Do premium Golf balls make a difference?!

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[@jopo7996]

Premium golf balls are worth it for me. They fly farther and I enjoy walking in the woods.

[@boswellwhanau]

😂😂

[@toddc3988]

🍺😅

[@SurrealEtc]

😂😂😂

[@rxg6948]

LOL 😆

[@jfellows81]

Beautifully said😂😂😂

[@G0LDSNAKE]

I had a Callaway ball that lasted me over 5 rounds. We developed a relationship, memories - tears of joy and anguish. I'll never forget the day I lost it. It was like losing a friend. Balls have come and gone since but nothing could replace my Callaway and I've been trying to fill the void ever since.

[@OLDMANTEA]

That was one special ball

[@matthewwolfenden8443]

Chin up buddy you got this

[@StylishIrisman]

Expensive golf balls are worth it when you aren't losing a full box every round. 🤣

[@kenrehill8775]

I stuffed 6 into the hedging on one round on the 6 hole a couple of weeks ago. I cried.

[@bloodydominations992]

For me the key is consistency. Whether it’s a $2 ball or a $4 dollar ball, you should always be using the same ball. High handicappers tend to play whatever they find in the woods or pond and you can get wildly different results.

[@hunterreeves6525]

Can confirm I get wildly different results but I don’t think the ball is what’s making the difference between topping it off the tee box and slicing it off into the desert

[@darkcarnival5207]

Trues and even more so with practicing your short game. I'm always surprised when I see a scratch level player using range balls in the chipping area but use ProV's or the like during game play.

[@DGRRvideos]

Came to say this. Especially if you're a person with higher swing speed. Once you get to the level of making reasonable contact consistently, playing the same type of ball is the single biggest thing that will help improve your game bc you'll actually know how far you hit each club. The distance difference between an older cheap ball and a new high end one can be 20+ yards in the mid irons. And of the many letdowns in golf, few hurt more than making a good swing and line at a pin with what you think is the number that day, but bc you swapped to a different ball due to loss it ends up either massive or well short.

[@lukepooch100]

“Vice are as good as ProV1’s”…..says the man in the Vice t-shirt 😂😂

[@chunkychew]

Funny that... Rick's channels sure have been giving a lot of talk/praise/screentime to Vice lately. 🤔

[@timshears2099]

Forget the shirt, they actually are. And half the price. And I have plated Titleist for over 50 years, but no longer.

[@HypeWrecks]

Or maybe… just maybe… he’s only accepting a sponsorship from a brand he respects and then endorses them as such. Just a thought.

[@Jiff321]

@@HypeWrecks oh man what a world you live in lol

[@commonsense8870]

None of you can even compress a pro v1 😂❤

[@temporarystranger95]

Premium balls are great for premium players. There is zero reason why a high handicap golfer should use a premium god ball.

[@michaelfrankling]

Literally just dealing with this issue on my golf journey! I’ve decided to play the Titleist Trufeel, solid price point and allows me to play good quality new balls. Already seeing the benefits.

[@JustAFan444]

The Kirkland balls are the perfect option for high hc players. Cheap enough where you don't hate yourself for losing a few, but excellent quality.

[@scotnommensen9576]

I agree. Hitting what you find works while you figure out how to hit the ball. Once you have anything that can be considered a consistent swing, you want a ball that reacts the same way every time.

[@socalgolf9978]

Maxfli tour at Dicks are a great deal

[@jmwolfega]

I've been playing with them for the last couple of months on both hard dry greens and now very soft greens and I love them.

[@JohnGriffith222]

i like the cost of the kirkland balls but as a beginner that slices alot the high spin ball sees it slice even further in the wood. At one point i bought a titleist velocity at a pro shop to try it out. played the entire round and didnt lose the ball... from that point forward i knew id found my ball. maybe when i get my slicing under control ill move to something with soft feel but for now the velocity works for me... costs more upfront but i dont lose them as often. They're $30 for a dozen so not super expensive compared to some balls.

[@sethlover6498]

@@JohnGriffith222 wrong. you are slicing it really bad. spin on the ball helps you control the shot. spin on the driver will help your control.

[@saxboss1]

I’m a terrible golfer but when I play with a premium ball I score lower. I’m totally convinced it’s mental and not a physical quality of the ball. That being said, golf is such a mental sport so maybe there’s some value in the mentality alone

[@bradfortner8921]

This one always cracks me up. People buy the expensive balls for their increased spin, control, distance…then immediately swap to a garbage ball on the one shot that requires the performance of the better ball, lol.

[@FoxxyCZ]

I'm the opposite, I play horrible with expensive balls because I'm afraid to lose them. With cheap balls I don't care and just hit them and it goes great.

[@hikingwithhollywood]

It's 100% mental

[@jeromekemmer8148]

I definitely play the best urethane ball I can find for the best price, except for the Kirkland or the Cut. Kirkland's are shorter off every club for me and the Cut's covers are terrible. I sometimes only get one shot out of them.

