When To Replace You Ball

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By Kevin B

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  1. Kevin B

    Kevin B
    Los Angeles, CA

    I've always wondered about the life span of of a Titleist ProV during a round of golf.

    Usually begin with a fresh pearl but at some point during my round I always consider using a fresh ball.

    Can anyone explain the life of a Pro V for an amateur? Appreciate the comments. Thanks!

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  2. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Since you did qualify "amateur", good until scuffed via cart path or trees. Also abrasions from high-spinning shots. Discolorations from gently tapping trees does not affect performance.
  3. Bomber3

    Bomber3
    Lake St Louis, MO

    Military
    Play it until you scuff it up or it gets discolored enough that you want to pull a new ball out of the bag.
  4. Joe D

    Joe D
    Minooka, IL

    I play mine until the forest snatches it up,or for some strange reason the ball decided it wants to swim.:)
  5. MADGOLFER

    MADGOLFER
    HENDERSON, NV

    I say its personal preference, just recently i played 1 ball for six rounds..YES KIDS 432 HOLES. I couldn't lose it, i hit it in the trees find it, hit it in the water just within reach with my buddies ball retriever. Cart path yep found .It became a running joke after the third round. It was cut , scrapped dingy, Titleist was fading.. I lost it on an 200 yd iron shot on the 18th hole. When i lost it i was a little sad.. I say use it until it stops performing...madgolfer. hitem straight ......
  6. Carl T

    Carl T
    Little Rock, AR

    Play 'em to you loose 'em.
  7. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    I think it all depends on the individual. One of my paying pals uses a sleeve each round. Me, I may play a ball a couple of rounds, but normally, if it looks good, I play it. If I am playing in a tournament, I may only use one ball during a round unless it gets mark/scuff on it.
  8. John O

    John O
    Appleton, WI

    Until it's scuffed. If it makes a double or above it goes in timeout too.
  9. Kirk E

    Kirk E
    Murfreesboro, TN

    I agree with most. Keep playing it until there are too many scuffs during regular play. During tournament play I replace them more frequently and save the slightly scuffed for regular play.
  10. John B

    John B
    Kenmore, NY

    Until it loses the sheen and starts picking up dirt/mud because the sheen is gone. usually about 72 holes.
  11. Assuming the ball I start with makes it through to the 18th green, I use one ball for a round. If it survives and still looks good, rolls out well and doesn't seem to have lost any distance, it's the ball of choice for the next 18; however, after the second round, it's time for it to join the shag bag, IMO.

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