Opinions on best "VALUE" ball for a mid handicapper ?

[Laws of Woo]

I picked up a couple boxes of Bridgestone Treosofts this fall/winter and really liked them. I felt that flew pretty straight and had enough spin to hold greens. Plus they were one of, if not the softest ball I've ever putted with. I loved them with the putter. They can be had for $30 for 2dz at most stores.

[rustyredcab]

IT MATTERS more that you PLAY THE SAME BALL all the time -- especially if you are a 19 handicap. Lots of good choices mentioned above. Pick a few and try them on the practice green in the golf shop. They should let you putt with samples of the balls that you pull off the shelves if you ask and are careful about putting them back. Find a ball you like to putt and then buy a dozen. And unless you hate the way they feel off your short clubs, stick with your choice. Consistency is more important than anything. And putting consistency is really important. It matters less how far you hit ball one verses ball two. How much one balls spins compared to another matters less than knowing how much the ball will roll-out, or how far you hit it with your 7-iron.

I buy my balls in bulk off eBay. I buy almost a season's supply at one time. I get a good deal by using eBay and buying bulk. And I get pretty comfortable with how the ball will react after a while. I'm more likely to change putters than I am to change balls.