Best golf ball for beginners

[Toymeister]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

[Tmarkwald]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

Spherical

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[Bjeanj]

In my experience, the brand of the golf ball is the last thing to focus on. Getting a consistent swing, understanding which club to use under different circumstances, and (especially) putting are some things to focus on first.

[Kenswing]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.
If you have 1,500 balls I would start out using the ones that float.

[stanley]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

You have a lot of balls asking that question!

[Polar Bear]

In my experience, the brand of the golf ball is the last thing to focus on. Getting a consistent swing, understanding which club to use under different circumstances, and (especially) putting are some things to focus on first.
100% agree. While you’re learning, close your eyes and pick a ball. You’ll be fine. :)

[John_W]

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[Topspinmo]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

The ones hawked :ho:

[Stu from NYC]

Orange ones are easiest to find

[retiredguy123]

I think the best golf ball is the Titlelist, either ProV1 or ProV1X. Pro golfers who play another ball only do so because they are paid endorsements. They will use any ball if you pay them enough money. The main difference in golf balls is the compression rating. A high compression ball will go farther, but only if you have a very high club head speed. For beginners, one advantage in golf balls is those that have a tougher outer layer that resists cuts and scuffs and lasts longer. But, it doesn't improve your game. Golf ball construction, compression, and other features are regulated by the rules of golf. If you want the best ball, buy a Titleist. My opinion.

[thevillages2013]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.
So you have gathered used golf balls. My best advice is to buy the device that checks to make sure they are round. That is very important in ball flight.Toss the bad ones

[joseppe]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

See if you can find 13 or 14 golf clubs and then you'll be ready to go.

[Stu from NYC]

See if you can find 13 or 14 golf clubs and then you'll be ready to go.

To improve your score get yourself a good foot wedge.

[MrGolf]

If you are just starting to play, the choice of balls makes very little difference 90% of the ones you found will be an excellent starting point. Just remember if you hit them into the sawgrass or ponds leave them for others. Too many creatures in there. Once you go through your collection, there are many great recycled balls you can purchase on sites like eBay. Enjoy the game. Have fun. Rake the traps, repair your ball marks on the greens and sand your divots.

[La lamy]

I'm just a casual putter user so far and I find there is a big difference in how different balls react while putting. I would suggest sticking to the same type of ball for a while, especially for putting consistency.

[Rwirish]

Ones that float. How would one collect 1500 golf balls and why?

[CCristella]

Round white ones

[lildfromnyc]

You have a lot of balls asking that question!
Haha

[LoisR]

Spherical

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Try a good old fashioned Spalding. Impossible to miss and gives a great roll. Good luck.

[Bay Kid]

Old soft balls.

[Syd2008]

Stay away from any balls you found in water. Golf balls absorb water and even more in warmer weather. All others give a try and see how they feel. Have fun!!!

[jbrown132]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.
I once heard Johnny Miller say find a ball that you like the feel of. As amateurs forget about compression ratings and all that as distances will not vary much. Once you find that ball stick with it. I have played a bunch of different balls over the years and finally settled on the Bridgestone Tour B RXS. It is designed for swing speeds of less than 105 MPH. Experiment, it’s a personal thing.

[DaleDivine]

Ones that float. How would one collect 1500 golf balls and why?

Why would anyone use a floater ball over a water hazard? If it goes in the water are you gonna stand there for a week for it to maybe float to shore?
Just use an old beat up ball.:boxing2::boxing2:

Most of the time the courses are really crowded and slow play happens.
I usually walk around the bushes looking for balls just to kill time waiting to hit. (and I'm ready to hit when it's my turn). Hence, I have over 4000 golf balls in my garage.
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[Grochest]

It’s perfectly fine to pick up lost golf balls, but you should first
wait until they stop rolling.

[CoachKandSportsguy]

LOL! at the replies! for news balls for a beginner, the cheapest as it won't cost alot for lost balls, which will be many, boxes of 15 balls on sale for $10 each. . . ten years in and I still buy these and save money for better clubs or tee times.

For found balls, Titlist and Taylor made TPX, for all the others, by condition, wear and scratches on surface for practice rounds, which are all rounds for amateurs. . .

