I've got the scoop. The kid who bought my Ping G5 filled me in. Range balls come in different "grades" that can be purchased for less and less distance depending on the range layout. The range his parents run (I don't go there much) only goes out to 250 yards. A guy hitting next to me said he normally hits a good one 340 yards and his drives were barely going past 200 yards. Mine were going only about 230 yards (about the same as his so he's exaggerated his abilities a little). The kid said that the balls they buy only are made to go 250 yards and don't go past 200 very often, even if Tiger hits them (just kidding). They buy:
Top Flite® Limited Flight Range Balls
So don't EVER take your yardages from hitting "range" balls at the driving range unless it's a very big driving range that uses top grade range balls.
Top Flite® Limited Flight Range Balls
So don't EVER take your yardages from hitting "range" balls at the driving range unless it's a very big driving range that uses top grade range balls.