YankeeJim:
lonniescott711: You will also learn your clubs as well . So practice with the free ball its cheaper
Respectfully disagree here, Lonnie. It may be cheaper but the ball makes a big difference in carry and this is the first thing one needs to learn about their clubs. I personally can't see any advantage to practicing with starter balls. Even putting with them makes you adjust to a faster meter first.
IMO, saving a few credits by practicing with a starter ball is tantamount to being penny-wise and pound-foolish. Practice with what you use and learn it inside and out. :-)
Depends on the club . I have always gone for the slower meter clubs as much as possible . When using the free ball , as I stated its about learning , ball placement , course management , and shot selection . Adjusting to a faster meter is important as well . You better know how to when you get caught short and have to finish a round with the free ball .
Some players use 2-3 different types of balls when they play, and they learn every one of them . The free ball is no exception . Too me it makes no sense to waste 180 + credit sleeve of balls on practice rounds . To a point its needed when first learning a new set of clubs , but how long should that take ? WGT already makes enough off me in ball replacement so why waste credits and balls .
So for the most part since this started off about putting , which is the most important part of the game . I think its safe to say that using the starter ball for practicing is ok . Since putting is about reading the greens speed , distance , elevation and break .