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Snazzylass

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I know there are some golfers in the group... @VacationForever ... :)
Son1's birthday is coming up, and he's hoping to play more. He's in the San Francisco area if turf makes any difference.

Any suggestions were I should go to buy some? Or, any recommendations on brands or types?
 
Unless he's a very good golfer, the ball is less important. FWIW, the Costco balls are very good and reasonably priced. Don't spend a lot of money.
 
I somewhat disagree.........

If your son doesn't care---the above advice is fine.

BUT, if he prefers Callaway, Srixon, and especially Titliest---and these all have several varieties----he might
look your gift of Top Flites as not worth using.

Is there a sneaky way for you to find out if he has a preference?

Some really cheap balls can be had for under $10/dozen, while others are about $50.
 
How about a gift card from an online retailer, let him choose his own?

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I buy reconditioned Pro V1s at play it again sports.
 
Does he tend to lose balls in water or the woods?
 
Hello! :) Selection of golf balls is a personal preference. The variables being swing speed and budget. There are lots of great, aka expensive :), brand name makers, and Bridgestone, Titleist and Callaway come to mind. When I want to splurge, my favorite is Callaway Chrome Soft Triple Track. Triple Track helps with putter alignment on the green. These balls are long and straight.

I feel that Titleist balls, with many models, are pricey and yet the difference is not noticeable. I have not played enough with Bridgestone - Tiger Woods and many on tour use these. Several of the very good women golfers whom I play with, use Bridgestone. We have bought and tried the Kirkland brand golf balls and they are just average golf balls. Both my husband and I don't care for them. No personality is how we describe these balls.

But alas, as a woman and on a budget, I buy Srixon pink passion for myself. My husband is a good golfer and with a handicap of 6, uses cheap inconsistent balls called Top Flite. He does not want to spend too much money on balls for himself. Many of us needle him by telling him to use better balls which would get him to be a scratch golfer of 0 handicap. I do not recommend getting Top Flite for your son, being in San Francisco, as these are also called cheap balls. Your son may not want to be seen dead with these.

You can buy these balls from various golf websites or shops like Dick Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy where we live. Ball manufacturers run deals all the time. The price is pretty much controlled and they are all priced about the same anywhere you go. Here's one which I received today: https://www.golfballs.com/Golf-Ball-Deals.html?t=mailer_046698A8

Don't forget that you can even personalize the balls, like his initials or something like that.
 
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"Don't forget that you can even personalized the balls, like his initials or something like that."

My mother-in-law (RIP) bought me a dozen of my favorite balls for a present one year. She thought it was so nice to get my name embossed on each one. Does anyone know how embarrassing it is to hit a ball in the woods on your home course and not find it? I had to save them for playing in outings on other courses so I could save myself the agony of being recognized. :cool:
 
Iggyearl said:
"Don't forget that you can even personalized the balls, like his initials or something like that."

My mother-in-law (RIP) bought me a dozen of my favorite balls for a present one year. She thought it was so nice to get my name embossed on each one. Does anyone know how embarrassing it is to hit a ball in the woods on your home course and not find it? I had to save them for playing in outings on other courses so I could save myself the agony of being recognized. :cool:
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Especially if they hit a window or roof
 
I tend not to lose many golf balls and play mostly Titleist (buying them on sale) during the season and some budget Taylormade balls when the leaves start dropping and the weather gets cooler. There are way too many options out there with very little difference for many golfers for you to try to pick something out. Some players only like a brand or two and will not play a different brand. Golf is way too far inside the heads of many. I know it is a bit cold but I'd recommend sending him some cash or a check and make him promise that he'll spend it on ANYTHING golf related to get him motivated. If you buy some balls and have them shipped to him you may end up spending 25-50% of the cost of the balls on the shipping alone.
 
That average Kirkland golf ball have been discontinued.
 
My husband likes Nike balls, I prefer color yellow or pink.
 
We bought them years ago
 
VacationForever said:
But the right thing to do is to own up. After all, it is a gentlemen and ladies game. ;)
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A good friend lives on a golf course. During a recent visit, while sitting outside, there were two balls in less than an hour, that nearly hit us. Wondering if they realigned something, as that had never happened before. She's currently trying to track down a golfer who broke her window.
 
Snazzylass said:
I know there are some golfers in the group... @VacationForever ... :)
Son1's birthday is coming up, and he's hoping to play more. He's in the San Francisco area if turf makes any difference.

