Let's talk balls....GOLF balls

GolfNut · 08-15-2010, 10:52 AM

We've got such a large membership here of golfers, we should have a pretty diverse opinion on golf balls.

Now, I do like the Pro-V1's. Great confidence in them and they are terrific around the green. I don't have an absurdly high swing speed (112mph driver) so I'm probably not getting full advantage of these balls, but I still play well with them.

My other favorite (even over a Pro-V1) is the Callaway HX Tour when I can find them. I've played the new Callaway Tour-ix and don't see much difference.

I hate spending the $$ on these things though. There is one hole on my course, a long par 5 with OB left into a big weedy field. This is rattlesnake time around here so nobody really goes out looking for a lost ball and I can usually find at least 6-8 premium balls out there. My bag pockets are stuffed with lightly used pro-v's right now. lol.

Now, a little bit further down the ladder is the Titleist NXT, and NXT-Tour. Both of these are excellent balls I think. Not quite as soft off the putter, but still excellent performers.

One round, I ran across a brand new Top Flight XL Straight. Tee'd it up and shot 5 over on the front nine with it (good for me). So I ask myself, why do I prefer these high priced gems over the top rock that I just shot a 40 with? I have no answer to that, other than confidence over the ball knowing I can get it to stop reasonably close to where I want on the green.

What are your favorites?

maverickdrinker · 08-15-2010, 10:59 AM

I do like the Pro Vs. The new taylor made pentas are quite good. I have to say that my favorite golf ball is the nike one platinum. I always seem to score well when I use them on the golf course. LOL

longknocker · 08-15-2010, 11:01 AM

Hey, Larry!

I've Played Every New Ball Out There, Brother!

My New Favorite: Pinnacle Exception. Long Distance & Excellent Spin!

MedicCook · 08-15-2010, 10:41 PM

I usually get the Top Flight Straight. They are under $10 a box at WalMart.

md4958 · 08-15-2010, 11:24 AM

I've been playing NXTs/Tours for the last few years. Great price point (I have a habit of losing balls) and great performance. Plus, you can find them just about anywhere. Golf Digest recently gave them Hot List designation for their price level.

Pro Vs are great balls, but at $4 per ball, not the best option for me.

jmsremax · 08-16-2010, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by md4958

I've been playing NXTs/Tours for the last few years. Great price point (I have a habit of losing balls) and great performance. Plus, you can find them just about anywhere. Golf Digest recently gave them Hot List designation for their price level.

Pro Vs are great balls, but at $4 per ball, not the best option for me.

I couldn't have said it better myself. NXTs are a great ball for the price and are what I have been using the past 2 seasons.

tenbaseg · 08-15-2010, 01:13 PM

Check out the TopFlite Gamer V2. It's a great all around ball. They can be had for less than $20/doz. and can get the job done.

VTDragon · 08-23-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tenbaseg

Check out the TopFlite Gamer V2. It's a great all around ball. They can be had for less than $20/doz. and can get the job done.

Tried them last year and haven't looked back - great ball. This technology is part of the reason Callaway bought Top Flight.

OpusEx · 11-26-2010, 08:51 AM

Played the Bridgestone E6's most of the past season. Up until this year I was still losing too many balls on a regular basis to be spending the extra $ on the upper tier Bridgestone balls.

Got a great deal on the B330 RX's and bought 5 boxes recently though.

bobarian · 11-26-2010, 10:07 AM

You guys should know that balls you buy from a ProShop are better than ones you get online. Well known fact.

bvilchez · 08-15-2010, 01:16 PM

I'm new to golf so any golf balls I hit are ok with me. I guess when i finally get my own set of clubs then I'll start to pick and choose the balls as well.

GTsetGO · 08-15-2010, 01:22 PM

I have taken a liking to the DT Solo as of late. Just a great feeling ball IMO

14holestogie · 08-15-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GTsetGO

I have taken a liking to the DT Solo as of late. Just a great feeling ball IMO

Living on the course and able to find thousands of balls a year, I can play just about anything for next to nothing save for some sweat and mosquito bites.

I like the Pro V1, but the DT Solo is quite comparable at less than half the cost new. Shot 84 with one this morning, as a matter of fact.

Kreth · 08-15-2010, 01:37 PM

I lose too many to play a premium ball, so I just go with the cheapest ball I can find that doesn't feel like a rock. Lately I've been bouncing between: Precept Laddie X, Top Flite D2 Feel, and Noodle S2F.
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Montano · 08-15-2010, 01:44 PM

My balls are always bouncing.... to the left and to the right.......

jmsremax · 08-16-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Montano

My balls are always bouncing.... to the left and to the right.......

Love the AC DC reference

kgoings · 08-16-2010, 10:42 AM

I just started playing, and I purchased the cheapest balls I could find. They happened to be used Pro V1's $9.99 for 15. I have some Nikes and Top Flights that I find on the course. I have only played 4 or 5 times (but I love it!). Yesterday I played and I only lost 1 ball...I just didn't want to go look for it.

MedicCook · 08-16-2010, 10:45 AM

If I find any extra balls while playing I will only use them in the backyard. Golf balls have a limited life and usually are out of shape after a few good drives.

14holestogie · 08-16-2010, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by MedicCook

Golf balls have a limited life and usually are out of shape after a few good drives.

What are you hitting them with?

I don't hit them hard enough to notice any out of round since back in the balata days. I think the newer balls are much more resilient.

Their life is over when they become irretrievably lost.

MedicCook · 08-16-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 14holestogie

What are you hitting them with?

