Before anyone starts to form their opinion on what golf ball is best for everyone, I am here to state that there is no right answer. Yup, that is correct! There is no one size fits all golf ball for every player. Personally, I have tried (and reviewed) many different types of golf balls and have settled on two dissimilar brands and performance results depending on the season. Before I delve into my preferences, I would like you to open your mind the the possibility that you are playing the wrong ball for your game.
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The Golf Ball Experiment Is Over
Not to fly in the face of convention, but I realized that I have been spending more money on golf balls over my golf career than needed. I have tried a plethora of different balls and settled on Pro Vs for years. With the rise of prices on Pro Vs ($72 a dozen) I am finding it hard to justify spending that much money when there are other options with more value/performance on the market. So yesterday, I decided to conduct my own golf ball experiment. I am not surprised by results!
Continue readingPlaying Golf In Fall Weather
Unlike my golfing friends to the south, fall golf provides an additional challenge because of the changing and unpredictable weather. It is inevitable that the temperature fluctuations will force golfers to evaluate their equipment, clothing, and desire to want to hit the links. This time of year can provide the best of conditions to play golf, however the conditions change so quickly that all four seasons can be experienced in one round. Regardless, if you live in the northern climes, then you are aware that to prolong our season, we need to have the proper equipment and mental attitude to play.
Continue readingPicking The Right Ball For Your Game
If you have ever tried to pick the right golf for your game, I am sure you were quickly overwhelmed by the selection, prices, and performance. I am confident you have hit at least a dozen different types of golf balls over the course of a year (or round 😉 ). I know I have tried so many different types of golf balls, I cannot even recall how many. However, I have settled on three balls and generally stick to them for my entire season. Before I get to into the balls I play, I have a couple of tips that might work for you when picking a ball to play.
Continue readingDoes The Type of Golf Ball Really Matter
I realize that this topic has been batted around more times than we can count, but I do have a point that might make a difference in how you select which golf ball to play. Believe me I have tried many different makes and models over the years and the type of golf ball does make a difference in my golf scores.
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The Grateful Golfer 