How important is it stick with one type of ball?

[PPE]

Having read a post by AmandaJR in the Mizuno Ball testing thread, it got me thinking..........

I have in my bag (and cupboard) various types of balls from various manufacturers i.e.:-
1. TaylorMade Penta TP5
2. Titleiest Pro V1
3. WilsonStaff FG Tour
4. Srixon Z-Star & Z-Star XV
5. Nike 20X1
6. Callaway Diablo Tour

Obviously there is the argument that you should us the same ball to get used to the feel, but how many of us do this?

 

[AmandaJR]

It is something I'm trying to do and commit to as it's one less variable to think about/doubt/reconsider/query/worry etc etc!! Although yesterday I changed mid round as my ball was the most unlucky or unruly thing imaginable. Changed for another of the same type and it behaved much better!!

 

[One Planer]

I only have Pro V1's

Even my practice bag is full of them.

I'm a firm believer in finding something that works and sticking with it.

 

[Imurg]

Having read a post by AmandaJR in the Mizuno Ball testing thread, it got me thinking..........

I have in my bag (and cupboard) various types of balls from various manufacturers i.e.:-
1. TaylorMade Penta TP5
2. Titleiest Pro V1
3. WilsonStaff FG Tour
4. Srixon Z-Star & Z-Star XV
5. Nike 20X1
6. Callaway Diablo Tour

Obviously there is the argument that you should us the same ball to get used to the feel, but how many of us do this?

1-5 I honestly doubt you would notice much difference between them. They're all Premium Tour balls, will all spin around the greens and feel soft.
The Diablo is a bit harder but still spins well so won't be too far behind.

Yes, It's best to use just one type - but in reality you have 6 types that are more or less the same and shouldn't react too differently in our hands.
Play them all, decide which you like best and use that.

 

[One Planer]

Play them all, decide which you like best and use that.

Exactly what I did Ian :thup:

Sound advice.

 

[dotty001]

i hit what ever i find , havnt paid for a ball in about 6 months

 

[DAVEYBOY]

It's more about the feel of the putter for me, the AD333 feels soft compared to a lot of others. I found a RBZ ball the other day and it was like hitting a stone with the putter.

 

[Snelly]

It isn't important at all. Not unless you are a very good player that can make different balls do different things. Massively spinning chips etc.

 

[JezzE]

It isn't important at all. Not unless you are a very good player that can make different balls do different things. Massively spinning chips etc.

Would agree with that on full shots, but makes a massive difference on chips and putts...

 

[Snelly]

Would agree with that on full shots, but makes a massive difference on chips and putts...

I agree that a hard ball and soft ball are different to chip and putt with. Easy enough after a few putts to know what the club / ball reaction is though don't you think? Same for chipping. Hit a few and you know what to do with a given ball.

 

[philly169]

Would agree with that on full shots, but makes a massive difference on chips and putts...

I've normally picked up by then

 

[JezzE]

I agree that a hard ball and soft ball are different to chip and putt with. Easy enough after a few putts to know what the club / ball reaction is though don't you think? Same for chipping. Hit a few and you know what to do with a given ball.

To an extent, but a chip over a bunker onto a downslope will be next to impossible with a 'rock' however used to the club/ball interaction you are, while you might have half a chance with a softer ball?

 

[Imurg]

Well, you might Jezz.......

 

[JezzE]

Well, you might Jezz.......

... of keeping it on the green I mean, not getting it close!

 

[duncan mackie]

I agree that a hard ball and soft ball are different to chip and putt with. Easy enough after a few putts to know what the club / ball reaction is though don't you think? Same for chipping. Hit a few and you know what to do with a given ball.

agreed

the key point that's in danger of getting lost is, as you said, in the hands of the majority of players.

most people can control the backspin on their chips and putts (?) even less than their full shots!

the biggest single difference is how they feel to play (between for example a BlackDiamond and a Pro V1 (or Srixon Soft Feel!)

 

[Oddsocks]

Having read a post by AmandaJR in the Mizuno Ball testing thread, it got me thinking..........

I have in my bag (and cupboard) various types of balls from various manufacturers i.e.:-
1. TaylorMade Penta TP5
2. Titleiest Pro V1
3. WilsonStaff FG Tour
4. Srixon Z-Star & Z-Star XV
5. Nike 20X1
6. Callaway Diablo Tour

Obviously there is the argument that you should us the same ball to get used to the feel, but how many of us do this?

All that's in my bag is dx3. How can you expect consistency especially in the short game when playing different balls

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Surely it is like anything. Take out the variables (different spin, feel etc) by using one make and model and you have one less thing to worry about. Has to help with yardages too. I know that the TM Penta 5 is always 5-10 yards shorter than a Srixon Z star or Prov V for my game

 

[HawkeyeMS]

It isn't important at all. Not unless you are a very good player that can make different balls do different things. Massively spinning chips etc.

This

 

[hovis]

at our level there is not one person on this forum that given a half decent 2 piece ball could tell the deiffernce (period) the club pro at the belfy plays off +2 and durring a round he hit his ball into the green from 90 yrds and said ''i just love how these new pro v 1s feel'' wasn't until we got to the green when we realised he'd played my mated dt solo. THAT SAYS IT ALL.

 

[chellie]

I bought pink golf balls as I liked the colour of them.