2007-06-27 12:08:15 · 18 answers · asked by bvmsadd 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
The best selling ball is the Titleist.
2007-06-27 12:11:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That question is about like asking which color is the best. There's just too much opinion involved to get a good, definitive answer. So, all of those "anything Titleist" answers are useless.
That being said, here are a few guidelines:
1. If you're not a very good player, and have trouble making consistent contact with the ball, it will do you very little good to have a nice ball. The nicer balls perform extremely well, but only when they are hit properly. If you can't do so, you will probably get identical performance from the $10/18 ball packs at Wal-Mart.
Suggestions for #1: Anything; you will probably not notice a difference. Buy whatever you like.
2. If you are an average player, then a 2-piece ball (think $20/dozen) will generally give you a little bit more distance and fly somewhat straighter than more expensive balls. The downside to these balls is their general lack of spin, which causes the balls to run further on greens.
Suggestions for #2: The Titleist DT So/Lo is a popular 2-piece ball that is normally about $20/dozen. Also, the new Top Flite D2 balls are said to be nice and soft and run about $16-$18/dozen.
3. If you are a good player, a 3- or 4-piece ball will give you better feel and more control. Keep in mind that these balls will not act like expensive balls unless you have a good, consistent swing. These balls are generally a little bit softer feeling with more "stop and drop" characteristics, plus they are softer and more controllable on short shots around the green.
Suggestions for #3: Just about all of the premium balls from the major brands have very good reasons to buy them. My personal favorite is the TaylorMade TP/Red, but Titleist ProV1 and Callaway HX Tour balls are also extremely nice.
All in all, just like which club to purchase, the main factor is your comfort. If you like the $8/dozen balls, buy them. If they work for you, then $40/dozen balls are probably a waste of money. I recommend buying some used balls from eBay so you can try out a bunch of different balls. Or pick up some lost balls then next time you play and try them out. You won't really know what you like the best except through experience.
2007-06-27 23:11:36 · answer #2 · answered by mbm30075 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends on how good you are. If you're a mid-handicap like me, Titleist ProVs and Callaway HX Tours would be cool, but we wouldn't really get much benefit out of it. Those balls will give skilled players a lot of spin around the greens, but most average players don't have the ability to spin their wedges very well to begin with.
I just play the Titleist SoLos. Pretty cheap, so I don't feel too terrible when I end up hitting one into the water or OB. Easy way to play a ball made by the #1 ball company.
2007-06-28 05:32:20 · answer #3 · answered by rastabudd 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you buying for yourself or as a gift? It depends on how well of a player you or they are. As a beginner just use cheap inexpensive balls, I prefer Dunlop locos. They do a good trick. Chances are using expensive ball will put you back in the hole a bit cause you might end up slicing and cutting the ball all over the place. So losing those high end balls might suck a bit more and until you get really into it I say go with the cheap stuff. When you start becoming better Maxflis are good balls.
2007-06-27 19:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lost In Space 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Titleist Pro V1
2007-06-27 19:38:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
For "Tour Performance," Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x.
For "Value Performance," Titleist NXT and NXT Tour. Also the Callaway HX Hot.
2007-06-28 00:27:02 · answer #6 · answered by SG 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on you dude.. obvious choice is titleist but thats an expensive golf ball(the pro v 1 series) if your a beginner go like.. srixon or bridgestone.. the new srixons are pretty good i play pro v 1 x personally
2007-07-01 11:08:25 · answer #7 · answered by alex k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything that you won't cringe in agony if you end up loosing a few. Softer is better for feel and control... the harder ones will go farther but much harder to keep straight and true.
Tests have been done and there aren't that many differences in distance between a $20 pack and a $45 pack....
2007-06-27 21:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by Here4Fun 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Titleist
2007-06-27 19:13:56 · answer #9 · answered by DanKohner 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best type of ball to buy is a ball that fits your needs. Titliest are pretty good.
2007-07-01 16:59:04 · answer #10 · answered by Matt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