Does the type of golfball used by a kid really matter?

Question

Does a Pro V1 really make a difference for a kid or is it just designed for pros

Answer 1

not really. theyre just golf balls. what matters is how you play. ive been using titleist DT solo's since i was a beginner and i dont have the urgent need to upgrade or anything. i do have better golf balls though but thats only when i play in games. it just matters how well you play--not so much the golf ball although it might affect only a little of how you play. you just need a golf ball--any golf ball to play.

what if you lose your ball while playing and play on using a crappy golf ball? exactly. ive used practice balls from the range to play on the course lol. and the result was practically the same! so no, the type of golf ball doesnt really matter that much.

Answer 2

You have an excellent question. The Pro V1 wasn't designed to produce tour-caliber results, rather, it was designed to provide quality performance for tour-caliber players. Being a tour-caliber player has nothing to do with the ball since pro golfers have produced phenomenal results well before any such Pro V1 or similar type product. Consider this, the PGA scoring record was held by Byron Nelson for 60 years - what technology do you think he had? Tiger Woods broke that record and he didn't use the technology we see in the latest balls today (he played Nike's Tour Accuracy). Jack Nicklaus could shoot in the 60's as a teenager 50 years ago on championship courses with balls that flew 40+ yards shorter than today's technology.

All of this means that YOU are the difference, however, you can find a ball that matches your capabilities to provide the best results for your skills. With today's balls being as long as they are, you should first consider which ball feels and works best within the 'scoring zone' - i.e., less than 100 yards to include chipping and putting. Then if you find a few that work to your needs, see which are the longest off the tee and you will have a great match. Pro shops with launch and spin monitors will help greatly in this area.

So to answer your question about helping a kid, it might or might not, depending on your skill sets - especially swing speed. Outside of the short game feel, if you use balls that don't match your swing speed (over and/or under match) then you are robbing yourself of distance and control and you may as well be paying for a $4 rock. I have listed a couple of sources that will hopefully help you in looking into the science and technology of golf balls.

Answer 3

Time to answer some questions:

Is there a difference in golf balls? Yes
*There are three types of golf balls, a one piece, two piece, and a three piece.
*There are over 20 different types of of ball shells
*There are 5 main cores.
*Different Compression weights, 60, 70, 80, 85, 90, and 95.

Should Kids use a ProV1 or ProV1x? Yes and No
*If there are well experienced, yes, beginner no.

Being a Golf Teacher and Coach, I usually use a ball with a lower compress rate for beginner and work my way up as the progress.


EXAMPLES:
Beginner Ball - U.S. Kids, made by Bridgestone (60 compression)
Intermediate - Titlesit DT/SO, Nike Mojo, Pinnacle, (75 to 80 Compression)
Experienced - Titleist NXT, Nike, Bridgestone, Callaway HXT (80 to 90 compression
Advanced - Titleist ProV1, Nike Platinum (90 to 94 compression0

Answer 4

The Pro V1 is designed for a more skilled player. A better choice for a kid would be a lower compression ball. Maxfli makes a decent ball called the Noodle which is a lower compression ball.

Answer 5

the golf ball won't matter much until you have most of the aspects of the game master ex. backspin,fade/draw on command if you are already there it does a ball like proV1 has a high density core if your swing is fast or with a lot of power this is the ball for you if you're swing is softer or slower a ball like a top flight which has a low density core will be perfect for a kid under 16 i would probably say a top flight would be the best choice.

Answer 6

Depends on the skill level of the golfer in question. In my opinion, the average kid doesn't need a Titleist Pro-V1 unless they are accomplished enough to fade, draw, or stop a ball on a dime.

Answer 7

depends on how good the kid is. Golf balls really only make a difference if your a decent golfer. Just like any other piece of equipment. If your swing sucks it doesnt matter if you have a $500 or $20 driver, it's still going to go in the woods.

Answer 8

There are minimal differences, such as a little more spin or a softer feeling, but nothing 98% of kids would tell the difference between.

Answer 9

The average kid golfer doesn't need a ProV1. If they have potential or lets say are less than a 10 handicap and desire spin and great feel, than sure why not if you can afford them.

Answer 10

kids should play with the cheapest balls possible so a lost ball does not ruin there fun which is the most important thing to kids