Are you a 'new' ball snob?

[NCGolfer]

I have to use a new ball at the beginning of every round. It's just the way I am. If I dump one in the water I may search my bag for a slightly used one. Never off the first tee though...it's gotta be glistening. I usually won't take a ball out of play unless it is severly damaged or I'm playing like crap (of course it's the ball's fault).

I'm just wondering if there is anyone more picky than me? Is there anyone that can't even think about putting a 'used' ball into play or replaces their ball every few holes (i.e. Tour pros)?

[georgep]

My name is George, and I'm a ball snob. You're not alone. I hate playing old golf balls. In fact, if I find a new brand of ball that I like more than what I'm currently playing. It's an act of will to use up whatever is left in the dozen. Old balls usually find their way into the shag bag or the range at the course I play most ( someone has to replace those rocks they have). And I generally play top end balls (except for winter), so if I start missing fairways it can get expensive.

[Finn07]

Definitely need to use a new ball on the first tee. Depending on how Im playing dictates if I keep grabbing new ones out or not. If I dont lose the ball the entire round then that ball plays 18 holes with me. I dont switch balls just to switch them. Although I always play the same brand ball througout the round whether old or new.

[sioutdoors]

i usaly cant find enough of the ones i hit to use them again

[Will]

Not at all. The old ones are as good as new when cleaned off.

I'm a Pro V1 guy, but got a box of Nike Platinum One's the other day. They seem to be on a par with the Pro V1, very good ball. Good distance, good feel around the greens. I also tried the Taylormade reds and blacks, they seem like good balls, but I don't seem to have much luck with them. More playing time needed, I think.

[A.J.]

As long as they are relatively new, of a good brand and I don't think they've been sitting at the bottom of a pond for months, I have no problem with used balls.

[Lomi]

Not really a ball snob, I will use balls I find on the course for shots I am worried might go in the drink, or get lost in the forest, other than that I stick with my new balls.

[Konrad]

I have bought 1 box of new golf balls my entire life... it's just flat out dumb to spend 4 bucks a ball for damn near the same thing as these....


http://www.lostgolfballs.com/Details...V1&GroupPage;=1

[Everardo]

I'll use a new ball for tournament rounds or any round involving money. If I'm testing equipment, working on shot or comparing clubs then I'll use a new ball as well. Otherwise I'll use whatever is in my bag or I find for a practice round.

[flap]

Yes I'm guilty,I use and buy new balls all year round.In fact my shag bag is better than most people's golf bag.I work hard for my money and I deserve the best.

[SheriffBooth]

I usually start with one sleeve of new balls to start every round. If things go really wrong and I lose all of them then I'll switch to whatever's in the bag. But unless the first ball gets damaged or badly scuffed I'll stick with it - this weekend I started and finished with the same ball on Saturday and Sunday, I'm always sort of proud of the one-ball rounds.

Now, if I'm just playing to practice, I don't really care what I tee up. But it's got to be a new ball at the start of every competitive round.

[Konrad]

Well, I'm surprised how many people actually buy $4 eggs on this site. It probably costs about 25 cents to make this balls and get them to the pro shop. The other 3.25 is paying for Ernies Els new car... :)

[iacas]

  Konrad said:

Well, I'm surprised how many people actually buy $4 eggs on this site. It probably costs about 25 cents to make this balls and get them to the pro shop. The other 3.25 is paying for Ernies Els new car... :)

No offense intended, but that's a pretty dumb statement. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt since you put a smiley at the end, but let's just say you're way off and leave it at that.

[aceadair]

If the ball has a ovibious scuff mark or a gash in it then I will replace it.

[TinCup]

I am definitely not a ball snob...although I fear in the future once I have a job I might become one. Being a student $$$ is at a premium. Every year in August at the end of the golfing season my friends and I go to a local course and go swimming in some ponds and go home with like 200 golf balls each. I don't use one's that are super old but those will last for a whole new golf season.

[Rafcin]

I voted "non-snob", but there is one exception - competition. If I'm playing in a serious event ( local golf association Amateur or Pub Links or club championship ) - I not only start with new ball, I change them as soon as slightest scuff marks shows up Of course it has to be the best ball, none of the super-saver purchase off eBay, TM Black is it now - even if I have to pay 40+ for a dozen.
It's different in day to day game - I play it until I lose it

[Konrad]

  iacas said:

No offense intended, but that's a pretty dumb statement. I'll give you the benefit of the doubt since you put a smiley at the end, but let's just say you're way off and leave it at that.

I was joking... sorry for the mix up.

[hjimzaf]

i voted for semi snob. I start every round with a new ball. unless it gets really scuffed or hits a cart path or something, I'll play the same ball for 18 holes.