: the dried latex of a tropical American tree (genus Manilkara and especially M. bidentata) of the sapodilla family that is similar to gutta-percha and is used especially in belting and golf balls
also
: a tree yielding it
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The legendary Hogan, who died nearly 20 years ago, won four U.S. Opens and two Masters tournaments using a wood driver and balata balls.
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Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 3 June 2017
Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 3 June 2017
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“Balata.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/balata. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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