Which Kind?

[Golfer_Gofer]

I'm currently getting my bag ready for a trip to West Virginia in April (ya its 5 weeks away, but I'm bored and excited for the trip).

I'm playing 4 rounds in 3 days. 2 rounds will be played on a standard public course (looks to be on par with greensmere or cedarhill..etc) the other 2 rounds will be played on 4.5 star palmer designed courses.

SO the reason for this post.. I'm trying to pick a dozen balls to take with me. I have all my balls laid out on the floor and im trying to pick and I thought I would pose the question to the people as to which ball they would take with them.

Balls follow:

Nike One Black
Nike One Platinum
Titleist Pro-v1
Nike Super Far
Titleist DT solo

what to do, what to do!?

[Big Johnny69]

A little too vague of a question buddy.

What type of player are: high spin, run up approach shots, hit and stick?

What conditions are the courses you going to play in?

You might want to email then once it gets closer. Because if the course is wet there won't be much run so you could choose a less spinning ball. But if the course has dried up and the greens are hard you'll want a ball with more bite to help hold the greens.

So you can see what I mean by its a little too vague of a question.

[Golfer_Gofer]

I agree Geoff.. I prefer to play with the Nike Ones or the Pro-v1s so i can stop the ball better on the greens.. but then again this is april golf.. so Im trying to figure out if i should take balls that preform better in the cold

[Ginker]

TaylorMade TP Red is the best ball I have ever hit for me.

[mberube]

Hot or cold, windy or calm, wet or dry……Pro-V1 all the way baby….

Golf is too hard to play anything else then Pro-V1s.

Mike

[Golfer_Gofer]

Any opinions from someone who isnt a Titeilist sales rep!

Hot or cold, windy or calm, wet or dry……Pro-V1 all the way baby….

Golf is too hard to play anything else then Pro-V1s.

Mike

[mberube]

Any opinions from someone who isnt a Titeilist sales rep!

Honestly, I have tried Nike, Callaway, Mazfli…nothing come close to ProVs. they are sweet off the club, spin just about right and putt true. Can ask for anything more.

The only down side it that they are very expensive and one ball rarely last one round especially if you hit lots wedges coming in.

[jeffc]

I like ProV's but have no problems playing Maxfli Rev Tours, Black Max's, Strata Tour Ace, and TM TP Red. I'll never buy a box of ProV's new though - too expensive for little gain over the others (which I've been able to get great deals on - except the TM's).

[MusicMan]

the Nike Super far is like the person that never drinks but attends AA meetings. slightly out of place on that list... the old Pro Vs rule. havent tried the new ones yet

[bbad]

That's quite the assortment of balls. Not sure why you have DT Solo and Pro V1's but hey...maybe you 'borrowed' them from a buddy.

I'll join the others and say the Pro V's. Haven't had much experience with the others.

[dbleber]

I didn't know they made more then one brand of ball. Weird...................

[Golfer_Gofer]

6 votes for 'Other' hmph.. maybe I should have asked for people to specify what they meant by other... I wonder what they'd give me if I walked into Golftown and asked for a dozen other balls.
Volik Crystal?

[rhh7]

I use 80 compression women's golf balls, whichever ones I pick up cheapest.

[Thunder]

This time of year, anything works. No point using a great ball where they won't respond the way you expect them too. Greens are generally soft this time of year so alot of spin is not needed like Geoff said. Just grab a dozen Super fars and enjoy your trip.

[breaks80]

I'm with rhh7. For cooler weather days in early spring and late fall, the low compression balls still give me good distance (Precept MC Lady or DT Solo). Warmer days might find me playing NXT Tour.

[big mac]

See "other" is way ahead---I think what we are saying--go ahead- have a good time- see if we care

[semperfi45]

I'm with rhh7. For cooler weather days in early spring and late fall, the low compression balls still give me good distance (Precept MC Lady or DT Solo). Warmer days might find me playing NXT Tour.

Do you find a difference between the NXT and NXT Tour, if so what are your findings?

[semperfi45]

Any opinions from someone who isnt a Titeilist sales rep!

They are made in North America, Fairhaven, MA in the U.S.A. I'm sure that's one reason they are more expensive.

[Golfbum]

TITLEIST NXT TOURS
Or
BRIDGESTONE TOUR B330 (Because I got some for free )

A few years ago I played all summer with Dunlop Loco's @$16/18. I had not problems or issues with those balls either. Recorded a Hole In One while using a Loco.

I basically stick with NXT's now.

