Help with choosing a ball

[havingfunyet]

Hi, I'm relatively new here. I have just not started to get really into golf after a couple years of playing every so often. For the longest time I never used one ball consistently. I have since read and heard that this can often hurt the speed in which I improve my game.So I was wondering if any of you could recommend a ball.

Things to keep in mind: I'm in college and poor, I have a very fast swing speed (drives average around 260-290, usually only deal with a slight slice), but I find a good of my trouble around the green within 25 yards. Haha, that may not be enough information, but any help is appreciated. Thanks.

[Old1964]

Top-Flite Gamer v2 is a great ball for the money.

It's a mid-level ball that I have enjoyed.

It also will reduce your side-spin off the driver especially and help keep you in the short grass.

[moparman426]

Originally Posted by havingfunyet

Things to keep in mind: I'm in college and poor

Walmart, bags of "educated" balls come in 40 and 60 size bags for up to $20.  That's how I keep my wife and kids all stocked up.  They can usually get a whole summer out of one bag.  They even sell educated ProV1 12 packs for $20.

The Callaway Diablo HX series are also a half decent low-spin ball for around $24.

[Danattherock]

Noodle or Precept Laddie X are my favorite cheap balls. Noodle is my fav of the two.

Soft, long, and feel great off the putter as well.

Check on Golfsmith and The Golf Warehouse for good deals. 36 balls for $29, 24 balls for $19.99, etc..

-Dan