Golfers......

heiney9

Which golf balls do you prefer and why. I'm looking at all the different brands, types, and claims made by the maunufacturer's and wondering. My Dad has and always will use Titelist.

I myself have recently been using Maxfli A-10 Ti-Distance and can't complain. Once I find something satisfactory I tend to stick with it. Plus I don't like paying a premium for stuff that is heavily endorsed and advertised.

I know over the past years because of Tiger Woods that Nike golf balls have been the most popular, I find no advantage to them considering they cost about 20% more.

Throw out some opinions..

H9

duksbak

Ive always used Titelist.

Not pricy and work out ok, but than again, I do not consider myself to be a "good" or even an "ok" golfer.

I play a bogy game but really enjoy getting out and hitting the courses!

Mazeroth

I use Top Flight regular or Top Flight XL 2000 or 3000 which are the best, cheap ball I know of. I won a dozen of the Titleist something IV that's $40+ a dozen and noticed no difference. I'm a very good golfer as well, holding a 4 handicap this year, which should help my credibility with the balls :eek:

reeltrouble1

I think the average hacker should use a distance ball, hopefully, it will go farther when you smack it leaving you a more lofted iron into the green.

If your really good you are likely going to use your favorite spinning ball.

RT1

howie777

I really like Nike power soft. They are about $15/dozen and play really well.

H

Shizelbs

Those Top Flight XLs are like hitting rocks.

I currently use either Bridgestone e5 or e6. Its the first ball I've used that I noticed not just an improvement in feel, but a clear benefit when it comes to results and performance. To me, they are similar enough to Pro V1s, but cost a fair amount less.

I've played regularly at times Top Flight, Strata, Bridgestone, Nike One, Titleist Pro Vs. I liked the Titleists, but I prefer the Bridgestones for value.

TroyD

At my price point, I play the Maxfli Noodles. As little as I play anymore, it doesn't really matter.

My favorite ball used to be the Titleist Professional. Balata rules.

BDT

Midnite Mick

I used to play Titleist Professionals as well. I also like a Precept ball (can't remember which one but couldn't find it this year). I just started to golf again the last couple of weeks as I had only golfed once in the last 2 years. I too was looking for a ball and had not really found one to my satisfaction until I found a Callaway blue ball during my last round. I will be playing these from here on out. Does anyone know how much they are?

Thanks,
Mike

daboyz

Brock, You must try the Callaway HX Hot, Titleist NXT or NXT Tour. All three will run you around $25/dozen but well worth the extra coin. All are long off the tee and soft around the greens. If you want to try any let me know, I've got a few lying around.

wallstreet

Pro v1's and Pro v1x's are the tour leading balls. I like the v1's better than the x's since they're a little softer. Both go a long way off the tee. You get the best of both world's with these balls, long off the tee and high spin off the irons. That's why they cost a small fortune.

shack

The current "in" bang for the buck ball appears to be the Top Flite D2 Feel or D2 Distance. These are not your father's "Rock" Flites. Top Flite was bought a year or so ago by the Callaway Golf conglomerate (Callaway, Odyssey, Ben Hogan and Top Flite) and these ball are very reasonably priced ($16 ±), with good feel and distance. You give up some spin around the greens but you better be pretty good for that to matter. Another good sub $20 per DZ ball is the Pinnacle Exception (my personal inexpensive favorite). I picked up 4 dozen for less than $50.

For mid priced balls ($25 ± DZ) there is really nothing better than the Titleist NXT or NXT Tour. The Bridgestone e5 or Callaway HX Hot are the challengers in this price range.

Most of the golfers who use the Pro V1, Nike Platinums and similar "premium pro level" balls simply do not have the swing speed or need for spin to take advantage of their properties. The compression is too high. Most weekend golfers will hit a low compression ball like the Noodle or Titleist DT Solo much farther than a Pro V1 and can lose them for a lot less money.

Midnite Mick

I bought a dozen NXT Tours...hated them. Still way too hard for my liking, had no feel for it at all....could not control the distance.

Mike

apc

I used to use the balata Titleist as well. Since they are no longer made, ProV1s are the way to go.

hoosier21

I love the sleeves of free balls given at company tournaments, and the good balls I find while looking for mine in the woods. I have not bought a golf ball in years, find more than I loose and I am happy to reach in the bag and find something white (ish) and round (ish) that I can hit.

Yea, I am a hacker, shooting bogie golf, 12 over is my average, drink too much when playing to give a serious **** about the game, I love it and it's honer and challange and all that, but too many are too frigging serious about the game and can not enjoy it for what it is.

markmarc

Over the years (35+), I've played with just about every brand conceiveable. But for sheer consistency and feel, give me a Titelist anytime.

