Simple Easy to Build Golfball Cannon

This is a simple golfball cannon I built being fired into a suspended blanket at 40psi. At 120psi we have confirmed distances of around 1100 yards with a tail wind.
While many people have asked why i don't use a modified sprinkler valve, the real reason is that they dont offer enough flow. SPrinklet valves are great for cannons with short barrels where there is very limited time to open the valve before the golfball exits the barrel. if the barrel is over 3ft long, you will most likely have better performance with a 1 inch or larger ball valve. This cannon has a 5 ft long barrel. This particular valve sticks extremely hard at first and then flies open. I can achieve an extra 300 meters using a 1 inch ball valve over a 1 inch modified sprinkler valve. Please make sure when attempting to build a cannon like this that you use Sch 40 or 80 pressure rated fittings and pipe. You should also be well versed in the art of PVC welding. Using air Pressure in PVC is extremely dangerous when done incorrectly. Misuse of PVC with air pressure can cause injury or death, so please be responsible.

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[CrazyMalone]

"put shoes on while you're going through the grass" wtf?

[delmole85]

@CrazyMalone I'm confused, are you trying to be witty or something? She had socks on and was turning them green. Quit leaving stupid comments on peoples videos you idiot.

[Kuajo2]

you dont loose any pressure with that hole on top?

[delmole85]

@Kuajo2 None that i can see or feel. It is a 2 inch T with the insides ground out. There is then a 2 inch sch80 pipe run through it with a hole in the top. when the barrel is flipped over it is pretty air tight

[DX7Alex]

The official military designation for this weapon is the M-FORE! That was bad I know...

[delmole85]

@DX7Alex In 4 years and after over 400,000 views, you just made the best comment on this video haha

[delmole85]

@Frost29 Its ok, shes a Ninja

[enigmaskate]

dont shoot my tree

[xXQuinnbo117]

@CrazyMalone so socks dont get staind

[jrsteinberger]

very nice!

[SuperSF100]

THAT is a nice lawn.

[pianomanjcb]

@Kuajo2 That is a very good point...

[ArcherProductions100]

Meanwhile in alabama....

[Bertolucci]

@CrazyMalone what.. that's a legitimate request.

[notanotherCoDfan]

what diameter pipe did you use?