What would be a good golf ball for me to start buying?
Filed in Golf Talk on Oct.10, 2011
I’ve been golfing for about 4 months now. I play alot of hockey, and i have picked up the game relatively quickly. I shoot high 80′s, and have a very good drive.
However, i slice the ball alot with my driver off the tee, so i started using irons and my 5 wood every time. I have played with some Pinnacle Distance so far, but i am running out and need new balls.
Based on the info i have shared, which brand of ball would be good to buy?
October 10th, 2011 at 11:45 pm
Pinnacle Exception is a good ball if you have a slice. They have lower spin so it should control the slice a bit and still get good distance. A few tips to get rid of the slice: drag your back foot BACK slightly, you will come across the ball better, also close the face slightly. gl.
October 10th, 2011 at 11:49 pm
Range Balls that come with a lesson or two to help you undersand your golf swing. I worked with a guy named Gary Howitt who also played hockey. You may have heard of him. I noticed that hockey players tend to be ill-aligned at impact to maintain club face position because of the position from which they make shots in hockey.
Get a good athletic Golf Instructor who understands hockey and you will improve very quickly…especially if you were a shooter in hockey.
The brand of ball you use now should be semi-soft for feel around the
greens. Good shooters in hockey make very good players in golf.
Good Luck…
October 11th, 2011 at 12:17 am
when your beginning it doesn’t matter what ball you use
October 11th, 2011 at 1:03 am
Well, first off, an important issue is whether you OB the ball and lose the ball all together. If you do, there is no point in buying a ball that costs more than 2 dollars/ball. If you slice the ball into the rough (and you can find it), than I would recommend any ball that is an anti-spin ball (like the Taylormade TP Black or the Titleist Pro V1x, but these are both really expensive). For you, I think the Maxfli Noodles and Maxfli Revolution are a good place to start. They aren’t too expensive, are above average quality, last long, and are pretty good at reducing spin. They have a moderately soft cover, so you can make decent amounts of spin, but not too much. Mind you, if you get a ball that completely tries to reduce the spin, you sacrifice some serious distance. But, for “beginners” (80s is amazing for a golfer that is 4 months in), accuracy and consistency are the most important assets.
October 11th, 2011 at 1:52 am
titleist pro v1 and nike 1 platinum are the two balls i suggest highly i love hitting both to me they are the best balls out there
October 11th, 2011 at 2:17 am
Try this place…
Good Luck!
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Hope this help