, parked cars, or bystanders. This makes it possible to maintain your game and groove your swing mechanics even during periods when a driving range visit is not practical or possible.
The vivid yellow finish is not simply cosmetic — it serves a practical purpose by making each ball easy to track through the air and simple to locate after it has landed. In grass, gravel, or mixed outdoor surfaces, a bright yellow ball is far quicker to spot than a white or natural-coloured one, meaning you spend less time searching and more time practising. The colour is moulded into the plastic rather than painted on, so it remains visible throughout extended use.
Each pack contains six 30% Distance balls, giving you enough ammunition to hit a productive mini practice session without constantly walking back and forth to retrieve single shots. Six balls allows you to work through a consistent practice routine — hitting several shots with the same club before collection — which helps build rhythm and muscle memory more effectively than single-ball sessions. The pack format also makes these balls a convenient and affordable gift for any golfer.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Code | PAPB30Y |
| Brand | Longridge |
| Ball Type | Plastic practice / training ball |
| Flight Distance | 30% of a standard golf ball |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Quantity per Pack | 6 balls |
| Suitable For | Indoor and outdoor use |
| Category | Training golf balls |
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