How Much are your Balls Worth?

[iacas]

I typically get my Pro V1xs for about $39.99 or, occasionally, $34.99.

[braz]

I'm far, far too cheap to play the Pro V1x's. If I find one, I tend to like them, but they're obviously not in the best condition when I find them.

Normally, I play Wilson Jack Longs (they're Super Cheap!) but most recently I've found the new(?) Nike Double C. I bought a dozen before my Thanksgiving rounds, and they had excellent distance and good to great feel.

At $15.00/dozen at K-Mart, both sides of me are happy.

[Mr_Slice]

For now, I'm just paying around $6/dozen for used balls at the local course. It makes the decision not to go hiking around the woods looking for lost balls a lot easier.

[braz]

You know, Aaron, if you spend a little more money - again, the Wilson Jacks I get are around $15 for 15 balls - you'll get a LOT better performance out of your golf balls.

There's a Golf Magazine article I was reading not too long ago (dead tree version) that talked about the effects even a little exposure had on golf balls. Given that the used bucket are balls the grounds crew picks up, they're of questionable quality.

The other option is the Big Box Sam's Clubs/Costcos of the world, and Wal-Mart. All three have really good deals on new balls. My personal best find was the 36-ball "bucket" of TopFlite XL 2000's for $19. That's getting awfully close to the $6/doz. price, and that's for new balls.

(And, I'll avoid making the comment about how playing a TopFlite XL is like hitting a rock; if you're comparing to the used bucket, they're worth it.)

Lastly, there are the X-Outs. Cosmetic and slight dimple differences at this point in your golf career won't matter and again, they're not reconditioned or used balls.

Shop around a little. You'll be surprised at what you can find, and will probably end up with a dozen or two extra yards off the tee.

[Mr_Slice]

Now that's some good advice, Braz. I have TopFlite XL 2000 that goes everywhere with me. It was the first ball I ever played a round of golf with. I definitely don't need top quality yet, so I think I will check out some of the bargains you mentioned. The ones I am used to using do often take some funny wobbles in the air.

[iacas]

Now that's some good advice, Braz. I have TopFlite XL 2000 that goes everywhere with me. It was the first ball I ever played a round of golf with. I definitely don't need top quality yet, so I think I will check out some of the bargains you mentioned. The ones I am used to using do often take some funny wobbles in the air.
I think it's important to be careful with golf balls. Hitting rock balls can cause problems, I think: you're afraid to hit them thin, which introduces some other problems (hitting at the ball instead of through it, etc.). Plus, I think the joy of playing is taken down a notch when you feel like you've broken your club four times a round. :-)

Just be careful with those hard ones. If you're going to play cheap balls, also consider some ladies balls. The fact that do well when you swing slowly is a benefit - it can get your swing to be a bit more controllable.

The Precept Laddie has long been a favorite among even low-handicappers, and I find them for $19.99/24 (so $10/doz). I played some when the winter got chilly up here and they still felt soft, went nearly as far as my Pro V1x, and spun almost as much. Pretty impressive really.

And the "LADDIE" stamp is more maroon than pink. :-)

[braz]

The Precept Laddie has long been a favorite among even low-handicappers, and I find them for $19.99/24 (so $10/doz). I played some when the winter got chilly up here and they still felt soft, went nearly as far as my Pro V1x, and spun almost as much. Pretty impressive really.


Hear, hear, and I wish I had remembered about the Laddie. I still remember giving one of my friends a hard time for playing the Precept Lady, and then Precept realized just how many golfers wanted the long, low-compression ball for better feel around the greens. If you can find two dozen Laddies for $20, buy at least four dozen. You'll love them, I guarantee.

[pahonix]

I've been playing Nike TA2 LNGs but have decided to move to something else so I'm getting some Titleist DT SoLos for my birthday (hopefully, they'll be here soon). They were $22/doz I think, with free personalization.

[braz]

I've been playing Nike TA2 LNGs but have decided to move to something else so I'm getting some Titleist DT SoLos for my birthday (hopefully, they'll be here soon). They were $22/doz I think, with free personalization.

I played the SoLo's and, in my experience with two dozen, I thought they were more prone to side-spin.

(Based off of the number of hooks and slices I hit with those, compared with the Wilson Jacks, Laddies and Nike MoJo and Double C balls I also played over the past six months...)

I'll be curious to hear what you think of them...

[pahonix]

I played the SoLo's and, in my experience with two dozen, I thought they were more prone to side-spin.

(Based off of the number of hooks and slices I hit with those, compared with the Wilson Jacks, Laddies and Nike MoJo and Double C balls I also played over the past six months...)

I'll be curious to hear what you think of them...
I'll be sure to report back. Maybe I'll even do a review and put it over on TST. Of course, this all depends on me being able to even *tell* that I'm using a different ball. :-D We'll see.

[braz]

I'll be sure to report back. Maybe I'll even do a review and put it over on TST. Of course, this all depends on me being able to even *tell* that I'm using a different ball. :-D We'll see.

I'm with you on being able to tell, but in the case of the DT SoLo's, there was no question for me. There was a clear case of... something that caused my slice to get worse or, in what must have been a miracle, actually caused me in some cases to hook the ball.

I never hook the ball.

::shrug:: Go figure.

[davecenter]

Since I work for a golf course, I get my balls free when I'm out on the range. Its great! Nevertheless, the balls I use would cost $40 plus, since I play ProV1x's and Hogan Apex Blacks.

[iacas]

Since I work for a golf course, I get my balls free when I'm out on the range. Its great! Nevertheless, the balls I use would cost $40 plus, since I play ProV1x's and Hogan Apex Blacks.
Not too many people I know have gone with the Hogans. How do they compare to the V1x?

[davecenter]

Not too many people I know have gone with the Hogans. How do they compare to the V1x?
Well, the Hogan Red is just a little softer than the ProV1, and spins about the same. That is, just a little too much for me. I create too much side spin that way. The Hogan Black is very comparable to the ProV1x. Same feel, trajectory, spin, etc. Almost like twins. The only difference is that the Black is more of the off white of the ProV1, rather than the bright white of the ProV1x.

Hope that answers your question!

[dale]

My wife says mine are useless....but the g/f likes em. :-P

[Maverick]

IMHO the best place to get balls are off of Ebay. You can get PV1's cheap. I bought 50 Maxfli M3 Tours for $25.

[jcgolfpro]

I usually play Hogan Apex Tour but occasionally will play something else depending on what the reps provide. One of the benefits of being a golf professional...free/cheap equipment which goes along with the long hours/low pay...lol.

[iacas]

How would you compare it to the Pro V1x? I think I'll just ask everybody that. :-)

[davecenter]

That way you might find the answer. But hey, like I said, you'll find it is almost exactly like a ProV1x. Try it if you don't believe me.

[jcgolfpro]

Been working so haven't been around much...honey do's AND work...never ends.

Anyway, I did a non-scientific experiment when determining which ball to select for my Top Flite Staff Agreement for 2004. I used the Pro V1x as the "control" and took a sleeve of the Strata Tour Ace and a sleeve of the Hogan Apex Tour Black to our first hole. My experiment consisted of playing 5 holes and hitting 3 drives on each hole with each ball (except for #4 which was a Par 3). After hitting the drives, I gathered the balls and hit one approach shot with each from the 150 (8-iron) and two approach shots from the 100 (my sand wedge distance). The results:

Tee shots, the Hogan Apex Tour was routinely about 10-15 yards longer than the Pro V1x and the Strata Tour Ace was approximately the same distance as the Pro V1x.

Approach shots: The Hogan stuck like a cat and was about a club longer than the other two balls. The Strata Tour Ace spun just about the same as the Pro V1x and flew the same distance.

Once again, this was a NON-scientific experiment as I was swinging the club and obviously every swing is not the same (although I try).