Any suggestions were I should go to buy some? Or, any recommendations on brands or types?
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The recommendation for golf balls that really helps the long drives and short putts is Bandit Balls. They are not for tournament play because they are designed a bit smaller than regulation balls. I like them.

A larger oversized non-conforming driver is kind of fun. I have a driver that looks legal but is a bit heavier.

Bill

 
VacationForever said:
Hello! :)

. My husband is a good golfer and with a handicap of 6, uses cheap inconsistent balls called Top Flite. He does not want to spend too much money on balls for himself. Many of us needle him by telling him to use better balls which would get him to be a scratch golfer of 0 handicap. I do not recommend getting Top Flite for your son, being in San Francisco, as these are also called cheap balls. Your son may not want to be seen dead with these.
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That's the first time in my many years of recent golf that I have heard of a 6 handicap who plays Top Flite.
I don't think he'd be 'scratch' if he played top-notch balls----but I think he might be 1-3 strokes better.

If that's not important to spend an extra $10, $20, etc; that's a decision he can justify.

Top Flite is an inferior ball-----though some of their models are better than years ago.

The phrase "...feels like a ROCK when you hit it" was common with Top Flite.

FORE!!!!
 
easyrider said:
The recommendation for golf balls that really helps the long drives and short putts is Bandit Balls. They are not for tournament play because they are designed a bit smaller than regulation balls. I like them.

A larger oversized non-conforming driver is kind of fun. I have a driver that looks legal but is a bit heavier.

Bill

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Talking about drivers. We went to the Callaway club fitting at our club last week and we both love their drivers. Instead of being the heavy non-conforming driver which works for you, this specially designed Big Bertha Reva for women, is very light and super long. I gained at least 25% in distance. My husband who uses Taylormade M6 currently, when using their Epic Max added another 15 yards. We both ordered the Callaway drivers.
 
If his routine scores are BELOW 78 (my opinion), I like Titleist Pro V1s.
They are for the better players who have a certain propensity and talent for ball control.

If one is sort of young or just beginning, and aspires to improve, cheap golf balls will not help that happen.
In that case, go with a mid-range ball. Ask your professional, but first tell him what your son's scores are.
The pro will understand where you're coming from, and tell you exactly what your son should use.

Here's one take on the internet:

"Are Titleist Pro V1 worth the money?
The ProV1 is used by professionals all around the globe, which speaks for itself – it's a great ball that's worth every penny.
For improved distance and increased ball control, it's definitely worth taking a look at purchasing the Titleist ProV1."

I agree!
 
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I have had great luck buying used balls from Rock Bottom Golf and highly recommend them. (Also tried Amazon and they were absolute junk.)
 
Having played professionally, and having played in two US Senior Opens and over 30 National Championships, I’ll toss in an opinion on golf balls. First, Costco balls are awful now. The Kirkland ball that was good was taken off the market after a lawsuit. The new ball is like hitting cotton.

That said, there is a group of top tier balls that are all excellent. Titleist ProV1 and x, Taylormade TP5 and x, Callaway’s top lines, Bridgestone B series, Srixon. Many of those companies also make very good “second tier” balls that for an average golfer are just fine. The simple truth is, you do get what you pay for with golf balls. The more expensive balls perform better, period. They go farther and are more consistent. I personally use Taylormade TP5 because I like the trajectory control they give me over ProV balls. Most top tier golfers use Titleist, however.

But for those that say it doesn’t matter, well, I disagree. For a new or occasional golfer one of the thrills of the game is that occasional perfect shot, a drive that they hit perfectly, etc. If you want to take that fun, that excitement, out of the game you take away the most exciting part for them. On a drive, the difference can be 25 or more yards between a top tier ball and a bottom tier. For the occasional or starting golfer, that 25 yards, just once or twice in a round, is a thrill that makes the game fun. Or the iron shot that clears a lake versus one that falls 10 yards shorter and splashes.

The truth is, while I have the ability to compensate for a lousy golf ball, most don’t and will lose enjoyment using a lousy ball. My Trackman will allow me to dial in exactly what adjustment to carry distance I need to make. (Trackman and Mevo+ allow you to tell it what ball you are using and it adjusts its data.) But most cannot do that. They just want a ball that goes FAR when they nail it. I’d urge buying from the top line companies, but if losing the balls is an issue, get the second tier balls those companies offer. Both Titleist and Callaway make very good second-tier balls.
 
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