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Re: Lets talk balls.

• boxkite 8 Posts

  Fri, Feb 7 2014 8:26 AM

   So many balls to choose from ( no Titleist ) but lots of balls.

   STARTER BALLS: I like these for 3 reasons. 1) they are free. 2) they are unlimited. 3) I like to use them when I'm trying out new clubs. That way I'm seeing/feeling what the club is doing. Not the ball.

   SLOW METER BALLS: I might like these if I end up with a lot of fast clubs in my bag. But for now I will leave then be.

   VAPOR BALLS: What's not to like about these? They look cool & I think you can get them in just about any ball preferences you choose.

  DISTANCE BALLS: Outside of being able to turn a par 4 to a 3, or 5 to a 4. I don't think I'm a big fan of these. I like to have a good idea of where my ball is going to land by how long or short my club is. I don't want to have to try and figure what the ball is going to add to that distance.

  BALLS WITH EXTRA SPIN: I like to get under my ball on a lot of my approach shots. Trying to get some back spin so they don't roll to far past the hole when I hit the green. I don't think I want so much back spin where it rolls back at me. But that probably has a lot to do with the combination of the spin your club/wedge has + ball spin. Over all I think I would like extra spin balls. It's just a matter of finding the right one.

   INCREASED FEEL BALLS: Sounds good to me.

   DURABILITY BALLS: Sounds good as long as I don't have to trade away to much feel to have it.

   ALL-AROUND HIGH PERFORMANCE BALLS: Such as the Taylormade Lethal. To much going on for me. I'm already sure I don't like added distance & slow meter balls yet. I think I'd stay away from these for now.

                      Well I'm sure there much more talk about balls to be heard but that's what I have. What's some of your opinions?

                                            Thank you.

• MainzMan 9,591 Posts

  Fri, Feb 7 2014 10:51 PM

• Slammer23 420 Posts

  Sat, Feb 8 2014 1:20 AM

  boxkite:

   SLOW METER BALLS: I might like these if I end up with a lot of fast clubs in my bag. But for now I will leave then be.

  To me, it makes more sense to pay once, for slow meter clubs, than to keep paying and paying for slow meter balls.

   VAPOR BALLS: What's not to like about these? They look cool & I think you can get them in just about any ball preferences you choose.

  They cost more. But I don't mind using one when it's a gift from WGT. And my daughter still asks if I have any more of those "kiss balls." 

  DISTANCE BALLS: Outside of being able to turn a par 4 to a 3, or 5 to a 4. I don't think I'm a big fan of these. I like to have a good idea of where my ball is going to land by how long or short my club is. I don't want to have to try and figure what the ball is going to add to that distance.

  I have settled on 2-distance balls; it's a little guesswork but I like to take a little bit off most of the time.

  BALLS WITH EXTRA SPIN: I like to get under my ball on a lot of my approach shots. Trying to get some back spin so they don't roll to far past the hole when I hit the green. I don't think I want so much back spin where it rolls back at me. But that probably has a lot to do with the combination of the spin your club/wedge has + ball spin. Over all I think I would like extra spin balls. It's just a matter of finding the right one.

   Spin: GOOOOOOD. As much as possible; I wish you could get a high-spin, no feel ball.

  INCREASED FEEL BALLS: Sounds good to me.

   

   ALL-AROUND HIGH PERFORMANCE BALLS: Such as the Taylormade Lethal. To much going on for me. I'm already sure I don't like added distance & slow meter balls yet. I think I'd stay away from these for now.

    You're contradicting yourself a little: increased feel means slow meter. 

  The Ding and Me: We get along very well in the mornings and afternoons, but not always well late at night. I keep a few 1- and 2-feel balls in the bag for when I want to play but can't seem to find the fairway. Usually, though, it's the WGT Tour SD. Distance and Spin are both 2, which when paired with good irons and a high trajectory 3-wood is pretty effective. At 65 credits a sleeve, they're a steal. Provided you can hit the ding!

• JayO92 172 Posts

  Sat, Feb 8 2014 6:53 AM

  

• Wheels65 744 Posts

  Sat, Feb 8 2014 8:34 AM

            With the equipment  showing in your bag, it wont matter much which ball you use. Better equipment means better 'accuracy' ( a higher probability that the ball will go where you aim). The better players, at WGT, seem to pick one or 2 balls and stick with them.  PGA Pros don't jump thru 3 or 4 different balls during a round - why should we? 
            To answer your question more directly:
             Reread the WGT FAQs on the meaning of the "rating" numbers attached to each ball - they do not need to be repeated here. There is also a good thread about what "Durability" means - it will show you how much each ball costs per round.
             The "vapor ball" allows you to better track it in flight. "Vapor" adds nothing to 'accuracy'.  If you think that watching the flight of the ball will make it go where you intended or if you are loaded with extra cash or credits - vapor balls are fine.
             "Max balls" will slow down your swing meter but are too darned expensive to use on a regular basis (unless you have a physical ailment or your reflexes are slow). There will come a time, here at WGT, where you will have to choose between 1 sleeve of 600 credit balls (3) or 2 sleeves of 250 credit balls (6).  These beauties simply empty your wallet at warp speed!
               Do you want a little more distance or a bit more spin control? That decides which type of ball to use: more spin or more distance.
               Several of the better players have stated that the Callaway L 33+ "HEX Chrome" ball is the best compromise and most consistent ball on the site.  Others push Srixon or Nikes.
               My advice is to improve your equipment and then choose 1 ball to play.

• boxkite 8 Posts

  Sat, Feb 8 2014 10:16 AM

  Good advice. Thanks a lot Wheels65.