Lowell_M

I've been playing with Nike Power Distance balls and they are treating me pretty well. I seem to have good control of them and they come off the clubface like a rocket. Sams Club sells them 2 doz for about $22 I think.

jdhdiggs

Russ,

I wouldn't call a 12 handicap a "hacker". That's crazy!

dane_peterson

I typically play Callaway HX Tours, though will shoot ProV1's if I find them lying around. I also use Nike Mojos on occasion. My game isn't very good regardless, but I like to throw lots of money at the sport anyway.

TroyD

Hoosier got some game, if he played more often he could be an excellent golfer.

BDT

heiney9

Good responses so far, especially RT & Shack. I've been playing golf since I was about 8-9 years old. But over the past 5-7 years haven't taken it too seriously and maybe played back then about 6 times a year.

This year I've decided to make an effort to play more often and I've been averaging about 6 times a month or more. Started out in the upper 90's then managed the lower 90's and last 2 rounds have been in the mid 80's. But I'm not that serious, I do it for the fun and enjoyment so spending top $$ on equipment just doesn't appeal to me.

I just can't see spending money for Nike or Titelist balls because I know the extra coin goes to pay for marketing but I see a trend here that many of you feel these are worthwhile products that can help your game.

I use the 2nd generation Hogan Radial with Apex 4 shafts. They are forged steel solid body irons with a radial sole. They aren't designed nor do they spin the ball a lot. When hit properly it's like a hot knife going through butter excellent feel.

So I was thinking of maybe trying a ball designed for max. spin and seeing if I can get those type balls to even spin a little bit. We've had about 10 inches of rain this month and the greens around here are so soft that if you come in high the ball sticks within about 6" from where it lands.

Anyways keep the thoughts, ideas and experiences coming. I'm at a point where I may give a different ball a try and see what happens.

H9

jdhdiggs

Just as a general comment, I hate "distance" balls. Especially ones that promise "straighter" drives. All you're doing is killing your shot making ability on all but about 12 shots a round. I like the softer/higher spin balls.

Besides, if you can't really control where your drive goes, do you REALLY want to hit it further? And if you can really control where your drive goes, chances are you would lose distance using those balls.

Nisqually Dave

I use Pro V1 and Prov1x depending on the day, I tend to like the Pro v1x because I spin the ball a little to much. I have about three hundred like new since I marshall at a really tough course and about 25% use Pro V1's can't believe how many I find.

Now with that said Wilson Staff has come out with a new ball that is exceptional and on some sights has been rated above all the mid rangballs. It is the Wilson Staff tx4, for a good price and a really good ball you might give this a try.

Ultimatly it really come down to trying as many as you can and choose the one that works for your game.

The pro's get paid to play certain balls and clubs fitted to just them. We are not that lucky.

shack

Nisqually Dave wrote: »

Now with that said Wilson Staff has come out with a new ball that is exceptional and on some sights has been rated above all the mid rangballs. It is the Wilson Staff tx4, for a good price and a really good ball you might give this a try.

The Wilson Staff 50 ball is getting some good reviews as well for less than $15 per dz. For years Wilson was one of the top mfg. for golf equipment. I played Wilson Staff clubs for many years (quite a while ago). For some reason they didn't keep up. They are making some good stuff again. For someone getting into golf or wanting to step up from some beginner clubs you can find a set of Di5 hybrids (#3,#4 hybrid, 5-PW, graphite or steel shafts) for $200 ± on the net. Since Wilson has come out with the Di7 they have been going cheap. They are getting harder to find as folks have "discovered" them but are still out there.

AndyGwis

I play with the MaxFli Revolution balls. They are always half off at Sports Authority ($25/dz down to $12.5). I don't buy that many balls with getting freebies at company tourneys, etc., but when I do, I get a dozen or two of those.

I'm playing tomorrow. Excited to use my new Cleveland Launcher 17 degree stiff Fuji shaft (replaces old QuadPro 3 and 5 woods R flex) and new CG10 black Pearl 54 degree wedge.

Love Cleveland golf clubs. Now carry a whole bag of Cleveland except my putter, a scotty I got off ebay.

daboyz

I miss Surlyn:rolleyes:

TroyD

Well, I think Wilson just sort of missed the boat on a lot of things. There was a time when Wilson baseball gloves were the shiznit.

I play with Wilson Staff (persimmon) 3 and 4 woods that are the shiznit. I also have a 5 that I don't carry a lot. I like them MUCH better than the comparable Titleist PT or Powerbuilt Citation woods or the newer Ping Eye or Zing woods.

Honestly, what ball I've played really has no effect on my scores, my preference is how they feel when I putt and there is no feeling better than balata on my old Wilson 8802 putter.

BDT

daboyz

You can try Diamond Tour Golf on Alpine just north of State. My bro got a dozen Pro V's for $18. They're lightly experienced,no water balls. I guess all the local rangers find the Pro V's and bring them to him and he resells them. I looked at them and they are in excellent condition. I won (4) dozen NXT's in a play day so I don't need them but I'll get a dozen when those are gone.
Dave