I usually play Titleist NXT or NXT Tour balls. I'm a 12 handicapper, generally break 85, and can somewhat control draws and fades with some consistancy. But I can rarely (if ever) get a ball to back-up on the green.
So, last time out, a friend gives me a sleeve of Titleist Pro V1's. One the last four holes, I used one of them.
On all four holes, the ball backed up when it hit the green. I swear, I did nothing different with my swing.
Was it the ball that caused this? Are they that much softer? Does this really make a difference?
I guess I should know the answer, as I've been playing for 35 years.
Thanks.
2007-01-17 12:18:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
Its defintetly the ball . Pro V's are softer and create more spin. I had to switch to the NXT because of too much spin.Hit em straight!!
2007-01-17 14:03:08 · answer #1 · answered by akter61 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been playing golf for 30 years and I hope to play at least another 30. The ball definitely has something to do with it. A bolata ball is much softer and so when the club makes contact with the golf ball it is pinched quite a bit more, producing more back spin and thus a roll back once it hits the green.
I am a 10 handicap myself and I usually play with Pinnacles. Pinnacles are a harder ball and they go further but no spin. I mean I can't get them to spin. 8~) It takes a strong downward stroke at contact which produces a large divot and the pinch on the ball creates spin. I usually have a clean sweep and produce no divots.
If you want spin on a par three, always tee up your ball. Not much, just enough to get your club completely under the ball. The contact will produce more spin.
2007-01-17 12:29:34 · answer #2 · answered by Average Joe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
4 sure the Pro-V had something to do with it. You are talking about the top rated ball for some time now.
2007-01-17 12:56:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the ball, but not because it is software, rather the cover and mantel composition. They allow the wedge to "pinch" better, promoting improved backspin.
2007-01-17 14:41:10 · answer #4 · answered by x-15a2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely it was Pro V1's are soft so they spin more.
2007-01-17 12:38:01 · answer #5 · answered by puffpuffboom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it wont make that much of adifference really it will check up abit more but provis arent like super soft
2007-01-18 01:09:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its one of the highest spin balls around.
2007-01-17 13:40:09 · answer #7 · answered by Rip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is why they are $ 45.99 a dozen and I would play with nothing else !
2007-01-17 12:59:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