Bridgestone ball fitting

[shewy]

Had a Bridgestone ball fitting at direct golf Edgware last night, currently play either the Srixon AD333 or the TM superdeep, suffice to say both launching around 20 degrees and with 3500rpm.
To be fair I was not swinging well but due to my ss being a puny 90mph and after a short discussion we tried a few balls out and ended up with the e6. 2800 rpm and 18 degrees launch.not ideal but a ball can't cure my swing fault, that coupled with a new heavier shaft gives me hope for my driving.
Who would have thought a ball could knock 600rpm off of spin?
Anyway got 2 free and bought a dozen, will put them into play in my sat comp.

 

[CMAC]

Bridgestone have got it spot on with their varied balls for varied swings and speeds.

Too many amateurs just rock up with a Titleist Prov1 and wouldnt consider anything else as its the number 1 ball on tour. It might as well be the number 1 ball on the Planet Thoth for all the relevance there is to the slower swinging amateurs shooting 90+ each week.

The games hard enough, get the right ball and see more enjoyment as your distance improves and scores come down.


just my opinion, many will probably furiously disagree:smirk:

 

[shewy]

He did say that with my current ball I would not get the best out of it as I could not compress it enough hence the switch. His kind way of saying I have a girly swing lol

 

[Khamelion]

Been fitted twice for Bridgestone balls, the numbers from the last fitting were

AD333

H/S MPH = 104.2
B/V MPS = 141.4
L/A Degrees = 14.8
B/S RPM = 2113
S/S RPM = -213
Distance = 233

That was my best with the Srixon AD333, a slice and not very good smash. The fitter then recommended the E6, surprise surprise.

Bridgestone E6

H/S MPH = 106.6
B/V MPS = 146.9
L/A Degrees = 12.1
B/S RPM = 2235
S/S RPM = +63
Distance = 253

A slightly better hit, which was pulled a little left, but the E6 did give more distance. Looking forward to another fitting when they come along to see if things have improved any and what ball is recommended.

 

[Airlie_Andy]

Not overly convinced by the whole ball fitting thing. The difference in anything upto a wedge shot is minimal in my opinion and inconsistent strike will have far more effect then the minimal difference the type of ball will make.

 

[CMAC]

Not overly convinced by the whole ball fitting thing. The difference in anything upto a wedge shot is minimal in my opinion and inconsistent strike will have far more effect then the minimal difference the type of ball will make.

so you play the cheapest ball you can buy or anything you find then?

 

[Airlie_Andy]

so you play the cheapest ball you can buy or anything you find then?

How on earth have you come to that conclusion? The scoring shots are what matter so you should choose your ball based on wedges and feel (and cost obviously).

 

[CMAC]

How on earth have you come to that conclusion? The scoring shots are what matter so you should choose your ball based on wedges and feel (and cost obviously).

I didn't come to any conclusion, I asked a question? Calm down dear!

 

[Airlie_Andy]

I didn't come to any conclusion, I asked a question? Calm down dear!

You asked a loaded question with an assumption attached. And I'm perfectly calm deary.

 

[BoadieBroadus]

I agree with Andy in that a ball fitting really should only come down to what you personally prefer for shots from 60 yards in and putting. e.g. do you want / can you get much grab on a wedge and what feels comfortable off your putter. For full shots the inconsistency in strike negates any variance in the type of ball used.

to be fair to bridgestone though at least they are recommending mid price balls and not just the premium ranges.

 

[CMAC]

You asked a loaded question with an assumption attached. And I'm perfectly calm deary.

yes I did, well spotted, you keep choosing balls based on wedges and putting alone if it works for you.................. and it keeps you calm.:mmm:

 

[One Planer]

yes I did, well spotted, you keep choosing balls based on wedges and putting alone if it works for you.................. and it keeps you calm.:mmm:

Titleist suggest this, although not limited to wedges.

They suggest starting at the scoring end of the bag and working backwards to find the best 'over-all' fit.

http://www.titleist.co.uk/golf-ball-fitting/

 

[LinksTurf]

For all the non-believers, I would recommend a ball fitting (of any brand) before passing judgement. I went to a Bridgestone one, and got fitted for an E6, despite expecting to be fitted for a Pro V1 urethane equivalent. I was very sceptical, but the numbers clearly showed it was way better for me than the Titleist Pro V1 I had been using as far as the driver is concerned. Tried out the trial pack given to me for free on the course and switched immediately. Bridgestone and Titleist do not agree with how balls should be fitted, that is true, but having gone through the Bridgestone fitting, I believe in their argument more. I have lost some greenside spin of course, but I am in the fairway more often and am further up the fairway too, so I need that greenside spin less often anyway! It wasn't difficult to adjust to the little extra (but consistent) run out that comes from the non-urethane cover. It's a very nice ball to putt with too in my opinion although that is subjective anyway. Many of you will not agree with me and that is fine, but at least do yourself a favour and try a free fitting. There is nothing to lose and you might get more benefit than you think possible.

 

[shewy]

If it gets my spin rate and launch down then I'll be in a better position to score, green side I'm more old school chip and run anyway.

 

[GB72]

Over the last year or so I have been less convinced about ball fitting etc. I have been keeping my golf expenditure down and so have bought pretty much any mid range ball that I can find on sale when I need it. I have used DX2s, DX3s, Callaway Xhots, AD333s, Inesis Long and Soft and most recently the newer Nike RZN ball. Rarely paid more than £10-£12 a dozen and I have noticed very little real difference between any of them at my level. The Wilson Staff are a bit softer, the Callaway a bit harder but really nothing that has made a blind bit of difference to the way I played.

A couple of weeks ago I was given 3 free Pro V1s and I did admit to noticing a difference there. That said, for the improvements it gave, I am not paying £35 plus for a dozen balls as I cannot justify the expense.

 

[LinksTurf]

If it gets my spin rate and launch down then I'll be in a better position to score, green side I'm more old school chip and run anyway.

Me too and that's why I was less concerned about the loss of greenside spin. Having said that even on more lofted chips, the E6 is still ok, because the response is predictable.

 

[CMAC]

in my experience any ball will spin with a wedge if you connect properly. I've seen top flites take once bounce and check in summer greens and I've seen poor strikers wedge a prov1 that bounces and rolls of the back

 

[LinksTurf]

CMAC you are right, but clearly the E6 will run out a little more than a urethane covered ball when both are struck correctly.

 

[Airlie_Andy]

yes I did, well spotted, you keep choosing balls based on wedges and putting alone if it works for you.................. and it keeps you calm.:mmm:

And you keep choosing yours based on your perceived increased distance/accuracy if it works for you. I'll try and contain my rage.

 

[patricks148]

i went for a ball fitting and ended up with some snug fitting under pants...boom bom.