Dave B
Q-School Graduate
After reading several threads on which balls players recommend, I'm surprised how many people use premium balls such as Titeilist Pro V's.
I'm one of those players who tries to simplify everything in golf as I find too many people complicate things in a game which can be very complicated at the best of times but in theory should be a relatively simple game.
When it comes to ball choice I'm happy to use anything less than £15 call me tight but what do you really want froma ball? For me I look for several qualities, durability, versatility, feel and distance.
If you buy a premium ball most people assume it will go as far as a ball can go, stop on a sixpence and allow you to work it left or right at will and how many average golfers can shape their ball at will?
How many average golfers, or even mid to low handicap players can impart enough back spin on their irons to spin the ball backwards on the greens?
How many people slice or hook their drivers and have they actually thought that a premium ball will amplify the issue, whereas a distance ball may reduce the slice or hook and possibly keep it on the fairway.
I'd be interested in some honest opinions on how many people on the forum can actually work the ball at will and impart enough backspin on the ball for it to spin backwards on the green.
I play with a friend who went down the road of using Pro V's simply because they were the best, however I persuaded him to try a Pinnacle Precision Gold when he was faced with a difficult shot over water, to see what the difference the ball made to his game, (14 handicap). He finished the round with the ball and has admitted he prefers the feel of the ball of the club face and has noticed very little difference in general play to justify paying for premium balls .
It was a hard admission for him to make however how many players go down the same route when infact they may benefit by using a lower spin budget ball?
I'm one of those players who tries to simplify everything in golf as I find too many people complicate things in a game which can be very complicated at the best of times but in theory should be a relatively simple game.
When it comes to ball choice I'm happy to use anything less than £15 call me tight but what do you really want froma ball? For me I look for several qualities, durability, versatility, feel and distance.
If you buy a premium ball most people assume it will go as far as a ball can go, stop on a sixpence and allow you to work it left or right at will and how many average golfers can shape their ball at will?
How many average golfers, or even mid to low handicap players can impart enough back spin on their irons to spin the ball backwards on the greens?
How many people slice or hook their drivers and have they actually thought that a premium ball will amplify the issue, whereas a distance ball may reduce the slice or hook and possibly keep it on the fairway.
I'd be interested in some honest opinions on how many people on the forum can actually work the ball at will and impart enough backspin on the ball for it to spin backwards on the green.
I play with a friend who went down the road of using Pro V's simply because they were the best, however I persuaded him to try a Pinnacle Precision Gold when he was faced with a difficult shot over water, to see what the difference the ball made to his game, (14 handicap). He finished the round with the ball and has admitted he prefers the feel of the ball of the club face and has noticed very little difference in general play to justify paying for premium balls .
It was a hard admission for him to make however how many players go down the same route when infact they may benefit by using a lower spin budget ball?
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