[@stevecourtois3741]

lol ok sure

[@curtbrown554]

I play Vice and Encore balls. I think it's important to play urethane covered balls, but the difference between a Vice Pro and ProV1 isn't enough to make a ProV worth the extra cost for me.

[@timshears2099]

I hack my way round of 3.2 using Vice. They are so cheap I bought 50 for my practice bag. As good as a Prov1 IMHO.

[@lostpuppy4785]

I play Oncore as well. I like the quality for the price. I also like being the only person I know who plays Oncore.

[@lkae4]

Titleist NXT Tour was better than a few urethane golf balls. Best 9 iron I ever hit was with an NXT Tour. Pured it, sounded and felt like fairy dust.

[@chevy4x466]

Vice is not a cheap ball

[@timshears2099]

@@chevy4x466 In the Uk they are 60% the cost of a Pro V1. That’s cheap IMHO.

[@robertwilliams2959]

I used lots of golf balls over the years. Found the vice pro plus for my slower swing speed & it flies 10 to 20 metres further for me than the others but in warmer weather above 20° C. It's soft cover around the greens works for me as well. I use the neon lime as well as I can see it fly through the air with my old eyes as well as see it more easily in rough. Win. Win.

[@ajfatca]

I grew up with Top Flight XL and XL 2000s, switched to a Titleist Professional and now play a Prov1x.........they MATTER

[@jeromekemmer8148]

Played some of my best golf with the XL 2000. Remember the Aero with the egg shaped dimples? Switched to the Professional then to the Pro V1 immediately upon release of each. Their performance was unmatched, then. I did like the occasional Maxfli Revolution, as well

[@remoevans7847]

Apples to oranges. A callaway super soft is a Tour level ball compared to Rockflights. 😂

[@saxmanryan1187]

I love that guy is wearing a Vice shirt as well 😂

[@paulmcgee1867]

Complete coincidence 😂

[@vintagegolffilms]

😂

[@GatorShawn]

This is why as I learned how to play over the last 3 years, I always bought used balls online. That way I can use good balls, but pay less for them. I could get a dozen 4A Calloway Chromesoft for about $25/dozen. Half price. I've since started to finish full rounds without losing a ball to OB, I've lost a few to pace of play (I could find them if I had a few minutes to look). I started to buy new balls, but I really like the Srixon Q-Star divide. I've learned I like a softer feel ball with high visiblity.

[@boboman-98]

The newer Maxfli Tour line of golf balls are a fantastic value. You can get four dozen for just over $100. I've shot my best rounds with them and love the responsiveness/feel.

[@1averageamerican]

Trying out the Tour CG. So far I really like it.

[@hikingwithhollywood]

I am 4 handicap. I shot a 71 back in February using a ProV1x that was a little beat up that I had found on the road heading up to the club. I had 6 birdies and an eagle that day. I have routinely shot many, many rounds in the 70's using shit balls I found in the woods. Your swing, club selection, short game, and putting matter FAR more than the clubs you're swinging and the ball you're hitting.

[@richardrobertson3516]

Thank you for speaking truth. I am a 4 handicap also, I usually use the Taylor Made Speedsoft, but I play the Noodle Long and Soft on occasion. I see ZERO scoring difference between either of them and a PRO-V1. When my game is lit, I can shoot low with any ball. I admit there are differences in cover quality and spin rate, but these only change the game of a tour level player with all the gizmos to dial in every aspect of their game, accounting for every inch and RPM. From the tour level down, you are a consumer buying into the latest marketing campaign like a sheep. They are the ones telling you how much it matters because it is THEIR product. Skill and practice is what changes your scores, not the latest driver, putter or ball.

[@warrenburch6545]

I’ve been playing Wilson Triad golf balls. Love the feel of them.

[@DMKFACTOR]

Great ball at a great price! Love the yellows too!

[@LeanBackMac]

Starting out I was buying expensive balls because in my mind expensive ball meant they were better, This is not the case though. I switched to Straightfli's because they were cheaper and had me working more on consistent striking. Now I am using the TaylorMade Tour Response and love them. I tend to shoot High 80's to low 90's. Majority of golfers will never truly experience the benefit that a top of the line ball offers.

[@MrJohnnyb74]

I have a mixed shag bag of practice balls, they all react differently on the chipping green. Maxfli makes the best balls for the money in my opinion. I buy them in the four dozen pack and they are around $2 per ball for a ball that performs nearly as well as a ProV1. I don't mind losing them and have shot in the 70's with them multiple times.

[@KDUBS79]

Vice Pros are $30 for 24 balls at Sam’s Club. Absolute no brainer.