[iacas]

Definitely good to know. I've got six dozen Pro V1x (Titleist made a shipping error and sent me 3-dozen personalized Titleists a second time), but I'll give the Hogan a try sometime soon.

Intriguing...

[Ben]

Free ProVs for me! See also my free club post ;-)

[flap]

Im a Pro V man from way back but the Callaway Black tour is a very impressive ball and is slowly making its way to my bag.

[CVega]

I would recommend the Precept U-Tri Tour, cheaper than Pro V's and similar perfromance :banana: . For two piece balls, my choice is Srixon AD-333 :dance: . Just my 2 cents.

[Mike]

I play Pro V1's and Pro V 1x's but Icant say what I pay for them.

Mike

[Chris (Golf Dude)]

Callaway HX Tour 56.

[DBake]

whoever said get them off ebay is right, I was just looking around and got 11 dozen nike tour pricision "the old tiger ball" for a dollar a ball! I am set for a while with balls!

[James54]

ProV1
Why play anything else?

[Chris (Golf Dude)]

Why? Because People want to compare other brands that stack up to the Titleist...
I personally believe that the HX Tour 56 is the best ball of 2005, better than the Pro V1.

The 2004 Pro V1: Best ball ever.


Srixon Z-UR very very good ball.

[shakespeare]

I get the Nike Tour Accuracy (Tiger's old ball) for $10 a dozen - brand new, so I play them a lot. I play th ProV1 a lot, but I don't pay for them. I also play the new top of the time Ben Hogan ball, and I like it. And for good measure I also play the Nike One series often. I don't pay for any of them because I always seem to either win them or receive them as gifts.

[gripitandripit]

I personally believe that the HX Tour 56 is the best ball of 2005, better than the Pro V1.
.

I love the HX Tour and the 56. I have bought a dozen of each ($40) but usually buy used ones from a buddy for $20 per dozen.

[Rafcin]

IMHO the best place to get balls are off of Ebay.
I second that. I never pay more than $25 a dz for top-end balls. You have to be ready to buy 4 or 6 dz to get a good price - but it's worth it.

[Seven Lakes]

Folks, check out this site http://www.lostgolfballs.com/Details.asp?Brand=Titleist&Model=Pro%20V1&GroupPage=1

LostGolfBalls.com I read the customer reviews and figured what the hell, Ill try 2 dozen ProV1's (2nd Quality) and they were like brand new. I examined these 24 balls closely and I swear I found 1 super small scuff on 1 ball only, the rest I couldnt tell they were played more than 1 single shot. Note I said 2nd quality, they have a first quality that they claim is perfcect but I found the 2nd's to be just perfect. $18 a dozen + shipping...I'll never buy new balls again, ever. Oh and there was zero noticable difference in distance, spin etc. as I assume they came from water shots at venues like Sawgrass or other quailty courses that collect thousands of ProV1's on a weekely basis.

[neudi]

I would check this site out for normal play, but for tournaments I would by brand new balls just b/c it would make me feel better :).

Is it me or are they selling new pro v 1's for 25 dollars?

[Maverick]

Is it me or are they selling new pro v 1's for 25 dollars?

where?

[shortgame85]

I have the Golf Digest MBNA Mastercard. I accumulate points which I redeem for golf balls. Consequently, I don't buy balls ( unless, you consider redeeming points for balls a purchase, which, from an economist's point of view, it is ). For my game, in cold weather I use a low compression distance ball, such as the Titleist DT Solo. In the blistering summers, here, I like the Titleist NXT Tour, which I find better around the greens, especially for distance control on putts. Both my swing speed, as well as my pecuniary sensibilities prevent me from considering the ProV1 and its ilk.

BTW, you can go to the Golf Digest website to apply for the MBNA card. I've had good luck with that company for several years and the redeemable points are a bonus. Hope this helps.

[Finn07]

I play Hogan Apex Tours. Feel just like a pro v1, extremely similar actually.

Erik give them a try when you can, you wont be disappointed.

[sungho_kr]

I pay 31.99$ plus a 40% discount at golf galaxy for the 05 nike platinums. They're real nice. I think they spin better, more druable, whiter, longer, and easier to control then the prov1. They say you have better control because it is designed for shots with "variable loads", like I said, distance control is amazing.

[LDAV]

i play the nike one platinums, best ball ive found in awhile.

but on the cheaper side. if you arnt a low handcapper, then you have the, Nike Mojo..not too bad of a ball for $20/ a doz. or the Nike Long and soft.


ALSO ONE OF THE SOFTEST AND GREATEST BALLS IVE SEEN, WAS THE NOODLE LONG AND SOFT. THAT BALL IS KILLER..IM IMPRESSED THAT NOODLE CAME OUT WITH A GOOD BALL FOR ONCE

[Wood]

I've played the Pro V 1x for the last year or so, and love it. I accidentally bought, or was given by the cashier , a box of Pro V 1's, and didn't look at the box until I got to the course. I have played them for 2 rounds, and have had marginally longer, and MUCH straighter drives. My little mistake has lead to a ball switch.:-)

[Finn07]

In response to the question which i failed to answer I pay 17.99 from Golfsmith for brand new Hogan Apex Tours. Its a 4 piece ball. They are logo overruns so if you dont mind a small logo on your ball (barely noticeable, I sift through the bin for about 10 minutes hand picking balls) then youve got a great ball at a great price, and they are extremely durable, I can get a full round in with one ball which we all know isnt easy.

[You're Away]

I'll be sticking with the BlackMax's for a while since I just ordered 3 dozen from TGW.com. They're typically $40 (ok, $39.99) but only $29.99 on TGW with no tax, and shipping is free over $75. I've heard that this ball is going away so I decided to stock up. My last BlackMax made it 2 1/2 rounds with only minimal wear, although it did feel slightly harder than the new one that replaced it after it went to a watery grave.

[derekn]

I've been playing a 3 piece Maxfli, but have heard good things about the Bridgestone line. Has anyone played the Bridgeston E5 or the Bridgestone Tour B330-S? I'm looking for a ball with a higher spin rate that is under the typical $40/dz price range. Looking for something around the $20-$30/dz. Cheers!

[satch_ip]

I play what i find in the woods. Since i joined a private club, i play much better balls. Rich people don't chase their ProVs in the woods.

I did buy a dozen MC Lady Precepts the other day for $10. Nice ball for the money.

Didn't Golf Digest do an article lately that said the best bargain in golf is the cheap golf ball? The performance difference between a two piece ball that cost around $20 and the 4 piece ball that cost $40 is not 100%. Also most golfers don't have the swing speed to fully realize the advantages of the high end balls.

[sole wolf]

I have been playing the e5's this year and the only other ball I would go buy right now is the 330 or the TM black when they come out.

[xd3vilx]

i using e6 now and i got 2 dozen at 20% discount at sales...so one box is just around $22USD...

[Rafcin]

I've been playing a 3 piece Maxfli, but have heard good things about the Bridgestone line. Has anyone played the Bridgeston E5 or the Bridgestone Tour B330-S? I'm looking for a ball with a higher spin rate that is under the typical $40/dz price range. Looking for something around the $20-$30/dz. Cheers!330-s is a decent ball with decent amount of spin. I don't know if it's still on, but TGW.COM had a promo - they were selling 2-ball sleeves for 3.95 or something - $23.70 for a dozen - pretty good deal.

[sole wolf]

330-s is a decent ball with decent amount of spin. I don't know if it's still on, but TGW.COM had a promo - they were selling 2-ball sleeves for 3.95 or something - $23.70 for a dozen - pretty good deal.

I just looked and they still have the deal but w/ a limit of 2. With shipping it is not all that great of a deal anymore... unless you want to try the e5 and e6 (2.95/2 pk)

[Rafcin]

limit of 2? I got 15 of the 2 packs w/o problem (free shipping over $75)... oh well. I guess they realized that and put the limit on :-(

[MN-Golfer]

I normally play Titleist NXT-Tours, which are 25.99 a dozen. However being on my high school golf team, I get free Pro V1x which I love. However I don't play them as often fearing I might loose one.

