Golf balls to avoid

[inc0gnito]

Frequently there will be threads about what the best golf balls are, or if X is better than Y, etc.

But I wondered if there are particular balls that you’ve hated, that’ve lost you distance, or feel terrible. Basically balls that you would never play or would never go in the bag again.

 

[srixon 1]

Balls with Mizuno on them. Great irons but rubbish golf balls.

 

[Deleted member 23270]

Lake balls. There are plenty of decent budget balls these days I see no point buying balls of dubious quality.

 

[Smasher]

Srixon soft feel. I lose distance with that but I don't with other soft balls.

 

[Mel Smooth]

Never ever liked any Pinnacle ball.

 

[Jacko_G]

Pro V overrated and overpriced.

 

[Mel Smooth]

And the "British Balls" that my dad used to give me when I first started playing. Having said that, surely a small ball follows the same logic that a bigger hole will be easier to play into, so I should have liked them really.

 

[virtuocity]

Callaway Warbirds are not advisable for those who like feeling in their hands and wrists.

Pro V- great ball but absolute rip off and I don’t notice any difference between them and other half decent balls at my level.

Nike PD range. Awful.

I stick to mid range balls like Srixon ad-333, soft feels (never noticed distance loss re: above) and Wilson DX2. Does the job for me.

 

[Old Skier]

Avoid all golf balls, having been knocked out by one I have experience in these matters

 

[IanM]

I really dislike AD333, but they sell loads! Very personal thing...test and play what suits

 

[GG26]

Personally, couldn’t get on with the Wilson DX2. Was just dead off of the putter for me.

I tend to use Srixon Soft Feel in the winter and AD333 tour in the Summer if I can find a good deal on them.

 

[Wolf]

Any ball made by Titleist I simply won't use. Can't stand the feel of any of them and find them really overrated.

Also the Srixon AD333 or Soft feels, loss of distance and don't like the feel around the greens.

 

[Crazyface]

Callaway Warbirds are not advisable for those who like feeling in their hands and wrists.

Pro V- great ball but absolute rip off and I don’t notice any difference between them and other half decent balls at my level.

Nike PD range. Awful.

I stick to mid range balls like Srixon ad-333, soft feels (never noticed distance loss re: above) and Wilson DX2. Does the job for me.

I'll have all your remaining PD soft balls then. Always willing to help.

 

[Crazyface]

Pinnacle, Ultra (whatever they are), Donnay (why make them?), Titleist (DT solo, Velocity...well most actually). Not keen on AD333 either. Recently had a big sort out of the golf balls I had and will never use and dumped them on my mate. Well he's rubbish and it won't matter what ball he uses. Plus when he's using them in a knock with me I won't be looking for them either. LOL

 

[clubchamp98]

Avoid all golf balls, having been knocked out by one I have experience in these matters

Me to .
I have made myself a crash cap from a bump cap lining.

 

[SatchFan]

Penfold Commando

 

[rosecott]

Penfold Commando

Now you've spoilt it for me. I was just about to put a dozen on For Sale and Wanted.

 

[Grizzly]

Molitor.

Thank you, my work here is done.

 

[virtuocity]

Already in the thread it seems that there is no right answer- very subjective

 

[Wolf]

Molitor.

Thank you, my work here is done.

Those weren't golf balls, they were rocks with dimples