Chiping GPS Tracked Golf Balls - Starter Set - 6 Ball Set
The Chiping Golf Ball is world's first GPS tracked golf ball. The Chiping golf ball utilizes an active RFID chip and integrates with a free Chiping app on your smartphone. The Chiping GPS App has over 35,000 golf courses around the world. The app will show your distance to the green, and hazards on the golf course. The app also shows your location, and the location of the paired Chiping smart golf ball.
* The smartest ball available
* High-end 4 piece performance ball
* Urethane core with advanced technology
* Active mantle for better control
* Surlyn cover for lower driver spin
* Special rubber core for long distance and feel
Save Up To 5 Strokes - Score Better - Play Faster - Save Balls
Score Better - Knowing you find every ball will not only boost your confidence but also significantly reduce your penalty strokes
Play Faster - With the Chiping smart ball you reduce the search time to the minimum and accelerate the pace of play
Save Balls - Did you know an average player loses 4-5 balls a round? With Chiping smart balls you don’t need a bag full of spare balls
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the ball conforming to USGA or R&A rules?
Even though the smart ball is constructed and build to meet all criteria of the Rule 5 and Appendix III of the USGA and R&A, which are Weight, Size, Spherical Symmetry, Initial Velocity and Overall Distance Standards, the ball has not yet been submitted for an official conformance ruling.
What happens if I hit my ball into water?
The smart ball unfortunately, can‘t swim. The transmission range will be quickly reduced with every inch of water over the ball.
What do you recommend once the fairway crosses lakes and ponds?
If you are not comfortable, save your smart ball for “real” fairways., use a standard ball instead. You will be able to see the splash just as well.
How long does it take to find a ball in high rough?
Chiping smart balls can generally be found in less than 1 minute. It will take a bit of practice the first few times, but even our most vigorous tests never took longer than 2 -3 minutes.
From which distance should I be able to detect my ball on the smart phone?
The terrain and obstacles surrounding the ball will affect the transmission of signals. In general the signal gets picked up from a distance of 30 yards/meters.
Are Chiping smart balls approved for tournaments?
Chiping smart balls are supposed to increase the fun of the game and smarten it. It is not currently planned to apply for any change of R&A or USGA rules.
How long can I expect the ball’s battery to last?
Once you activate your Chiping smart ball for its first game, it will last for about a year, at least. This is plenty of time to improve your score!
What happens with the ball once the battery goes dead?
Chiping smart balls play just like other balls. You may play it as a regular ball until it is completely worn. Then please recycle accordingly.
Is the battery rechargeable?
The current version is not rechargeable. The battery life will normally outlast the lifespan of the ball.
Why is there no GPS in the ball?
GPS location information can be easily off by 10 yards/meters. We use GPS in the App to ease the search by painting the search path and pattern on the course.
Can I use the ball everywhere in the world?
Yes, Chiping smart balls use a robust technology and are designed with Bluetooth 4.1 (BLE). Our solution has been tested and certified by Bluetooth and complies to the FCC regulations.
Does the search function work with any smartphone?
We work with the Bluetooth smart 4.1 standard (BLE). Most iPhones and Android devices meet the specific requirements.
Could the signal transmission create havoc with my cell phone?
No, the Bluetooth technology used in Chiping smart balls is an international standard. You are probably already using a similar signal transmission already.
How is it assured that the weight is perfectly centered?
This is the first thing we worried about as well! From the very start of the project we put emphasis on perfect balance. Tests with golf robots have confirmed the symmetrical perfection.
