JaLaBar:
No, we don't have to use the new balls.
And the rich get richer.
The players that have bankrolled credits, that are playing with house money, are going to use those balls. So, those of us that don't have a won-credit bankroll, that have to spend out of pocket for balls, can either pay up for the new balls, or play at a disadvantage in pretty much all events. I'm glad I stopped playing all the premium events here.
Why whine then Jala?
Geesh, I've been testing them for a few rounds...man...even eagled the 605 yard par 5 at Oak, with a 6 mph tail wind...distance is awesome...that said, I think guys like BiB, Jake, etc, will see a much better benefit than us hackers will...seen some of the best play, a few feet here and there will drop their scores...where you and I look at a 25 foot putt versus a 20 foot putt...not much difference, but these cats looking at 20 versus 15, will be deadly.
Hey, stick with rocks, I will since I'm not good enough to get the advantage of them, but grab a brick of cheddar to compliment your whine.