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white_tiger_137 · 03-30-2006, 02:32 PM

Describe your game for me and I'll try to find a golf ball that will work for you AND your price range. Be as specific as you want, but at LEAST tell me your average drive, handicap, price range, age, and gender.

CLauncher · 04-05-2006, 03:10 PM

guess ill try it out..

Im a male, right handed, 20 years old, have been playing for about 2 years, seriously playing for about 6 months. my general score is usually a few strokes over 100 on a full course. when i tee off i tend to use a 3 wood because i can control it a little better than a driver, but my general drive goes about 275, if i get a good shot with a driver it will go close to 300. im a big boy, 6'5 280.. when i tee off i generally tend to hook the ball to the right. my play has been improving each time i go out, and i just recently got a set of Cleveland Launchers, and i love them. i have been using callaway warbirds, and i have a few NXT Tours, that i will use on an occasion.. price rance for 12 is about $15-25 bucks.

white_tiger_137 · 04-13-2006, 11:17 PM

You don't need distance, that's obvious.

You probably have a lot of wedges coming into par 4 greens. If your approach shot hits the green and bounces off, your golf ball is too hard. Maxfli Noodles are reasonably priced, you won't lose more than a couple yards on your drives verses a top flite, and you get enough spin to hit it close and turn your long drives into birdie oppertunities.

I don't know if there is a price difference between the noodle Longest, Long and Soft, Softest, and Noodle Ice, but I would guess they would all be $30-35 brand new. Most courses either sell old golf balls in the pro shop or have people selling them on the course, some for as cheap as 50 cents per ball.

JDScope · 04-19-2006, 04:57 PM

I'll give it a shot, Tiger -

I'm a 40 year old, been playing since I was a kid - I'm a 13 handicap, who consistently drives the ball 260 yards. I'm a fairly decent iron player, but never quite get 'great', with the 20-25 rounds I play a year. The weakest part of my game is my putting and chipping, since I rarely practice - Most of my practice is through playing, so my feel around the greens tends to improve as the season goes on..

Price isn't a huge deal if I like the ball, but I'd like to stay below $30/doz. The next ball I'm going to try (that has been recommended by a buddy) is the Titleist so-lo DT.. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Jim

PRGolfer · 04-20-2006, 04:15 PM

Well, let me give it a try...

26, right handed, 6'-0" 185lbs, just started 2 weeks ago. The ball tends to go a lot to the right, I just learned yesterday is because on the way I swing. I have no handicapp yet since I have not done a full round. My average drive is betwen 175-210, lucky to hit a 220.

About the ball, now I have Top Flite XL2000 Super Titanium which I bought for $10.00 on sale. Would like to stay on the $20.00 and below, kida tight right now in money...

white_tiger_137 · 04-22-2006, 11:56 AM

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I'll give it a shot, Tiger -

I'm a 40 year old, been playing since I was a kid - I'm a 13 handicap, who consistently drives the ball 260 yards. I'm a fairly decent iron player, but never quite get 'great', with the 20-25 rounds I play a year. The weakest part of my game is my putting and chipping, since I rarely practice - Most of my practice is through playing, so my feel around the greens tends to improve as the season goes on..

Price isn't a huge deal if I like the ball, but I'd like to stay below $30/doz. The next ball I'm going to try (that has been recommended by a buddy) is the Titleist so-lo DT.. Any thoughts?

Thanks,
Jim

DT SoLo's are aimed at mid-high handicap players who need help keeping it in play. If that 260 yards is usually straight, you need something that will straighten out your irons. A ball with more spin will straighten out your mishits, and the added backspin will prevent a 15 yard hook from bouncing and turning into a 25 yard hook. Nike One Blacks would be great for you, but they can get pricey.

Titelist NXT Tours are good spin balls for about $35.

white_tiger_137 · 04-22-2006, 11:59 AM

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Well, let me give it a try...

26, right handed, 6'-0" 185lbs, just started 2 weeks ago. The ball tends to go a lot to the right, I just learned yesterday is because on the way I swing. I have no handicapp yet since I have not done a full round. My average drive is betwen 175-210, lucky to hit a 220.

About the ball, now I have Top Flite XL2000 Super Titanium which I bought for $10.00 on sale. Would like to stay on the $20.00 and below, kida tight right now in money...

Sounds like you have it all figured out. You don't need an expensive spin ball until you know how to use it. Keep buying Top Flites, and use the money you save on some lessons; They'll do a lot more good than a sleeve of V1's would.

P.S. Congrats on taking the plunge into the greatest game ever played.

JDScope · 04-22-2006, 11:27 PM

Thanks for the input, Tiger -

I'll give both the Nike One Blacks and the NXT Tours a try... Hey, can't hurt!

Regards,
Jim

PRGolfer · 04-27-2006, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by white_tiger_137

Sounds like you have it all figured out. You don't need an expensive spin ball until you know how to use it. Keep buying Top Flites, and use the money you save on some lessons; They'll do a lot more good than a sleeve of V1's would.

P.S. Congrats on taking the plunge into the greatest game ever played.

Easier than I thought!! Thanks Tiger!!

cwdusheke · 04-29-2006, 11:33 AM

I am curious Tiger. I am 36 and been playing for 6 years. I am 5'9 and weight 153. I have a strong upper body build, which would put me in that John Cook, Bruce Litzkie, Ian Woosman, Fred Funk category.

My swing speed is on average 100 mph. I have a 8 handicap. I typically hit my driver 250 to 260 yards. I like my driver and fairway woods very much. My strengths are accuracy.

I tend to get sloppy with my 130 yards and in shots. If I don't initiate a lower body lead with my irons I will tend to be a little steep and have a little push in the ball flight. I will also know I am sloppy when my divots point left.

Since this is the beggining of the golf season I have been devoting my time more on short game, because it is really really rusty.

I have been sampling Bridgestone E6, Callaway HX reds, Titleist NXTs. I think these balls help, because they reduce the side spin.

In the past, I have used Maxfli Noodles, Precepts, DT Solos and others.