Golf Balls

[Treyc321]

What kind of golf balls are you all using? Any suggestions of where to buy in bulk?

[egmiii]

Also interested in this as well. I was going to stock up on Kirkland balls given the price/performance ratio. I don't think a ProV1 lasts 4x as long given the price difference or could be bought in bulk at a price low enough to close the price/performance gap.

[COgolfengineer]

I like the Srixon Zstar balls because they spin just as good as any other premium ball, a bit cheaper at $42/dozen and the cover has held up the best with all the abuse in the sim, so I think they're a great value. I've found some good deals on them as well. Walmart had a dozen of last years model for $25. Dick's had a deal, buy 2 get 1 free. That's all I've done to get decent deals on balls, just look for any sales if you're at the store.

Other balls I've tried; Kirkland, Prov1 & Prov1x, Vice Pro, & Chromesoft Truvis and Triple Track. I don't recommend Truvis with Eyexo as I got more misreads with those. The Kirkland covers tear up the fastest. When the covers get ripped up a bit, I toss them in a bucket and then use for outside golf.

[Scottygolf]

Wouldn't this depend on the sim you are using and the purpose? Personally I buy the Prov1x Practice balls. I have GC2 and I want the accurate numbers. Since you really can't or (shouldn't lose) a ball in the sim, one ball last longer. As soon as it starts to show too much wear (label fade) is when I pitch and grab a new ball. I keep other premium balls on hand for friends that don't play the X. I get if you think this is like going to the range and hitting crap balls to warm up versus practice and getting results.

[Hacker1]

some screen manufacturers recommend certain balls i.e. Par2pro suggest srixon and not prov1 as they shorten the life of the screen

[bubbtubbs]

Can't go wrong with Zstars.

[Dax]

Might be over now, but last week Golftown had z-stars for Cdn$30 a dozen.

[Ronsc1985]

Get whatever type you like from places like Lostgolfballs.com. If you get the 5a/mint sort you will spend a lot less with no loss of performance.or longevity.

[cgdavis_2]

I’ve used the sim to test out different balls. What ones give me the most consistency, distance, spin. I have not found a callaway I like. Live the bridgestones and taylormades. Did not like the Srixons as much. I found slightly less distance and spin for me. I’m sure each will respond different for different people.

[MarkSC]

Low spin balls are theoretically best for screen wear. I use Calloway Supersoft. However, if you have a high swing speed (over 95 mph) you probably want a high spin ball and just replace the screen more often. I’d say use whatever you want to use on the course.

BTW, I tested out spin and distance with various balls. Supersoft was consistently 2k or so less RPM than Pro V1 with a corresponding increase in distance of a few yards. Chromesoft had a bit less spin but still much more than Supersoft.

[Treyc321]

Good insight all! Sounds like buying premium balls in bulk isn’t really an option so I’ll keep just chewing through my pack a week habit!!

[ctucker]

Amazon is a good source for good used premium balls