The ifrothgolf review
Cheap novelty balls that puff into a cloud of white powder when someone smacks them, aimed at anyone wanting a laugh on the first tee or a stocking-filler for a golf mate.
What's great
When they go off properly, they genuinely deliver. A full-blooded driver swing turns the ball into a satisfying cloud of white "smoke" and the reaction is usually worth the few quid on its own. The better ones (Laughing Smith get singled out for this) look close enough to a real ball with proper dimples that your mate won't twig until it's too late, and the powder is harmless and washes straight off clubface, clothes and grass. Dirt cheap, no setup, and they make an easy gag gift that always lands a laugh.
Worth knowing
Two real catches. First, the "explosion" is hit and miss: plenty of owners report a feeble little puff instead of a proper cloud, and a soft or mishit swing barely sets it off, so the prank can fall completely flat. Second, they are strictly one and done, they can crumble in the bag if knocked about before the big moment, and despite the marketing they are NOT loud, so do not expect a bang. Cheaper or oddly logo'd ones can also be spotted on close inspection. Not for anyone wanting a reusable or guaranteed gag.
The verdict
A proper cheap laugh that's worth a punt for the gift or the wind-up, just go in knowing it's single use and the big cloud is a coin flip, not a certainty. Hand it to someone you know swings hard and you'll get your money's worth.
