What is the size of the print area on a golf ball?

 

The size of the print area on a golf ball is 3/4 inch by 3/4 inch in diameter or square, or 7/8 inch by 1/2 inch if rectangular.

 

 

What is the difference between In-House and Factory orders?

 

The lead time and price is the biggest difference. The lead time on In-House orders is 5 to 7 days after artwork approval. The lead time on Factory orders is 3 to 4 weeks.

 

 

What is the minimum order on golf balls?

 

The minimum for a 1 and 2 colour logo is 12 dozen.
The minimum for a 3 or 4 colour logo is 48 dozen.
The minimum for a 5 or 6 colour logo is 96 dozen.

If less than minimum there is an additional charge of $62.50 (g)

 

IE:

1 colour, 6 dozen = $62.50
4 colours, 12 dozen =  $62.50 * 2

 

 

Do you charge a proof for pantone matching?

 

No there is no additional charges for pantone matching.

 

 

Can I have my invoices emailed to me?

 

We normally send out all invoices by mail within 24 hours of order shipping. We cannot email all invoices but if you require one please call 604-501-7779 and we would be more than happy to send one to you by email.

 

 

We have approved artwork. When will our order ship?

 

In-house orders ship 5 to 7 days after artwork approval and payment if not on terms.
Factory orders ship in 3 to 4 weeks.

 

 

What does 1st Pole mean?

 

There are 3 locations on a golf ball that can be imprinted, Side, North or South.

Side is the default location and is on the opposite side of the ball type. (IE warbird)

North is the north side of the Manufacture logo (IE Callaway) and south is the south side of the manufacture logo (IE Callaway).

Why do I need to get the correct artwork ?

To supply your client with a quality imprint, we must ensure we obtain the correct file. There are 2 types of graphic files, BITMAP & VECTOR. Below is a description of the difference between the two files.

Bitmap graphics:
Bitmap images include the following file extensions: 1 .bmp 2 .gif 3 .jpg 4 .pict 5 .tiff.Bitmaps are a collection of bits (pixels) that form an image, it is nothing more than thousands (or millions) of pixels arranged to create an image. A logo in a bitmap format is limited to its resolution - the larger the image increases the worse it will look. When you stretch or resize a bitmap image you are increasing the quantity of pixels, and as this happens the pixels just adopt randomly what colour they will be based on the other pixels surrounding them. Bitmap images CANNOT be printed in spot color (one ink for each color). Each pixel is a solid colour and by placing them together you get an image or shadow effect etc. When you print a logo that appears to be 2 colours but is in bitmap format, you cannot separate the colours because what appears to be a solid colour actually are thousands of square pixels leaving jagged lines and edges.

To the left you see an image and to the right a 250 percent enlargement of the top of one of the mountains. As you can see the image consists of hundreds of rows and columns of pixels. The human eye is not capable of seeing each individual pixel so we perceive a picture with smooth gradations. Trying to separate each of these pixels would result in an image of over 10 colours.

Vector graphics:
Vector images include the following file extensions: 1 .eps 2 .ai 3 .cdr 4 .pdf Rather than using a grid of pixels to create the image, vector files use a series of points and join these points to create smooth lines and curves. Instead of pixels to represent an image, a vector drawing application draws shapes which can be independently manipulated. The objects are resolution-independent, meaning that they can be resized and not loose any clarity. All lines, shapes, etc. of a vector-based image are independent of one another. The sample shown below is an image of a rose and one leaf of the same rose magnified, along with the paths and handles used within vector images. Vector Graphics can be easily colour separated, therefore in the spot-colour printing industry, like at That’s My Ball, we have to use vector graphics all the time. For example, using a 2 colour logo consisting of green and pink, the two colours can be separated, as if they were two separate images and then used to create the necessary plates for the pad printing machine to print each golf ball with the appropriate colour. Applications that can handle vector data There are hundreds of applications on the market that can be used to create or modify vector data, the industry standard is Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw.

Where can I get the files ?

The logo design company that originally developed the client’s logo would be the first place to contact if your client is unable to locate the files in their offices. If your client has previously had any promotional items printed, this would include any business cards, letterhead etc, then an .eps file is available from the stationary printer or the P & I supplier that has previously done work for this client. As noted on the previous page, the programs that can be used when creating vector files are Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw. You will want to ask your client for vector files that have been saved in the following file extensions; .eps, .ai, .cdr, or .pdf. Using an image from a client’s website is not an option because images created for the web are generally bitmap images as they do not have to be print quality, only screen quality. Your computer screen displays in low resolution pixels.