PIng
Head Pro
I used to think that, until I tried using some of the premium balls like the Srixon Z-star XV, which is for golfers with a fast swing speed. I've definitely seen a significant distance loss when I try to use those.
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I used to think that, until I tried using some of the premium balls like the Srixon Z-star XV, which is for golfers with a fast swing speed. I've definitely seen a significant distance loss when I try to use those.
Paulsearle1405
Medal Winner
Sports Direct are selling Dunlop Nz9 v2 balls for £3.50 a dozen they are a decent ball.
Also selling the Nz9 V3 which is a 3 piece ball for £6 which is a must if your on a budget
Both good balls at low cost
Also selling the Nz9 V3 which is a 3 piece ball for £6 which is a must if your on a budget
Both good balls at low cost
xcore
Head Pro
Iv played lakeballs for the past year and a half since I started, after having a particularly shoddy batch and iv finished the last couple of rounds with the same ball, iv decided to switch to an entry level ball when the current crop run out (ad333 or callaway supersofts)
backwoodsman
Tour Winner
In answer to original question I'd just say that as you're not very consistent yet, and you have a big bag of cheap old balls, then just use whatever you've got. The time to worry about what ball to use is when you have to start buying them.
ScienceBoy
Money List Winner
Use the right balls for your situation.
I use lake balls and finding them right for me at the moment.
I always bought ad333s, will go back to the tour version of those when I start up again.
I use lake balls and finding them right for me at the moment.
I always bought ad333s, will go back to the tour version of those when I start up again.
get a Dog, take it for walks on a golf course, you will never need to buy a golf ball again. I have literally thousands of the things in big buckets in the back garden
hovis
Tour Winner
sorry but if that's not true. i have first hand been involved in testing with the pga students testing distance comparisons in golf balls. a pinnacle gold was just as long as a pro v1. even titleist say there is only 4 yards between all the balls in their range.
the only time you would notice a significant distance loss was if you happen to find and use a balata ball
LincolnShep
Head Pro
As a higher handicapper myself (20.2), I find that the brand and model of ball make very little difference until I'm on the green. Using the same ball all the time (regardless of which ball) makes it much easier to judge my putts.
Felix, next time you're on the practice green, put two different balls next to each other and hit them at once, try it with a few combinations and you'll see how differently they react off the putter. Do it when the green is quiet or you might get some funny looks!
Felix, next time you're on the practice green, put two different balls next to each other and hit them at once, try it with a few combinations and you'll see how differently they react off the putter. Do it when the green is quiet or you might get some funny looks!
Orikoru
Tour Winner
Yeah I noticed that. A lot of people here recommending soft balls, but I found a couple of Srixon soft feels on the course and used them for a bit, and they felt horrendous to putt with - so I took them out the bag and left them at home. Could have been my imagination, but that put me right off using soft balls.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
Don't fret, soft feels are quite misleading.
Putting feel is a funny one.
I did a test one night in low light, my glasses off so I couldn't identify which ball I was putting through sight and had ear phones in so I couldn't listen to the strike. Literally couldn't tell a rock hard ball from a pro v.
Ive also knocked range balls I've found on the course down the first hole along with a selection of other balls in my bag and they all went pretty much the same distance relative to strike.
I did hit a freaky long ball one day and it surprised me most. It was a ball retrieved from the lake. You know the type that's caked in a dirty muck that is embedded into the ball. Most wouldn't even contemplate lifting this thing. I'm not sure what made it go super long. Maybe the added weight. Not even sure on the legality of using such a ball. Its something I will test again when I find the right swamp ball. Lol
jhills89
Medal Winner
Around the green is where you make up and lose most of your shots so I feel ball choice should be tailored towards this area of the game, I don't care If I hit my 7 iron 10 yards longer with a different ball. I care more about the ball I can chip on and 1 putt with.
My point is no matter what handicapper you are. 0 - 10 - 28 its about getting use to the feel of a ball and how it reacts of your club.
Whats the point on spending time on a putting green if your going to use a srixon distance ball on 1 putt lose it and the use a callaway supersoft. The same stroke is going to go a different distance and you will end up with 3 putts that add 10-15 shots on your scorecard
My point is no matter what handicapper you are. 0 - 10 - 28 its about getting use to the feel of a ball and how it reacts of your club.
Whats the point on spending time on a putting green if your going to use a srixon distance ball on 1 putt lose it and the use a callaway supersoft. The same stroke is going to go a different distance and you will end up with 3 putts that add 10-15 shots on your scorecard
Dasit
Tour Rookie
Buy a single type of ball and stick to it. Get in the habits of what the good players and the player you want to be.
Callaway supersofts are a nice ball for beginners, I picked some up for £10 a dozen in a sale. Can get Vice drive balls for about 79p each, so £47 for 5 dozen pretty decent start.
Callaway supersofts are a nice ball for beginners, I picked some up for £10 a dozen in a sale. Can get Vice drive balls for about 79p each, so £47 for 5 dozen pretty decent start.
Robster59
Tour Rookie
I personally don't use lake balls for all the reasons stated above and I don't want those uncertainties messing with my head, real or imagined.
There are so many good deals on golf balls nowadays you can very easily pick up good balls at a decent price.
I've just seen these at Golf Depot which at £4.99 a dozen means you don't feel bad about losing them.
Bridgestone Laddie
For myself, I don't tend to lose too many golf balls (famous last words) so I still have 2 dozen of the 4 dozen Callaway Hex Chrome I bought two years ago. Mind you, in the winter I tend to play any old ball.
There are so many good deals on golf balls nowadays you can very easily pick up good balls at a decent price.
I've just seen these at Golf Depot which at £4.99 a dozen means you don't feel bad about losing them.
Bridgestone Laddie
For myself, I don't tend to lose too many golf balls (famous last words) so I still have 2 dozen of the 4 dozen Callaway Hex Chrome I bought two years ago. Mind you, in the winter I tend to play any old ball.
