Real Balls on Sim? Yes, But Read This First

But Read This First)

Short: yes. Long: impact screens, noise, ball types, and one expensive mistake. Which balls work, which don't, why Pro V1 might be wrong.

The Short Answer

Short: yes. Long: impact screens, noise, ball types, and one expensive mistake. Which balls work, which don't, why Pro V1 might be wrong.

By Ace•June 24, 2026•8 min read

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