It's all about the balls...

For me, nah, not much difference. Just shot my lowest round in 11 years with some old Titleist NXT Tour. In fact, I think playing a cr*p ball makes me relax just a little bit more. I hit the ball high anyway, so my approach shots tend to come down with a thud and stop, soft cover or not.

Sparky

I find the same thing, but around the green I prefer a little bite on my chips instead of the ball rolling too far. It is hard for me to ascertain how much it will roll out each time. I prefer a mid priced ball that does have a little more spin around the greens. I hit the ball very high and for the most part don't need the Premium Tour balls. I am more of a old fart hack these days and don't have the ego I used to have when shooting in the 70's was the goal. I just want to go out and get some exercise and enjoy a nice sunny day in a great setting with friends.

Not sure if anyone remembers the Wilson 50/50 (50 compression ball) several years back... had to be mid-2000's.

Anyway, someone gave me a sleeve of these and I played them one day. I shot 75 that day. Couldn't have been more than $19.99/doz maybe? Maybe it was a good day of ball striking and a good day of putting, whatever. But I think it just reinforces the point that if you're swinging well, thinking well and putting well - the type of ball being used ain't gonna equate to an enormous difference in scores.

I'm sure just about everyone remembers the Precept Laddie... same thing. Low-compression, and I most always used them in the offseason when the temps dropped and the leaves were falling.

I prefer a softer-feeling ball for sure, but again - when it comes to tournament play I most always revert back to the type of ball that has performed well for me in the past. When I'm not playing tournaments, I tend to use whatever stock I have in the basement.

For the money though, the Srixon Z-star 3-piece is a very good, durable ball that is very close in performance with the more premium ones. They're roughly $29.99/dozen. They're just as good as anything else I play.

Just had a dozen Volvik "red" arrive from RBG, imprinted with FauxAmish lettering.

PA-PLAYA Not sure if anyone remembers the Wilson 50/50 (50 compression ball) several years back... had to be mid-2000's.

Golftown is still selling the Wilson 50 Elite in double dozens for the last couple of years.
Used it as a cold weather ball in spring and fall scrambles off the tee.
Otherwise, it does nothing for me.

Srixon Z Star may be the most under-rated ball on the market and is a better deal if you can scoop some on sale (regardless of what year it was made), imo.

The Wilson 50 was a pretty good ball, especially off the putter.

Spuzz I am a big fan of the Z-Star X(XV) thing is a monster for my game. Gives me great greenside spin, but it actually in control off the tee. Every year they go in clearance for $30 a dozen and I pretty much always buy one.

DC300

It and the Q star have been my go to ball of choice for a few years now. I bought some mint used Cally Chrome and Supersofts but prefer the Srixon

I am liking the b330 rxs at the moment....it's a really really good ball.....it performs.a lot like the less spinnier urethane balls....think srixon xv or even the regular b330, but not quite as firm. Spins enough on chips pitches etc., But not quite as much as the b330S or balls in that same category.

ode

I don't mind the B330RXS. Decent ball, good quality, good value.

Of note, I do love the way a Pro V1 feels on impact, but I lose distance. A soft cover 2 piece ball is right for this geezer.

I played the ProV1 for quite a few years until my SS told me I needed a lower compression ball. Right now I am trying a Wilson Duo @ 29 compression. It feels nice of the clubs and putter, but the feel is almost like hitting a marshmallow. Not sure this one is for me. I gave one to my wife to try and she did not like it either. Perhaps I will try it again come winter time. Still have a couple dozen Srixon ZStar sl in yellow that I have to finish off before getting serious about a new ball this summer come late July perhaps.

I've tried doing ball fittings on the GC2 here at work and everything is so close. I just play prov 1 or the X... not a noticeable difference for me. I have 9 million of them at home too since my parents live alongside a fairway so they keep giving me them.

Spuzz if pro V1,s are a must, the practice or xout is a good route to take....have bought before and they look unblemished to me or you really have to inspect to see any imperfections.

sdandrea1

I like the Project (a) balls. Bought a dozen of them while down in Florida back in February and was very pleased with the performance, all around. Excellent distance, soft feel, nice amount of bite on the greens.