Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Domenico E — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 23:16:48 GMT

[quote user="Quintin H"]

What ball do you expect to give you more full swing spin than the ProV1?

[/quote] Don't know, but if any of you guys do, do tell. (guesses Tour i(s), RXS,

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Quintin H — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:27:20 GMT

What ball do you expect to give you more full swing spin than the ProV1?

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Domenico E — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:06:53 GMT

[quote user="Chris C"]You might notice a difference in spin, but the question you should be asking is 'will more spin help me score better'. At the 30 handicap level, I would suggest using a good 2 piece ball, such as the DT-solo. It really is a great feel and performing ball for the price, and has one of the highest spin rates of any 2 piece ball. Until you can accurately control the distances of your approach irons, stopping the ball on a dime or spinning it back won't benefit your score. I would suggest trying the DT-solo and taking the extra $$$ that you save and investing in lessons....

[/quote] I am taking private lessons and they seem to help. When people see a 30 'capper, they automatically assume that they have no game and have no understanding. I hit 'em great on the range today, and putting average is 37 strokes but I only hit 1 or 2 G.I.Rs in one 18 hole round. According to Titleist, greens in reg is the most important stat, and it's also my worst (5%) so please exuse me not wanting the DT Solo.

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Chris C — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:54:41 GMT

You might notice a difference in spin, but the question you should be asking is 'will more spin help me score better'. At the 30 handicap level, I would suggest using a good 2 piece ball, such as the DT-solo. It really is a great feel and performing ball for the price, and has one of the highest spin rates of any 2 piece ball. Until you can accurately control the distances of your approach irons, stopping the ball on a dime or spinning it back won't benefit your score. I would suggest trying the DT-solo and taking the extra $$$ that you save and investing in lessons....

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Domenico E — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:44:57 GMT

[quote user="Quintin H"]

What makes you think you need more spin on approach shots?

[/quote] I never get the ball to bite or even check. Just hit, release 20 yards and be putting for 6

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Quintin H — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:57:20 GMT

What makes you think you need more spin on approach shots?

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

David L — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:56:37 GMT

It depends on how well you hit your irons. If your handicap is high because of your drives, putting, and chipping then you might notice a difference between balls, but if I were you I wouldn't spend an extra $20 on Pro V1's. You could buy a sleve of Pro V1's and hit some iron shots with them and see if you notice any difference between those and the balls you're using now. Good luck.

Re: Is spin difference noticeable between all balls for higher handicapper?

Clinton M — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:10:27 GMT

yes you will notice it.