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Best golf ball?

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kingsskier
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After shooting one of the best rounds of golf I've played in a while with a new ball, I was wondering your opinion on what you think is best and worst and why.
I was hitting Calloway chrome+ balls which played pretty well.
My favorite are Pro V1s but they get beat up so quickly. I cracked the outer shell on four balls and chipped two more in two rounds of golf. I don't like spending $40-$50 on balls that die so easily. But, they sure do hit well.
Jun 22 2014 9:23PM
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.squirrely.
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If i am actually paying for new balls it is always prov1 or b330. I get most of my balls from lostgolfballs.com though, and there i usually do a dozen prov1 and a dozen velocitys or nxt. Choosing what ball i play is a weird thing, its mostly a confidence thing, and i guess i feel confident with a pro v or velocity, even though other balls may fit my game better.
Jun 22 2014 10:30PM
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juicedrummer11
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nothing beats a brand new pro-v1 for me. but i even like the nxt tour a lot and thats what i have right now. i am also a fan of the hex chrome blacks or whatever they are called. pretty much any new ball but i am a huge titleist fan with pro-v1 or nxt tours
Jun 22 2014 10:38PM
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kingsskier
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What about the durability of the mentioned balls?
I hit really hard and I destroy Pro V1s like it's my job. The Callaways I played today are 4 layer, so I was afraid they would have a weak outer shell too, but I didn't even nick one. They also had a softer sticky texture out of the box which threw me off a little. The only bad thing I noticed with them was the lack of bite when hitting anything but soft ground. Even with killer back spin, they didn't bite at all.
Jun 22 2014 11:27PM
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Phil-X-
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Jun 22 2014 11:31PM
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Jeebus.
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Pro V-1
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Jun 22 2014 11:35PM
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Scaredwhiteboy
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I don't know what the best ball in golf is but I'm sure I know what the worst ball is: Srixon.

"Hey, I found one over hear. What ball were you playing?"

"Sree-on"

*picks ball up*

"Hey, what was that?"

"Oh, it's not yours. It was a srickson."
Jun 22 2014 11:39PM
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stickski
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Has anyone hit a Callaway Supersoft? They feel unlike any other ball I've ever hit. Obviously a brand new Prov is what I'll play in a tournament but I've also been liking the Nike One RZN surprisingly.
Jun 22 2014 11:41PM
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mrbillgates
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If you are "destroying" Pro V1's it is definitely you and not the ball...sorry to say it, but it's true.

For high swing speeds, and very powerful players the best golf balls in my opinion are, Titleist Pro V1X, Taylormade TP Penta, Callaway SR3 and the Bridgestone B330.

High to moderate swing speeds - Titleist Pro V1, Titleist NXT Tour, Callaway SR2, Bridgestone B330-RX.

Moderate to low swing speeds- Titleist DT Solo, Callaway SR1, Callaway Warbird, Taylormade Burner.

FOR GIRLS - just use a pretty pink one.

At the end of the day it's all about what ball FEELS best to you, I notice the way a golf ball feels a lot more around the green than I do anywhere else, in terms of backspin during chipping, action off of the club face when putting, etc. Find a ball that you like and stick with it, if you remain consistent with one ball you are going to find it becoming part of your golfing ritual and you will be knocking strokes off your score, without doing anything!
Jun 22 2014 11:43PM
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kingsskier
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I wouldn't doubt that it's me destroying the ball.
However, it doesn't happen with any of the other balls I have played.
I have a very fast and strong swing because I am so tall, I get a ton of angular momentum. If I'm using my driver with the shaft custom length for me (not legal length for tournament play but I'm 6'8" so it is long giggity), I can regularly drive 320. I hit 300 with my standard length driver consistently and easily (/claim). All of my clubs are about 20 yards further than they should be.
If you want to say I'm over swinging, I'm not. I get the right spins and heights that I want.
I still may be contacting wrong and breaking the Pro V1s, but since it isn't happening with other balls and my buddy scuffed the shit out of a few with his irons, I'm inclined to say it's the durability of the ball. Also, this was two different dozens bought at different stores.

For how good I am, I shot a 75 today on a fairly difficult 72, but I am regularly around the low 80s. I haven't calculated my handicap in a while since we usually play straight up and I don't really play tournaments or anything ever.
Jun 23 2014 12:20AM
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stickski
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kingsskierI wouldn't doubt that it's me destroying the ball.
However, it doesn't happen with any of the other balls I have played.
I have a very fast and strong swing because I am so tall, I get a ton of angular momentum. If I'm using my driver with the shaft custom length for me (not legal length for tournament play but I'm 6'8" so it is long giggity), I can regularly drive 320. I hit 300 with my standard length driver consistently and easily (/claim). All of my clubs are about 20 yards further than they should be.
If you want to say I'm over swinging, I'm not. I get the right spins and heights that I want.
I still may be contacting wrong and breaking the Pro V1s, but since it isn't happening with other balls and my buddy scuffed the shit out of a few with his irons, I'm inclined to say it's the durability of the ball. Also, this was two different dozens bought at different stores.

For how good I am, I shot a 75 today on a fairly difficult 72, but I am regularly around the low 80s. I haven't calculated my handicap in a while since we usually play straight up and I don't really play tournaments or anything ever.


Relax dude, ProV's have a soft cover, end of story. A well struck shot with a new wedge will regularly damage the cover. Pros hit a new ball every couple holes if you watch them live.
Jun 23 2014 12:27AM
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Story of my life with new balls
Jun 23 2014 12:29AM
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kingsskier
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stickskiRelax dude, ProV's have a soft cover, end of story. A well struck shot with a new wedge will regularly damage the cover. Pros hit a new ball every couple holes if you watch them live.