[@mattcomchoc2957]

$50 online

[@bradfortner8921]

I don’t know if it really matters which ball until a player is close to single digit hcp, however…playing the same ball all the time for consistency definitely matters. Doesn’t have to be the best ball in the market, but pick one and stick with it until you know why you’d change it.

[@JM-qn3tf]

It’s the exact opposite. Higher handicap makes the biggest difference.

[@bradfortner8921]

@@JM-qn3tfI don’t think so, but I do think there’s a lot of bad data pushed by Titleist that says so because they sell more balls that way.

[@JM-qn3tf]

@@bradfortner8921 that makes no sense. Prov1x is the best ball & the tp5x is right there with it. They go straighter, longer, & help my game tremendously. If I use other balls I lose lots of distance & no control

[@FoxxyCZ]

@@JM-qn3tf The ball makes zero difference when the player is shanking it OB. Only when the player can consistently hit the ball it matters, and even then, it matters very little.

[@JM-qn3tf]

@@FoxxyCZ that’s the silliest thing I’ve ever heard.

[@TheGolfingGinger]

I am an 8 handicap and I play the Bridgestone tour b xs. you can get them at Walmart for 40 dollars and they perform just as well as pro v1 but are 20 dollars cheaper. I can't say enough good things about that ball. I've also played with the vice pro plus which is the same price point as the Bridgestone, and they are very good golf balls as well. I like the neon green balls they have, they are definitely different but I actually enjoyed the look and feel of them.

[@kellyharbour7140]

I like any premium ball I find. ProV1, Chromesoft, TP5’s. They all feel good and I don’t fret when I lose one.

[@mdp4656]

Callaway Chrome Soft fan here. I can't explain it other than the feel off the clubface suits me and after I switched my chipping and putting got a lot better, scores have definitely improved.

[@AM-my3jk]

I’m a TaylorMade guy but Callaway makes an amazing golf ball.

[@sma3429]

Them and Tp5s. Superior to prov1 for me

[@jessecollingwood1002]

I’m a tp5. I love how smooth that ball feels off my club face. Especially my irons. I feel like prov1 are a bit on the hard side. They sometimes feel like I’m hitting a stone.

[@rickjablonski9669]

Maxfli Tour/S/X is the best ball out there. Pro V1 quality for $20 a dozen.

[@colinruane8826]

So this is a fun one. There isn't a true handicap per say for when you can start to think that equipment is holding you back. Guys can be ripping courses up with clubs and balls from 30 years ago. What it does come down to when thinking about equipment is when you can feel that strike is consistent enough and/or you can see differences in performance, mainly how the ball reacts when hitting onto the fairway and or greens. One ball may carry a little further but doesn't stop on the green, while a different ball doesn't even make the green on carry alone. Finding a ball that fits your game isn't that hard, as most brands make balls that can be very forgiving in the market. Not many people are going to be getting the full benefit of having a ball like a Pro V1 or a TP5 or a Chrome Tour style ball, but they still use it as it is the premium ball. I think once you can see a consistent strike pattern with short clubs, you can reasonably start to think about golf equipment and how it can elevate your game.

[@stevedixon9574]

My journey with Titleist started with the Tour balata. For me it’s about confidence and just knowing how it will react

[@pickles_mcgickle6583]

I will provide a beginner perspective. I’ve been playing two years, only casually so I’ve not ever shot under 98. But I do want to play a ball consistently, for consistency sake. I kept asking for the cheapest box at our local clubhouses until I found one in that pricepoint that I felt I liked, and then I’ve stuck with it. It’s the srixon soft feel. I know it’s not everyone’s favorite but it’s worked well for me, and it’s cheap, and until I’m good enough to justify buying more expensive balls that I can wear out rather than lose I’m going to stick with the soft feel

[@vkws828]

I’m similar to you and have tried almost every ball out there. I find that the ones that suit my swing speed work better for me. They are straighter and longer as well. A Pro V1 does not fit my game nor do any of the higher priced balls. The Chrome Soft is the best but it’s not that much better to justify the higher price.

[@nickbarry7039]

I feel what matters most when picking the right ball is your swing speed, average golfers like most of us wont really benefit from playing a prov1 or any other premium ball, you're actually more likely to lose distance. Just find a ball that matches your game and stick to it. I enjoy using callaway supersofts or titleist velocities, good quality and about $20-25 a dozen

[@ryanbencze]

Srixon split balls for me. Love the two colours flying through the air.

[@hajofkin1]

I can really feel the difference putting with them

[@phillygolf4229]

Been using the maxfli tour x. Great ball great value

[@samwilson1626]

For me personally I've tried all variation of golf balls but the best three golf balls are Titleist ProV1, Bridgestone RXS, then without a question is the TaylorMade TP5X, but everybody has their choice to make of with golf ball to use

[@CraigBray]

My go-to well built relatively inexpensive ball is the Kirkland balls. I also scored a bunch of Srixon Z Star's for a solid price that I really enjoy and have mostly held on to.

