What do the numbers mean on them? Exspensive balls better than the x-outs?
2007-02-27 22:50:30 · 10 answers · asked by iamlgnd 4 in Sports ➔ Golf
1. Yes, if you are 10 or less handicap.
2. Numbers are for differentiating your ball from someone elses if you happen to play the same brand of ball.
3. X-outs are a lower quality but still worth buying if you get high quality brand.
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2007-02-28 08:09:01 · answer #1 · answered by kosmoistheman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I could probably find articles that say no. I have read a few.
However I would have to say compare the feeling of hitting an old Top Flyte with a new ball such an NXT Tour. You can hear and feel the difference. One is like hitting a rock and the other is a pleasant "fwoop".
I do not think there is much difference in distance. It is feel off of the club and the ability to impart spin on the ball in the short game. Lastly some balls have designed not to spin so that chronic slicers will not put that clockwise spin on the ball.
2007-02-28 07:24:32 · answer #2 · answered by zudmelrose 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Find a ball you like and stay with it.
The ball, just like everything else in golf is about trust and confidence. I personally have found that Titelist NXTs are my favorite ball. Why? Because I played a good round with them. Does this mean they are better the Noodles? Probably not, but for me, when it is an NXT tee'd up, I am confident that I will knock it far and straight.
The most important thing!!!
How good are you? Seriously, if you cannot hit the ball straight and will lose them constantly, don't spend hefty money on the balls to give them to the old men scavaging through trees.
2007-02-28 14:52:21 · answer #3 · answered by AntDU 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are not a great player, than why would you want to spend $50.00 for a box of golf balls when you can get three times as many X-outs for $10.00. If your just starting (which I suspect you are, or you wouldn't be asking this question) the only noticable difference you will see is in your wallet. Remember, 100 years ago, golfers were shooting in the 60's with feather stuffed golf balls. It's not the equipment, it's the golfer using the equipment.
2007-02-28 08:25:43 · answer #4 · answered by lustatfirstbite 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course. There are many properties to a golf ball, hardness (compression), spin, grip, etc.
2 piece balls are great for distance, but tend not to grip the greens as well (back spin). 3 piece balls promote high spin when hit by an iron or wedge, which promotes better control in the short game.
All this doesn't make one ball better than another, what's important is that you find a ball that works well for you. Right now, I really like the Bridgestone e6. This is a mid-range (mid-priced) 3 piece ball that works great with my swing type.
The fun part is trying different balls to see which ones work best for you.
2007-02-28 07:28:45 · answer #5 · answered by x-15a2 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The value of different balls is directly related to the players' ability. IMHO, If you have a single digit hcp, you will certainly be able to "feel" the difference when using different balls, but this "feel" may not necessarily translate into lower scores. If you have a double digit hcp (or don't play enough to have a hcp), you'd be well advised to buy the less expensive balls and save some money for a beer at the end of your round! ...for the good of the game.
2007-02-28 13:47:32 · answer #6 · answered by wfm100 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was talking to a golf pro from a local shop that said he recently attended a convention/seminar given by Callaway.
According to this pro, Callaway tested every single ball on the market. They found that there was less than 7 yards difference in every ball.
2007-02-28 13:31:17 · answer #7 · answered by penhead72 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to shell out bucks for balls. With my handicap of 15, a ball doesn't make that much difference. I tend to buy s outs and occasionally water balls. For just a hit around, I can't see much difference.
2007-02-28 09:30:43 · answer #8 · answered by iwasnotanazipolka 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look golf balls do mae a difference.
1. soft balss like a pro-v are better for better players as they cr8 spin. so if a bad player sliced it , it will continue to go to the right or whatever
2. hard balls are for the lesser player, they do not gneerate as much spin and therefore when the ball is sliced it does not go as far to the right
2007-02-28 11:21:43 · answer #9 · answered by Paul M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can tell you my experience..
as a beginner i tried five Top Flite balls, and got certain distance..
then i tried the Titleist Pro V1X and got about 20yards extra...so now i play only with the ProV1X..
regards..
2007-02-28 17:20:07 · answer #10 · answered by I WANT TO LEAVE YAHOO ANSWERS 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