Q&A: What ball should I use?
November 1, 2011
I am getting a new set of clubs for Christmas (long way off, I know, but today was like 55*F and raining and not golf weather, and my course will be closed soon), BUT: I am a 14 year old (6’1″) who can drive 190-205, but I am on a budget. At my Target, they have Callaways, Nike, and Top-Flite among others.
Callaway and Nike both have excellent stuff, but the Top-Flite is way better budget wise.
So, in the Top-Flite’s I am deciding between D2 Distance-for more distance or D2 Feel-Soft and is good on and around greens.
I would really like honest opinion about whether I should get a soft ball that feels great off the club and good for scoring, or one a little firmer, but not too hard, that gives me about 5-15 more yards off the tee.
I’m actually just a beginner- started a couple months ago, so am I doing pretty good distancewise (190-205)?
Best answer:
Answer by Kev
if you want a better short game and touch use the ball with feel, if you want to gain distance but loose some touch on short game, get the distance ball. Top flite is a pretty good ball for a low price, but callaway and nike have good balls that are cheap. good luck
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Well il be honost. but its to improve your game so dont take it the wrong way. Im guessing sense you can only drive 190-205 that your not a great golfer. But i would recommend a top flite because they are firmer and you wont hit as many hooks or slices with a lower spin ball (firmer ball is the same thing). And once you get better move up to a soft ball and your game will get even better.
Good luck.
Edit: Thats what i expected, probably a beginner. and 205 is really good for a beginner so you want to get more accuracy out of your ball which is why you should use a harder ball (Top Flite)
As a beginning golfer you should walk the course where you play ( provided they don’t enforce the trespassing laws) and find the balls that others have lost. That is the way most of us old caddies got our start. Even today , 65 years after the fact, it is hard to go into the pro shop to buy balls if there isn’t pro shop credit. However , either Top-flite is a good ball for anyone, beginner or not.
As a begginer i doubt you can tell the difference between balls at this point, i know u can between the rocks and softer ball. Driving distance sounds good for begginer
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