[@chr970]

My only problem with the ProV1 is that although I really like it, and prefer to have it, if I’ve run out of them, and reach in my bag and pull out (blank), psychologically I feel like I have a problem. That’s just me, and I’m not a scratch golfer (6-7). It automatically puts doubt in my mind. Sometimes I can still go and have a great round equal to anything with pro v,….but I admit doubt creeps into my mind.

[@markrung8051]

dont run out

[@chr970]

@@markrung8051 good plan👍

[@heatguy100]

Dunno why-but I like Taylormade, Callaway, and Titleist in that order..softer balls, usually get the medium range super soft, tour soft, or speedsoft balls.

[@hunterscrackdealer6650]

I found an orange Vice Pro Plus… fit my eye and I played really well with it. I looked for it for like 10 minutes once I hit it through the green and into the back woods… I’ve found probably a dozen of them on the course, albeit, not the orange version… they feel great and I’ll play them more often. I still have like 6 dozen ProV1’s that are still in the box

[@classik_vip]

I could never control Pro V1 off the drive, always lose them in the woods slicing right. Vice Pro Air or Tour are amazing with less spin off the driver, they always go straight for me.

[@henry06x]

It’s mostly confidence but even knowing that I 100% hit a pro v1x better. Playing a scramble today even and I hit two drives same hole caz we were wasting time with it slow and I hit the pro v1x about 20 yards further than a mid range Calloway with both being solid swings. When I’m swinging well I just have more confidence in it and just know it will go further. I 100% think it’s mental but golf is mostly mental.

[@youview5023]

After years of teaching and testing, certainly it depends on your game strategy and swing speed. That's where golf balls compression can matter. For example, a Pro V1 with a compression of around 100, typically for experienced golfers or with high swing speeds vs. a Callaway Supersoft with a compression of around 47 for a slower swing speed. Virtually everything in golf has a variable, so practicing and using the same golf ball that works for you can be helpful for your score. Over time you'll notice a difference in 'feel' with short irons and distance off the tee with driver. But for most average/occasional players, trying to find a ball that is perfect for distance, feel and putting is like trying to find a large SUV with great gas mileage. If you can take a lesson and get an efficient swing, the golf ball choice will be easier😀

[@tool46296]

My sweet spot is Calloway Superfast. $25 for 15 balls. Play well and don’t break the bank. I like the matte yellow as well.

[@ArcherTheGolfer]

5 handicap and my weak part is driving. If I’m in a bad spot with driving I’ll use old cheap balls and they basically go just as far as the prov1s when I’m playing good. Only difference I notice is irons and around the greens softer balls just feel so much better and stop faster. Also mizuno rb tour this year is a very underrated ball. It feels brilliant.

[@slightlycrookedworkshop]

If you're hitting an old cheap ball as far as a ProV1, something is wrong. Last year, there was a 15 yard difference between a ProV1 and a TP5.

[@jdog8701]

@@slightlycrookedworkshop try the new 2024 TP5/TP5X balls they are definitely better than the older model

[@xNEVERBORNx]

I use a Srixon Q Star. They seem to fly straighter than any other golf ball I have used. They don't go as far, but not by much. They feel great around the green. Best part, they are $25 a dozen.

[@jackdowden4943]

I am a 77 year old 4 handicap, and I play premium “found” balls. Mostly from a pond.

[@timshears2099]

Vice balls are premium quality, perform as well as a ProV1 and cost half!

[@robh316]

I play vice tour and they are spot on feel great don't scuff up easy and are reasonable for price

[@masaguchi46]

I get 6 boxes of them when they have promotions to personalize them for free ✌🏼100% worth it

[@choppersdog1300]

Was told by the guy I get lessons off, the difference can be in spin, that chip shot that could otherwise roll through the green may just grab a bit more and stop, saving you potentially another chip + 2 putt rather than just the 2 putt

[@DinkinFlicka11]

Only if you swing the club properly. A good ball wont fix bad technique

[@geoffcohen613]

Things to think about and evaluate when selecting ball, deprnds on uour own circumstances.Winter ball vs summer ball. Fast greens vs slow greens. Wind links course vs park course.

[@jonnyharding3646]

I'm a high handicapper. I use Wilson Ultras. They feel really good, but they are also cheap enough that I'm not worried about losing a few balls here and there.

[@Sliceforlife]

I love playing my Wilson staff especially when they go on sale. Mainly the Wilson duo is such a cheap and great ball back when I started that I just stuck with the brand

[@roberttaylor1801]

If you can afford premium balls most players will see an improvement in their scores. The cheap balls will generally go the same distance but they feel a lot firmer. They will not spin anywhere near the premium ball however. If you hit a ball into a green side bunker the cheap crap ball will come out of the bunker the same but will likely bounce off the green into either another bunker on the other side of the green or off the green. The premium ball will, if hit the same check up, because of the spin and stay on the green. For me it's about how much you want to score well. Prov1, Tp5, Z star, Chrome Tour, Soft it's only preference. Kirkland, Vice are similar but I lose something by using them and I don't like that.