[wdrossi]

I personally like the Callaway HX-Tour. Have tried the Pro-V1 and VIx but always seem to come back to the Hx-Tour. The Blackmax is also a hell of a ball - and looking even better with the new dropped price.

Next dozen a buy will be the Taylor Made TP's just to give them a shot.

[sungho_kr]

The old nike platinums are one of the most scientifically sound balls and very cheap. 30 buks and a lot better than the prov1, i think. Distance Control is superb, the urethene cover is very durable, the most durable ive used in premium balls, its also the farthest, and straigtest thanks to low compression. Check the charts, this balls is sound.

[Konrad]

I play the ProV1x on the wet days, the ProV1 on dry days.


www.lostgolfballs.com I think are the best for used golf balls. Anyone who thinks that spending an extra 25 bucks a dozen for brand new balls is only wasting their money. I highly reccomend them.

[Scratch-Hopeful]

Call me cheap but during the summer when I don't have any serious matches and am just practicing for the sake of practicing, than I usually play recycled ProV1's that I get from my local Golf Galaxy for $36 for 3 dozen. Sure they may have some wear and tear on them but they keep me in the rhythm with the balls that I use for serious competition and they are quite a steal for having just a few scratches on them. Overall for a high schooler like me, its the best way for me to go.

[DDBowdoin]

the golf ball is just as important as your clubs... its part mental part reality. I can't play the ProV1 because its so soft my spin rates go way up, hence why I play the ProV1x... but to take golf seriously and use cheap balls is a contridiction to the game...

if you don't lose balls then make the investment into a 3 piece ball

[JRC]

I've just started using Titleist NXT Tour at $24/dz. purchased at International Golf Discount in VA Beach, VA. Very happy with them.

[pgonza2723]

I get those "MINT" condition balls off of ebay...usually works out to be $20 a dozen (after shipping) for ProV1's and Nike Platinums....most of them come looking brand new as well so I'm not complaining....

[ragontona]

I decided to try out a less expensive ball today (actually, two different balls)... the Bridgestone e5 and the Srixon AD333. The Srixons go for about $20, and the Bridgestones go for about $25.

Shot well today, but here are some of my impressions:

Neither of these balls feel great around the greens, though the Bridgestone was definitely more well-behaved. The Srixon wanted to jump off the wedge when trying to skip it up onto the green. The Bridgestone seemed to check up a little better, but neither compares to the ProV1's or BlackMax's I usually play. I didn't care for the feel of either ball off the putter... they felt... I don't know... hollow? Both rolled true though, and I finished the day with only 31 putts, which ain't bad for me.

Off the tee, I actually liked 'em both, but for different reasons. Both felt pretty good off the driver, with the edge going to the AD333 for me. Both went a long, long way. Popped a three-biller with the e5, and a 285 (into the wind) with the AD333. I faded the ball (my natural shape) better with the e5, but the AD333 stayed on line better when I got sloppy with my swing.

Speaking of which, neither ball is great in the wind, as they both launch pretty high and tend to balloon. Edge definitely goes to premium balls in this respect. Had a SW balloon on me from 105 out with the AD333... ended up landing around 80 yards. Annoying. I had a 140 yard par 3 that I usually hit with 9 iron, into the wind with the e5 it went about 125. Needed an 8 iron to get it there.

But you know what? I've been pretty erratic all year, and losing ProV1's and BlackMax's in the junk has really stretched the budget. I'm thinking I might just put both of these into play this year. I kinda dig 'em, even with their shortcomings.

[DDBowdoin]

I tend to drop 43 on ProV1x's every now and then, I really ride a ball until its beyond playable...

I'm lucky enough to live near a ritzy private course where members all play 3 piece performace balls and never bother looking for their shanks... get a backpack, few hours in the woods and a little elbow grease and you have some nice relatively new balls

[Bigal5150]

$36-40 for Pro V1x at either Golf Galaxy or Nevada Bob's. Last dozen @ Bob's was $39.99 "sale" price. Guess what the "retail" price was? $66! :-$

[pingman360]

Pro v1's, and Bridgestones are $40+ around here and there is no substituite so thats what i pay

[J.P.]

I use Callaway HX Tour - a great wind ball for out here in Las Vegas with plenty of distance too. Great control around the greens.

Last paid 35.99 as a member at GolfGalaxy with a $2 coupon - down to 33.99!

[Konrad]

I buy used golf balls. Why? Because I feel that paying 4 or 3 dollars a ball is way too much, and no one I know can even tell that my golf balls in my bag are used. Even if they hit them, they can't tell. Stop wasting your money... (http://www.lostgolfballs.com)

[SuaSponteMn]

I typically pay 39.99 a dozen for HX.Tours plus tax. That puts me over the 40.00 mark so I voted as such.

Konrad,

I don't buy used golf balls mainly because it's the same arguement as I was having with someone about knockoff clubs; that being said, I don't ever really have to worry or make comparisons about quality or consistency when I'm taking them out of the box myself.

[iacas]

I buy used golf balls. Why? Because paying 4 or 3 dollars a ball is stupid, and no one I know can even tell that my golf balls in my bag are used. Even if they hit them, they can't tell. Stop wasting your money... (http://www.lostgolfballs.com)

Next time, phrase it as "I feel that paying 4 or 3 dollars a ball is stupid." The way you wrote it, you called everyone who buys new balls stupid.

And, as SuSponte has already said, there are benefits to buying new balls. I always buy new balls and give old ones away or put them in the shag bag. Maybe it's a confidence thing. Maybe it's a performance thing. Maybe I don't like having to wonder whether I'll get lines or other markings on my balls. Maybe it's something else.

There are reasons to buy new balls. "Stupidity" is rarely one of them.

[Konrad]

Heh. Most of those golf balls have been hit twice or three times. Believe me, if I thought that it affected anything, I wouldn't buy them. The only person who might notice a difference is the professionals. As soon as you hit a golf ball once, it's used. Do you also switch golf balls every three holes because it might be "worn" out? I doubt it. And, if you do, you're rich enough to not care anyways :-D

[st8fan19]

i usually play either pro-v1, or bridgestone b330-s, or bridgestone e5. but since i work at a golf store i get them all at cost... which is really cheap...

[GolfAllDay]

Maxfli A3 which had a great review a year ago (best buy) http://www.golfballs101.com/maxfli-a3.aspx is now selling for $9.95 a dozen at Dicks Sporting Goods. I have played many different balls and depending on your handicap the difference may not warrant the most expensive balls.

[670forged]

Just recently switched from pro v1 to pro v1x after extensive launch monitor and range testing. I always was led to believe that you had to have extremely high swing and ball speed to use the x model but found out thru proper testing that it was all b.s. My driver swingspeed is only 101 mph average and the x model has helped me decress my handicap by 1.2 strokes.
The x model does feel a little harder but seems to help tighten dispersion and still holds greens. Am going to test a ust frequency filtered putter shaft to see if I can get a softer feeling off the putter face. Great ball for my game but the competition is so close these days it's hard to say that one ball is any better then the next. My opinion and advice would be to test the balls your interested in on a launch monitor and on the range and use what fits your game best regardless of price.

[Ben2]

When I get a dozen I get Callaway HX Tour's for around $39.99. But most of the time I just get 3 balls for about $15, and then when I lose them I get another 3. I think I've only ever got a dozen Callaway's once. Anyway great quality balls, especially for the winter, the roll they get is amazing for the winter.

[cantputt]

i have become to dependent on new pro v1's... if i use anything else i feel like im not getting enough spin or distance or something haha... its all mental probably anyway... but yeah i usualy buy a dozen and when i run out back to another dozen for about 40 bucks.

[aquacooled]

I love the TP Red.. I also used the Pro v1 and the nike but the that TP red is great just bought 6 doz so I dont think I will be buying for next season..