And keep repeating after seeing golf look easy on tv, I am still an amateur, I am still and amateur!

sportsguy

[CFrance]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.
I rate myself a rank beginner. My problem on the executive courses (I've never played a championship course) was overhitting the green. I had bought a brand of balls designed for distance. I switched to a brand designed for slower speed/more accuracy. It helped.


Do I know what I'm talking about? No, so don't @ me. It's just that I don't overhit the green using the slower ball. Maybe someday I'll develop some skill. I doubt it, but that's my story. Good luck.

[Mikeodonnell73]

Stanley good statement.

[TomPerry]

Precept Laddie, $18 for 2 dozen at Walmart! A soft ball that performs well!

[GOLFER54]

Just keep a dozen, and sell the rest.

[noslices1]

I think the best golf ball is the Titlelist, either ProV1 or ProV1X. Pro golfers who play another ball only do so because they are paid endorsements. They will use any ball if you pay them enough money. The main difference in golf balls is the compression rating. A high compression ball will go farther, but only if you have a very high club head speed. For beginners, one advantage in golf balls is those that have a tougher outer layer that resists cuts and scuffs and lasts longer. But, it doesn't improve your game. Golf ball construction, compression, and other features are regulated by the rules of golf. If you want the best ball, buy a Titleist. My opinion.


If you read the original post, you will see that he found 1500 golf balls, so he would not need to buy any.

[Waltdisney4life]

I never play with a golf ball that I find. Once the ball has a taste of freedom it’ll keep trying to get away from you for the rest of the match!

[Mortal1]

If you have 1,500 balls I would start out using the ones that float.

if they have "the villages" on them. If you have them return them to the driving range at Sarasota or Lopez. They also only go about 82% the distance of a normal ball.

[PlanetCitizen]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

If you have a Titleist AVX in your bucket, try that one for a round. I have found that for high handicappers the Titleist ProV1 and other "Pro" balls spin way too much and curve off line. The pros have the ability to hit the ball straight so they are looking for spin to keep the ball on the green. I'm looking for a ball that doesn't spin so that I can keep it near the fairway. The AVX spins less off the tee.

[Hape2Bhr]

Ones that float. How would one collect 1500 golf balls and why?

I belong to a 9 hole course up north that has trouble on both sides of every hole. While waiting to hit our next shot we may look for balls. I have not bought a golf ball since 2011...keep the ProV1's, Chrome Softs, Tpx's. All the others go to the 1st Tee. Normally find 600 to 800 a year; and that's not much compared to some of the other guys.

I'm just a casual putter user so far and I find there is a big difference in how different balls react while putting. I would suggest sticking to the same type of ball for a while, especially for putting consistency.

I would agree with this. Try your different balls and see which feels better to you while putting. Whatever you choose, will at this point, make little difference on your full shots.

[Chillin Hacker]

The best ball for beginners is the cheapest one. All the hype means little to the newbie and the features in the expensive balls are more beneficial to skilled players. That being said, and you having all those balls, Titleist Pro V1 are considered by many as the premier ball.

[024engine]

if you are a beginner with a slow swing speed, you want a low compression ball. Callaway soft-feel Pinnacle soft you can have your swing speed checked at One of the two golf shops available in The Villages.

[LouG@619]

As a beginner, use the cheapest ones you can buy. Walmart sells Nitro ultimate distance for 4.97 a dozen, or 19.97 for 45 balls. That s less than 50 cents a ball and they do fly long and straight

[dtennent]

I have found that expensive balls sink just as fast as cheap balls once they hit water.

[Scbang]

Try Wilson Duo ( softest ) or Callaway Supersoft ( similar ). Avoid ProV1s or high end golf balls Pros use. They will checkup on you when least expected with high spin. The long game won't be much different but chipping can be affected by the kind of balls you play. The above mentioned balls are good compromise. In fact Pinnacle and Topflite will give you more rolls than anything else and will never spin enough to stop it on the green. Good Luck with your game you will enjoy and be hooked and dreamed of playing at least for first 10 years.. :-)

[Uphillputt330]

I prefer Wilson Duo balls — nice and soft.

Whatever ball you chose, I would take a Sharpee and make a line on the straight ball and then use that line to lineup your putts

[willieboy2110]

any ball

[propjob]

I'm just a casual putter user so far and I find there is a big difference in how different balls react while putting. I would suggest sticking to the same type of ball for a while, especially for putting consistency.

