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Teemotay 08-21-2025 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2455162)
Callaway Warbird, 24 balls for $34.
These are higher compression balls with great distance results.
The reviews say, not much green-side spin......but :shrug:
I used to play the Vice Pro and still like that ball, however I tried the Members Mark golf ball from Sam’s club and it is now my new favorite! I love the distance and the greenside feel.
At $28 for 24 balls, they’re a bargain and yesterday they had them in the Lady Lake store the had them marked down to $26.

I’m a mid-teens handicap so definitely not a great golfer but I agree with playing a ball that provides some confidence when standing over a shot.

jimhoward 08-21-2025 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by PGApromike (Post 2455213)
I've been a PGA Professional since 1991. Over the years my thoughts have been the same as to what I do, and recommend EVERY level player. Play the ball that Feels good around and on the greens. Chipping and putting. There is no test, survey or guarantee that tells you what YOU feel. Can I tell the difference between a PRO V1 and a Kirkland golf ball of the driver? Possibly, but when I walk to both golf balls they will be inside of 3 yards of each other. But I see and feel the difference chipping and putting.
The second tip I recommend is empty all the balls out of your bag when trying a new ball. Put in at least 1 dozen. Just play that ball.
If you need a water ball in your bag, then none of this thread matters, just by the cheapest balls and go play, but have fun.

Your sound advice is consistent with every PGA professional I have met. Play one ball, and play a ball you like around the greens.

I notice however that playing a lower spinning ball off the tee results in less dispersion and more balls staying in play. I don't care about a few yards of total distance, but I do care about minimizing hooks and slices. Am I wrong to give consideration to spin off the tee? I think it matters, but maybe its just in my head.

BrianL99 08-21-2025 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2455242)
Your sound advice is consistent with every PGA professional I have met. Play one ball, and play a ball you like around the greens.

I notice however that playing a lower spinning ball off the tee results in less dispersion and more balls staying in play. I don't care about a few yards of total distance, but I do care about minimizing hooks and slices. Am I wrong to give consideration to spin off the tee? I think it matters, but maybe its just in my head.
It matters.

The lower the rate of spin, the "straighter" the ball will fly (in general).

There are other considerations, in that you need sufficient spin to provide "carry distance", but generally you're correct.

CoachKandSportsguy 08-21-2025 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2455242)
Am I wrong to give consideration to spin off the tee? I think it matters, but maybe its just in my head.
I try to minimize hooks and slices with my stance and my swing. .
the golf ball is just the final arbiteur of my success or failure. .
And if I ever figure out how to pull an approach shot backwards, or even get it to stop on a green will be the time I will go for a higher spin ball.

. . . am envious of anyone who can do that and am envious of anyone who can actually feel a ball. they all just "clank" to me. .

but if you hit straight off the tee and hit greens regularly, I would think a higher spin ball would help your green placement of the ball. . so spend $50 to buy a box of higher spin balls and play with them and see!

As Golfy Bear says: "only you can prevent the sand and water traps!"

Normal 08-21-2025 07:52 AM
Great Post
 
I loved the post and am always looking to improve my game. I personally like the softer Calaway for lofting and spin. Most of my issues come from the harder balls.

Tvflguy 08-21-2025 08:06 AM
At my golf skill level, when I run out of (lose..) my new Callaway yellow SuperSoft balls, I start using the OPBs.

Jerry101 08-21-2025 09:26 AM
Golf Ball
 
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Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2454850)
This is without a doubt, the most comprehensive golf ball test, ever.

If you think your golf ball matters, take a look and decide what's important to you and what ball you want to play or should play. MyGolfSpy takes no money from manufacturers, all their results are legit and unvarnished.


Just a moment...
Today I will start my round of golf with a yellow Callaway… I found it on the edge of a retention pond … the one that my Titelist slipped into after a less than Tiger-like swing.

If I were to slice my yellow Callaway into an unforgiving patch of trees, I do have both a yellow Srixon and yellow Nitro waiting in the wings!

⛳️️

dewilson58 08-21-2025 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Teemotay (Post 2455224)
I used to play the Vice Pro and still like that ball, however I tried the Members Mark golf ball from Sam’s club and it is now my new favorite! I love the distance and the greenside feel.
At $28 for 24 balls, they’re a bargain and yesterday they had them in the Lady Lake store the had them marked down to $26.

I’m a mid-teens handicap so definitely not a great golfer but I agree with playing a ball that provides some confidence when standing over a shot.
Pretty good reviews out there on MM's

CoachKandSportsguy 08-21-2025 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Tvflguy (Post 2455264)
At my golf skill level, when I run out of (lose..) my new Callaway yellow SuperSoft balls, I start using the OPBs.
I start every round with a new sleeve of whatever I have purchased. . after they are lost, I go with OPB. . . but currently i am very low on OPBs. .

villagetinker 08-21-2025 12:16 PM
All I want is a source of balls that avoid sand and surf.:a20::a20:

dewilson58 08-21-2025 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2455369)
All I want is a source of balls that avoid sand and surf.:a20::a20:
Whiffle golf balls only go about 10 yards.

:beer3:

TomSpasm 08-21-2025 03:04 PM
Question for BrianL99 and the Golf Pro
 
My question is, how long do you use a new ball? I lose very few balls, I'm a straight hitter. Based on the recommendation of a friend, I start every round with a new ball...but think I might be wasting my money. How long do you play with one ball before replacing?

dewilson58 08-21-2025 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by TomSpasm (Post 2455423)
My question is, how long do you use a new ball? I lose very few balls, I'm a straight hitter. Based on the recommendation of a friend, I start every round with a new ball...but think I might be wasting my money. How long do you play with one ball before replacing?
No trees, no cartpaths, no blades.................six 18 hole rounds.

SHIBUMI 08-21-2025 03:18 PM
Hooks and slices off the tee
 
insinuate deep swing issues.......... if it was all one or the other than the solution is simpler
it aint the ball.............

You aint got that zing until you got them swings....do wop


Shibumi Golf
Golf Swing Surgeon:coolsmiley:



Quote:
Originally Posted by jimhoward (Post 2455242)
Your sound advice is consistent with every PGA professional I have met. Play one ball, and play a ball you like around the greens.

I notice however that playing a lower spinning ball off the tee results in less dispersion and more balls staying in play. I don't care about a few yards of total distance, but I do care about minimizing hooks and slices. Am I wrong to give consideration to spin off the tee? I think it matters, but maybe its just in my head.

Teemotay 08-21-2025 05:57 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2455332)
Pretty good reviews out there on MM's
That’s what originally made me try them. The price didn’t hurt either. They’re almost half the price as the Vice Pros I was buying at Sam’s. I’m happy with them.


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