HomerJSimpson
Hall of Famer
Nothing wrong with that. Plenty on here have gone down the same path and become very competent golfers
Golf balls for beginner. Cost vs benefit
- Thread starter ScoopUK
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Nothing wrong with that. Plenty on here have gone down the same path and become very competent golfers
PhilTheFragger
Provider of Entertainment for the Golfing Gods 🙄
You might get pulled up if you do this, not allowed to swap balls in the middle of a hole, just so you know, ( but I have a feeling you already know this, hence the emoji :thup:
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
if you have only been playing for a few months it doesnt matter one bit what type or ball you play.
buy differnt clubs instead. buy a hybrid or 3. they will help much more.
enjoy the videos. they really do help.
good luck
buy differnt clubs instead. buy a hybrid or 3. they will help much more.
enjoy the videos. they really do help.
good luck
User2021
Challenge Tour Pro
Few good teachers in Kent, not sure where you are but can recommend one in Sevenoaks or one near Ashford dependent on where you are.
Dogma
Assistant Pro
As a beginner, just buy some Lake Balls.
Far more cost effective and it won't be painful when you see it flying out of bounds.
I'm speaking from experience!
Far more cost effective and it won't be painful when you see it flying out of bounds.
I'm speaking from experience!
inc0gnito
Assistant Pro
I play by myself or with a friend, so no problem bending the rules 😎
need_my_wedge
Has Now Found His Wedgie
A reasonable cost high vis ball is the new Wilson DX2 optix, available at American Golf for £15 a dozen.
jusme
Challenge Tour Pro
I stopped buying random balls quite quickly. Once your a bit more consistent the ball does make a difference, less so in winter. I would always suggest the DX2/3 range from Wilson. Avery good ball and reasonably priced. I pick up the cosmetic blemishes when available for £9.99 usually. Brand new balls, why pay more for unblemished.
woody69
Journeyman Pro
Check out Vice balls.
Sprouts 😜
lex!
Challenge Tour Pro
For a beginner, and in the winter, it really makes no odds. You can get a pile of Dunlop Tour Soft for a tenner in Sports Direct and they are pretty good.
ScoopUK
Medal Winner
I think I'll work through the stock I already have which should get me through winter then start using new balls.
RGPaul
Newbie
I haven't read through the entire thread, but as you like SRIXON I'll let you know what I do.
For everyday golf, I would always use A+ Lake balls, which you can get from Ebay for a decent price. I use Soft feels in the summer, and buy SRIXON distance for the winter. As mentioned in an earlier response, it makes no odds really which ball you use in the winter, so that's why I go with something which should in theory travel a little farther... at least that's the theory!
For everyday golf, I would always use A+ Lake balls, which you can get from Ebay for a decent price. I use Soft feels in the summer, and buy SRIXON distance for the winter. As mentioned in an earlier response, it makes no odds really which ball you use in the winter, so that's why I go with something which should in theory travel a little farther... at least that's the theory!
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
It does make a difference, and the two balls you reference are a great example!
The Srixon distance feels hard and clicky at the best of times - approaching freezing it's a rock. Hitting a rock is not a pleasant experience for anyone.
Generally softer balls (lower compression overall rather than just the cover) will fly a little further in lower temperatures. No idea why but it happens.
Just play the soft feel all year round.
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I still play with any old ball I find or cheap balls I had bought and tbh cant really feel much difference between an expensive one and a modern cheaper ball, distance or feel.
However if you want ot spend the money or if can feel the difference, then go for it.
However if you want ot spend the money or if can feel the difference, then go for it.
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Pancho Villa
Hacker
I use the ball which feels the best to putt with(Wilson dx2).i ain't good enough to notice the difference in any other part of my game.
ScoopUK
Medal Winner
I just bought Wilson Tour Velocity - Tour Feel balls. Get 15 in a pack rather than 12 and could take advantage of my Amazon Prime membership for just over 11 quid. Supposed to be soft and help around the green. Who knows. Good or bad I'm hoping I just bought a box of consistency.
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Felix D. Luke
New member
Hey Guys,
I think a beginner should use following Balls, if he is just learning to play Golf:
I think a beginner should use following Balls, if he is just learning to play Golf:
- Best Beginner Golf Balls :
- Callaway Supersoft
- Nike PD 9
- Wilson Staff Fifty Elite
- Srixon Soft Feel
- TaylorMade Distance Plus
- Pinnacle Gold
- Srixon Marathon
Grant85
Head Pro
I really doubt you’d notice much difference.
Personally would stay away from the distance balls as they will likely be harder and it might change the way you play shorter shots and putts. But again, I’d be surprised if you could tell the difference in a blind test.
I use Srixon Soft Feel off eBay.
cliveb
Head Pro
If you've only been playing for months, then unless you are blessed with a freakish level of talent, the ball you use will make next to no difference. I respectfully suggest that the difference in behaviour you've experienced is more likely to be difference in your strokes than the ball.
