BigtazzGolf Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hey guys, I'm getting geared up for our leagues annual spring trip. This year we are going to Muscle Shoals to play the RTJ courses. As I go thru my check list I get to balls. Wrote down 3 dz as I expect to lose half or more. This got me thinking. Do I pack the good stuff or the AAA balls lol I usually go grab a couple of new boxes at Dicks of whatever is on sale that isn't a complete rock. What do yall take with ya on golf trips? Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Whatever I'm playing at the time. I buy 4 dozen of my gamers every year and rarely need more. Once I have my gamer I rarely play anything else. These past two years it's been the Pro VIx. I had a dozen and a half left over anyway and ordered the buy three get a dozen free in March so I have somewhere between five and six dozen right now. Why does it matter if you're traveling? I'm less likely to loose balls on a course other than my club. We have water on 15 holes and OB on the other 3. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Taylor Made Xi10 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Same thing I normally play. I don't lose any more on trips than I do at home. I bet you don't either; it's probably a mental thing. The best way to not lose golf balls is to head out with only one or two in your pocket. Same concept as making big bets when you don't have any cash on you — it forces you to find some way to win. Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I play the same balls everywhere. I especially don't want to deal with a different feel, or distances at a new course on the road. Nope. Gamers all day, every day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I play the same balls everywhere. I especially don't want to deal with a different feel, or distances at a new course on the road. Nope. Gamers all day, every day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Same for me. The only time I use a different ball is in the winter when the ground is hard and spin doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I'd play the golf balls you normally play. I see this happen all the time when guys play over water. They'll take out an old found or practice ball and then wonder why the shot didn't make it. It's like telling yourself I'm not going to make it so I'll take out a water ball. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny B Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Why play anything different? “We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 Why play anything different?Most of the time the beverage intake is plentiful and my accuracy usually is gone midway thru the 2nd round of a 4 round trip.⛳ï¸ðŸŒï¸ Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Most of the time the beverage intake is plentiful and my accuracy usually is gone midway thru the 2nd round of a 4 round trip. ï¸ï¸ Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In that case, you may want to buy a jumbo bucket of range balls and bring those out to the course! Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp0rtsfan86 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I use the same. Gamers everywhere. If i'm playing a desert course I may opt for yellow just to see it better in the sand. Otherwise it's always the gamer, everywhere. Driver: Epic Flash 12 Degree Wood: GBB 3 Wood Hybrid: Razr 4 hybriid stiff stock shaft. Irons: X2 Hot 4 iron (pro version) 5 iron - Gap Wedge (non pro version). KBS 120g Shaft stiff cut 1/2 inch bent 1°upright Wedges: 52° 56° and 60°. All grips are Golf pride grips midsized Putter (lefty): Odyssey Metal-X #8 34", stock shaft bent 2° Superstroke grip Golf Balls: 2018-9 Pro-V1x and Prov1s Shoes: Dryjoy tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjaminButtonz Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I play the same balls everywhere. I especially don't want to deal with a different feel, or distances at a new course on the road. Nope. Gamers all day, every day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Amen! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Papa-Bear was Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMookie Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 This thread reminded me of the Bartles and Jaymes commercial. In it they advised when at the golf course, don't buy 12 balls for $20 (for whatever the price was), but to buy the “Range†(pronounced Ran-ghee) balls, because they were only $3, had racing stripes, and came in a cool basket! Hahahahaha For those that don't remember these commercials, it was a fantastic campaign. Here is one of their Super Bowl commericals. https://youtu.be/PIrQFcnWWeM Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X Irons: Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100 Wedges: SMS 50D/54V/58DModus 130 stiff, +1” Putter: EAS 1.0 Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palvord Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Like many folks have already said, I take the ball I'm playing at the time. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Ultralight Stand Bag: Driver: Rogue 10.5° - LH - Project X EvenFlow 60 Stiff Woods: King F9 - LH - 3/4 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff King F9 - LH - 5/6 Wood - Atmos Blue TS 7 Stiff Irons: King F9 - LH - 5-GW - KBS C-Taper Lite Stiff Wedges: King Black - LH - 52° 56° 60° - KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Putter: - Impact No. 3 Ball: Maxfli TourX Rangefinder: LX5 Watch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 This thread reminded me of the Bartles and Jaymes commercial. In it they advised when at the golf course, don't buy 12 balls for $20 (for whatever the price was), but to buy the “Range†(pronounced Ran-ghee) balls, because they were only $3, had racing stripes, and came in a cool basket! Hahahahaha For those that don't remember these commercials, it was a fantastic campaign. Here is one of their Super Bowl commericals. https://youtu.be/PIrQFcnWWeM Man does this Commercial bring back memories. Pre-seminary days. I worked for a beer distributor and we carried the stuff. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Driver: Taylor Made Xi10 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 R flex - 44.25 Fairways: Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood Alta CB red 65 R flex Hybrid: Ping G410 26 degree Alta CB Red 70 R flex Irons: Ping G430 7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex Wedges: Ping 195 S54, E58 Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5” Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course. It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Headhammer Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I play whatever is in my bag so if my bag goes with me all the balls in my bag go with me. If I'm renting clubs then I take my Caddie-Pak with me and usually select the best balls in my bag. BTW-Whoever invented this thing was a genius. Driver: Speed Zone 9* HZRDUS Smoke Yellow Shaft 3 Wood: King Speedzone 13.5* HZRDUS Smoke Black Shaft 2 & 3 Hybrids: Speedzone Recoil 480 ESX Shaft Irons: Speedzone 5-GW Recoil 460 ESX Shafts Wedges: PM Grind 54* & 58* Putter: Dual Force Rossi II Ball: Whatever I find in the woods HCP:18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 If you're concerned about the swing lube leading to more losses of your gamers, maybe grab some AAAAA used versions? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Launcher 5h D7 6i-GW CBX 54* & 58* Huntington Beach #10 e12 Contact Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooremikea Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 If you are going to be worried about losing good balls instead of enjoying your trip then bring whatever is on sale. When I go on golf trips it is all about having fun not shooting a good score. The trips are infrequent so it is better to have a good time and not get upset about the occasional bad shot or lost ball. If loosing a good golf ball puts you in a bad mood then take that out of the equation. Driver - Ping G410 Plus 10.5 - Ping Tour 65 Stiff 4 Wood - Callaway Rogue - Project X Evenflow blue 6.0 Hybrids - Titleist 818 H2 - 3(c-1) and 4(c-4) - Tensei CK Blue 70 stiff Irons - Callaway Apex CF 16 5-AW - True Temper XP 95 Steel Stiff Wedges - Ping Glide 54 SS, 58 TS Putter - Edel e1 Torque balanced Indianapolis 5.5 Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrokerAce Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Sounds like I'm in the minority on this one @BigtazzGolf... I was travelling across the country recently and checking my clubs on the plane so I didn't want to add extra weight with golf balls. Found a good cheaper version of the balls I play on Amazon (I have PRIME) and had a dozen shipped to my buddies house. They were 20 bucks for a dozen and I figured that would be plenty. I'm not an "I-only-play-this-ball" kind of guy. I play a certain type of ball but whether it's Callaway or Srixon or Bridgestone or .... they all make quality golf balls that I can use with a reasonable amount of success. Enjoy the Shoals! Driver- Cobra Aerojet LS 9.5 Woods- Cobra LTD 3w 15*, 5W 19*, F9 24* Irons- Titleist 718 AP2 (6i-50*) Wedges- Callaway Jaws Raw (54/58) Putter- Axis1 TourHM Ball- Maxfli Tour X Buggy- Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote Electric Caddy Bag- Motocaddy Dry-Series Proudly testing for 2024: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWahoo Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I typically play Titleist ProVs because they are what my buds at the local golf shop hand the wife when she goes there to purchase them for me. When going on a buddy trip to a course(s) for which I am not familiar or tees perhaps beyond my limitations, I will get a dozen Velocities for the trip. Fact is, based on my game and my typical scores, I really can't tell the difference. However, I don't tell that to the wife because I know my buds are just looking out for me and I don't want her questioning their judgments regarding other golf equipment and accessories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted May 8, 2018 Author Share Posted May 8, 2018 Sounds like I'm in the minority on this one @BigtazzGolf... I was travelling across the country recently and checking my clubs on the plane so I didn't want to add extra weight with golf balls. Found a good cheaper version of the balls I play on Amazon (I have PRIME) and had a dozen shipped to my buddies house. They were 20 bucks for a dozen and I figured that would be plenty. I'm not an "I-only-play-this-ball" kind of guy. I play a certain type of ball but whether it's Callaway or Srixon or Bridgestone or .... they all make quality golf balls that I can use with a reasonable amount of success. Enjoy the Shoals! Will do. I'm gonna play my usual Cut blue.Looking for some payback on Fighting Joe this time. Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fozcycle Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hey Taz, are you going to play the course on the Tenn River at the base of Wilson Dam? I played it when I lived there 28 years ago. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Driver: 0311 XF 10.5* w/Project X Cypher 40 gram Senior shaft or 0811 XF 12* w/Evenflo Riptide CB Senior shaft Fairways: 0211 5W & 7W w/ Evenflo Riptide CB regular shaft and Tour Edge E521 9W w/Fubuki HD50 regular shaft Hybrid: None in bag at the moment Irons: Titleist T300 5-PW w/Fubuki MV Senior graphite shafts w/Golf Pride Tour Wedges: Edison forged 49*, 53* and 57* wedges with KB PGI Senior shafts(80 grm). Putter: 33” Evnroll ER2 w/Gravity Grip or ER6 or Bellum Winmore Model 707, or Nike Method Core Drone w/Evnroll Gravity Grip Bag: Vice cart bag(Black/Lime). Ball: Bridgestone RXS Mindset, Snell MTB Prime X, Maxfli Tour/S/X CG, Titleist Pro V1x or Titleist TruFeel Using Shot Scope X5 and Pinned Rangefinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eseay32 Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Hey guys, I'm getting geared up for our leagues annual spring trip. This year we are going to Muscle Shoals to play the RTJ courses. As I go thru my check list I get to balls. Wrote down 3 dz as I expect to lose half or more. This got me thinking. Do I pack the good stuff or the AAA balls lol I usually go grab a couple of new boxes at Dicks of whatever is on sale that isn't a complete rock. What do yall take with ya on golf trips? Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Have you played the Shoals courses before? If not, they can be tough. We played it in April a few years ago and anything off the fairway was a lost ball. The balls dive deep into that fescue (I think it was fescue). Fantastic courses though My golf trips consist of Music player Sunflower seeds Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy <p>Knoxville, TN 8 Hdcp PXG 0811 10.59deg loft Ping G25 3 wood Titleist 2i rescue Ping I irons +1 upright Vokey Sm5 52, 56, OdysseyRed 2Ball Fang with 1.0 super stroke</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Hey Taz, are you going to play the course on the Tenn River at the base of Wilson Dam? I played it when I lived there 28 years ago. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Yup. Still tough. Probably tougher now that those trees are all grown up lol Have you played the Shoals courses before? If not, they can be tough. We played it in April a few years ago and anything off the fairway was a lost ball. The balls dive deep into that fescue (I think it was fescue). Fantastic courses though My golf trips consist of Music player Sunflower seeds Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I have and love them. Fighting Joe took a chunk out of my score the last time I played it.Fingers crossed the wind will be calm. Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eseay32 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Yup. Still tough. Probably tougher now that those trees are all grown up lol I have and love them. Fighting Joe took a chunk out of my score the last time I played it. Fingers crossed the wind will be calm. Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Where all on the trail have you played? Since both of us are TN boys we aren't far away. We went to Ross bridge and Oxmoor last year. Ross may be one of the most beautiful courses visually I've ever played. The Oxmoor courses were fun Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy <p>Knoxville, TN 8 Hdcp PXG 0811 10.59deg loft Ping G25 3 wood Titleist 2i rescue Ping I irons +1 upright Vokey Sm5 52, 56, OdysseyRed 2Ball Fang with 1.0 super stroke</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Not trying to sound cocky or anything but my last golf trip a look 2-sleeves plus a few beaters that reside in the bottom of my bag. But 3dz ? My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Not trying to sound cocky or anything but my last golf trip a look 2-sleeves plus a few beaters that reside in the bottom of my bag. But 3dz ? Putt putt was tough that day huh I don't think I've ever lost more than 6 anywhere I've played. And I remember THAT day very well Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted May 10, 2018 Author Share Posted May 10, 2018 Where all on the trail have you played? Since both of us are TN boys we aren't far away. We went to Ross bridge and Oxmoor last year. Ross may be one of the most beautiful courses visually I've ever played. The Oxmoor courses were fun Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I've played the shoals and Huntsville courses.Remember one was the river course. It was tough but I liked it better than the other course. Tazz Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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