[SSandlin]

I'm usually a Pro-V1x guy. I had to switch to the Wilson Staff Tx4 balls recently because of an unfortunate 5-week layoff from golf (too much business travel). I had to rediscover my golf swing and began losing balls more than before. The Wilson balls go for about $30 through a golf retailer and they're 4-piece. They're definately no ProV or Callaway/Nike, but they do perform pretty comparable. I noticed I got a few yards more off the tee and a tad more spin than the ProV1x. It's a good tour type ball at a more affordable rate. I've since gone back to the X's and hopefully never have to look back.

[wachesawgolfer]

the golf ball is just as important as your clubs... its part mental part reality. I can't play the ProV1 because its so soft my spin rates go way up, hence why I play the ProV1x... but to take golf seriously and use cheap balls is a contridiction to the game...

if you don't lose balls then make the investment into a 3 piece ball

For most serious mid to higher handicappers, that is just not true. To really appreciate one ball over another requires solid contact on a consistent basis. It makes no difference what you hit if its on the heel or toe. For most "serious" middies golfers I think they would come out better with a distance ball over a spin ball. Few people I see at any level can really impart the show stopping spin we see on TV no matter what ball they play and further distance is much more of an asset.

[flashman70]

I was gonna say not much, as I've been shooting blanks for years. But since I see we're talking golf balls, I usually hit NXT Tours or ProV1s.

[PutterHead]

I've tried Titleist DT So/Lo ($40), Callaway HX Hot ($40) Srixon AD333 ($21) & Srixon Soft Feel ($20) but late this year i tried the Noodle Ice (White, not the colored ones) and really liked them. I hit them just as good, and i like the clear look. ($19). I'm not a great golfer, & the more expensive balls don't seem to react any differently than the cheaper ones for me. Maybe as i improve i will notice a difference. :hmm:

[seattlemudder]

$39.99 for Pro V1 or V1x new - I always play new, I've tried used balls and didn't like the inconsistency. Some of the balls can be water logged or weathered. Around the greens there isn't a better ball IMO. When it's wet up here in the NW I play Nike TA2 LNG since it doesn't make us much of a difference but in the summer, PRO V1's definitely. I've tried the Nike One Platinum - nice ball but I still like Pro V1's better.

[Johnnyallthetime]

i've been using the nike ignite for the past couple months and i've been happy with them thus far. it's the first ball that i've been consistently using (using whatever prior to that) and it's made a big difference in my game. so much so that i dropped about 5 strokes off my handicap within the first 5 weeks. i've never tried the pro V1's as they carry a pretty steep sticker price. i'm going to get fitted for a driver in the spring and will get fitted for a ball. has anyone tried both the ignite and the pro v1? i'm really wonder how they compare.

[yoraway]

Recentlywork with Jim (Tuson Pin Club Fitter) on the launch monitor He said I was playing an incorrect ballfor me (Pro V 1X). He suggested a softer ball for those of us with slower swing speeds. I tried the Bridgestone 330 S and hit it the same, maybe a little father, distance. I cannot play a hard ball such as Top Flights or Pinnicale:-P

[PutterHead]

I was told the same thing. If you have a slow to mid swing speed, you cannot compress the higher end balls enough to "get" to their core, and take advantage of their capabilities. Unless you think it's a cool factor to be seen hitting Pro V1's, into the bush, it's probably a waste of money. The high end balls here in Manitoba (center of Canada for our American friends) are about $60 dz. The Srixon AD333, Soft Feel, or Maxfli Ice, are all around $20 dz. My cool factor is not that expensive, but for lower handicap players, there is no doubt an advantage to a better ball.

:beer:

[opalopa]

Played the ProV1 for a while until tried the NXT Tour. The price and characteristics are right for my game.

[jrbechthold]

One of the first things I do this year is to find a ball I like and hit well.

I pretty much use whatever I have in the bag or find on the course, but would like to find one that works well for me.

[yoraway]

I found Bridgestone 330's under $30 + tax. I haven't noticed any distance loss over the Pro V1X. I also tried the Pro V again andsee no difference in distnace but have noticed more backspin when I hit greens (seldom).

[BritBoy]

I found Bridgestone 330's under $30 + tax. I haven't noticed any distance loss over the Pro V1X. I also tried the Pro V again andsee no difference in distnace but have noticed more backspin when I hit greens (seldom).

I switched from ProV1's to the B330's about half way through last season and haven’t regretted it one bit. I was looking for a ball that had the feel like the ProV, but with not quite so much spin, and a smaller price tag.

I play the B330S if I'm looking for a little more spin or the B330 if the greens are too soft or its windy etc.

Like you I haven’t noticed any loss in distance, but I do see a spin difference between the B330 and the ProV1. Some times I would spin the ProV too much, and even though its fun to watch the ball back up 20ft, it just means you have a longer putt home most of the time. From what I've seen the B330S backs up about 1/3 of the distance the ProV was.

Plus the money I'm saving over the ProV's isn’t too shabby either
:-$

[lamebums]

I play whatever I can find--it typically belongs in someone else's shag bag, and I'll play it with pride.

I spend almost nothing on balls, and I'm one that you find scrounging around in the deep rough for lost balls. I'll come back 5 minutes later with a pocket full of mangy, gnarled, decrepit old balls.

[Mulligan26]

I play proV1's and X's, Generally I buy them new and not X-outs but lately I have picked up 3 doz boxes of X-outs and they perform wonderfully. For 25 bucks they can't be beat.

[ezmoney5150]

I play whatever good ball I can get for 20$-30$ if I have to buy them. I had a friend who worked at a high class country club get me pro v1's and I'd give him pro v1x's that I would find at my club.

My game isn't good enough that I can say I will hit the wedge 10 feet past the pin and spin it back. As a matter of fact most of the time when I hit it past the pin it sticks and when I hit it short it spins back. Thats why I was buying Hogan Hawks for a while and now I've been getting Maxfli Black Max's. Its all good. Last week I was playing DT Solo's and spining them back off of wedges. Never thought that would happen.

[Mulligan26]

At my local range we have a practice "hole", its 180 yards long and you can do anything from the rough to the tee box. On wet days I have spun back beat to hell range balls, such a good feeling.

[MountainHip]

I buy DT Solo's and ProV 1's from Knet.
Used golf balls.

I buy the "Grade A" balls, which I can't really tell apart from the "Mint" balls.
I buy about 7 dozen for $100.00 and that easily gets me through the year. The best way for me to describe how they look, is that: You can tell they are not new, but you can't tell that they are used either.

Almost every ball has a logo on it of some sort. Since I have used this website, I laugh a little on the inside when I see people paying retail.

[Mulligan26]

I don't mind paying retail because I do it so rarely. My parents buy a lot of my stuff for me which is wonderful. I'm sure I'll appreciate it a lot more when Im on my own but I don't take it for granted now.

[finalrequiem]

There is a 130-140 yard par 3 at a local course with a pond in between the green and tee box. It is about 2.5-3.5 feet deep and I go in once or twice a year. With about 3 hours work I usually get between 800-1000 balls. I'll never hit 'em all but I keep going because I get about 60 pro v1, and about 150-200 other pretty good balls (titleist, nike, etc.). The rest are just for hitting at geese and stuff. :-P

[Jwroe04]

I Unfortunatley always get my ProV1X's at my club.. $54.99

[smlxl]

I play the Maxfli Black Max... and stocked up when they were discontinued. $20-25 a dozen. Pro V1 high numbers at ~40 is another ball I play. I prefer a "unique" ball that people won't think is theirs.

[jb1982]

For me it really depends on how I'm playing. Since I live in Montana, I don't golf for about 5 months over the winter (there's still snow on the course now). Every year I go from hitting a high draw at the end of the season to an awefull slice at the beginning of the next year. So I always start out using a low spin ball (Topflite Superstraight) for the first month. It helps me control the side spin, and costs a lot less to slice the ball into the woods. But once I'm back in rythym I play either PVIs or Nike One Platinums. I lose distance compared to the Topflights, but the high performance balls hold the green so much better!!

