Is this equipment illegal?

Question

at ngcgolf.com they have armor piercing golf clubs are they illegal

Answer 1

I think that you are referencing the clubs (driver), not the ball. The USGA publishes a non-conforming list, but clubs are only tested by the USGA if they are provided by the manufacturer.

In any case, the ad doesn't say if it's conforming or not, so you'll need to contact the manufacturer.

By the way, this is pretty cheap stuff, too good to be true.

Answer 2

Are they on the listing of golf balls approved by the USGA ? if so, the balls are legal. If not, then they are illegal.

Answer 3

Armor piercing???  Just hearing this phrase, I would say save your money and run away now.  Or spend your money on lessons.

Answer 4

I don't see anything on the website about these being illegal.  I don't think that the USGA much cares about the coating, just the size of the club head, which is limited to 460cc.  I love the way these advertisers say "as shown in USA Today..." or somewhere else.  Anybody can buy tasteful ad space in any legitimate publication but they are always in a slightly different typeface and have the word "Advertisement" above and/or below the ad.  This means that USA Today or any other magazine does not endorse the product, even though the vendor would have you think otherwise.  In the case of this club, I think that if it were the greatest thing since sliced bread, everybody would have one.  In this case, it is likely just another gimmick to make it stand out from the competition.