Ultra soft golf balls

[delc]

I have recently been persuaded to try some soft, low compression golf balls. I have three comments to make about them:
1) They don't go as far. I was regularly being outdriven by a friend who normally drives about the same distance as me. He was using a Pinnacle Gold ball btw.
2) You don't feel as though you are hitting anything.
3) They seem to take much more side spin on your less than perfect strikes!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

What make and model. To be honest in wet winter conditions comparing them against a rock hard Pinnacle I'm not surprised there's a distance trade off

 

[HawkeyeMS]

Sorry del, but what is the point of this post?

Are you going to wait for a few replies and then start suggesting that soft balls will work better with bigger holes :rofl:

 

[Break90]

thanks

what's the point again?

 

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[CMAC]

there are many posts just with someones opinion of some equipment and I don't see derisory remarks against them.

 

[delc]

What make and model. To be honest in wet winter conditions comparing them against a rock hard Pinnacle I'm not surprised there's a distance trade off

The Pinnacle Gold ball doesn't feel very different to a Srixon AD333 or a Titleist NXT Tour to me. It is certainly not a rock. The low compression balls tried where Wilson DX2/3 and the Callaway Supersoft.

 

[DanFST]

The Pinnacle Gold ball doesn't feel very different to a Srixon AD333 or a Titleist NXT Tour to me. It is certainly not a rock. The low compression balls tried where Wilson DX2/3 and the Callaway Supersoft.

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You seem to have conveniently missed out all benefits of a soft ball.

 

[delc]

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You seem to have conveniently missed out all benefits of a soft ball.

Which are? I couldn't find any advantages at all.

 

[palindromicbob]

I have recently been persuaded to try some soft, low compression golf balls. I have three comments to make about them:
1) They don't go as far for me. I was regularly being outdriven by a friend who normally drives about the same distance as me. He was using a Pinnacle Gold ball btw.
2) I don't feel as though I'm hitting anything.
3) They seem to take much more side spin on my less than perfect strikes!

Fixed that for ya.

 

[DanFST]

Which are? I couldn't find any advantages at all.

knocking a driver 10 yards further doesn't lower scores. The feeling off the putter doesn't lower score.

Having control of spin around the greens lowers scores. I'm not even going to remark on your criticism of the compression.

 

[delc]

knocking a driver 10 yards further doesn't lower scores. The feeling off the putter doesn't lower score.

Having control of spin around the greens lowers scores. I'm not even going to remark on your criticism of the compression.

I didn't notice any extra spin or control around the greens than I get with the Srixon AD333's I normally use. As do you according to your signature.

 

[One Planer]

Just because a ball is soft or hard doesn't make it either good or bad, just more or less suitable to you.

If you were to play a Pinnacle Gold againt a premium ball I will guarantee you will see a difference, mainly on approach shots and green side.

Comparing a soft and hard 2 piece won't tell you much at all.

 

[delc]

Just because a ball is soft or hard doesn't make it either good or bad, just more or less suitable to you.

If you were to play a Pinnacle Gold againt a premium ball I will guarantee you will see a difference, mainly on approach shots and green side.

Comparing a soft and hard 2 piece won't tell you much at all.

The Wilson DX3 is a 3 piece ball.

 

[guest100718]

A hard ball will usually go further than a soft ball.

 

[One Planer]

The Wilson DX3 is a 3 piece ball.

And both have the same Ionomer covers.

Play either against a urethane cover and you'll see a difference.

 

[Mr S Dog]

I'm a high handicapper and must admit I've no idea of the benefits of any of the different types of balls, seems too many to choose from. Is a soft ball better for a 20+ Handicap golfer.

 

[John_R7]

I'm a high handicapper and must admit I've no idea of the benefits of any of the different types of balls, seems too many to choose from. Is a soft ball better for a 20+ Handicap golfer.

Mr S Dog, Opinions will vary from person to person but here is mine for what it is worth.

I would say try a few different ones out and see what you seem to like. Then stick to the same ball so you learn how it behaves and reacts.
Choose the price you are willing to spend and try a few from that bracket. Ignore brands and be open to play any ball to find what seems 'best' for you.
I must have had at least 4 eureka moments 'this is THE ball' in the last 10 years but you never seem to be satisfied. I have went premium, mid, budget, hard, soft, 2, 3, 4 piece and any cover you can think of.
There is not really a bad ball (with the exception of pebbles).
My current ball (for the last 18 months and planned this season) is the Srixon Distance. Works for me, some will call it a pebble (it's not IMO - I know when I hit a pebble) and it has got me to my lowest handicap of 11 (including gross +3 round).
No magic fix. Budget, try a few, pick best over all, stick to that one.
It amazes me when I see some players use a ProV, loose it and replace with Warbird, loose it and bring out NXT etc. etc.

 

[delc]

Once upon a time, people used to play with hard 90 or 100 compression golf balls because they were supposed to go further. Now some balls are only 40 or even 25 compression, and 'softness' is being sold as a good thing. Probably another marketing ploy by the ball manufacturers. Personally I'm not convinced, for the reasons given in post #1 in this thread!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Once upon a time, people used to play with hard 90 or 100 compression golf balls because they were supposed to go further. Now some balls are only 40 or even 25 compression, and 'softness' is being sold as a good thing. Probably another marketing ploy by the ball manufacturers. Personally I'm not convinced, for the reasons given in post #1 in this thread!

Simple answer. Find a ball that suits your game (could be a long search with your criteria) and stick to it