[@RadicalRob300]

Absolutely LOVED the Nike 20XI-X. Use the TP5x now. Not sure why, always thought they were a better value option than the PV1 maybe

[@TylerV73]

Miss those Nikes as well, always played my best with them. I play with the TP5s as well.

[@jaybird9988]

I picked up some decent second hand PRO V's and TP5's from a guy that lives next to a golf course. As a 15hcp, I may lose a ball or two per round so I never really considered buying expensive balls. But, since using them, I am playing some of my best golf of my life. I don't know if I'm just hitting the ball better, or the balls are making the difference, but I don't think I can go back to the cheap balls.

[@RogerBallzach]

Maxfli are the best underrated ball

[@mrstowe12]

I definitely feel the difference around the green in the cover, and have a rotating selection of premium balls some new, some found. Recently though I got tired of feeling guilty when I lost a nice ball, and was tired of playing used ones so I bought a box of cut reds just for fun. The best way I can put it is that they are definitely more suited for a bump & run style of golf than a nicer ball, but they putt surprisingly well for how much they explode off the face with an iron. I’ve had some very enjoyable rounds using them, and now only feel shameful instead of shameful guilt when I lose one.

[@intransit9333]

I used to be a Pro V1 fan boy. About 6 years ago I tried a Vice Pro, thought it was okay then tried the Vice Pro Plus.... and haven't went back to the Pro V1 since. I actually don't like the feel of Pro v1's or Pro v1x now when I occasionally try them. It is a personal preference thing, but I think you are right when you say the older 30 plus generations are mentally wedded to Pro V's whereas the younger generation are growing up in a world where there are multiple options, all of which are very good. We used to gravitate towards a Pro V, almost like a right of passage, now, that is not the case. A lot of the biggest names in the game don't play Pro V's, so the pull towards them is waining.

[@summerman2]

cheap hard balls are better for slicers. A pro v will slice hard while a hard one won't get as much spin. I would like to play a top flight 2000 on drive and pro v after that. lol

[@xcvbxcvb2179]

Good point. Pro V1 are unforgiven on tee shots and require a high club head speed in order to deliver.

[@James.Hill.]

14 HCP and I use Nitro ($25 for 45) because I'm not going to look for a $5 ball. I think they fly further than some premium balls but are way too firm putting wise

[@Gigity1107]

I bought a box of prov1's over a year ago. I've played more than 40 rounds since then. Still not opened it. It just ruins my day when I pull out a brand new, expensive ball and lose it first swing. Not that I even do that all that often. I'll play with whatever I pick up, that's half decent. I'm an 8.2hcp and still find it hard to notice much difference between balls. I definitely prefer the eurethane cover. But thats pretty much where my discerning starts and finishes.

[@user-yq1ok4oq2x]

Handicaps of mid to high seem to hit all golf balls similar distances. They don't compress the balls ergo they all go similar distances. The cheaper balls do fine. Those of mid to higher Handicaps that buy expensive balls are brainwashed by marketing.

[@kevinconnolly754]

Srixon "soft feel" balls are fantastic for the majority of golfers i think. Used them all the way from 26-11 handicap. Tried every other ball during those 10 years with little to no difference. Getting to single hcp and wanting to flight a ball or spin it around the greens warrants a change though i think. Finding the Srixon Z star XV brilliant right now

[@DarrenPellegrino]

I'm new to the game (only gone 5 tjmes). I don't understand the difference in feel but I know I liked the feel of warbirds more than the other assorted used balls I got from my buddies.

[@leepuddefoot-attackanglego7734]

Being a PGA Professional I have tried them all from Pro V1, Srixon Z Star, Vice and even Snell, but being playing the Mizuno RB Tour for the last two years. It all depends on skill level and feel.

[@jkaise42]

I play the premium srixons and they're as good as any ball I've played around an 8 handicapped. Love the feel and they fly/spin as well any other premium I've played but around 10-15$ less

[@christopherraymonddavies8952]

After trying a few different brands I have settled on the srixon ad333 pice wise it's good and they fly well off the tee and are fairly soft around the greens 👌

[@p4fizzle]

Same. Tried a few cheaper models and the ad333s seem so consistent to me. They fly nice when you stripe one and as you say feels good for chipping. I always seem to have a better round with them

[@darthvader1402]

I play vice pro plus and it works for me. I started with the vice pro when I found one on the course some years ago. Then I started playing with them. One day I found out about the pro plus and it seemed the best for me. But if I were now starting out I would of course not look to spend much on balls. Cheaper till I get better.

