What kind of golf ball should I use

Question

I do not have a registered handicap, but I hit in the high 90's. Yes I need to work on getting consistant, and on my mechanics. I try to use a "straight" ball or a "distance" ball to reduce the effects of my swing errors. Until I get better what brand and core type would help me out the most for my less than perfect form?

Also can you suggest a "straight" ball that does not use a slick coating that will wash or were off?

Answer 1

If you are a high handicapper, I would recommend the Maxfli Noodle. It has a softer core and you can get a bit of check from it around the green. Its a ball that also goes really far and doesn't have a cheap cover on it like the top flites do.

Answer 2

Inspector Detector, save your money and use the cheapest balls you can find. When you're shooting in the 90's the ball isn't the limiting factor.... you are.

Use the money you save to get some lessons with a PGA Pro and practice. In six months time you'll be asking what ball should I use now I'm shooting in the low 80's.

Answer 3

even though you have some swing errors, i would go for a tour ball, such as the pro v1 or nike one. these balls will help you with where your game really matters, the short game. using a ball that gives you no spin may put you in the fairway, but you would have to land your wedge shot 20 yards short just to allow for the roll a distance rock will give you.

Answer 4

Anything you can get your hands on either free of very cheap.

When I was a high 90s I would use anything, and would never buy my own golf balls because of losing them.

Pinnacle Gold Distance are a good value ball for higher handicaps. I shoot mid80s and still carry them around in my bag because it is something I can use if I have a few bad holes and spraying the ball about.

Answer 5

You might consider the Top Flite D2 golf balls.  I've been playing the D2 Feel.  They've come a long way since they were called "Rock Flite".  I was fighting a slice early in the season and was losing a few golf balls.  I went with these cheap ones and was pleasantly surprised with the quality.  Only $15 for 15 balls.  Golf Digest even gave them a gold rating in this price category.  I've included the link to Golf Digests Hot List for 2008.  The D2 Feel is on page 2 of 5.

They make a D2 Straight, but I've never used them.

Answer 6

if you have money nike black golf balls, if you want a deal pinnacle gold, if you are cheap top flite XL 2000

Answer 7

the best ball to use is either Titleist Pro V1 or a Pro V1X. Another ball which is good is Srixons as i have found they are extremely good.

Answer 8

Don't worry about the ball, it won't really make a difference.  

For example, the difference in distance between the longest ball on the market and the shortest is only about 10 yards.  A ball with less spin won't make a slice or hook go straight.

Worrying about what ball to use will only distract your attention from the stuff that matters.

Answer 9

I would recommend price performance over "flight" characteristics and put the extra money on lessons and greens fees.  Until you get into low single digit handicap range, the ball is not going to have much effect on the flight path.  It really has the most impact on how it holds the green.   So anything these days that goes for $15 to $18 dozen is going to perform very well for you. Personal preference is the Titleist NXT or the Nike green Distance.