OnCore will soon introduce its genius ball – the first golf ball with a brain
NEW YORK – Pro League Network is delighted to announce a partnership with OnCore Golf, an industry leader in cutting-edge golf ball technology, to become an official partner of Putt Tour, the professional mini golf league. The collaboration marks a new era for PLN’s rebranded Putt Tour series, which debuted on Sept. 16th.
OnCore’s Vero X1 has been named the official Ball of the tour. Known for its enhanced perimeter weighting that results in superb accuracy, the Vero X1 is set to elevate the competitive experience across all Putt Tour events.
PLN and OnCore will soon push the boundaries of sports data by integrating OnCore’s revolutionary Genius Ball technology into the Putt Tour’s gameplay and live broadcasts.
OnCore has leveraged patented technology and unique materials to deliver the world’s first golf ball with a brain with play characteristics almost identical to conventional golf balls. Equipped with advanced sensors, the Genius Ball captures real-time data—such as distance, spin rate, and ball speed—bringing unprecedented insight and excitement to the game.
More Bettable Moments: The Genius Ball’s precise real-time data opens a new world of dynamic betting opportunities, such as predicting the outcome of a putt based on the ball’s speed and angle or betting on who will achieve the longest holed putt during competition. This adds an extra layer of excitement and engagement, making the game more thrilling to watch.
In-Play Data Visualization: Real-time overlays of the ball’s path and related data, including the green’s skid and speed (stimp reading), will create an immersive broadcast experience and show how factors like spin and speed influenced the ball’s path. Historical Genius Ball data will also be used to predict shot outcomes, adding strategic insights to the broadcast and a more entertaining fan experience.
“We’re raising the bar in sports entertainment by integrating unique, actionable data into our live broadcasts. This will bring fans closer to the action and create engaging broadcasts,” said Pro League Network Co-Founder Bill Yucatonis. “OnCore’s innovative golf ball technology aligns perfectly with our mission to create dynamic, immersive sports content.
“This partnership allows us to showcase the value of the Genius Ball for understanding and improving golf skills while enhancing the viewing experience with real-time data and insights,” said OnCore Golf CEO Keith Blakely. “It’s a significant milestone in our mission to revolutionize the game of golf.”
Putt Tour returns under the new branding with live tournaments each week through November. It will be available to stream live on YouTube, PuttTour.com, Brinx.TV, and others. It will soon be available for wagering in certain jurisdictions and on sportsbooks, including DraftKings, BetMGM, bet365, and Beltway.
Founded by Mike Salvaris and Bill Yucatonis, PLN has become the leader in sports purpose-built for digital audiences. Its portfolio of sports includes viral sensations like CarJitsu Championship, SlapFIGHT Championship, Ultimate Tire Wrestling, Putt Tour, Pro Carrom Tour, and the forthcoming 3×3 streetball-style league str33t, developed in partnership with Garnett and Big Ticket Sports.
Pro League Network’s sports have been approved for wagering across North America and its jurisdictions with lines offered on DraftKings, BetMGM, bet365, betway, Betfred, Tipico, and Action247.
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