[jcard71]

There are PROV1's and then every other ball is just regular...;-)

[Lemay427]

i buy pro v 1's from a guy here in St. Louis that finds them at local courses. They are AAA and he sells them for 15 so thats what i buy. They look brand new.

[AF5ive]

i was using the nike mojo golf balls because they were about $15 for a set but i like the new juice balls. For some reason they seem to help me work the wind here in Tucson a bit better.

[Matt P]

Last season I was using Nike Mojos and the occassional ProV1/ProV1x when I found them. This season I am using some Nike One Platinum's that my brother-in-law got me and I like them so far. He is using the Nike Juice and likes them a lot.

[mike_pinto]

I have been using ProV1s until I started using the Bridgestone E5 this year. They are pretty decent balls for $25 / 12 and help in the Oklahoma wind..

[Dark Earth]

I've tried several in the 15 to 20 dollar range.

[sandtrap]

the best buy for quality is the nike one black and platinum 2006 $30 a doz

[getinthehole]

I'm not sure how much they are in dollars, but my Callway's usually cost about £25.

[CG031]

The price of golf balls is somewhat rediculous. I mean, why do they need to charge so much for golf balls? Now it's 45 dollars to get Pro v1's...So stupid.

I get Titleist DT SoLo's or the Srixon Soft feel, both of which are $20/per dozen...it's not too bad. You feel like your playing a good ball out on the course, yet not spending a rediculous amount.

I get free Pro v1's when I play in high school golf matches, so I get my "expensive" balls for free there. I won't be paying $45/per dozen until I am under a 5 handicap.

[iacas]

The price of golf balls is somewhat rediculous. I mean, why do they need to charge so much for golf balls? Now it's 45 dollars to get Pro v1's...So stupid.

Econ 101 - supply/demand curve. Plus, you know, they're not exactly inexpensive to make...

[erniebanks]

Cheap?
I would probably use the ball washer on the first tee at the Masters!

I love Srixon soft Feel.

[jeffr92]

I've been using the Nike One Platinum (the '05 edition is about $10 less than the current ones) and Srixon Z-URS's lately. The Titleist NXT-Tour is also one of my favorites. So, anywhere between $26.95 to $39.95.

[rmccabe6]

i have numerous different brands that I use. The last ones I got I really like, the Srixon AD333's. Got them for 20 bucks.

[tglover44]

Golf balls are like beer......when you're in college everything tastes great. Twelve pack of Pabst and you're ready to go. You get older and start to distinguish a great difference between cheap beer and good beer.

When you start playing golf whatever's on sale at Wal-Mart or whatever you find while looking for your original ball will do just fine. Later on you realize a Top-Flite just ain't a ProV1.

I usually try to save money by buying logo overruns.

[nykfan4life]

i think this thread should win best title of all time.

[P3R3]

I buy used Prov1 usually come to about $1 a ball.

[The Rambler]

Now that's some good advice, Braz. I have TopFlite XL 2000 that goes everywhere with me. It was the first ball I ever played a round of golf with. I definitely don't need top quality yet, so I think I will check out some of the bargains you mentioned. The ones I am used to using do often take some funny wobbles in the air.

i play those balls(XL-2000), but only when i have to. those things are like rocks and don't spin at all.

[outrider2288]

i play the new Titleist Pro-V1s and i normally get em for somewhere between $30 and $40 cuz my uncle owns a shop and i get em for cost

[erniebanks]

i think this thread should win best title of all time.

That was my first thought too, but at my age a dozen Srixon Soft Feels is the better deal

[nykfan4life]

I use the Top Flite XL Extreme Distance. I went to golf galaxy and they recomended them because i am a beginner and i got them for $11 for a dozen. Next time i'll problably get Nike Juice or Callaway Warbird.

Im trying to learn how to play, i can hit the ball fairly straight but need some distance.

[archienc]

I would suggest to anyone who wants to play a better game and has a handicap of 12 or less that they visit their local Golf Shop where you are allowed to test different balls and then the computer tells you about how you hit them...how far, side spin, launch angle etc. The "higher end" balls actually do go farther and there is less spin which helps one get more distance. I tried the Callaway HX Pro and the Nike Black and both balls went 30-40 yards farther with less spin than the Top Flites and the other two piece balls. Good luck!

[Masa]

Next on my list to try is the Nike Tour Prototype Platinum+P7 ball (damn that's a long name). Hopefully I can sneak in a round next weekend since I'm swamped with stuff all week. Normally don't really have a preference. Mainly used Srixon AD333 up to this point along with the occasional NXT, NXT Tour, HX Hot. I have some HX Tours that I want to try out also, but figured I'd use the Nike's first.

[elivate]

Maxfli A3 which had a great review a year ago (best buy) http://www.golfballs101.com/maxfli-a3.aspx is now selling for $9.95 a dozen at Dicks Sporting Goods. I have played many different balls and depending on your handicap the difference may not warrant the most expensive balls.
I play these as well, I pay about $18 / dozen CDN for them... I really like them and they are a really good quality ball for the money. I did try out a Callaway HX Tour recently and I do have to say that I noticed the difference. What a nice feel! I am not quite in control of my swing enough right now to warrant the cost of them, though, but I will put the extra cash to good use for some lessons and once I get playing better I know I will want t use a better ball. It certainly does make a difference and those touchy shots around the green... or the short iron shots and bunker shots...

[nykfan4life]

I would suggest to anyone who wants to play a better game and has a handicap of 12 or less that they visit their local Golf Shop where you are allowed to test different balls and then the computer tells you about how you hit them...how far, side spin, launch angle etc. The "higher end" balls actually do go farther and there is less spin which helps one get more distance. I tried the Callaway HX Pro and the Nike Black and both balls went 30-40 yards farther with less spin than the Top Flites and the other two piece balls. Good luck!



not necceserilly. In order to be able to juice a ball like the nike one black or Callaway HX Tour, Titleist Pro V1, Bridgeston B330, etc, you need a fast swing speed to compress the ball.

If you cannot swing very fast, than a two piece distance ball is problably better for you.


EDIT: i see you are talking about low handicappers. most likely they should be playing a high performance urethane ball.

[Robiola the Monster]

I pay $40 AUD for a dozen B330-S they are normaly $60-$80 AUD depending on were you get them but i get them cheap because theres a factory direct outlet near where i live and they sell Srixon, Bridgestone, PING & Taylormade cheap.
I also buy a dozen Pro-V1x's when i need to top up but there not my 1st choice ball.:-P

[slop_lefty]

i bought a dozen of big bertha's for $20 AUD at a golf store near where i live good value for money

[BaronV]

The lowest price I've gotten new balls were Top Flite XL, a dozen for $3 bucks at Walmart on clearance. My best purchase so far were $10 for Callaway CX3 Hots also from Walmart.

[fluxcapacitor]

I don't know what it is about the callaway balls, but i just cannot hit them. The best ball i've found is the Maxfli Revolution Solid. It is extremely soft and responsive, but since they're discontinued ($20/2 dozen if you can find them). I've switched to the Maxfli REDMAX for about $15/dozen.

[sandtrap]

red max are $10 at golf galaxy

[JKilgore44]

Hear, hear, and I wish I had remembered about the Laddie. I still remember giving one of my friends a hard time for playing the Precept Lady, and then Precept realized just how many golfers wanted the long, low-compression ball for better feel around the greens. If you can find two dozen Laddies for $20, buy at least four dozen. You'll love them, I guarantee.

My roommate was giving me shit for playing with that very same ball. I simply smiled and told him "Dude, it's not a LADY, it's a LADDIE ball." (pronounced LAD-DEE) Needless to say, I won.