[@benmonroe_the_1]

I played Chrome Soft X for a number of years, then moved to the Vice Pro Plus for about 3-4 years & thought that it was every bit as good as a Pro V1 minus a bit of durability & a tiny bit of spin around the green. But then I went back to Pro V1 this year. Yeah, it’s still the best ball imo. I won’t be switching back off the Titleist for a while.

[@futurensudemon]

I used to play vice tour because the green side spin is great but the spine off the driver was too much. The ProV1, TP5, and other high end brands that are $40+ per dozen are too expensive. I’ve fallen in love with the Maxfli Tour X from Dick’s. The 48 pack with a Black Friday type sale is a price that can’t be beaten. And the Tour X is an unbelievable quality. The cover may be thicker than other tour balls but you’ll only notice it on the putter. I won’t be changing balls for a long time

[@allydougall6486]

High teens handicap, start consistently using the golf ball you prefer, once down to mid/low teens premium balls will start making a difference as you start to gain control in your short game

[@ChunkyDrunk652]

The golf course I frequent, has a hole where a homeowner sells balls. 10$/dozen for regular and 15$ for ProV's. All found balls and that's where I buy mine. I do buy the ProV's because I like the feel, but I don't like it so much I'd pay for new ones. And I suck.

[@CKW10001]

I love the Srixon q-star as a 19.5 handicap. 29 euro's for a dozen that is a 3 piece urethane cover, I can't fault it, it will be my go to ball now. I loved the Bridgestone and wanted the vice balls. Can't justify the TP5 or Pro V, as the cost is too expensive. Played around with the Seed's also and cheaper balls. It finally seems I have settled on my golf ball now. Srixon q-star all the way in Yellow. Had the divide also, but I feel the yellows are better, plus I had my best round ever shooting an 83 for a 20 or so handicap I am well pleased.

[@StylishIrisman]

Likewise I have decided on the Srixon Q star too. Used the Wilson duo soft for a while but Q star felt so much better. Was using the divide but just recently changed to the white balls. Excellent ball.

[@CKW10001]

@@StylishIrisman I have the yellow ones and there great. I don't think I will be changing for a long time tbh. Especially at €29.99. if you're in Ireland I am a member of a lovely course and you're more than welcome to lose a few Srixons with me 😂

[@StylishIrisman]

@@CKW10001 Hey I would happily join you to lose a few golf balls hahah. That's what golf is all about! What course you a member of? I'm a member at Roscrea.

[@CKW10001]

@@StylishIrisman your not far from me then over an hour and a half. How will we organise this 😂. I will treat you to a game.

[@StylishIrisman]

@@CKW10001 seems like I can’t put anything on here to direct you to me haha.

[@Marquitopolo_]

I always play kirklands and i played one round with prov1x and had the best round of my life, it seemed to fade much less and went around 10 yards further off the tee. Worth it.

[@tjw937]

Thanks uncle Rick.. I'll keep on pounding my Kirklands into the woods 🙏

[@GarrettReardon]

I ended up buying a pallet of Pro V1's when a golf course went out of business and was auctioning off everything in the pro shop. 25 cents a ball brand new in boxes that had never been opened. Some have the old course logo on them but the woods, water, and whatever else they get lost in doesn't mind. I'll die before I run out of golf balls. Before that it was whatever was on sale.

[@chazzmccloud36]

I like Noodle. They're cheap, but I can hit relatively well with them. And I don't tend to cry when I launch one into the water.

[@rheffner3]

Premium golf balls make no difference to the average golfer. None whatsoever. The cheapest commercial brands today are fantastic balls. Much better than the balls of yesterday. A $5 ball versus a $1 ball will not make a stroke difference to the average golfer. A scratch golfer? Maybe a stroke but its all mental.

[@barrygoodson4952]

I agree and disagree with you. Until you can consistently shoot low 80's or high 70's it probably doesn't matter except for what type of feel you like. Once I became a consistent mid 70's golfer it made a big difference especially in my short game. The feel and spin characteristic of different balls had me try a lot of different mid grade to premium balls. I settles on both type balls as long as the feel/spin and how the played in the wind suited me. Just to let you know I have never been a big ProV1 player. Just never saw enough difference to make them worth what the price is. I have however played the Taylormade mid and premium grade balls and on really windy days I favor Callaway mid grades because of how well they hold their line in the wind.

[@alankasjan6488]

Premium golf makes a big difference. They go further for all swing speeds and see "My Golf Spy" results. They last long because of the more robust cover.