I don't hit them hard enough to notice any out of round since back in the balata days. I think the newer balls are much more resilient.

Their life is over when they become irretrievably lost.

I hit a lot of trees when I play.

08-15-2010, 10:52 AM	#1
GolfNut Back in the woodshop! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Forrest Location: Living room Posts: 1,361 Trading: (38)	Let's talk balls....GOLF balls We've got such a large membership here of golfers, we should have a pretty diverse opinion on golf balls. Now, I do like the Pro-V1's. Great confidence in them and they are terrific around the green. I don't have an absurdly high swing speed (112mph driver) so I'm probably not getting full advantage of these balls, but I still play well with them. My other favorite (even over a Pro-V1) is the Callaway HX Tour when I can find them. I've played the new Callaway Tour-ix and don't see much difference. I hate spending the $$ on these things though. There is one hole on my course, a long par 5 with OB left into a big weedy field. This is rattlesnake time around here so nobody really goes out looking for a lost ball and I can usually find at least 6-8 premium balls out there. My bag pockets are stuffed with lightly used pro-v's right now. lol. Now, a little bit further down the ladder is the Titleist NXT, and NXT-Tour. Both of these are excellent balls I think. Not quite as soft off the putter, but still excellent performers. One round, I ran across a brand new Top Flight XL Straight. Tee'd it up and shot 5 over on the front nine with it (good for me). So I ask myself, why do I prefer these high priced gems over the top rock that I just shot a 40 with? I have no answer to that, other than confidence over the ball knowing I can get it to stop reasonably close to where I want on the green. What are your favorites?

08-15-2010, 10:59 AM	#2
maverickdrinker I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: art Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 2,590 Trading: (15)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls I do like the Pro Vs. The new taylor made pentas are quite good. I have to say that my favorite golf ball is the nike one platinum. I always seem to score well when I use them on the golf course. LOL

08-15-2010, 11:01 AM	#3
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls Hey, Larry! I've Played Every New Ball Out There, Brother! My New Favorite: Pinnacle Exception. Long Distance & Excellent Spin!

08-15-2010, 10:41 PM	#4
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls I usually get the Top Flight Straight. They are under $10 a box at WalMart. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff

08-15-2010, 11:24 AM	#5
md4958 Captain Cannoli Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moe Location: Suffield, CT Posts: 5,712 Trading: (62)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls I've been playing NXTs/Tours for the last few years. Great price point (I have a habit of losing balls) and great performance. Plus, you can find them just about anywhere. Golf Digest recently gave them Hot List designation for their price level. Pro Vs are great balls, but at $4 per ball, not the best option for me. __________________ "One fart can foul the air for everyone" - Esteemed philosopher "If avoiding the nasty $hit is being a snob, them I am guilty as charged."- Same esteemed philosopher.

08-15-2010, 01:13 PM	#7
tenbaseg Saying no to daily deals! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Garrett Location: Masshole Nation Posts: 1,094 Trading: (40)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls Check out the TopFlite Gamer V2. It's a great all around ball. They can be had for less than $20/doz. and can get the job done.

11-26-2010, 08:51 AM	#9
OpusEx Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 431 Trading: (9)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls Played the Bridgestone E6's most of the past season. Up until this year I was still losing too many balls on a regular basis to be spending the extra $ on the upper tier Bridgestone balls. Got a great deal on the B330 RX's and bought 5 boxes recently though. Last edited by OpusEx; 11-26-2010 at 08:58 AM.

11-26-2010, 10:07 AM	#10
bobarian Cranky Habanophile Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wine Country Posts: 8,869 Trading: (51)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls You guys should know that balls you buy from a ProShop are better than ones you get online. Well known fact.

08-15-2010, 01:16 PM	#11
bvilchez En búsqueda..... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Bolivar aka Jay Location: Back in SoCal Posts: 3,202 Trading: (76)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls I'm new to golf so any golf balls I hit are ok with me. I guess when i finally get my own set of clubs then I'll start to pick and choose the balls as well.

08-15-2010, 01:22 PM	#12
GTsetGO those were the droids Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,686 Trading: (5)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls I have taken a liking to the DT Solo as of late. Just a great feeling ball IMO __________________ Modded Mustangs

08-15-2010, 01:37 PM	#14
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls I lose too many to play a premium ball, so I just go with the cheapest ball I can find that doesn't feel like a rock. Lately I've been bouncing between: Precept Laddie X, Top Flite D2 Feel, and Noodle S2F. Posted via Mobile Device

08-15-2010, 01:44 PM	#15
Montano Bourbon IS a food group Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Nick Location: Central Cali Posts: 2,059 Trading: (33)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls My balls are always bouncing.... to the left and to the right....... __________________

08-16-2010, 10:42 AM	#17
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls I just started playing, and I purchased the cheapest balls I could find. They happened to be used Pro V1's $9.99 for 15. I have some Nikes and Top Flights that I find on the course. I have only played 4 or 5 times (but I love it!). Yesterday I played and I only lost 1 ball...I just didn't want to go look for it. __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

08-16-2010, 10:45 AM	#18
MedicCook Mila smoked my cigar Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: Schaghticoke, NY Posts: 10,946 Trading: (7)	Re: Let's talk balls....GOLF balls If I find any extra balls while playing I will only use them in the backyard. Golf balls have a limited life and usually are out of shape after a few good drives. __________________ 27 World Series Championship's "If your wife doesn't like the aroma of your cigar, change your wife.", Zino Davidoff