Ok hear one for all you golf players, My step dad has asked for a set of golf balls and other stuff for xmas, he plays with freinds every weekend and also in torniments with work so he plays a lot.
Thing is ive looked on ebay and i see all diffrent kinds of balls as in the grade of the ball and also diffrent materials of the balls. So what is the diffrence in these balls or do i just go for any.
Thanks.
2006-11-28 22:26:26 · 25 answers · asked by spin 2 in Sports ➔ Golf
Thanks to all who replyd you all been very halpfull.
Now just like to add to thoes who have email me and ask me to simply ask him what balls he use, well at the momet i can not as parents are away in Australia for 3weeks so its a bit hard to ask or i would have asked him. But to all thoes who have replyd thanks again going to be hard to choose a best one.
2006-11-29 01:13:48 · update #1
Hello spin
There is a difference in golf balls, some have more dimples then others , some have a harder compression then others, some 2 piece or 3 piece and so on.
It would be a good idea to ask him what type of balls he uses, not that it really matters because im sure he would appreciate whatever kind you get him. I dont think you could go wrong with say , Titelest NXT tour 90 compression, they are very good. Just so you know the difference in compression, the balls with black numbers are 100 comp, red numbers are 90 comp and blue numbers are 80 comp.
Maybe a big bag of tees and a nice golf towel would make him happy, it doesnt take much to make a golfer happy
Leon
2006-11-29 00:01:45 · answer #1 · answered by Ltgolf 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find out what handicap he plays off.
I recommend the following:
1 to 8 handicap, go for the pro v 1 or one that is soft for his short game & putting (most brands will give indication of this on the box.)
However I play off handicap of 5 and use the Srixon ZUR balls - not as soft as the prov 1 but instead generate less driver spin creating more consistant tee shots which equals more hit fairways.
8-15 handicap, go for the NXT, or NXT Tour balls as they are perfect for those golfers getting nearer to the single figure handicap area. Yes there are other balls similar but I always found these the best and they don't cost an arm and a leg.
15 and above handicap, go for a low spin ball, I would never recomend a DDH ball as they are like hitting rocks. If they are playing regular though and seem to be improving all the time they would probably appreciate giving the NXT ball a go.
I hope that helps, definately don't buy the cheapest but only buy expensive if he is a low handicap.
Of course you could always have a sneaky look in his golf bag to see wot he uses at the moment ;-)
If he is a good player only buy new balls not referbished or lake balls.
2006-11-29 08:24:14 · answer #2 · answered by Loz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find out what handicap he plays off.
I recommend the following:
1 to 8 handicap, go for the pro v 1 or one that is soft for his short game & putting (most brands will give indication of this on the box.)
However I play off handicap of 5 and use the Srixon ZUR balls - not as soft as the prov 1 but instead generate less driver spin creating more consistant tee shots which equals more hit fairways.
8-15 handicap, go for the NXT, or NXT Tour balls as they are perfect for those golfers getting nearer to the single figure handicap area. Yes there are other balls similar but I always found these the best and they don't cost an arm and a leg.
15 and above handicap, go for a low spin ball, I would never recomend a DDH ball as they are like hitting rocks. If they are playing regular though and seem to be improving all the time they would probably appreciate giving the NXT ball a go.
I hope that helps, definately don't buy the cheapest but only buy expensive if he is a low handicap.
Of course you could always have a sneaky look in his golf bag to see wot he uses at the moment ;-)
P.S. If he is a good player only buy new balls not referbished or lake balls.
2006-11-29 08:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by pickled_tink_75 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi, i'm a pro from oxford. The best way to get him the best balls is to go into any of your local pro shops at the local golf courses. If you can find out his handicap, the staff will be able to give you the best possible ball for your money.
If he has a low handicap i would suggest a Titliest ProV1,
whereas a mid handicap will suit the NXT better. If he has a high handicap, go for the Pinnacle exception. These come in boxes of 4 instead of 3 so are great value for money.
2006-12-01 10:04:11 · answer #4 · answered by stewart d 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Spinderlla,
Another way you can do it is to ask the friends that he plays with, if you are able to get a hold of them. Or sneak around where he keeps his golf stuff...a bag, a car trunk..especially if you find a sleeve or a box. Dont rely on this 100% because he might have pocketed a stray ball that he found. I have 100s or strays...all different types.
If he plays in tournaments, he's probably serious about his golf.
Going with the PRO Vs by Titleist is a no-brainer.
Another NEW ball that has gotten good review is the
Taylor Made TP Black Golf Balls
Taylor Made TP Red Golf Balls
The reviews from both pros and amateur are pretty good.
Here's a quick link to one:
http://www.golfdiscussions.com/yabbse/index.php?topic=8272.0
I am sure that he will be happy with what ever you get him because you are so sweet to do so much research.
Good luck!
2006-11-30 14:58:17 · answer #5 · answered by Daren M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would find out what balls he likes to play. It does make a difference. There are balls that are classified as more Distance balls, and then there are high spin softer balls. If he is a really good player say under a 10 handicap I would go for a higher spin ball, otherwise a distance ball from Nike or Titleist would be good. I would also recommend new balls if you buy from ebay.
2006-11-29 07:42:24 · answer #6 · answered by on2addict 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Basically you get what you pay for, the best balls are usually the most expensive. I think generally a ball with 'soft feel' is considered better by most people because thats what the pros use (although it doesn't make a hell of a lot of difference if he's a high handicapper). You can't go wrong with any Titleists i think, prov1's are the most expensive but NXT's are good too
2006-11-29 07:25:17 · answer #7 · answered by fishfinger 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am by no means a golfer in fact I really do not like the game. Great exerecise however! You might try going online and see if you can find him anything British. They are illegal in American competiton but he might find them interesting. Slightly smaller than the American ball, they are supposed to be good for putting. Also they seem to cut the wind better than a normal sized ball. See if they still manufacture Dunlops which are what my Dad used to use.
2006-12-02 19:24:28 · answer #8 · answered by Brian H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At this day in age most golf balls are the same quality. People will tell you they know the difference but they don't. best ball are pro v"s, but nike one balck are ok, and so are srixon z ur's. middle grade are all titlest, and callaway balls. just stay away from the pinnacales. the best bet is to sneek a look in his bag, and see what he has. cause some people are picky.
2006-11-29 14:20:53 · answer #9 · answered by Joshua A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out from him what type of balls he likes. If you get him like a Titelist ball it may be to soft for him and he cuts the covers then again if he likes soft balls then a hard one like topflite or wilson wouldn't do him any good. Ask him or go thru his golf bag to find out. The ball makes the difference
2006-11-29 08:58:25 · answer #10 · answered by andyramvzb 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