It's all about the balls...

puttnfool · 2017-06-05T00:10:48+00:00

Ok, no, this is not a NSFW post. This is definitely golf related. How much do you really think the ball plays in how well you play? For the first time sin...

Sparky

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.

letthebigdogshunt

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.

PA-PLAYA

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.

Spuzz

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.

FauxAmish

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

DC300

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.

rsvman

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

Weirfan

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

ode

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.

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ode

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

ode

PA-PLAYA sorta the way I feel about it, was kinda meh, but after playing it regularly for a month or so, the results are $....doesn't wow in any one category, but good in all IMO + consistent.

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ode

Bridgestone pretty much invented the ball-fitting concept a decade or so ago, ahead of the game as far as giving different players different options as far as figuring out which models provided them optimum launch angle and spin rates, and naturally different price levels. The e-series has been a very good seller for them over the years, designed more for the mid-level player.

I prefer the RXS over the RX, as I feel that it offers a tad more green-side spin, but other than that I personally can't detect any other noticeable difference in performance between the two. The original B330 didn't do anything for me... I felt it was a "heavy" ball, similar to the premium Nike balls I've tried over the years. Maybe they were too spinny for me. Who knows...

sdandrea1

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.

letthebigdogshunt

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.

Typhoon

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.

puttnfool

Shot a 92 yesterday with a Nike RZN-Black from LostGolfBalls.com. Decent feel. Spin didn't seem all that high around the green. I'm gonna try to RZN-Platinum the next time I play.

I've got some ProV1 (no x) PRACTICE balls that were given to me by the pro here at the course on base that he said came from the course where the U.S Open was played in the Philly area a few years ago. Not sure what era they're from... 2014, maybe...

Spuzz

puttnfool ProV1 (no x) PRACTICE balls

ode

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 won a dozen TM Project (a) balls last month - just put them in the bag - have no idea what to expect, I'll find out on Monday.

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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.

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