[Kiwi]

Well, at the risk of being laughed off of the Forum, I use "distance" Top Flight. My first year at golf school the pro told me with my swing speed, I needed a two piece ball with the word distance on the package. I get 24 Top Flight at Costco for $19.99. I play them consistently and only use new ones. I know what they will do for me. Once I get to the point of playing a ball a round, then I'll try and upgrade to a ball that suites my game. If I could find a ball that stops on a dime (pitches), rolls true (chips) and flies straight with lots of roll, put me down for a gross.

[Mike999]

I may be a total golf noobie, but I think any ball that inspires confidence is the best ball. I cannot tell the difference between a 50 dollar/doz ball and a 10 dollar/doz ball, BUT.

When I was playing at champlain a couple weeks ago I just had a mixmash of balls in my bag. I forgot to check what I was bringing with me before heading out. I started with a Pinnacle gold ball (new), and I didnt lose it until the 11th hole. I didnt think much of it at the time, but I reached into my bag and grabbed a Callaway Warbird ball, chipped onto the green, and finished the hole.

On the next tee, I took out my r7 3-wood for the tee, and ripped it right into the bushes a solid 15 yards ahead and to the left.

Mulligan.

I took out another Warbird, now noticing it isnt the same as the pinnacle. I did the exact same thing...right into the bushes.

ANOTHER warbird, ANOTHER mulligan. (hey, it was march 29th, we dont care, we just played). Took the 4 iron off the tee, 5 on the fairway, chip up, 3 put...disastrous hole.

Next hole I scoured my little ball pocket and found another pinnacle gold.

Off the tee, dead straight.

[Hacker]

I prefer round, white ones.............

But my bag is full of NXTs

[Golfer_Gofer]

Thanks so much for all your helpful advice Scott

I actually took the DT solos on my trip...and now that its warmer out i've switched the nike Ones.....aslo I found a Callaway warbird at meadows the other weekend and ive actually been really impressed by its length off the driver and it actually feels pretty good around the greens too...
too bad it didnt float on #2 Manderley Central

[Big Johnny69]

C'mon now, you can't have everything in a ball now.....

[Wknd_Warrior]

I only realy notice if I don't like a ball, like the noodles or the sleeve of locos I won at a charity event, basically balls I can't spin. Those Warbirds aren't bad at all. I can't remember ever having a complaint about them even though I don't go out of my way to buy them.

I would have taken a box of tf z balatas the local crappy tire has on for $12 half the time. At that price nothing touches them.

[Kiwi]

I would have taken a box of tf z balatas the local crappy tire has on for $12 half the time. At that price nothing touches them.

How about the TF XL Ultimate distance/feel balls. Jumbo package of 24 at Costco for $19.99. Also selling Callaway CB2's, 24 for $39.99. Don't know how these compare to quality of other TF balls but worth a try.

[big mac]

Can anyone tell me where I can buy batteries for my twilight ball?

[doublepar]

How about the TF XL Ultimate distance/feel balls. Jumbo package of 24 at Costco for $19.99. Also selling Callaway CB2's, 24 for $39.99. Don't know how these compare to quality of other TF balls but worth a try.

I've bought both 24-packs from Costco and IMHO neither are that great of a deal. I found with the Top Flites I was picking curly white strands off of the ball after every shot with an iron or wedge. They were getting flat spots pretty quick, which I found surprising for a distance ball. The Callaways are a much better ball, but at almost $2/ball there are better options. Just take a look at the clearance section of GolfTown's website - Nike Ignites are about the same price as the Callaways, but they're a 3-piece ball similar in performance to the NXT Tour. If you just want a cheap 2-piece distance ball buy some Precept Laddie X at $27/24 balls. Better yet, get Maxfli Fire balls for just a few cents over $1/ball - they're a great option at that price. If you want to stick with Top Flite they are putting out some really good balls these days at decent prices - the D2 Feel balls are quite nice for the price. If you're up to paying $20/dozen (like the Callaways) you can get the TF Gamer ball which has received lots of really positive reviews. The golf ball market is great these days if you're not worried about playing tour-grade balls.

[Marcos]

I try and play the same type all the time(DT solo)but when the warm weather gets here i pick up some used ProV's and have some fun.I find that by playing the same type of ball and not a certain make,i know what its going to do.But ProV,s are better suited to my ball flight to make them stick on greens.Have tried a lot of high perf. balls but you got to give it to Titleist for all around durable and stable ball.

[Kiwi]

I have switched to the D2 Distance. Do seem to be getting more distance than the Top Flight XL series. When I first started to use them I was getting a fair bit more roll on the green. The XL used to hit and stick but I was getting 20+ feet of roll with the D2 so I had to make some adjustments. This year appears that my hit and stick is back (probably my spin rate, right?). The directional lines are a nice plus also and the price is right at just a little over $1/ball.