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Am I wasting my money by thinking I have to use a pro v1 when I play because that is what the pros use? For my skill level is the ball even relevant? Should I be OK going to one of these websites that sell recycled golf balls and buy a bucket of 100 for $30 of lightly used balls.

Taylor Made R1 10.5 degrees Neutral Setting

Taylor Made RocketBallz Stage 2 3 Wood 15 degrees

Titleist 910h 19 Degree B-1 Setting

Titleist AP1 712 4-GW

Titleist Vokey Wedges S4 54.8 & 58.11

Ping Scottsdale TR Anser2 Putter

Titleist Velocity Ball

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The ProV1 is a great ball... for the pros (and other good players) that use it. But one of the fantastic things about golf is that you can select much of your equipment to match your skill level (or other criteria) -- whether it's ultra-forgiving irons to help on off-center hits or a golf ball that spins less or has lower compression if those factors help you. I played most of my first year and a half of golf (this was a while back) using a bunch of Top Flite Stratas that I found on eBay - from a reputable seller - in used (but still usable) condition for something that worked out to less than fifty cents per ball, after shipping. For a graduate student living in a high-cost-of-living city, this was a fantastic find, especially given how many executive courses I seemed to find that had water in play on many holes. Is the ball relevant? Yes, although it is not make-or-break for most of us. But this isn't a video game where one ball gives more pluses than the other one, and is thus better. My suggestion is to get usable used golf balls. Find either a variety pack (so you can determine which one(s) you like) or find one you like that isn't the ProV1; if playing a Titleist brand ball is important to you, the DT So/Los are probably better for you, both budget-wise and in terms of how well they fit your game.

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Driver:  Titleist 915D2.  4-wood:  Titleist 917F2.  Titleist TS2 19 degree hybrid.  Another hybrid in here too.  Irons 5-U, Ping G400.  Wedges negotiable (currently 54 degree Cleveland, 58 degree Titleist) Edel putter. 

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I am in the same boat as you and find many balls in the woods try em out and my game sucks even more with the "pro" balls. Been using the dt solo and a vast improvement

In the :tmade: san clemente 14 way bag: :ping: G30 Stiff shaft driver 9deg upped to 10 :tmade: RocketBallz 4-sw Steel Stiff Shaft :callaway: 50 degree wedge :wilson_staff: 58 deg Wedge :cleve: Center shaft putter :titleist: Balls & :footjoy: BOA shoes

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I think the golf ball is important to all golfers.  It might be more important to low handicappers but still important to find the right one for you.  I have played a lot of balls to find the right one for me.  I need a ball that doesn't have much spin off of the tee.  But I like a ball that spins near the green because I am pretty good with my short irons and wedges.

Lostgolfballs.com is a website I have used to buy used golfballs.  You can buy them and try them out without spending the money on a brand new dozen.  See which ones work best for you.

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Thanks for all the responses everyone. Guess I will try to find a mix of maybe a couple manufacturers and try them of the tee, with wedges and then on the green.

Taylor Made R1 10.5 degrees Neutral Setting

Taylor Made RocketBallz Stage 2 3 Wood 15 degrees

Titleist 910h 19 Degree B-1 Setting

Titleist AP1 712 4-GW

Titleist Vokey Wedges S4 54.8 & 58.11

Ping Scottsdale TR Anser2 Putter

Titleist Velocity Ball

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agree with all replies.

ProV1's probably aren't the ball for you, even if price isn't an issue. DT SoLo is a solid option - i played them for about 5 years before i found the Bridgestone "e" series. e6 is my current ball and i love it in all aspects (spin, flight, etc.). at $22 a dozen at my local course pro shop, it's hard to beat.

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You can buy them new, but I'd not go with premium balls unless you're losing a sleeve or less a round. Go soft if possible, not in terms of a urethane cover, but something that won't sting your hands much. This is purely for comfort too, compression isn't a big part of performance for you right now. Just get something soft and cheap and you'll know if you need to move up. E6 is a solid option as well.

