Which Golf Ball Should I use?

Question

I am a mid to high handicaper and was wondering which compression and piece (two piece or three piece) of a golf ball should i be using?

Answer 1

Go with the Callaway HX HOT. It's a great three-piece ball that flies off the club face and has decent spin for the shorter shots around the green. And they only cost $22 to $25. A lot of ball at today's prices. (no, I don't work for Callaway)

Answer 2

Forget compression -- golf balls are no longer compression rated. As a mid to high handicapper, you don't need to spend lots of money (i.e. Pro V1). A two-piece ball will give you the distance and durability you need in a golf ball. Each manufacturer has a wide range of balls. I personally play Srixon and highly recommend the Soft Feel (green box). Titleist makes the DT Solo. TopFlite has a great line of balls for the mid to high handicapper.

Answer 3

I've heard nothing but good things about the new Maxfli Fire ball. I haven't personally used it yet, but I'm very anxious to.

I mention that particular ball because it's supposed to be as good as the Pro V-1 and Nike One balls, but much more affordable. I saw a dozen of them at Target for about $22. Compare that to the Pro V-1's and Nike's for $35-$40/dozen.

As far as the different specs you asked about, a low compression ball might be best. But I would look more at price than anything. With a mid to high handicap, you most likely lose a lot of balls. Figure a Pro V-1 costs about $3.50 per ball. That gets pricey if you lose 3-4 balls per 18 holes.

Besides the Fire, I like the Noodle. I prefer the Noodle Rotini. The Noodle is very affordable, durable, and offers a lot of bang for your buck. Dollar for dollar, it's an excellent bargain.

Answer 4

The Top-Flite XL is a ball I have always liked.The new Top Flight provides more distance and better feel then the old ones.They give you value also at half the price of some other brands.90 compression is standard unless you hit like John Daily then you can go with a 100 compression ball.Most if not all Top Flight are 2 piece thats all you need.

Answer 5

The Only time that I play with either ProV1 or Nike One's is in a tournament. Other wise for everyday play I hit Noodles. they are long and have a nice soft consistent feel on and around the greens. Oh......I could care less how many pieces they use to make the things......thats a discussion for Golf ball designers and salesmen trying to talk you into buying what they are selling lol

Answer 6

The Golf Channel did a great piece on golf balls in their tech segment, check out their web site and see if you can get a copy, it explains all you need to know about the balls today and how they effect you hooks and slices. You should also change balls for different tempertures, that's why a lot of guys play the ladies balls in the summer.

Answer 7

Poor man's NXT: Pinnacle Exception

Nike PowerDistance Power Soft

MaxFli Noodles

Titliest NXT

Titliest NXT Tour (3 piece ball, all the others are two piece)


Play what YOU like not what your friends think you should play. It is YOUR swing and clubs so make it YOUR ball!

Answer 8

For a slow speed try the Callaway Warbird or Big Bertha Red. I am a high handicapper and use the MC distance which gives me amazing distance but no chipping or pitch beneifits. The Warbird is almost like the mc but a little better on the green. The big bertha has good distance and fair green playiblity. Expiriment and see which one you like best.

Answer 9

i dont know anything about two piece or three piece but i play golf and pro v1's are just amazing

Answer 10

if u are a mid to high handy capper, i reccomend the titlest dt-solo, it has a good feel and is good for your level