I agree 100%. Still with the balls you can get into the hole within 5 stokes of landing on the green. :MOJE_whot:

[fmeans]

If you'd like to sell some of those found balls from your vast collection, I'd be happy to look them over and make you an offer. Email me at fmeans@thevillages.net.

[RDinelle]

So you have gathered used golf balls. My best advice is to buy the device that checks to make sure they are round. That is very important in ball flight.Toss the bad ones

Really?!?! That’s the best advice? How about starting out with lessons, and going to the driving range.
Common sense...

[Phil D]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

Use a basketball then you can't miss it and you don't have to keep your head down.

[Jerry101]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

I am fortunate to have made my 1st hole-in-one on March 13th. It was with a Top Flight that I scooped out of the water next to the one I had hit in there ... a Calloway ... that I had scooped out of the water next to the Titleist that I had in there ...

[Toymeister]

OP here

I'll probably keep the yellow/pink/blue/red and green ones and eBay off of the rest.

Callaway brand seems the most plentiful. It must be those are the easiest to buy. I started picking them up at the height of COVID for something to do. It makes about as much sense as, say, glass fusion to me.

[Topspinmo]

See if you can find 13 or 14 golf clubs and then you'll be ready to go.


Half or more will be in the first pond near the course.

[jimhurtt@twc.com]

Well personally I have two favorite balls. I carry them with me all the time.

[wmcgowan]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

a round waterproof one
Bwaaaaaa ha ha ha

[swissy]

Well personally I have two favorite balls. I carry them with me all the time.

Be careful not to lose or damage them :icon_wink:

[Pairadocs]

if they have "the villages" on them. If you have them return them to the driving range at Sarasota or Lopez. They also only go about 82% the distance of a normal ball.

Ranges buy in bulk (have a nephew in the business, diving to retrieve balls), if you find balls regularly while playing (like we do), DONATE THEM TO THE FIRST TEE ! Such a wonderful program that gives so many who would never ever have a change to play an expensive sport like golf, a chance at an enjoyable life long hobby/sport.... well, SOME days are enjoyable, let's face it ! Seriously, 1st Tee teachers so much more to young people; perseverance, honestly, character..... have kid and youth clubs to donate ? Give to first Tee not Good Will and such

[joelfmi]

Hold on you can still get covid after you get the vaccine put you will be a symptomatic and for the most part you will not hospitalized. always follow the CDC guide lines

[NoMoSno]

Hold on you can still get covid after you get the vaccine put you will be a symptomatic and for the most part you will not hospitalized. always follow the CDC guide lines
Be sure to use hand sanitizer after you touch your balls...:shocked:

[sipops]

Why would anyone use a floater ball over a water hazard? If it goes in the water are you gonna stand there for a week for it to maybe float to shore?
Just use an old beat up ball.:boxing2::boxing2:

Most of the time the courses are really crowded and slow play happens.
I usually walk around the bushes looking for balls just to kill time waiting to hit. (and I'm ready to hit when it's my turn). Hence, I have over 4000 golf balls in my garage.
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I have never owned an old golf ball. It must be a wonderful feeling. Oh and 4000 golf balls in your garage may I ask how often you have to regrip your ball retriever.

[Bearlythere]

I really feel sorry for you , finally have the balls to go outside and enjoy life.

[Garywt]

A ball is a ball especially for a beginner.

[Flillini]

Someone gave me a box of TopFlite Bomb balls as a joke. Topflite is known as having the feel of a "rock" I shot one of my best scores ever (76) with one ball for the round. I hit the ball straight and putted well. Doesn't matter what ball a person uses unless they are scratch or pros that spin, control and feel actually make a difference. JMO

[Shoogley]

Count the dimples on each ball
Measure the depth of each dimple
The one with the most and deepest dimples will be the one most affected
Speed distance and height.
Lol.
Weight must be 1 ounce.
Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

[tvbound]

I have never owned an old golf ball. It must be a wonderful feeling. Oh and 4000 golf balls in your garage may I ask how often you have to regrip your ball retriever.

"may I ask how often you have to regrip your ball retriever."

THAT is hilarious! As for the subject of the thread, one can't help but think that there is a large dose of facetiousness in it. If a person is a rank beginner, buy the cheapest NEW balls you can find as the type of ball used will be last on the priority list until you get better. Lessons, practice (especially the short game) should be first on the list.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

In my experience, the brand of the golf ball is the last thing to focus on. Getting a consistent swing, understanding which club to use under different circumstances, and (especially) putting are some things to focus on first.