In My Bag:

Adams Super LS 9.5˚ driver, Aldila Phenom NL 65TX
Adams Super LS 15˚ fairway, Kusala black 72x
Adams Super LS 18˚ fairway, Aldila Rip'd NV 75TX
Adams Idea pro VST hybrid, 21˚, RIP Alpha 105x
Adams DHY 24˚, RIP Alpha 89x
5-PW Maltby TE irons, KBS C taper X, soft stepped once 130g
Mizuno T4, 54.9 KBS Wedge X
Mizuno R12 60.5, black nickel, KBS Wedge X
Odyssey Metal X #1 putter 
Bridgestone E5, Adidas samba bag, True Linkswear Stealth
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I use to be find balls in the woods and try them before I bought them - I find that for mey local retail store has AAA used Pro V1s and they, to me are great - I even find a nugget from courses played on the PGA tour

Driver: Titleist 907 D2 9.5*

Wood: 3 Wood Cobra S2 17*

Hybrid: 3 & 4 Hybrid Titleist PT 585 H 21* 24*

Irons: 5-PW Mizuno MP-69 

Wedges: 52*/5 R-12, 58*/10 Black Ox, 64*/7 T-11 Mizuno 

 

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At 36 handicap you might as well play whatever balls you find and spend your money on lessons, range balls and more rounds.

At 10 handicap I try and stick to playing the same type of ball (not brand but class) but to be honest I can't tell that much of a difference. Just stay away from the old rocks and you'll be fine.

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I definitely wouldn't use Pro V1's or any other "top end" ball.

The balls that other users recommended (e6, DT solo, etc) are all good options.

Check out some websites like rockbottomgolf.com where they sell bulk, used balls, for a good price.

As a poster above me mentioned, lessons, and the driving range are a better place to spend the $$.

Driver: Titleist D3 9.5, Project X
3 Wood: Adams Tight Lies
Irons: Titleist AP2
Wedges: 51 Degree Cleveland, 54 and 58 Degree CG 15
Putter: Ping Kushin (Old School Baby!)

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Ive used E6's and Noodles in the past and dont have a bad thing to say about either of these balls...except for the E6, just dont believe the sales pitch that its a ball that doesnt spin (because it can still be sliced and diced with the best of them off the tee!!! :).

I get all my balls off ebay or other lake ball online sales and go for the Pro V1's because Im enjoying the stopping power in the greens :)

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Mailman

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Originally Posted by cwaldo5252

Am I wasting my money by thinking I have to use a pro v1 when I play because that is what the pros use? For my skill level is the ball even relevant? Should I be OK going to one of these websites that sell recycled golf balls and buy a bucket of 100 for $30 of lightly used balls.

Yes....................buy 100 balls for $30!    This is exactly what you should do...............

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What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch

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Originally Posted by BuckeyeNut

Yes....................buy 100 balls for $30!    This is exactly what you should do...............

And ask for an additional discount if you buy 200!

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In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw

Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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I use the cheap Callaway Warbirds.  If I lose one it's not a big deal, and for me they tend to hold up well.  I hit a PRO V1 just to see how it felt, and it did nothing for me.

In my bag:
Driver - Diablo Octane 10.5*
Fairway Wood - Diablo Octane 15*
Hybrid -  Edge 21*
Irons - X20's 4I - 9I
Wedges - X20's PW/SW
Putter - White Ice 1
Ball - Warbird
 

 

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Same here. I got a few dozen Warbirds for Christmas and grabbed a couple more on clearance at Dicks. I had played those and a box of Gamer V2s last summer/fall, and to be honest - at this point, I felt absolutely no difference between the two. Right now my main goal is just keeping the ball in play!

Now, that being said, I hit a few Mojos and THOSE felt like I had teed up a rock I had just found... I'm content with picking up "OK" balls at a good price, because after a round I'm going to be down at LEAST a sleeve of balls, if not more.

Russ B.

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I like the Bridgestone e6. It reduces hook and slice spin and is straight and long. It's also very reasonably priced. I play off 16 but this is a great ball for anyone.
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At your level It's nuts for you to buy any ball that costs more than about $.75 As several people have mentioned, the Callaway Warbirds are a good ball at a good price. I think I got some at near $.59 each when on sale
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I also want to make the point that used golf balls aren't just for beginners!!   I'm a lowCAPPER........... and I won't even buy new balls anymore!  My playing partner opened my eyes to the used  golf ball market 2 years ago, and I haven't purchased new balls since.  I saw what he was hitting and they looked like brand new balls for a fraction of the price.

My last golf ball purchase:  I bought 2 dozen 'only hit once' Penta's...........2 dozen balls for about $32.  What do they sell for new these days?  $40-45 per dozen?

Of course the prices vary greatly depending on the model and condition rating.   If you are a beginner, spending $30 for 100 balls is the best choice.

What's in Paul's Bag:
- Callaway Big Bertha Alpha Driver
- Big Bertha Alpha 815 3-wood
- Callaway Razr Fit 5-wood
- Callaway Big Bertha 4-5 Rescue Clubs
-- Mizuno Mx-25 six iron-gap wedge
- Mizuno Mp-T4 56degree SW
- Mizuno Mp-T11 60degree SW
- Putter- Ping Cadence Ketsch

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