[lamebums]

I used to hit anything I could get my hands on, even featheries. I used to be that cheap and poor about golf. I had no complaints about hitting range balls that were discolored yellow from age (although at the end of last year I had one explode, and I stopped using them for my own sake).

Now, I prefer Titleist NXT Tours, although the Pro V1's are growing on me. I can get NXT's for $3 a dozen, and Pro V1's for $6 a dozen, so it doesn't burn a hole in my wallet. I found out that a good ball actually does add 30 yards to your drive.

What I can't hit however, are any Top Flites. I'd be better off hitting a rock. I'm not particulary good with Callaway or Maxfli balls, either.

[erniebanks]

I used to hit anything I could get my hands on, even featheries. I used to be that cheap and poor about golf. I had no complaints about hitting range balls that were discolored yellow from age (although at the end of last year I had one explode, and I stopped using them for my own sake).

Now, I prefer Titleist NXT Tours, although the Pro V1's are growing on me. I can get NXT's for $3 a dozen, and Pro V1's for $6 a dozen, so it doesn't burn a hole in my wallet. I found out that a good ball actually does add 30 yards to your drive.

What I can't hit however, are any Top Flites. I'd be better off hitting a rock. I'm not particulary good with Callaway or Maxfli balls, either.

I'll double your money on those pro v1 balls if they are close to "round and white"

[lamebums]

I'll double your money on those pro v1 balls if they are close to "round and white"

I'm not sure how good this guy's supply is, or how often he gets them - but the balls vary pretty widely in quality. Some are like brand new, others are x-outs or have scuffs. But, I got two dozen last week, and picked out the better half for the club championship today and tomorrow. Not one is an X-out or scuffy. (Although by now, it's another story, that's my fault.)

I'll check into it, though.

[Golf is to hard]

I usally go big or go home with balls pro v1s are cool some weeks and then i find my self buying $15.oo a dozen bullshit nikes but what ever has a good feel off the putter (not top flights) i will try.

[ronaldkuntoro]

I paid $5 for ten USED Srixon balls at my local golf course. BTW, Srixon fliesss....

[AndrewM]

I get free Pro v1's when I play in high school golf matches, so I get my "expensive" balls for free there. I won't be paying $45/per dozen until I am under a 5 handicap.

In my high school matches we each got 3 Top Flites... if you wanted anything else, you had to get your own...

[FutureSound]

I chose less than $10 b/c all the balls I get come from the crappy little field "range" where no one ever hits and yet the field is constantly refilled with pro v1 and v1xs.....I don't pay for them but I do end up hitting a lot of them back into the woods so they end up back at the "range";-)

[stewy23]

I'm a beginner i have only played like 4 games all up and i want to know why someone would pay so much for balls. Would it help my game if i got expensive ones?

[mcecki]

just bought 60 dt solos for 25 bucks plus ship! and it arrived 2 days later!!

[Franco!]

I'm a beginner i have only played like 4 games all up and i want to know why someone would pay so much for balls. Would it help my game if i got expensive ones?

No, it'd help you if you got balls to fit your swing and all of that. Just because they're 50 dollars (ahemnikeonesahem) doesn't mean you're gonna play better.

[lhshurdl3r]

she told me mine were priceless.

[golfmonke]

My balls are personally priceless! ;-)

But if you're talking bout golf balls, then I play Titleist Pro v1x for about $45 a dozen

[Aggie25]

I look for "recycled" golf balls on the internet. The top quality ones look and feel the same as brand new ones from the store. At a buck a ball, it's hard to beat.

[Rynofskie]

There is a 130-140 yard par 3 at a local course with a pond in between the green and tee box. It is about 2.5-3.5 feet deep and I go in once or twice a year. With about 3 hours work I usually get between 800-1000 balls. I'll never hit 'em all but I keep going because I get about 60 pro v1, and about 150-200 other pretty good balls (titleist, nike, etc.). The rest are just for hitting at geese and stuff. :-P

Aaahhhh yes.....memories......Memories of Poo colored pond water and giant bullfrogs, mosquito bites on 99% of my body, and a ruined pair of shoes. But alas, I have $250 worth of balls that I paid nary a cent for!

[ShadowXOR]

I use the Precept Laddie X. Everywhere I read people talk about how great they are and they only cost me $20 for two dozen! You can't beat that.

[23Rounder]

I am now hitting the ball a lot more consistently than a year or so back and have started to use the Srixon ZUR-S and are a great ball and helping me improve further. If I want to use a cheaper ball I cannot go past the Precept Laddie Extreme. They are long and straight (Not quite as long at the Z-URS but straighter on a miss hit) and still feel soft around the green and are dirt cheap at the moment.

[M-benzw203]

pro v's and i get them for free lucky me or any other ball too ;-)

[cubfanbob]

With a 25 index, I try not to spend more than $10-12 per dozen. Right now I'm rotating between Maxfli Red Max [$9.99/doz at Golf Galaxy], Precept Laddie Xtreme [$19.97/2 dozen at Target] and Srixon AD-333 [$29.99/3 dozen at www.rockbottomgolf.com].

[Linkster]

I'm on staff with Srixon, free and as many as I need.

[elivate]

Maxfli Tour Fire's are on for $19.99 / dozen right now (CDN) so I picked up a box last week and I am impressed. I would not spend the regular $35/dozen because the NXT tour are better, but for $19.99 / dozen I do not know if these can be beat... They have a nice feel, are long, and are quite durable. I layed 16 holes with one on the weekend before I lost it and it barely had a nick on it after a lot of shots! :-[]

[Rayy]

Righ now im using Prov1x almost all the time. Sometime I use callaway HX-tour and hogan tour balls they are nice balls nice feel and soft landing. I have bought a box of Taylor Made TP Black. I havent use it yet but when I use then Ill give a mini review.

[countjyro]

I apologize if this has been covered, I tried to skim through and didn't see it anywhere. Does anybody remember the Orange (I think titleist) X-outs? Maybe they were Top Flite, not sure anymore. They had a lot that were over the acceptable standards for golf balls, and just flew.

Oh, and I currently have Nike Juice and Ignite in my bag, and plan to not play them when I run out. They seem very inconsistent to me, tis probably just my swing. I'm going to try some of the e6's. I found a few on the course and was going to buy some anyway. Even though they were a bit scuffed up, they felt and responded great, can't wait to try some new ones. I tend to stay in the $25 ball range.

[FIJIGolf23]

I used to be a firm believer in the Titleist Prov1x. I wouldn't even touch anything else. But being in college, I was low on funds one day. I bought the 2 dozen for the price of 1 special of Maxfli Revolution Solid at Wal-Mart for $16.88. I have been nothing but impressed with this golf ball. Maybe I am crazy, but I like this ball. I get the same distance off the tee as I did with the Pro v1x, but obviously less spin with my approach shots. I've used these balls for about 6 months now and plan to keep on using them.

[nykfan4life]

that's what she sa id

[Big Lex]

I've tested about 30 different golf ball models...it's hard to tell them apart, once you sort them into big categories like urethane v. surlyn distance, etc.

If you want to play a bargain ball, get one of the new Top Flite models--they have 2 or 3 models, including a feel and a distance model. They have the dimple-in-dimple thingie and are advertised by that snarky ESPN guy who says "Man up" to the golfers in the commercial.

Anyway, they are very reasonably priced, and are as good or better than any ball out there in the non-urethane universe.

[iacas]

I've tested about 30 different golf ball models...it's hard to tell them apart, once you sort them into big categories like urethane v. surlyn distance, etc.

The ability to discern subtle differences, no doubt, tends to improve as your handicap drops.

I play Pro V1x or, when I feel like dropping down a notch slightly in quality, the TP Blacks. So, $40/dozen or so, to answer the question.

I don't play the TP Red or the Pro V1 because they're noticeably (for me) different.

