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Which Golf Balls Should I Buy? Comparison…?
May 10, 2010, 9:42 am
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I currently use the Top Flight Gamer and Nike Soft golf balls. I’ve read all of the reviews which are typically hyped up by someone getting kickbacks from their sales. I play decent golf (mid 80’s) and have been making great progress in my play but I am having difficulty finding a ball that “feels” good. I like the Nike Soft but read on the package that the ball is not intended for people who swing above 100mph, and I swing 105mph with a driver and 85mph with my 7 iron. The Nike obviously feels softer than the TF Gamer but I hit the gamer a bit straighter (less spin because of harder compression…I know the mechanics of it).

Can anyone recommend a ball that has really good “feel” as well as decent control? I have heard that the Taylormade Burners and Bridgestone E5 and E6’s are good but never hit any of them and at $30 a case, I’d rather not buy and regret. I know that I love the feel of the Titleist PROV1’s but can’t afford to go out and buy a dozen for $43 bucks (the wife would kill me). Is there anything that feels like the PROV1 and provides similar control with low irons? I am not too worried about distance as I hit fairly long anyhow but extra yards dont hurt. : )

Thanks in advance, and please tell why you think the ball is better than the Gamer or Nike Soft. Thanks again!
I have also read alot about ball construction and cover design, but that still doesnt say which ball is best. I am looking for feel and distance with moderate control. Nike seems to be the middle of the road for all of the above but which model? Thanks again and check out: http://www.learnaboutgolf.com/equipment/balls.html#more
if you are reading this looking for answers as well.

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go with the callaway diablo’s because they help you hit the ball straighter with more spin and control. They have a great fell and only cost about 20 bucks a dozen

   Justin 05.10.10 @ 9:50 am

Nike does have a very good middle of the road ball. For $19.99 a dozen, I don’t think you can beat the Srixon AD-333. It is really a darn good ball and very cheap. And I promise I don’t get paid to say that, but I use to own a retail golf store and I know what I’m talking about

   c g +1 05.10.10 @ 9:51 am

To Googie: Old timers hit any ball they find because they don’t really hit the ball far enough or have a great enough swing speed to make a difference. It’s a big difference when a guy is plopping a ball 200yds with a driver and a guy hitting 280+ with a driver. Personally I use the Taylormade Noodles. Not sure why nor do I care why but I like the feel. I hit in the 300+ range with my driver.

   Matt M 05.10.10 @ 10:30 am

If you’re happy with the TF Gamer and Nike Soft then just stick with them. Just because a manufacturers recommendation says they’re not for +100 mph clubhead speeds, so what. They’re not going to take away your birthday if you’re using a soft compression ball because you like it’s feel. Unless and until you get into the scratch to 10 hdcp skill level the ball doesn’t really make that much difference anyway. Go with what you like.

   knh959 05.10.10 @ 11:26 am

Hey if you want to try balls that are very decent and spend little money doing it….go to lostgolfballs.com. You can purchase any grade you wish. I use AAA and believe me they act and look like new balls. Once you hit a ball you like then buy them new if that is what you want. I think once you purchase a few dozen you will see that it is the bargain and bang for the buck and can try all the premium balls you wish for a 1/3 of the price. Good Luck.

   maricciuto 05.10.10 @ 11:49 am

The Prov1 is the best ball in golf but as for feel I want you to try the Callaway Warbirds plus, theyre a good ball with a lot of feel to it.

   Will 05.10.10 @ 12:33 pm

I agree with the gentleman above that recommened the e6+. I recently changed from the GAMER to the e6+ and have noticed the following:
1. Straighter ball flight off all clubs. The e6+ is damn near impossible to slice or hook, it is more of a gentle fade or draw, even if you over cook your movement. (I can hook the crap out of the ball off the tee)
2. I lose less balls, I think I still have all but one ball left from the dozen i bought on May 22.
3. Lower scores, On a recent golf tripp I played at least 7 strokes less than normal. I am about 12 handy, but i actual shot a 77 on Tru Blue course in Myrtle Beach, and its a tough course. The year before I posted a 90.
4. More Confidence: attribute this to the increase in straighter shots, but on the tee box I feel much less nervous that I will have a bad shot.

I will tell you that the e6+ is just about the lowest spinning ball out there, so if you are looking for that pop and stop, or to spin it backwards on the green it will not, but knowing this you can ajust your shots for the most part to allow for roll. I could spin the gamer backwards with a full shot from my 60 degree spin mill, but the e6+ will simply land and roll forward about a foot with the same shot and club. For what I loss in green side control I certainly made up for in tee to gree play with the e6+.

   nkf711 05.10.10 @ 2:18 pm

Play the bridgestone e6. They are fantastic, soft and it’s hard to put a slice or hook to them. They aren’t great for chipping because not much backspin can be made but you can just knock it on and let it roll. It feels nice off the putter too they’re great

   Bo J 05.10.10 @ 3:07 pm

I love nike golf balls plus I love titleist balls as well

   Jeffrey 05.10.10 @ 3:08 pm

The selection of a golf ball is a matter of preference and ego. You say you are playing the Titleist Pro V1 and that makes you a ” player “. But any other ball is as good except for the Top-flite XL and the Pinnacle which are hard covered balls. Why is it that the ” old timers “play any ball they find with excellent results and all the new guys must go for the new balls? To reduce your golfing costs, find the neighborhood ” ball hawk who will sell you the best of brands for a buck a piece or less or buy yourself a ball retriever and do your own fishing,

   googie 05.10.10 @ 3:30 pm

Your right about the Pro V1, it is the best ball in golf. But Nike Juice, and Nike Tour model balls, like the Vapor, Black, and also Platinum, are very good balls. They have a smooth feel to them and have plenty distance on them.

   Charlie Ward 05.10.10 @ 4:50 pm

I share your frustration at how it’s almost impossible to find good reviews of equipment – everyone generally just repeats the marketing literature.

BUT, there’s a great new site (criticalgolf.com) that does head-to-head comparisons of golf equipment, and their ball reviews are pretty detailed. Pretty nifty distance analysis.

http://criticalgolf.com/golf-ball-reviews/

   Andrew 05.10.10 @ 6:54 pm

Alot of people think that Prov1’s and Prov1X’s are the best, however they are taylored to the needs for tour proffesionals and people just see “Titleist” and automatically think theyre brilliant, but this is not the case.

In my opinion the Srixon AD333 are the best balls we can buy not being pros. They have lots of feel and are easy to spin and dont sacrifice any distance, theyre also not as expensive they are something like £5 for three balls whereas ProV’s are around £9 for three (I know im using £ as im english but £4 or roughly $6-7 in your case) so there is alot of difference just between 3 balls as you can see.

hope that helps

   lukemallett 05.10.10 @ 9:24 pm



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