Kevin Kisner didn't hold back when sharing his thoughts on the upcoming golf ball rollback, calling one aspect of the plan "one of the dumbest things ever." With all the buzz around LIV Golf these days, it's easy to overlook that the game is quietly approaching a major shakeup starting in 2028.

That's the year when the USGA and The R&A plan to ban the current golf ball from professional play, with similar rules hitting the amateur game by 2030. The new ball won't travel as far—a move aimed at reining in the ever-increasing distances pros are achieving off the tee.

There's a solid case for the change. Shorter courses mean less land use, which is a win for the environment. Plus, many of the longest layouts on the PGA Tour tend to be the least exciting, relying on raw distance rather than strategy to challenge players. That's not exactly thrilling for fans.

But not everyone's on board. Speaking on the We Need A Fourth podcast, Kisner made his frustration clear. "I hope it doesn't happen. I think it's one of the dumbest things ever," he said. "The coolest part about golf is I can go play with you three and we can walk in the pro shop and use the exact same driver and the exact same golf ball, and you three will go 'wow' when I hit it compared to when you hit it. I'm not even one of the long ones."

He went on to question the logic behind splitting the equipment. "What's going to be cool about me coming to play with you three and you three hit it the same distance as me or even past me because I'm having to play a different golf ball than you? We don't do it in any other sport. If I want to go play football, I can play the same football that Arch Manning throws. If I go play basketball, I can go play the same basketball at the same height that LeBron James throws. Every sport has gotten better, athletically and physically—so has golf."

Kisner's bottom line? "We're having to change a golf ball because people are scared to move a tee back 10 yards. It's just not worth it, in my opinion." For fans who love the idea of using the same gear as their heroes, his point hits close to home. Whether you agree or not, this debate is far from over—and it's shaping up to be one of the biggest conversations in golf for years to come.