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Originally Posted by Snakster66
One shouldn't make sweeping generalizations. They're always wrong.
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Originally Posted by mrf6969
Swing speeds here in TV are 90 and less. As we get older, any soft balls will do.
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mrf6969 is wrong on both counts.
There are plenty of Swing Speeds over 90 in TV and hardly anyone benefits from a "softer ball". It's all about "feel". Some people like the feel of a softer ball, so they use one.
A harder golf ball will travel further, under almost all conditions. The only time that changes, is when spin becomes an issue. (If a player cannot produce sufficient spin to get the ball in the air.)
If I'm not mistaken, you said you play Vice Pro Tour? That ball is recommended for higher swing speeds, but is longer for most swing speeds, than the Vice Pro Soft. Personally, I hit the Tour Pro about 4-5 yards longer than the Pro Soft and my swing speed rarely reaches 90.