Best ball to use ?

[Kaizer_Soze]

Hi, looking for a bit of advice, with the number of balls on the market the choice is confusion with all manufacturers claiming ours is best etc etc.

Basically I'm looking for a ball that gives a bit of distance coupled with good grip around the green area and a bit of durability. I dont have a handicap at the moment but will be looking to have a handicap of 8-10 by the middle of the summer.

I'm currently using proV1 lake balls but find these are shot after 9 holes, was lookig at the Srixon AD333, any other thoughts or recommendations would be most welcome.

 

[medwayjon]

I use NXT's (tour) great balls, not ridiculous price, seem to be good for 36 easily although I always seem to lose one before it lasts that long!

 

[birdieman]

Keyser, stick to the ProV1's, arguably the best ball ever made, if you can afford them!
I like the Cally HX Tour but 'I skins 'em alive' - last about 5 holes.
Top ball but more durable is the Nike One Platinum, my ball of choice this season but not quite as stoppy as a ProV1.

 

[clubchamp07]

I always like the ball that finds the bottom of the cup no matter how badly we're playing!!!

I think the ProV1's are the best ball that I've ever used!!!!

 

[Parmo]

I use Warbirds as they give far better distance than Pro V1s and are half the price and last round after round rather than 18 holes then in the practice box and £3 out of pocket.

AD333's are very like Pro V1 half the price and more durable.

 

[birdieman]

Parmo if you want to get that 20.4 down a bit ditch the warbirds...seriously.

 

[madandra]

NXT tour all the way Parmo.

 

[GB72]

My vote goes to DX2 softs for a good ball at an affordable price.

 

[HTL]

Yes! GB72, spot on mate the DX2 are WKD, and a bargain price online. I love the feel and spin i get from them.
2nd in the bag is the nxt, totally different ball and feel i know but i still love it.

 

[stevelockie]

Ditch the Prov1, unless your pretty low I don't think you get the full benefit of them.

I would definitely vote for AD333, I would also check out the Srixon Trispeed too, a wee bit more expensive but a wee bit better at checking on the green.

 

[GUB]

What about something for the higher handicapper? Is it "anything thats on offer" until you stop losing more than a sleeve per round or are there any worth shelling out a bit more for that might offer something to people playing off 20+?

 

[stevelockie]

Callaway Warbirds seem to be popular, they work out at about £1 per ball.

Alternatively ebay is awash with sellers selling lake balls etc. They're good value, I've bought some a few times. They work out at anything from 20p to 50p for a ball.

 

[USER1999]

Never use lake balls, they are inconsistent. Better off using a cheaper ball that is brand new. Same for refurbs.

 

[Parmo]

I think I might start on the AD333s again, I do love the distance on the Warbirds but they are a slight bugger on the short game.

 

[medwayjon]

I do use lake/refurb balls but only when I am likely to suffer more losses such as when there is a) a lot of foliage on the ground and b) when conditions are harsh. This way I avoid getting the total arse over lost balls.

I haved Played the Pro V's and thought they were expensive and didn't offer any more than my NXT's.

 

[Parmo]

birdieman, I have taken your advice and ordered 3 boxes of AD333 (08) from fleabay for £40, if my hcp doesnt fall I shall send dog the bounty hunter after you!!!

 

[RGuk]

How funny mwj....

I always have a brick or two lined up for that tricky "fairway wood alongside the lake" shot. A Hippo's my favourite just now, odd that considering the love of muddy lies!
Can't shake the bas****, it's guaranteed a decent ball would be into that water as quick as you could say free willy!

Dave

 

[Kaizer_Soze]

Thanks for the advice, will continue to use the prov1 through the winter monts (got 3 doz lake balls for £20 on ebay) and look at the DX2 and AD333 for next season.