ok I like top grade balls, the 61, the 42 and the 33s & 37. I've tested all types of irons (Nike 85, 97, Pings L59, etc.) against several types of balls w/ different numeric factors, and I've observed the results. I'm playing around w/ the GI3-S ones just for practice.
I don't use the max balls but one of the HIOs of mine came from a gifted ball from WGT.
So, I adjust the methods depending on the ball & club combo. It's one of the fun aspects of this game IMO: trying & testing out all sorts of proshop items... Natch, it's good to stick to one type but sometimes I'll go with the flow.