University of Stirling Study to Compare Reusable Tee With Standard Tees
The University of Stirling will run a controlled trial with 14 golfers comparing BirTee Pro Speed+ tees against conventional tees. Participants will hit drives using one-inch and two-inch BirTee models plus a traditional tee across two sessions about a week apart. Researchers will measure launch, speed, spin, smash factor and distance to see whether the reusable design performs as reliably.
The University of Stirling trial will involve 14 participants, split evenly between recreational golfers and golf scholars. Each will hit drives in the school's Golf Studio using a one-inch size 4 BirTee Pro Speed+, a two-inch size 8 model, and a conventional tee. A follow-up session about a week later is intended to reveal day-to-day consistency.
The reusable tee rests on the surface rather than being inserted into turf. It was first made for golfers with mobility limitations, and the R&A has approved the design. Stirling's head of golf, Dean Robertson, already uses it in practice and values adjustable height for varied ball flights. BirTee Golf International Inc. backs the project, which Stirling calls an independent assessment.
If the trial finds comparable performance, reusable tees may appeal to winter golfers, simulator users, and players with mobility challenges. This could reduce the need to push tees into frozen or hard ground, potentially making practice more accessible. Coaches might also use adjustable heights to vary training. However, broader adoption may depend on cost, durability, and whether independent results confirm reliability.