How good do you have to be to notice the differences in balls?

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By Adam F

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  1. Adam F

    Adam F

    Hi everyone. I am pretty new to golf, I only started this year. I only have a couple of rounds under my belt. But I had a blast each time and I'm putting in the work on the range to gradually build up my skill.

    And it's working, I'm seeing more of a difference!

    But I was just wondering... when will I be able to tell what I like/don't like about a different type of golf ball? I guess right now I have way more experience with range balls because of how new I am. When I've actually played rounds, I just kinda used balls that were gifted to me. All I could really tell was they felt different to range balls... but that was about it.

    Do I just need to get better and get more experience and then I'll be able to tell what I like better. What kind of stuff do you look for when you judge whether or not you like the way a golf ball plays?

  2. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    There will be two main considerations. One will be how the ball “feels” to you. You actually don’t feel the ball but the sound it makes on your clubs equates to the feel you have when hitting it. You already can sense that difference based on your comment about range balls. Sticking with the same ball and getting used to the sound will help you on finesse shots and lag putting. The other consideration is not so noticeable right away but that would be spin. A proper ball fitting will help you select a ball that spins right for you. Some people need more spin for higher flight and better stopping on greens and other people need lower spin for longer flight and control. My advice would be find the ball that has the right spin for you and get used to the feel. Best wishes on your golf journey.
  3. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    As you improve technique, the ball will both be important and apparent. Range balls, with rare exceptions are 2 piece ionomer balls designed to be hit hundreds of times. You don’t need to pick the Pro-V 1 as your go to choice to start. Playing the same ball (type) and not using a variety of brands and composition will help you learn how far you hit each shot and how they roll out.
    As you gain consistency in your swing, you’ll find which balls launch and land to your benefit. Eventually, as you control how the ball spins around touch shots onto greens, the value of a Pro -V with a urethane cover will be apparent. Dale pointed out specific use cases to get down to the best version for you. The only piece of equipment you use for the entire round is the ball. Selection is more valuable than a driver you use 14 shots a round.
  4. jason V

    jason V

    I find that the more time you spend working on short game the more noticeable the difference is between your tour quality balls and budget golf balls.

    Take a half dozen of each and hit short spinners into the greens you will immediately notice the difference.

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