Would you play this golf ball again???

[andef]

i would still play the ball for a few more holes although i'll probably switch it at the end of the hole if i had a full or 3/4 wedge shot to the green

[jaragon126]

I would play it. A little scuff mark isn't bad in my opinion. If there was a deeper cut, or if the cover was coming off then I would toss it out. But a scuff mark isn't that bad to me.

[MI Rob]

I would still play it. Does not look in too rough of shape yet.

[Gerardv]

Whenever I hit a Callaway HX Tour with my Cleveland CB12 (zip grooves) it leaves a mark like that, especially with a full swing. My 58 degree Callaway wedge doesn't leave as much of a mark and my irons don't either.

If I replaced a ball each time that happened, I would go through 8-9 balls a round which isn't acceptable at my pay grade. I'm just now getting to the point where I can use the same ball for 18 holes - which is always a thrill for people at my skill level.

My guess is Phil Mickelson would replace a ball like that. Although if I read the rule correctly, only if a ball is cut, out of shape or cracked, can it be removed from play and everyone in the group has to agree it's no longer fit for play. That's off the top of my head though - I remember it because of a fight Seve and Jose-Maria got into with Davis and Tom Kite at the Ryder Cup years ago.

So just having the paint scuffed off doesn't meet the requirement.

So, play on!!!

[Nikonut]

Since joining this forum I have realized the importance of how the golf ball can impact your game.

Zack, when an "A" player...ie the single digit HC player on your scrambles team, drives straight and long, and take the irons to the green for the eventual birdie, playing at a level most of use will never obtain...

and you see he is playing a inexpensive Pinnacle ball. you realize that the golf ball$ is not the cause of either good or bad play. Play what you got till it goes home in woods or water.

[laxbballgolf]

Use it. This article was enough to convince me I have better things to worry about than scuff marks:

http://www.hookedongolfblog.com/2005...the-experiment

[Dub]

I'd game it again.

[wrx_junki]

I would use it, but I shoot about the same scores you do

Aren't you trying to post a good score everyday?

[zeg]

My guess is Phil Mickelson would replace a ball like that. Although if I read the rule correctly, only if a ball is cut, out of shape or cracked, can it be removed from play and everyone in the group has to agree it's no longer fit for play. That's off the top of my head though - I remember it because of a fight Seve and Jose-Maria got into with Davis and Tom Kite at the Ryder Cup years ago.

You remember the rule correctlly, but its application is only within the play of a hole. Before putting a ball in play on a hole, you are free to replace it for any reason you like.

So within the play of a hole, you have no choice but to continue with that ball. Me? I'd probably play out the round with it, but I like to start rounds with a new ball. Every ball I buy is cheap and I know that my shanks, hooks, and slices have nothing to do with aerodynamic anomalies resulting from scuffs on the ball, I just like looking down at a shiny new ball before I tee off onto the 9th fairway from the 1st tee.

[Big_M]

damned TF Gamers... just tried them and I "loved" how they performed... BUT, they scuff WAY too EASY... I obtained one of those scuff marks after all my wedge and short iron shots with the Gamer. I might use it with one or two scuffs, but not three... and I would prefer to not have any scuffs. It would just depend how many other balls I tore through that particular round.

PS - I am still searching for a new ball to play since the gamers were just a tad too easy to tear up... same problem HX bites... anyone tried anything in the $20 ballpark that doesn't scuff as bad, but handles reasonably well.

[cfuller03]

PS - I am still searching for a new ball to play since the gamers were just a tad too easy to tear up... same problem HX bites... anyone tried anything in the $20 ballpark that doesn't scuff as bad, but handles reasonably well.

Noodles are good balls. Right now most places are having sales: 2 Packs for $25.

[jdub]

+1 for noodles one of the best balls...

[pshizz]

damned TF Gamers... just tried them and I "loved" how they performed... BUT, they scuff WAY too EASY... I obtained one of those scuff marks after all my wedge and short iron shots with the Gamer. I might use it with one or two scuffs, but not three... and I would prefer to not have any scuffs. It would just depend how many other balls I tore through that particular round.

Used pro v's, used tour i's, used tp black's, used b330's etc. Just google used golf balls, best value IMO.

[Big_M]

Used pro v's, used tour i's, used tp black's, used b330's etc. Just google used golf balls, best value IMO.

I have always avoided using refinished or recycled balls... I don't want to order a bunch of Brdgestones that have other peoples sharpie marks on them and logos and such... but I may end up doing it anyway, because I am getting tired of not playing with balls I like the best, and I absolutely refuse to pay $40 a dozen.

[Danny Noonan]

and I absolutely refuse to pay $40 a dozen.

How come? Do you lose many balls? If you don't lose many balls (or anyone else for that matter), I'm not sure why anyone would refuse to pay $40/doz., if that ball is indeed the right ball for you.

I lose perhaps 1 ball for every 2.5 rounds on average. Perhaps a ball gets messed up every so often, cut or whatever, so maybe I lose 1 ball every 2 rounds. Thats 24 rounds per dozen balls. With those kind of numbers, I'm not worried about price, I will buy anything that works, regardless of price. I play ProV1. I do have a fortunate situation where I get 40% off everything golf related, current season included. Even without that deal I'd still pay $40/doz at my loss rate.

[Big_M]

How come?

you would think that being a 7 I wouldn't loose many, but somedays I can loose 3 and tear up 1-2... that's 5 balls at $3.33 a piece... so $16-17 on a bad day. Obviously most rounds I play with 1-2 balls, but still, that adds $5.00 a round. It's not a lot of money, but it bothers me... I just don't feel it is justified for 12 shinny little white things to cost that much.

[kennay92]

you would think that being a 7 I wouldn't loose many, but somedays I can loose 3 and tear up 1-2... that's 5 balls at $3.33 a piece... so $16-17 on a bad day. Obviously most rounds I play with 1-2 balls, but still, that adds $5.00 a round. It's not a lot of money, but it bothers me... I just don't feel it is justified for 12 shinny little white things to cost that much.

yeah it sucks losing balls. like in your case, its just like taking a 10 and 5 dollar bill and throwing them into the woods.. kind of sucks to think of it that way, but thats pretty much what it is..

[Danny Noonan]

you would think that being a 7 I wouldn't loose many, but somedays I can loose 3 and tear up 1-2... that's 5 balls at $3.33 a piece... so $16-17 on a bad day. Obviously most rounds I play with 1-2 balls, but still, that adds $5.00 a round. It's not a lot of money, but it bothers me... I just don't feel it is justified for 12 shinny little white things to cost that much.

Try two things:

Buy your balls on eBay. Yes, a lot of problems can arise from that. But if you do your due diligence, you can get killer deals on good balls on eBay, especially if you are willing to buy 5 or 6 dozen at one time. Also, scan craigslist for sale ads for people selling their credit. I do this all the time, and get killer deals on gift cards, gift certificates, both at golf stores and golf courses. I never offer more than .60 on the dollar for such cards, and I've NEVER been burned, fortunately. Some nice deals I've gotten were $300 credit at Tustin Ranch Golf Club for $170 and a round of golf at Oak Creek in Irvine for $40 (value around $120). Current economic conditions make a lot of people sell stuff on Craigslist and eBay at drastic discounts. I do have a real good situation set up with a golf professional that works out to 40% off or better of anything golf related, any brand. This is one way I'm able to get Travis Mathew stuff (in particular the slacks) I have grown to like without feeling the pinch. So I don't trawl Craigslist very much, but I will if I need to.