What golf ball to use?

[Cheez-It]

Durability between the E5+ and the Gamer?.......I'd have to say the E5+ seemed to do a bit better in this category. I found myself picking "hanging chads" off the cover on the Gamer sometimes.

Thanks for the responce. I get what you mean about the "hanging chads". Those always show up on the HX Hot Bite. ALWAYS.

[beachbreak]

I think the e5+ is more durable. Still, the Gamer is my choice of the two.

[Bflynn23]

Taylormade TP Red or Black depending on what type of course im playing. Gained a few yards of distance off of my driver and they seem to spin fairly well.

[misty_mountainhop]

Good post.

E5+ is definitely more durable; I found the Gamer cover shredded very easily. I found the Gamer a bit too 'clicky' or hard off the putter and for chipping as well; it's very good for longer stuff though. Great price though.

[InTheTwenties]

I just switched from Pro V1 to Bridgestone's 330RX. My reason for switching is that I was looking for a lower compression ball, with good stopping power on the green. The 330rx is designed for my average speed of 87-97 mph, and still have good short iron spin.

As a result of my switch, I have been hitting the driver long-outdistancing decent players half my age-about 240-250 if I hit it on the sweet spot.

Green stopping power is great. Anything from 90 yards stops in the center of the green.

Prices for a 12 new 330rx- about $45. Way too much for me. So I get mine used from LOSTGOLFBALLS.com. I get the triple AAA at a dozen for 19.00.

Good luck!

[Leftygolfer]

I buy the Pro v1 practice. They are between 25 and 30. I haven't noticed anything too wrong with them. They are the defects of the pro v1 but say it is cosmetic. It is often hard to find it. I have not noticed anything unusual.

Also look on ebay for the 2008 pro v1. I got a box of x's new for 30 dollars.

IMO, there is no ball that compares. Maybe it is like the scotty cameron thing but I feel so much more confident with the number one ball in golf. I have played the other premium balls and I would not even consider buying another ball.

[Cheez-It]

I just switched from Pro V1 to Bridgestone's 330RX. My reason for switching is that I was looking for a lower compression ball, with good stopping power on the green. The 330rx is designed for my average speed of 87-97 mph, and still have good short iron spin.

That LOSTGOLFBALLS.com web site is awsome. I just checked it out and they have pretty good prices. Thanks!

[DIRTY 30]

That LOSTGOLFBALLS.com web site is awsome. I just checked it out and they have pretty good prices. Thanks!

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[jlh1508]

Just ordered 4 dozen e6+ from Lostgolfballs.com


What a great site. Thanks for posting it

[Blades4me]

Im struggling what ball to use, I cant afford premium golf balls all the time so im looking for a $30 (£20 to me) golf ball that gives a lot of spin but goes a good distance aswell.

In the winter I like the Bridgestone e6+. The rest of the time I go for whatever tour level ball I can get the best buy on. If I pay full price I'll opt for the B330s.

[Aaronsrix17]

i like that taylormade tp black

[sam]

Vapors are great you should try them. They do scuff kinda easy though

[ApocG10]

Im using Top Flite XL5000's for most rounds. I've got 2 boxes of Pro V1's free when I bought my Irons. I'm yet to try them. Im not a fan of losing 5$ balls.

Maybe ill try them out before our club championship.

[walfice]

I tried the taylormade tp red today for the first time. I was very impressed, it was good for the short game, durable and soft off the putter. I felt it was a little shorter than some other premium balls but not enough to be a real concern.

[Cheez-It]

I tried the taylormade tp red today for the first time. I was very impressed, it was good for the short game, durable and soft off the putter. I felt it was a little shorter than some other premium balls but not enough to be a real concern.

I just was given a dozen of these. Can't wait to use them and didnt realize until doing research, that they are a 4 piece ball. Nuts.

How was it hitting irons? What was ur favorite and least fav thing about them?

[TopWalker]

Very interesting thread. I did a little bit of research during my first full round of '09.

Tested the Z-Star, e6, b330-rx, and the dt solo (which is now hard to find I guess).

In any event, for my game, it made no difference whatsoever. The Z-Star felt a touch firmer off the putter, but otherwise I couldn't tell the difference between any of them.

In addition, I was not able to get any spin on my short irons. (Probably because I don't have a great swing, but the only time I remember getting spin on a short iron is with a Pro-V1x.)

In any event, here's my question. I have:
> lower/average trajectory off the driver. A good drive for me is around 250.
> Irons, don't hit them very long, but have a high ball flight. I get no/little spin at all.
> I want to hit the ball straight (hence why I wanted to try the e6). But I don't have a bad hook or slice.

Setting aside the fact that I need some lessons to improve, is there actually a ball out there that could help? I have not bought a high spin ball because I'm worried it will enhance a hook or slice shot. Is this thinking wrong?

Might give the e7 a shot to lower the trajectory on my irons, but what will that do to my driver? My swing speed is around 90.

Decisions, decisions....

Thanks for any feedback!

TW

[Crey23]

In any event, here's my question. I have:

What is the angle of your driver? This also affect your flight trajectory. Depending on you swing speed, a 9.5 might not be a good driver for you. Also consider that balls spin will happen, even if you skull a shot, it is simply not the desired spin. as for a ball that does nost spin, my guess would be that it would be counter productive. In my case, I look look for mid to low spinners of the driver, and high spinners with irons. I have not tried the Nike Ignite yet, this is something I hear they are good at.

Right now I am using Srixon Tri-speed, and I am getting the results that I was looking for. I have significantly reduced the severity of my slice (althought some time spent at the driving rage also helped there), and I am getting some really good spin of my short irons, and good bite when using the SM Vokey wedges. As for putting, I like the roll on the Tri-Speed better than on the Titliest DT roll or the Slazenger Raw distance that I had. I practiced at home, puting a limitting distance to my putt (as to try to be consistent with the putts) and in 3/4 cases the Tri-Speed went further. You can hear it when it rolls...(it was on a hard surface). I do beleive that the ball makes a difference. You don't have to be a pro to take benefit from them. I say that because I saw an improvement on my game when "I Switched" to Srixon from Slazengers.

[TopWalker]

I have a 10.5* tour burner so I think I have a quality club.

Might give the e7 a try. Perhaps I can get a bit more distance by lowering my iron trajectory a bit, but we'll have to see how I like it with the putter.

TW