[Hmbre97]

Top Flite D2 Feel = $14.99/15

Callaway HX Hots = $18.99/dz (logo overruns; what can I say, I'm cheap, lol)

[BiggaAdams]

I pay 30 bucks per dozen for prov's, nike ones and bridgestone 330s. 32 for callaway tour balls.

[HackinSB]

I've only bought a few new golf balls.

1 box of B330S - 1 box of MoJo - 1 box of TaylorMade TP Black - 3 boxes od Callaway balls they sell at Walmart that are not Hex pattern ($10 a box).

Everything else is either used, refurbished, found or from a golf outing.

[Stuart]

I buy most of mine in the parking lot from the caddies for 80 cents a ball, pretty much brand new. Otherwise i pay $40-$50 a dozen Pro VIx when I travel.

[ERC7.5]

I prefer the Bridgestone e5's. Also like the Maxfli Rev Solids that you can get 2 doz. of at walmart for $17-$18. Not a big fan of ProV1's. Too much bite for me.

[b_diddy746]

Pro v's all the way... But i must say that the nike power distance super soft is an amazing ball... You can get them for about 15$ a dozen. Last year consumer reports named them the 2nd best overall ball next to the Pro V. Just something for us college kids to consider afgter an expensive night at the bars...;-)

[Monsieurgolf]

I typically don't like to pay more than $20 for a dozen balls. Especially when they go on sale a lot, I don't need to spend more.

Plus, when I am in charge of ordering "Logo" golf balls for the company...I typically get some pretty decent ones.

[meenman]

For those looking to save a few bucks - most places have 2007 nike ones for $29.99 to make room for this years model. I made sure i loaded up.

[neudi]

Nike Platinums/blacks depending on the conditions. 40 bucks

[atrapasueños]

Callaway HX Tour... here in mexico they cost like $69 dollars, but I buy them when I go to the USA.

Regards.

[PGHDC5]

can you say $0 for ProV1x's?

well i used to at least. i'd get 2 dozen of em every year in HS.

my school bought the balls for my team. :-)

now, $40 bucks or so

[Oregon Golf Ho]

Pro V1's that I get off of e Bay for about $55.00 per 100 balls. The shipping is around $10.00 so the total is $65.00 or $ .65 per ball. Love them.

[Jeepthrills]

I love reading old threads like this and seeing what people said almost 4 years ago. Interesting that the one ball that stood the test of time was the ProV1.

This question actually has several possible answers.

1. Priceless...I'm a little suprised it took 15 posts before someone actually made a non-golf ball comment.

2. $40 + I normally use ProV1's but I get them free. My wife's uncle is a barber and trades haircuts for golf balls with a guy that picks them up at a few courses. He then gives them to me when he gets ProV's.

3. $20-30 If I'm buying them, it's in this range. Usually NXT Tours, DT Solos or Nike Juice.

[thor]

I just started playing the D2 feel. not bad for about a buck a ball

[Mats++]

I usually play at NXT Tour for about $55 and occasionally PRO-V1x for about $83.

[joseywales]

I just bought 36 pro v1's for about a buck per ball from lostgolfballs.com via ebay. They are in AAA condition and look great. I bought them for chipping practice but they are very course playable. After getting these, it will hard to pay $4/ball from now on.

[BASHERBAKER69]

I cant remember the last time i bought balls- i either find them or win them!

[MrKadash]

My club pro sells them to me at his cost, which is a bonus.

[dave39]

I usually play at NXT Tour for about $55 and occasionally PRO-V1x for about $83.

Wow!!! Where are you buying those? Maybe you should stop buying them from wherever you are IMMEDIATELY and go to any other store that sells golf balls. You will find them for much cheaper.

[dave39]

My club pro sells them to me at his cost, which is a bonus.

So how much do you pay per dozen?

[MrKadash]

So how much do you pay per dozen?

Pro V1/ V1x -- $35
Bridgestone B330s -- $29

[9989randy]

I like to play titleist pro v1 or callaway tour hx56. I buy alot of stuff on e-bay and find some good deals on golf balls.B-)

[penguin]

My wife says if I don't stop playing golf so much, my balls won't be worth much to her....lol

I have a friend that collects balls and hooks me up with some Pro-Vs and the like all the time. However, I usually hit whatever is the least expensive as I'm still learning. I can usually pick up a set (12-18) for about $20 at Acadamy.

[Leek]

I play Srixon Z-URS most of the time. In the dead of summer, when the greens get a little harder and faster, I play Z-URCs for the extra spin. I think both are 39.99/dozen.

[mikelaw]

for me, 39.99 isnt too bad a price

[mikelaw]

hey leek i thought the urs srixon had more short iron spin?

[DirtCheap]

My wife says if I don't stop playing golf so much, my balls won't be worth much to her....lol


Hi-Ooohhhhhhhh

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[Leek]

hey leek i thought the urs srixon had more short iron spin?

Nope. Just like the Prov1x spins more than the Prov1, the Z-URC spins more than the Z-URS.

The problem for me with the Z-URC and the Prov1x is if the greens are receptive at all, I can spin them back off the green. When the greens are rock hard and you can't stop the ball, I use those.

[WilliamVdB]

What do you think about the NXT Tour? Cause I thought tons of players use those balls but you guys don't seem to play them.
And when I would have to choose between the V1 and V1x.. What's the difference?

[WilliamVdB]

Wow!!! Where are you buying those? Maybe you should stop buying them from wherever you are IMMEDIATELY and go to any other store that sells golf balls. You will find them for much cheaper.

Not at all, that guy is Swedish, so he's paying a normal price. But the dollar isn't worth too much anymore and I guess he just put the amount in dollars so you guys didn't have to sort out how much it actually is. Same thing here in Belgium, that's why I started ordering my clubs in the US ;)

[nykfan4life]

Nope. Just like the Prov1x spins more than the Prov1, the Z-URC spins more than the Z-URS.

The problem for me with the Z-URC and the Prov1x is if the greens are receptive at all, I can spin them back off the green. When the greens are rock hard and you can't stop the ball, I use those.

don't you mean the pro-v1 spins more than the v1x?

[9989randy]

how do you add what's in your bag? I'm trying to find the link to do this.

[Leek]

don't you mean the pro-v1 spins more than the v1x?

Nope the ProV1x spins more than the ProV1. Tests have shown this over and over.
http://www.golf.com/golf/equipment/article/0,28136,1695821-2,00.html

[nykfan4life]

Nope the ProV1x spins more than the ProV1. Tests have shown this over and over.
http://www.golf.com/golf/equipment/article/0,28136,1695821-2,00.html

really? thatts strange. Titleist advertises v1x as lower spinning and v1 as super spinning

[iacas]

Nope the ProV1x spins more than the ProV1. Tests have shown this over and over.
http://www.golf.com/golf/equipment/article/0,28136,1695821-2,00.html

Those results are wrong. I'm not sure how they conducted that study but the results are wrong. Pro V1 spins more than the Pro V1x.

[Leek]

Those results are wrong. I'm not sure how they conducted that study but the results are wrong. Pro V1 spins more than the Pro V1x.

Eric, I had always believed the ProV1 spun more too. I believe they used to spin more. Same with balls like the Srixon Z-URC as well. Apparently, in the last year or two, the manufacturers have done something that makes the core of this type of ball harder, but the cover softer. With this combination, when compressed they actually spin more. Like you, I didn't believe it at first!

I've read this a number of times in the past year, and found that in fact they do seem to spin more, at least on full shots. It has changed my ball selection. When greens are hard and fast, I now play that type of ball. When they are pretty receptive, I find on full shots with my wedges, there is so much spin I can't control them.

On the other hand, I also find with partial shots they seem to spin less, perhaps because the harder core makes them compress a little less.

I'd be happy to find additional ball spin tests and posts links if you like.

[Leek]

Here is some additional testing done by a clubfitter with his Launch Monitor.

