Golf is big business. It’s also a very personalized business with bespoke golfwear, handmade clubs, monogrammed ball markers, logo-branded tees and every other custom golf accessory you can imagine. Golfers love the game, and they want every golf item they own to look unique and personal.
Perhaps the most frequently personalized of all golf accessories is the golf ball. There are many ways that golf balls are personalized, including:
- Corporate Branding – Impress clients and partners with branded golf balls featuring your company’s logo.
- Personalized Gifts – Celebrate special occasions with custom designs or messages for golf enthusiasts.
- Promotional Campaigns – Use customized golf balls as memorable giveaways for tournaments or trade shows.
- Club Merchandise – Enhance your club’s identity with branded golf balls available for members and visitors.
Directly printing logos onto golf balls using a Roland DG benchtop UV flatbed printer.
How to Print on Golf Balls
Given the uneven surface and the spherical shape of golf balls, they are particularly challenging to print on. Additionally, golf balls require a durable printing method that can withstand weather and wear and tear.
UV printing technology offers significant benefits for customizing golf balls, including:
1. Precision and Detail
UV printing delivers unparalleled precision and detail. Whether it’s a company logo, a personalized message, or a high-resolution graphic, UV printing ensures that the design is sharp and vibrant, even on the small, curved surface of a golf ball.
2. Durability
Golf balls endure significant wear and tear during play, including exposure to dirt, water, and high-impact swings. UV-cured ink is highly resistant to smudging, scratching, and fading, ensuring that the design remains intact through countless rounds of golf.
3. Versatility
UV printing works seamlessly on various materials commonly used for golf balls, such as Surlyn and urethane. This versatility means you can customize any golf ball brand or type without compromising on quality.
4. Eco-Friendly Process
Unlike solvent-based inks, UV inks cure instantly and do not emit volatile organic compounds (VOCs). This makes the process more environmentally friendly, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable manufacturing practices.
5. Fast Turnaround Times
With UV printing, there’s no need for lengthy drying times or complex setups. This efficiency allows businesses to fulfill orders quickly, making it ideal for promotional events, corporate gifts, and tournaments.
6. Cost-Effective for Small Runs
Traditional printing methods often require large minimum order quantities to be cost-effective. UV printing, on the other hand, is perfect for small to medium-sized runs, making it accessible for individuals or smaller organizations looking to add a personal touch.
For short-run print personalization of golf balls, there’s no better technology than Roland DG’s series of UV flatbed print devices.
The following examples of UV printed golf balls illustrate just some golf ball printing ideas that you could put into production with Roland DG's direct printing machines.
Promotional and Gift Prints
With UV printing, you can customize golf balls with personal monograms, personalize golf balls with tournament and event logos, and create unique wedding favors and other unique golf ball gifts.
Novelty, Emoji, and Character Prints
Customize golf balls with emojis and other fun images and characters to create popular, novelty golf balls.
Personalized Designs
With Roland DG UV printing technology, you can provide your own personalized golf ball printing service to make unique products for whole families of golf fans.
Quotes and Sayings
Add quotes and sayings to golf balls to make cool and desirable custom golf balls.
Whether you’re a golf club owner who needs branded golf balls, a business owner that sees an opportunity to advertise their company, or you want to celebrate a special family golf tournament, personalized golf balls are massively popular products.
- "G" is for "golf balls" but it also stands for "great profits" when it comes to souvenir, keepsake, and other golf ball customization opportunities. Check out all our UV printers, flatbeds and other cutting-edge UV digital print technology to find a golf ball printing solution to fit your budget and production needs.