[@mugshotmarley]

I disagree. Mattsr of fact, the opposite. As a guy who shoots low 90s/high 80s, I can 100% tell the difference. With premium, 3 core type balls, i get that medium then super high curve with my irons. Thay type of trajectory is from ball speed, and I cant hit those ball speeds with cheapo balls. Even has a bad player, I can feel the ball bounce of the club head like a rubber band on a nice ball. Cheap and range balls feels like Im hitting a rock. Plus, I could never back spin my cheapo amazon balls. But I got a dozen of tp5 balls as a gift and first hole I was spinning it back 2 feet on the green from about 80 yards out. Now I only play using 4-5 dollar balls. A dozen can last me atleast 5 rounds. I aint rich, but that's doable. Its a small price compared to my clubs, green fees and beer whil playing on my hometown courses in Hawaii

[@Sreeve94]

I think when you start developing feel, yes, but also when you get some more consistency in your game. E.g. you start developing certain tendencies eg ball flight (high / low), spin (both backspin & sidespin) and want a ball that fits that. Same with Greenside shots - when your technique becomes a bit more consistent, by playing the same ball (premium or not), you'll start to get more consistent spin, check, rollout, flight etc. Finally I think the main thing is how often you lose balls. If you lose a 3 balls a round and pay £4 per ball, then you have to be happy that you're spending an extra £12 every time you play golf. Once you start losing fewer and fewer balls, it starts becoming less costly to invest in better balls.

[@txterbug]

1) Feel 2) Urethane cover

[@ig5025]

As a high handicapper, I couldn’t care less what premium balls are the best. I’m never going to spend that much money on them. What I really want to know is which ones are NOT good. Which ones have a bad reputation? Which brands will my mates turn their nose up at when they stumble across one of my shanked shots and ask “what ball you using mate?” Should I only be using white balls? How should I mark them? “Oh mines the bright yellow Slazenger with 14 arrows and a smiley face drawn on.”….☹️

[@KaiserVonWilhelm1]

I definitely do notice a difference. I used to work in golf retail and we'd get to test balls ahead of release. I got to try the Chrome Soft when it first came out, several years ago. I played around with em for a year or whatever. Then I got to try them on the 2nd generation, again before release. The Rep asked all of us what feedback we had from the 1st iteration of the ball. I said that I had noticed short irons and wedges sometimes would fly like 10 yards too far. I'm about a 2 handicap at this point. The rep said a lot of the pros had that same feedback, and they'd fixed it on this 2nd gen. Boy they absolutely did fix it. I have no idea how they did that. But I noticed a change. I play Pro V1 now and even changing to 1X or sometimes I play a Bridgestone ball, there is a difference.

[@Thomas-bq4ed]

The biggest thing for me is the slow swings with wedges. When you hit a low spinner having it stick on a green or even spin back. The control off the putter face Combined with not losing distance off the tee. I notice these things and shooting an 85 for me is really good. Some times I’m just a top flight guy because I’m on a new course, but on my home course I play all the time I like a softer nice ball.

[@thecringegolfer]

I have recently started using the Legato 3 piece golf balls. It's not as firm as I'd like with say a pro v1x (my favorite ball), but at their price point, it's a pretty good ball. They get good distance and spin for me. And, I don't feel as bad when I lose it in the sticks.

[@tomm2311]

I like the Srixon divide because of the look. It’s like 35 usd for 12. Easier to find too. I also play what I find. It really doesn’t matter when you can’t reliably hit the center of the face.

[@pilsnerpunk]

I usually shoot in the 90s and don't play very often anymore. I'm not fussy about what ball I use, but I do like to use a new ball at the start of each round, so something that is cheap and doesn't feel like a rock is what works for me. Noodle or something low to mid-priced from Costco are what I usually buy. I've played premium balls like the Pro V1 and I honestly can't much difference. I probably care more about superstition then feel. If I have a really bad round with a specific ball I might give the rest of that box to the wife and switch brands or conversely if I have a really good round I might stick with the same brand for a year or buy an extra box.

[@kenrehill8775]

I use titleist trufeel in red, so I can easily find them. I found 2 pro v last week. I used them and both went into the trees off the tee. Thus it’s clear that pro v are shite. Right?

[@michaeltran2743]

This year, I’ve only played TaylorMade TP5 or TP5X. I bought enough to last me til the end of the year

[@chrisdobson4597]

I used the play the tp5 but with the price increase i only play 35$ balls now. Vice pro plus. Srixon z tour

[@srooch2]

There is a guy at my course who is 65, and is the east player out there and it’s not even close. He plays a green nitro ball for some unknown reason.

