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Why are you playing the ball you are? I try to find a good deal but it has to be on a quality ball. I'm a single digit handicapper, but am a little wild off the tee and I hit the ball rather high typically. I hate spending money on balls and losing them when they are brand new. I haven't been brand loyal, but have stuck to the TP5 and TP5x for a while, just because I could usually find a deal to get them for $35-40 a dozen when buying them in bulk. What drew you to it in the first place? I wanted something I thought was comparable to the ProV. A few years ago, I felt that they were. Especially with iron shots and feel around the green. However, the last few years I've felt they haven't been nearly as long as the ProV, or some of the others I've occasionally tried. Joining this site and seeing the testing confirmed that suspicion. What made you change from your previous ball? I changed from the ProV to the TP5 strictly because they went on sale more often and I could get more for my money, while playing a ball that was similar, or so I thought. Do you play a different ball depending on the season or weather conditions? No, I typically try and use the same type of ball. I live in NC, so it's usually 60-80 degrees most of the times I play. What/Why would make you change again? The testing results have already changed my mind on the TP5 with how much distance I am losing. Although now I'm intrigued with their new 2024 version that claims they have increased their distance. I've always loved the spin and feel I get around the greens and with iron shots with the TP5. I am now currently testing the Maxfli Tour X, Wilson Staff, and the Chrome Tour to see how they feel and compare. I've tried some of the Muzuno's and Bridgestones, but didn't love the flight off the tee or with irons for either of those brands. The distance with the Bridgestone's was nice though. What ball will you never play, and why? Any ball that's designed to hit it higher and is considered spinny off the tee. I'm already a very high ball hitter, and I definitely don't need any more spin with the driver.

Interesting to hear everyone's perspective and see the results from the article, as I've always wondered why it's still a no-no in professional sports. In my personal testing, it definitely doesn't help anything sports related. I start thinking too much, everything slows down too much, and I can't focus enough. I feel great, but there's zero chance I would be a better golfer or better at any sport. I tried playing Cornhole on an edible once and struggled to even hit the board. I couldn't stop focusing on muscles my arm was using, it was a mess. Maybe there is a sweet spot with an amount that helps, but I haven't found it.

Exactly the reason I went back to Ping last year. I have the G425 now and love it. My misses aren't quite as wild, and toe or heel shots tend to fly further. I had switched from Ping to the Taylormade M2 years ago because I loved the more piercing ball flight I was getting with it and the shaft I was fitted for. However, when I wasn't hitting it well, the misses seemed like they didn't go anywhere and spun way more. I went back to get fitted again after a couple years and the results showed the Ping G425 was a way better driver for me after trying a handful of different ones.

GregGarner hit the nail on the head. You'll have a lot more success finding a ball that fits your swing, speed, needs etc... just by going out and trying different brands and models on the course. I typically play Pro-V's but over the last 10 years I've been testing all sorts of different brands to see if there are any cheaper alternatives out there that are somewhat comparable to what the Pro-V does for me. I've learned that Chrome Soft, Mizuno RB tour, RB tour X, and Vice Pro's all have things I don't like about them. But Taylormade TP5 and TP5X, Maxfli Tour X, Bridgestone RX and RXS, were decent alternatives. My experience is most likely going to be completely different than the next person.

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