Are professional golfers very particular about the brand or kind of ball they play on the field?

Question

Are professional golfers very particular about the brand or kind of ball they play on the field?

Answer 1

As previously said they are particular about the ball they use. I just want to add that some are not willing to use a ball because it is to long, or to soft to hard, others have to have a particular number, or markings.

Answer 2

If they are sponsored, yes. They will usually use equipment made by their sponsor.

If you don't have one, I'd say using the most balanced.

It doesn't matter about the brand, good golfers use good equipment.

Answer 3

No, they will use any kind of ball.  I.E., driving range balls, balls that have been fished out of the water hazards, etc.

Answer 4

That all depends on the golfers.  Some are superstitious and will only use one brand and a particular number.  Others will use a ball that is designed for them by their sponsor.  The general way a golfer decides which ball to play is to try them all and see which type suits their ball flight, shot trajectory, spin rate, softness and feel.  Building confidence in their ability to play the ball helps with their game.  No matter what level player they are they will always play the ball they feel most comfortable with.

Answer 5

Yes they are.  They usually play the one that will pay them the most money.  They sign a contract to play a brand of ball, they are paid a set amount each week to play it, and are provided free golf balls.  Titleist ProVs are the most popular, but Nike, Bridgeston, Srixon and Taylormade are popular too.

Answer 6

Yes, the pros are extremely particular about the ball they play.  They even have every type of ball on the range at PGA events so each golfer only practices with his ball of choice.  They put in lots of time getting their equipment exactly where they want it.

Answer 7

Yes! there is a massive difference between playing with different types of golf balls!

Soft balls grip the surface of the club more so more spin is generated, but are less forgiving when shanked by beginners.

Harder balls are easier touse for beginners, but do not generate much backspin at all!