[@Lamster66]

When I was a Kid I practiced Chipping and Putting for many hours every day I've hit several 10,000s of chips and putts back in the day. Not only could I feel the difference I could tell you what brand they were and whether they were new or used or ready for the bin. that was over 45-50 years ago. I started playing again last year after not playing for over 30 years. I can tell you what balls I like for chipping and putting ( and it isn't ProV1s) not so much the brand and model but the feel I like. Also as I'm now much older ProV1 is too hard ( high compression) for my club speed. I was using cheaper "SuperSoft" 2 piece balls as the feel was about right, but the spin was crap. I'm Currently using a variety 3 piece balls that feel soft. Here's the thing They are all pickups I go to the local club ( which has wealthy members that basically aren't that good) and pick up around 150 balls over 3 holes each week using a UV torch at night. They are 75% premium balls TP5 or ProV1 or Chrome Soft. the rest are T.MTour response Titleist Tour Soft or AVXs or Callaway Super soft or the Srixon equivalent. As I pick up 1000s I can select the ones with no damage and everything else is a practice ball. The important thing isn't so much what ball or brand rather that it's the same ball that you are sticking too. As a player you want consistency so that you know how far you are going to hit the thing with each club. And whilst people ( mainly Snobs) will say "You'll loose distance with used balls and pickups are crap" I say well so what you're wrong anyway! The pickups I have, I know where they come from and roughly how long they've been there for( less than a week) I also know that a lot of them haven't even been hit twice but If you insist hit 7 iron and I'll hit 5 or 6 iron as long as it goes the distance I expect then it's good. And if it feels good around and on the green I'm beating you on the short game anyway! Unless you are playing Golf for prizes then no balls don't matter as long as you know what the ball will do when you hit it.

[@juice_man4439]

Luckily I get to play premium golf balls for free. At my course we have plenty of 30 handicaps who hit them in the woods all the time. A few minutes in there and I can find 10-15 pro v1s, TP5s or chromesofts

[@Jus-Too-Smoove]

I have to say personally as a very very average player, that Srixon soft feels have to be the best ball for the money. Plus two times a year Srixon does buy twp dozen get one free on all types of their golf balls. In Georgia USA Pro Vs are $54.99, Srixon Z stars(which are just as good as Pro Vs from all the research I’ve seen) are $10 cheaper. I just find Srixon the best as far as golf balls are concerned.

[@nickpellatt]

Played with many types of ball, can't say I have really noticed a difference in performance for me as a 16 handicapper, although I can feel the difference between something that feels hard of the clubface. I play Volvik Vimat in bright orange. Cheap at about £13.50 a dozen, and highly visible for me, so I spot them easier when shots don't go quite where I want them to. I value a ball I can find easily above everything else.

[@sethcourtney468]

To Rick’s point - it comes down to the caliber of player. I think back to when I started to now (1.2 hcp). Back in the day (20 or so years ago), I didn’t really care what I hit, but as I progressed, the ball became a more and more important piece of equipment in the bag. Now, I consider it the single most important piece of equipment and will toss a $4 Z-star diamond into the practice bin as soon as it has even the tiniest nick on the surface.

[@Tincupflipper]

I worked in the golf industry for 17 years. I would tell a customer to pay attention to the ball when you could play one round with just a sleeve of 3.

[@mrnoname6327]

My feeling on this, is to buy a decent golf ball and use the same golf ball. By decent, I mean a middle of the line golf ball; supersofts, tour response, etc. Keep it consistent to keep golf ball variability out of it. I find the Maxfli Tour series to be the best bang for the buck for me.

[@carlmanns9232]

I am an odd ball, I like Volvik Vivid, i hit them farther than any other ball on the market. I have a 115ish club head speed so i try to get after it on the drives. I usually play Volvik, Chrome Soft, Vice Pro Drips, TP5 or AVX. I have been playing golf for 7 years now and i can go 2 rounds using the same ball, so i dont mind spending a little money on a premium golf ball that feels good for me to hit.

[@REDSWEAT25]

Swing speed and compression matters also. If you are swinging slow at a tour level ball you're gonna get punished due to not compressing it correctly. Also if you don't hit a tour ball ball flush it'll lose massive distance. I use a Wilson Zip as it's a very forgiving ball wherever you hit it on the club.

[@MVRosie]

I tried vice when they came out years ago and have never went back to the pro v1s. I do go back and forth between the vice pro and pro plus. Depends if I want a slightly softer ball. Can't beat 12 top level balls for 30 bucks though. 5 packs of 12 lasts me all year and start of the next to. I also am biased I love the neon green never see anyone else using em

[@ralphschiefer7576]

Me, a 7 hcp, feel the difference between a Pro V1 and a cheaper ball, BUT I can not play well enough to benefit from the ball so I am playing the Titleist Tour soft which is totally fine for my abilities!

[@watersedgefishing520]

I recently bought some snells. Dean Snell was one of the creators of the TP5 and Pro V. He sell direct to consumer so the price point is low. But the ball for my swing speed is a soft ball (100mph or less). With that said the money I saved played those balls I lost because the cover scuffed easily. I pay more for supersofts but they last longer. So cheaper isn't always better.

[@SortaLikeGolf]

So I'm a 30 Handicap. I play found Titleist and Calloways mostly. I've also played Top Flight. Obviously at 30HCP nuance isn't happening. But I've found that Top Flight cuts up from the grooves almost immediately whereas I can play a Titleist for many multiple rounds. There is a bottom line on quality.