Golf balls have come a long way since the game's inception in the 15th century. From the earliest featherie balls to the cutting-edge materials used today, the evolution of golf ball technology has been a fascinating journey driven by the desire to improve performance and durability. The Featherie Era (1400s-1800s) In the early days of golf, players used featherie balls, which were made by stuffing a leather pouch with goose or chicken feathers and stitching it closed. These balls were expensive to produce and didn't offer consistent performance, as the stitching would eventually come undone, and the feathers would absorb moisture. The Gutta-Percha Revolution (1850s-1900s) The introduction of gutta-percha, a natural rubber-like material derived from tree sap, revolutionized golf ball...