How to pick the right golf ball?

[Buckswin]

I've switched to ProV1x balls recently, from NXT Tours. My handicap is on the rise, though I also switched to a mid-size grip (from the originals that came on the clubs), so I'm not sure which is to blame more (or is it just me?).

When I hit on the launch monitor, driver swings were in the 90-100mph range with ball speed in the 140's. Other than the pro saying that my swing speed was a little slow, though acceptable, for ProV1x, he didn't mention other balls that I might try.

Are any of you aware of a resource that would assist me in finding other balls to demo/try out?

[Arsenal Forever]

If possible, you could try to attend one of those free Bridgestone ball fittings.

If not, my local Golfsmith and Golf Galaxy both have ball fittings, although those cost money. At my local ones, they runs some tests with your swing and stuff, then they give you three lists-Best 10 Distance Balls for you, Best Spin balls for you, and Best Overall.

[DDBowdoin]

if your local shop has HotStiks their computer system will give you a list of 10 balls that fit your swing specs. its pretty interesting stuff... I found out that my spin rates were to high with the ProV1 and I made the switch over to the B330. I gained some distance but was able to better control my trajectory.

[J_Bone]

I would second that. Bridgestone B330's are pretty nice. I used one on the back 9 a few weeks ago and I hit the lowest score ever on the back 9. I hit a 42 which is my best ever. Luck or ball, it was great. So after I use up my e6 balls I'm investing in B330's myself.

[DDBowdoin]

the only downside of the Bridgestone is their durablility.. I've fooled around with the B3330 and the S version and my wedges really tear up the covers. I sharpen my grooves often so that may have something to do with it. But if you don't mind switching out balls the Bridgestone is an amazing ball. I don't see many people out there playing them so people are usually pretty curious about the balls.

[Everardo]

Here's how I do it.

1. Test with putting, some I don't like the sound
2. Test with chipping, enough spin, not enough, scuff easy, etc
3. Test with full wedge and iron, same idea as above
4. Test with woods

Takes me a while to narrow the choices down but I like being thorough.

[supercow]

the only downside of the Bridgestone is their durablility.. I've fooled around with the B3330 and the S version and my wedges really tear up the covers. I sharpen my grooves often so that may have something to do with it. But if you don't mind switching out balls the Bridgestone is an amazing ball. I don't see many people out there playing them so people are usually pretty curious about the balls.

I thought Bridgestone did something about the durability with last years version? Is it still bad?