I am definitely coming off as hating on the ProVs and I shouldn't be. I some how got stuck on durability and lost track of the original intent of the thread.
ProV1s are still my favorite ball, I just got stuck on durability when I really wanted to hear peoples opinions on all of the properties of the balls they play.

Walter.1337Story of my life with new balls


It happens to me most when I'm given a custom logo ball that I want to keep.
Jun 23 2014 12:40AM
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The.Doctor
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If you're acustomed to hitting the Pro V1s and you dont want to drop $50 on a pack, the equivalent ball to it is the TaylorMade Urethene. Literally the same 3 layer construction and soso similar.
Jun 23 2014 12:42AM
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Dr.Rick_Marshall
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My favorite ball is the srixon z-star, have been using them for a while and think they are the best blend of distance, feel, flight, with the added bonus of being a lot more durable than other top tier balls. I really dislike nxt/ nxt tours. Overpriced and really mediocre. And if you like playing pro v1's but you are ballin on a budget try out top flites gamer v2. Really similar ball for 15$ a dozen, plus they won't crack when you drop them on the cart path.
Jun 23 2014 1:10AM
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Weeezy
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Dr.Rick_MarshallMy favorite ball is the srixon z-star, have been using them for a while and think they are the best blend of distance, feel, flight, with the added bonus of being a lot more durable than other top tier balls. I really dislike nxt/ nxt tours. Overpriced and really mediocre. And if you like playing pro v1's but you are ballin on a budget try out top flites gamer v2. Really similar ball for 15$ a dozen, plus they won't crack when you drop them on the cart path.


I played those last season. I was given a dozen Taylormade Tour Preferred at work a couple weeks back, I really like them, but it's just a little too much money to spend on golfballs
Jun 23 2014 1:46AM
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0123456789
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persoanlly a fan of the 20xi silver boxes, prov1s are too soft and too spinny off the driver and wayyy too spinny w wedges, xs are a hair too firm around the greens, callaways and bridgestones scuff too easily ime, the new wilson tour ball plays well round greens surprisingly.

i generally get all my balls for free so whatever the rep gives me im gonna play over going out and buying my ball of choice unless its for a big tournament.
Jun 23 2014 2:46AM
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mrbillgates
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kingsskierI wouldn't doubt that it's me destroying the ball.
However, it doesn't happen with any of the other balls I have played.
I have a very fast and strong swing because I am so tall, I get a ton of angular momentum. If I'm using my driver with the shaft custom length for me (not legal length for tournament play but I'm 6'8" so it is long giggity), I can regularly drive 320. I hit 300 with my standard length driver consistently and easily (/claim). All of my clubs are about 20 yards further than they should be.
If you want to say I'm over swinging, I'm not. I get the right spins and heights that I want.
I still may be contacting wrong and breaking the Pro V1s, but since it isn't happening with other balls and my buddy scuffed the shit out of a few with his irons, I'm inclined to say it's the durability of the ball. Also, this was two different dozens bought at different stores.

For how good I am, I shot a 75 today on a fairly difficult 72, but I am regularly around the low 80s. I haven't calculated my handicap in a while since we usually play straight up and I don't really play tournaments or anything ever.


That's sweet you can hit a 300-320 yard drive...lots of half decent golfers can hit a good ball off of the tee man. It's also awesome that you're 6'8" and your angular momentum allows you to hit the golf ball 20 yards further than your friend who is fat and 5'7" compared to your lanky ass.

Bubba Watson who averages a 123 MPH swing speed and 313 yards off the tee uses a Pro V1X.

At the end of the day its all about feel, most people say that the Pro V1 is more reactive around the greens and on the putting green, but doesn't fly as far as the Pro V1X off the tee, similarly most people find the Pro V1X generally less responsive within 100 yards when compared to the Pro V1.

If your golf balls are getting scuffed on every shot it may be the grass you are playing on, it also could be with how clean your clubs are...there are so many possible factors...I wouldn't doubt that it is you destroying the ball...it definitely is you, just for reasons other than the ones you think.
Jun 30 2014 4:35PM
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JAHpow
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I play ProV1 a lot but I notice that I have a lot more control with an NXT.
Jun 30 2014 5:21PM
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kingsskier
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mrbillgatesThat's sweet you can hit a 300-320 yard drive...lots of half decent golfers can hit a good ball off of the tee man.


What kind of crack are you smoking? There are plenty of pros that can't hit the ball 320 and far less average players can hit it that far, let alone with control. PGA your average is 288.


On a different note, I played in a 2 man scramble this past weekend and tried the Srixon Z-stars and they played decently for me. We won the scramble (competition was a bunch of old drunk guys so it wasn't hard). Ironically, part of our prize was a dozen ProV1s.
Jun 30 2014 5:31PM
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.squirrely.
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played a top flite gamer today, wasnt as shitty as i thought it would be. it was really good actually, comparable to a prov
Jun 30 2014 5:53PM
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rememberscott
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I heard top flite's work great. found a bunch in the pond last summer. dirt also increases spin. so use the dirty ones
Jun 30 2014 6:05PM
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elslayerdeparque
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5 layered balls are the best in my opinion
Jun 30 2014 7:29PM
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brend
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When i go camping there is a really nice golf course that had a gravel road for golf coarse vehicles around a couple holes and there was rarely anyone ever on it. we go over there and go "golf ball hunting", there were always a bunch of balls that are normally brand new and expensive because it is a really high end course. Anyways my favorite is Pro V1.
Jun 30 2014 8:32PM
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