I agree. Choice of ball is important for good players and the most important factor in choosing a ball is spin rate.

Years ago when Titleist introduced the Pro-V1 I attended a seminar on that ball and other Titliest products. I was told that the difference between the Pro-V1 and the next ball in their line was that the Pro-V1 spun much faster on shots inside of forty yards. Otherwise performance was identical.

Now, how many players need that much more spin on short shots?

For a beginner, any ball will do. Once you're able to play a bit it's important that you find a ball and stick with it. I see people using a different ball on every hole. The thing about that it that not all balls travel the same distance. You might hit your nine iron 100 with one ball but only 90 with another. It's not so much a question of the longer one being better, it's that idea that when you have a 100 yard shot and you hit it perfect, you don't want to come up ten yards short.

Most players look for the longest ball and then complain that their ball doesn't stop on the green. The longest balls generally have the lowest spin rate. So if you're going to play with a Pinnacle or Top Flite or any so called "distance ball". Don't expect it to take one bounce and stop.

Sometimes your better off with a ball that carries a few yards shorter but can be controlled better.

Again, this advice is for people who can play a bit. For beginners, don't worry about it. Play with all of the those 1,500 balls and then consult a PGA prefessional on which ball may be best for you.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Count the dimples on each ball
Measure the depth of each dimple
The one with the most and deepest dimples will be the one most affected
Speed distance and height.
Lol.
Weight must be 1 ounce.

The weight must not be more than 1.62 ounces.

[T186021]

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.
It's really not going 2 make a difference 4 u for a while so hit whatever u find, buy or r given but always enjoy the journey.

[Art cov]

After you hit your 1500 balls, you will know which ones you like best. At least you will be a real swinger after hitting 1500. Have a good stance, and keep your eye on the ball. Beginners are quick to see how far the ball goes which won’t be far if you don’t keep your eye on the ball. You may wish to go back to finding balls as you did at least enjoy finding all those balls. Maybe better to find then to loose lol. You will enjoy success, practice, practice, practice

[Burgy]

Soft cover unless you are a big powerful person

[retiredguy123]

If you are using found golf balls, it is not possible to know how old they are. I would suggest you buy some new balls to compare them to the old balls, because golf balls will wear out over time. Some of the tour players use a new golf ball on every hole.

[DARFAP]

Ones that float are good.

[JohnN]

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[chet2020]

I'm just a casual putter user so far and I find there is a big difference in how different balls react while putting. I would suggest sticking to the same type of ball for a while, especially for putting consistency.

This is a really good point. With a two-piece distance ball like a Pinnacle, the ball jumps off the club when putting or chipping. And when chipping, you get no spin, more roll. A three-piece ball like a Pro V1 comes off the putter "softly" and checks up when chipping.

Anyway, I would suggest using the same type of ball all the time. Use a two-piece ball when starting out because they are cheaper. When you get better, switch to a three-piece ball. When your game improves and it's time to switch, you'll understand why.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

This is a really good point. With a two-piece distance ball like a Pinnacle, the ball jumps off the club when putting or chipping. And when chipping, you get no spin, more roll. A three-piece ball like a Pro V1 comes off the putter "softly" and checks up when chipping.

Anyway, I would suggest using the same type of ball all the time. Use a two-piece ball when starting out because they are cheaper. When you get better, switch to a three-piece ball. When your game improves and it's time to switch, you'll understand why.

It's gotten much more complicated than that. For example, the Pro-V1 i a three piece ball and the Pro-V1x is a four piece ball. Some companies have even introduced five-piece balls. There is one ball that a company no longer makes and it came in two version. The two-piece version actually spun more than the three piece version.

It's also a question of how much a ball spins off of certain shots. On a driver you want less spin and on a wedge you want more. But that can vary tremendously from ball to ball. Golf ball technology is absolutely incredible these days.

But the bottom line is, as many people have pointed out, that to someone who is just starting to play golf, this is all meaningless. A beginner should just play with any ball that they find or the cheapest ball that they can buy.

The ball is the last thing that a beginner needs to think about.

[Funkman]

Old soft balls.

Hey, that's what the kids call me