BALL NAME SWING SPD DRIVER BALL SPD DRIVER DRIVER SPIN 8-IRON SPIN WEDGE SPIN
Precept UTriTour 112-115 159-163 2700-3500
HX HOT 112-115 1800-2200
HX TOUR 112-115 161-166 2300-2800
STRATA TL TOUR 112-115 160-164 23-2750 8300-9000
BSTONE e5 112-115 160 2600 4400
BSTONE e6 112-115 158 2750 3500
Srixon AD-333 160-162 2300-2700 3900-4600
Nike ONE Black 162-164 2800-3300 7800-8500
BSTONE B330 (06) 7400
BSTONE B330-S (06) 8600
BSTONE B330 (07) 112-115 162-165 2500-3000 10250
BSTONE B330-S (07) 163-165 25-2800 8900-9400
ProV1 9300
ProV1x 112-115 162-166 2400-2800 9700
Nike Ignite 112-115 157-159 2700-3000 7800
TP Red 112-115 162-165 2600-3000 10115


As you can see, off of a wedge, the ProV1 spins 400 rpms LESS than the ProV1x.

Now, I'll be the first to tell anyone I can't imagine seeing much difference between 9300 and 9700 rpms, but the X spins more!

[r7 425]

Honestly-i never bought balls. I sneak onto golf courses and find them. You would be amazed how many Pro V1's and other "diamonds in the rough" there are....

[Leek]

i live on a course, I get about 4-6 balls left in my yard every day in season. Unless they are balls I play (Srixon Z-URC or Z-URS), I give them to friends. Mosy are pretty good balls, lots of Callaway HX Tours, ProV1s, ProV1xs and Bridgestone B330/B330S. Very few cheap balls (Top Flite, Pinnacle etc.)

I usually save 3 or 4 ProV1s in case I play in an alternate shot event, as my partner plays those.

[Mats++]

Wow!!! Where are you buying those? Maybe you should stop buying them from wherever you are IMMEDIATELY and go to any other store that sells golf balls. You will find them for much cheaper.

Well the problem is that is the normal price here in Sweden, of course there is balls for about 16$/dzn but they are normally not that good

[mikelz]

Honestly-i never bought balls. I sneak onto golf courses and find them. You would be amazed how many Pro V1's and other "diamonds in the rough" there are....

Your handicap is 2?
I've supported you all along but this is a stretch.
The only guys I know of who go to a course specifically to hunt for balls are retired hacks like my uncle John.

[ChiChiIsMe]

$17.99 for a 30 pack.......

[DavidFehertysBike]

My balls are pricless, son.

[YogiTKE]

Honestly-i never bought balls. I sneak onto golf courses and find them. You would be amazed how many Pro V1's and other "diamonds in the rough" there are....

Do you save the plastic colored tees you find on the tee box too?

Have integrity. Don't be "that" guy.

HX Hot: $24.99
HX Hot Bite: $29.99

[YogiTKE]

My balls are pricless, son.

That, sir, makes me smile during an otherwise, monotonous work day.

Looking forward to the weekend. Ohioans need sun and heat!

[obsessedgolfer]

i buy my prov1 xs used for about 12$ a dozen and icas i thought titeliest would give you free balls

[CuCullin]

My balls are pricless, son.

Without the "e" in priceless, that statement is a little disturbing ;-)

[ERC7.5]

Without the "e" in priceless, that statement is a little disturbing ;-)


OUCH!!! :-[]
Now that is funny!

[Leek]

Your handicap is 2?
I've supported you all along but this is a stretch.
The only guys I know of who go to a course specifically to hunt for balls are retired hacks like my uncle John.

You don't really believe him do you?

[thedub]

i play Callaway big berthas, hx hots, and nike mojos....off ebay 216 balls for 125 bucks...sounds like a deal to me!

[warbirdlover]

Srixon ZUR-S at $39/doz new.

[nykfan4life]

I like to think that the 3 piece performance balls strike a good balance between distance, affordability, short game spin, and compression for my game

[DavidFehertysBike]

Without the "e" in priceless, that statement is a little disturbing ;-)

OH NO!! :-O

[nykfan4life]

i play Callaway big berthas, hx hots, and nike mojos....off ebay 216 balls for 125 bucks...sounds like a deal to me!

seems like a good deal.

[Brokecollegestudent]

NXT's, usually at the clubhouse they run 25-28 a doz, But off the internet, you can get mints for about $9-12 a dozen. Pretty good really, i was kind of skeptical about buying balls off the internet. Well "used" balls, but i bought mint grade and they were perfect, not one defected ball. Just crappy logos on them.

$65 with shipping for 75 balls.

[Pinseeker81]

I usualy buy the Nike Power-Distance balls cause they're about $15/dz.
The reason I started playing Nikes is cause I was looking for a differant logo than my boss and co-worker used. I liked the swoosh and have played them ever since, lol.

[gaeason]

I used to only play with pick-up balls. I would wash them and separate by brand and quality. Then a friend of mine convinced me that for consistency I should choose a ball, stick with it, and only buy new ones. I play the Srixon AD333. It is a long, staight, two piece ball. At first I found it a little hot putting but I got used to it. At $20 per dozen, I think it is a great ball. Plus, at least at my home course, not many people play Srixon so it is easy to identify which ball is mine.

[DDBowdoin]

recently I've been playing TM TP red/black X outs from dicks that I picked up for 15 bucks a dozen

I dont like them as much as a prov1x but for the price I just couldnt pass that deal up

[FlopShotArtist]

Got a 24 pack of Nike SFT-2's for $20, so I decided to give them a try.

[DiverDown]

How are my balls worth???

The real question is; How much have they cost me?

[b-squared]

I recently bought a 12 pack of Bridgestone tour b330's which cost me around 50 bucks, and I won't usually pay that much for a 12pk but I'm happy with them so it's all worth it...

[CG031]

I recently bought a 12 pack of Bridgestone tour b330's which cost me around 50 bucks, and I won't usually pay that much for a 12pk but I'm happy with them so it's all worth it...

You really overpaid for those. I usually get mine for 35 dollars.

[sandtrap]

He lives in Canada, I just got back from Toronto, EVERYTHING costs more.

Would you believe $24 for a 12 pack of Molson Canadian?

Lots and lots of tax. God bless America!

[clemsontiger]

I am usually buying Titleist. It depends on what kind of mood I in as to whether I buy ProV1, ProV1x, or the ocasional NXT-Tour.

[cwcaesar]

I pay $40 a dozen for the Taylormade TP/Blacks.

[scooterguitar]

I have been on a ball hunt this year. I just made my mind up to stop messing with the $18-$20 balls. I'll use one or two and then they don't get used, so in the end I imagine it will save me $ to just use ProV's. Doesn't matter I'm not good, does matter I prefer the feel of that ball.
So, I will use Bridgestone E series as backup and PRoV for 80% I think.

[bogeyhitter25]

I buy NXT Tours at my local pro shop for about $29.99

[LarsMac]

When I started playing, a friend handed me a big ol' bag of balls his kids scrounged from the local course.
There were Calloway, Taylormade, Titleist, MaxiFli, and assorted others.
So far, I am still playing from that bag. I weeded out all the scruffy ones and only use them for practicing chipping in my yard.
in the first few months, I went through quite a few of them, but I have played with one Taylormade, for three rounds. There were a few close moments when I though I had lost it, but I have recovered it each time.
(I supposed, I just jinxed myself, for my next round.)
Anyway, if my luck holds, I will probably be playing out of that bag for the rest of the year.

[Billy Baroo]

I've bought Wilson double dozens at tgw.com for as low as $13 during the holiday sales. I usually buy "Ball Hawk" which is a 24 pack of Top Flite logo misprinted balls from Wal Mart. The black color around the Top Flite "T" is missing. Outside of that, they look and work fine since they are brand new. I pay about $12 for 24. It is always less painful to leave a ball behind in poison ivy infested woods when it costs $.50 versus $4.00... :-\