Blue in Munich
Crocked Professional Yeti Impersonator
I think the Hex Chrome is a little softer than its predecessors, but the Hex Black definitely feels harder than other premium balls to me.
How important is it stick with one type of ball?
- Thread starter PPE
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I think the Hex Chrome is a little softer than its predecessors, but the Hex Black definitely feels harder than other premium balls to me.
BROOKIE
Challenge Tour Pro
Srixon balls are a fabulous ball,I use the soft feel and the tri-speed in practice ,and I think you can get used to how they play,would'nt
buy a pro v 1 under any circumstances purely because of the price,I may be a bit tight but I would'nt pay more than 20 quid for a dozen balls.
buy a pro v 1 under any circumstances purely because of the price,I may be a bit tight but I would'nt pay more than 20 quid for a dozen balls.
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Snelly
Guest
I still have the first ball I broke par with in 1986 and it was a rock hard Golden Ram. Cheap as chips. I didn't play with these exclusively and usually just played with what I found. I am absolutely sure that sticking with one brand does not have much of an effect on score or consistency.
A premium ball does not result in a premium shot or a premium player. In fact, a premium player hits premium shots with any ball.
A premium ball does not result in a premium shot or a premium player. In fact, a premium player hits premium shots with any ball.
Jay Gee
Assistant Pro
As a beginner, I can't tell much difference between balls on full shots. Putting/chipping yes.
The other day I played a Callaway Warbird Plus pick-up off the tee with a 3 wood and hit it 223 yards (previous best with cheap Dunlop balls was 194). Bought a dozen Warbirds, but I've been struggling with a slice off the driver. So I bought a dozen Bridgestone E6's to try out over 18 yesterday. I couldn't feel much difference between them, but they're quite similar balls and it's early days.
After the round, I spent ages on the putting green comparing the balls below. I hit 2 of each at the same target in turn. Whilst the Callaway and Bridgestone balls rolled quicker than the other 2, there was no particular ball I could hole or get close more often than the others. I guess the softer balls won't run away on you as much if you overhit them slightly though.
Titleist Pro V1
Srixon Soft Feel
Callaway Warbird Plus
Bridgestone E6
The other day I played a Callaway Warbird Plus pick-up off the tee with a 3 wood and hit it 223 yards (previous best with cheap Dunlop balls was 194). Bought a dozen Warbirds, but I've been struggling with a slice off the driver. So I bought a dozen Bridgestone E6's to try out over 18 yesterday. I couldn't feel much difference between them, but they're quite similar balls and it's early days.
After the round, I spent ages on the putting green comparing the balls below. I hit 2 of each at the same target in turn. Whilst the Callaway and Bridgestone balls rolled quicker than the other 2, there was no particular ball I could hole or get close more often than the others. I guess the softer balls won't run away on you as much if you overhit them slightly though.
Titleist Pro V1
Srixon Soft Feel
Callaway Warbird Plus
Bridgestone E6
Absolutely agree with the former; agree with the latter too, but with the proviso that those premium shots will have to be played in a different way with certain types of balls.
One further thought on this thread (which I've found an interesting one).
Regardless of whether you as an average club golfer might not be able to see/feel/appreciate/notice different performance from different balls (especially on full shots), that doesn't mean to say that the ball isn't performing differently, possibly to the detriment of your game...
StrangelyBrown
Tour Winner
I used a Hex Black that I found a few months ago and it went like a rocket off of the driver, but didn't putt as nicely as the Bridgestone 330RX I was using.
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Snelly
Guest
Totally agree with you on this.
garyinderry
Ryder Cup Winner
no amount of new ball voodoo magic is going to stop a sliced drive heading for the cabbage! mythbuster 
dufferman
Journeyman Pro
I play the Hex Blacks, for the sole reason that I got them free with my GM sub, liked them, and purchased my second dozen ever a few weeks back.
However, I sliced one OOB on Sunday, and it did hurt a bit more than a cheaper ball would have hurt! They're not the most expensive, but they're not the cheapest. I started with some Dunlops for £10 a dozen from Sports Direct - did the job for me back then!
However, I sliced one OOB on Sunday, and it did hurt a bit more than a cheaper ball would have hurt! They're not the most expensive, but they're not the cheapest. I started with some Dunlops for £10 a dozen from Sports Direct - did the job for me back then!
GB72
Money List Winner
I am pretty certain that, aside from the hardest of rock like balls, I am unlikely to be able to tell a massive difference between one ball and another. That said, I still try to stick to Wilson Staff balls for no other reason than I feel confident when standing over one. I have been using them on and off since I started so there is a certain comfort and familiarity to using one that I like. Yes, I switch balls every now and again when I need some from the pro shop (so few stock Wilson Balls) or when I see an irresistable deal and i really do not see that much difference (though I am happy to blame my bad shots on my change of ball) but if you send me into AG with instructions to come out with a box of balls it will be Wilson Staff every time.
So, yes I do feel it important to me to stick to one type of ball as much as possible for no other reason than the slightly isoteric one that I feel more comfortable hitting a ball that I know and I am familiar with.
So, yes I do feel it important to me to stick to one type of ball as much as possible for no other reason than the slightly isoteric one that I feel more comfortable hitting a ball that I know and I am familiar with.
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
I have always seen it as -
There is an appropriate type of ball for any individual player.
Can feel be independent of the type - Yes; now more than ever. 10 years ago; probably not. This has certainly confused the whole issue for most people.
So a player can play the feel of ball he likes, and should play the type of ball that's appropriate to his needs.............
I still think the manufacturer that really deals with this the best is Bridgestone - but that doesn't mean that if a particular Brigestone ball suits you you won't be able to find another manufacturer's similar (possibly better for you and better priced) product.
cshaw33
Medal Winner
I've been playing with any old ball that I found, was given, received as prizes. This season I use 1 ball only (Srixon Z-Star) and can definitely feel the difference off the face of the club (from driver right through to putter) and it's given me lots more confidence out on the course. Might just be all in my head but I do seem to be playing better
PPE
Head Pro
I agree with this entirely, I feel that the type of player that you are will/should depend on your ball choice, for example I used to be quite errant off the tee and superb around the greens, however I am now the opposite i.e. good with the Driver and poor with the short game.
Therefore in my mind I used to need a ball that was low spinning from the Driver yet soft around the greens hence a hard ish mid-range ball, and the ball I used to play was the Callaway Diablo (Red), this was awesome and as a two piece ball although it didnt spin around the green, it felt very soft.
Now that my long game is back on a premium ball is fine for me off the driver, but I need something with a very soft feel around the greens, especially with the putter!!
