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08-02-2005 01:51 PM #1Ty WebbGuest
Balls
I started playing about 5 years ago I guess and have typically bought used golf balls. The new balls aren't that much more and seem to fly better. Can somebody point me to an article that recommends specific balls for specific handicappers? I read something in GD a few years back but lost the article. (I am a 25 handicap).
Thanks
Ty
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08-02-2005 01:56 PM #2
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Ty, there was a site called golfballcomparison.com which compared distance, spin, durability etc, etc. Very good site and informative. Not sure if it is still around though. But for a 25 handicap, some can back me up or offer other advice, you should be looking at 2 piece balls (to reduce sidespin). Some good balls are the Noodle, Loco, PWR Drive, Top Flite XL 2000 or 3000. Balls along those lines. Hope this helps.
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08-02-2005 05:30 PM #3
Try also http://www.golfballtest.com/
Not that comprehensive, but thorough on the balls it does test. Also http://www.golfreview.com gives user ratings on individual balls.
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08-02-2005 05:42 PM #4
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My bad, correction, the site spackler posted is the one I was trying to refer to. Thanks for setting me straight spackler.
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08-02-2005 06:16 PM #5
Unfortunately, choice of golf ball is somewhat of a personal thing.
Me for example, I hate the ProV1. It spins way too much for me off of full shots. Other people swear by them, although a lot of that may be hype.
My best advice, pick up a few sleeves of balls in your price range, and play with them until you find one you like and then stick with it.
Once you play a single type of ball you will get used to the way it behaves on chips, full shots, etc. and your scores will improve. Switching from ball to ball on different holes will mess you up.
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08-04-2005 11:34 PM #6
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Originally Posted by jvincent
Excellent advise. Like the man said, buy a few sleeves in your price range. Play an entire round with one brand. Play the next round with the next brand. See which ball you prefer the feel of, the distance etc etc. Then stick to that ball. As he said your scores will improve because you will know how the ball will react. Good Luck and have funMy opinions are my own, I do not follow others.
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