BallSnatch: The Snap-Lock Golf Ball Retriever
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Bill of Materials
- .6X6.5X51MM EXTENSION SPRING x 1: Set of springs that contains 10 springs the perfect size for this model https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2W49RLC?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title
Description
Tired of losing your golf balls to ponds, bushes, or sketchy slopes? Meet BallSnatch, the extendable golf ball grabber designed for real-world summer golf adventures. With a fully 3D-printed body and a clever snap-locking head, BallSnatch lets you retrieve balls from hard-to-reach places without risking your shoes—or your pride.
At full extension, just press the head over the ball—a spring-loaded inner ring rotates 90° to snap-lock it in place. No clips, no fishing, no bending down. Then just pull it back and you're good to go.
Best of all? It saves you money—no more losing golf balls to ponds, woods, or sketchy terrain.
Inspired by commercial products but rebuilt for MakerWorld with minimal hardware, easy printing, and real functionality.
How it works:
Push the head against the golf ball, and the spring-loaded inner ring rotates 90°, locking the ball inside for easy retrieval. It’s fast, satisfying, and effective.
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🛠️ Print & Hardware Details
- Telescoping handle prints fully assembled—just snap the supports on the bottom to release
- Head screws on to the innermost shaft
- Snap-lock inner ring rotates when pressed against a ball
- Hardware needed:
- 1x extension spring (~51mm long, ≤6.5mm outer diameter)
- Note: Tested with slightly shorter springs—stretching them a bit can help dial in the perfect 90° rotation snap.
- 1x M3x8mm bolt or a piece of 1.75mm filament as a pin
- 1x extension spring (~51mm long, ≤6.5mm outer diameter)
Features:
- Spring-loaded rotating ring mechanism
- Telescoping handle for extended reach
- Fully 3D printable body (only one M3x8 bolt + 0.6x6.5x51mm spring required or shorter/thinner)
- Optional version with no bolts—just raw 1.75mm filament as a pin!
- Accepts most extension springs up to 6.5mm OD and ~51mm length
Perfect For:
- Casual golfers
- Trick shot retrievers
- Course caddies
- Tinkerers who love smart mechanics
🛠️ Print Details
- No supports required for the shaft
- Small supports inside head depending on your printer tolerances
- Prints in PLA, PETG, or ABS
- Fully functional with minimal tolerance tuning (might need to make the filament pin hole a little bigger if you cannot fit the filament through)
Why it’s great for summer:
Because it keeps your feet dry, your hands clean, and your golf game going strong—even when the water hazards win.
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