Your thoughts on Srixon Ad333s for a novice golfer

[cleanstrike]

Now that I've been knocking around a golf course for a couple of months, I find that I'm managing to lose far fewer balls than when I first started. I'm getting the hang of avoiding ponds and ditches and managing to keep my shots on the fairway the majority of the time. So far I've been using Dunlop DDH Ti balls because they're cheap but they are rather hard and feel 'clunky' against the face when hit. I now feel it's time to upgrade to some slightly better and more responsive golf balls.

There's quite a few threads and comments on here in support of Srixon Ad333s. They seem to be popular so I thought I might try them out. Do you think they would be a good next step for a relative novice? What other balls should I consider trying? Nothing too expensive, mind, but anyone like to suggest alternatives in the same price bracket to the Ad333s. Useful suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers!

 

[LanDog]

I'm a user of the AD333 and I'm off 12, but also, a less expensive option is the Srixon Distance ball

 

[medwayjon]

Wilson Staff Dx2 is a great ball at an equally great price

 

[One Planer]

Now that I've been knocking around a golf course for a couple of months, I find that I'm managing to lose far fewer balls than when I first started. I'm getting the hang of avoiding ponds and ditches and managing to keep my shots on the fairway the majority of the time. So far I've been using Dunlop DDH Ti balls because they're cheap but they are rather hard and feel 'clunky' against the face when hit. I now feel it's time to upgrade to some slightly better and more responsive golf balls.

There's quite a few threads and comments on here in support of Srixon Ad333s. They seem to be popular so I thought I might try them out. Do you think they would be a good next step for a relative novice? What other balls should I consider trying? Nothing too expensive, mind, but anyone like to suggest alternatives in the same price bracket to the Ad333s. Useful suggestions would be appreciated. Cheers!

Absolutely nothing wrong with the Srixon ball.

They are priced well, play well and are, apparently, the best selling 2-piece ball in the UK. Lots of happy users then.

 

[Hacker Khan]

I think most agree that there is relatively little difference between distance balls and the expensive ones in terms of how far they will go, but the expensive ones tend to be softer and will stop quicker. But whether you can tell the difference is a personal thing.

I'd get some 333s and some expensive ones cheap on the inevitable sales that happen all the time. Then compare and contrast.

 

[hovis]

Wilson Staff Dx2 is a great ball at an equally great price

+1. I personly find they're harder to scar up too

 

[medwayjon]

+1. I personly find they're harder to scar up too

They are a very durable ball actually

I know some find the dimple-pattern off-putting but if it works, why not.

That said, Im still a Pro-V1 man 99% of the time!

 

[Qwerty]

Ive used ad333 for a few years now, I play off 9 and as a ball I think they play absolutely fine. A pro v1 feels better to use and is softer around the greens but they make no difference to my scores so I stick with the cheaper ad333 :thup:

 

[Evesdad]

The 333's are a great ball for the price. The distance ball would be good through the winter too, 2 dozen for £15 in some places. The dx2 is another great ball for the price, the new version is a more conventional dimple and softer off the putter IMO than the 333.

 

[bozza]

Also look at the Srixon Soft Feel, used them for a few years and are roughly the same price but they feel better to me.

 

[dotty001]

i use them , i actually prefer them to pro v1s

 

[dewsweeper]

Another 'thumbs up' for Srixon 'soft feel',a very good ball at a low price in my opinion.
Dewsweeper

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

Ive used ad333 for a few years now, I play off 9 and as a ball I think they play absolutely fine. A pro v1 feels better to use and is softer around the greens but they make no difference to my scores so I stick with the cheaper ad333 :thup:

This is me. I'll play likes of Pro Vs but I'll rarely buy them. Buying - I's buy the 333 or more often these days the NXT Tour S

 

[HomerJSimpson]

I like the AD333's. I find the Wilsons a bit puddingly off the putter which puts me off. Tee to green they are good though

 

[cleanstrike]

Thanks for replies chaps. Both the AD333s and the DX2s are obviously well thought of. I think I'd like to road test both so I've ordered a dozen of each to try out.

 

[Cheifi0]

Wilson Staff Dx2 is a great ball at an equally great price

Another fan of the wilson here. It's a great value ball

 

[Vice]

I usually play these, although the last time I went to purchase some they were out of stock. I ended up getting the Bridgestone e6 which is another great inexpensive ball.

Wilson Staff Dx2 is a great ball at an equally great price

 

[Evesdad]

Forgot about the e6, great ball with a soft outer. Find them more difficult to get locally though for done reason.

 

[hovis]

Thanks for replies chaps. Both the AD333s and the DX2s are obviously well thought of. I think I'd like to road test both so I've ordered a dozen of each to try out.

You wont be sorry for ordering the dx2's. Dx3's are a great summer ball too

 

[Deleted member 17920]

i use them , i actually prefer them to pro v1s

Same here and feel less peeved when I boom one into the middle of the lake