Pinnacle Distance vs Pinnacle Exception
The Pinnacle Distance is a two-piece with 332 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin golf ball; the Pinnacle Exception is two-piece with 332 dimples, low with driver, low with short iron spin. In what the official list declares — construction, covers, dimples and spin — they are the same. Both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026.
Side by side, what the list says
| Pinnacle Distance | Pinnacle Exception | |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | two-piece | two-piece |
| Covers | single cover | single cover |
| Dimples | 332 | 332 |
| Driver spin | low | low |
| Short-iron spin | low | low |
| Manufacturer | Acushnet Company | Acushnet Company |
| Country | United States | United States |
| Colours on the list | yellow, white | white |
| Entries on the list | 2 | 1 |
Data declared by each manufacturer on the List of Conforming Golf Balls (USGA and R&A). In bold, what changes from one to the other.
Where they differ
- Colours on the list: yellow, white · white
- Entries on the list: 2 · 1
Where they match
- Construction: two-piece
- Covers: single cover
- Dimples: 332
- Driver spin: low
- Short-iron spin: low
- Manufacturer: Acushnet Company
- Country: United States
Which one suits you?
- In what the list says there is no difference between the Pinnacle Distance and the Pinnacle Exception: what sets them apart — compression, feel and price — is not on the official list.
- Compression, cover material and price are not on the official list. When we have them with a source, they will appear here.
Where to buy them
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Frequently asked
How do the Pinnacle Distance and the Pinnacle Exception differ?
In construction, covers, dimples and declared spin they are the same according to the official list.
Which has more dimples, the Pinnacle Distance or the Pinnacle Exception?
Both declare 332 dimples.
Which spins more with a short iron?
Both declare low short-iron spin.
Are both conforming for competition play?
Yes: both are on the R&A and USGA List of Conforming Golf Balls effective until 6 October 2026. For a ruling, always check the current edition of the list.
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