invee123 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 I know there are so many different skill levels of golfers out there so I'm genuinely curious how long you guys play/don't lose golf balls while playing. Do you notice more lost balls on harder courses? Do most of you play the same ball when there's little to no hazard on the course? If you do play the same ball for multiple rounds, how many rounds do you end up keeping it? I am curious to know as I am doing the MGS OnCore X2 ball testing and I am curious to know how others value each individual ball not only from a performance perspective but a longevity one, since I assume most people aren't the most concerned with the durability of the ball after ~72+ holes of golf. As for me, my local municipal courses provide just about 0 water and wide fairways, so I can usually get through 18 with 1 (maybe 2) balls. However, if I do make it a full 18 with the same ball it usually finds it's way in the shag bag after one round. GolfSpy_SHARK, BigJohnB78, ChiefMikeOfficer and 1 other 4 Quote Rogue MAX LS 9° (set to +1°) Rogue Max 3W 15° Apex UW 19° p770 w/ Project X 6.5 (4-AW) Jaws Full-Toe Black 54° & 60° Spider GT 35" TP5x Link to comment
Jared3 Posted April 18, 2023 Share Posted April 18, 2023 It really depends on the durability of the ball and the kind of conditions I put it through (how many times does it hit a tree or cart path). Some I will play for a couple rounds before they are too worn and I start using them as practice balls. I don't think I'm too picky when it comes to the condition of the ball, I expect about 3 rounds from a ball assuming I don't lose it before then. As far as playing certain balls around hazards, I don't let the thought of losing my ball determine which ball I use. If I think about the water hazard, I will hit into the water hazard. invee123 and Paul Hedrick 2 Quote Driver: Mizuno STZ220 HZRDUS Smoke Blue RDX UDI: Titleist U505 TENSEI AV RAW Blue Irons: Ping G425 4-PW True Temper Elevate 95 Wedges: Cleveland RTX Zipcore 48,52,56,60 Dynamic Gold Spinner Putter: Taylormade TP Hydroblast Bandon 3 TP Stepped Link to comment
invee123 Posted April 18, 2023 Author Share Posted April 18, 2023 6 minutes ago, Jared3 said: If I think about the water hazard, I will hit into the water hazard. As someone who is slowly getting better and gaining confidence to not lose balls, this becomes more and more true haha Quote Rogue MAX LS 9° (set to +1°) Rogue Max 3W 15° Apex UW 19° p770 w/ Project X 6.5 (4-AW) Jaws Full-Toe Black 54° & 60° Spider GT 35" TP5x Link to comment
Paul Hedrick Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 As i improve my game, I find I am loosing fewer balls than I used to. I will play a ball until I loose it, more and more rarely, or I notice some damage on it, like when I hit a cart path or rock, etc. MuniGolfer, dlm and invee123 3 Quote Bag C130, 14 way Cart Bag Driver TSR1 Fairway. Halo XL Hy-Wood 4+ Fairway GBB Epic 5 Hybrid Epic Flash 4H Irons Launcher HB, 4 through PW Wedges CBX2, 54 & 60 degree Putter Seemore Si1 Putter Ball Titleist pro v1x Other Link to comment
GolfSpy_APH Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I am good for 1 lost Ball per round. Of course some rounds I am better or worse than others. It has become more common than a ball will end up staying all round, but usually after it's pretty beat up and I'll use it for a practice Ball or the first few holes behind it being required to be switched out. tdroma98, sirchunksalot, Placasse61 and 1 other 4 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment
JohnFP Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I use a ball until it gets any scuff marks - I do not want to mark up my clubs (forged irons and modern painted woods get messed up really fast). Sometimes, 4 or 5 rounds and sometime less than one. Square grooves used to wrinkle the covers, so at least that rarely happens anymore. tdroma98, Golfizit, Gripit and 2 others 5 Quote Driver , Taylormade Sim2 10.5, Hzrds black 6.0 3Wood, Taylormade R15, Hzrds blank 5.5 3Hybrid, Taylormade SLDR, Stock stiff shaft Irons, 4 - P Callaway Apex 19 stiff tour elevate Wedges, 48, 52, 59 Vokey SM 6 Ball, Prov1x Link to comment
davewr58 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I usually play the same ball until it is scuffed, even though I have many dozens of balls (I know, sounds crazy). Golf Dawg, MuniGolfer, Gripit and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment
Splatt Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Until I lose it..... so probably like 3 holes crimea_river, Placasse61, sirchunksalot and 7 others 2 7 1 Quote Driver: Speedzone 9.5 degree (love this club) Fairway Wood - Warbird (to be replaced ASAP) Hybrid - SIM2 MAX 19 degree, (not a fan, but getting there) Irons - Warbird 4 iron to PW (to be replaced ASAP) Wedges - MG2 50 degree, T22 54 degree, Hi-Toe 58 degree Putter - LAB Golf - MEZZ.1 MAX - 2023 MGS TEST Ball - E6 (stands for 3-putt apparently) Link to comment
YamYam Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 17 hours ago, invee123 said: I know there are so many different skill levels of golfers out there so I'm genuinely curious how long you guys play/don't lose golf balls while playing. Do you notice more lost balls on harder courses? Do most of you play the same ball when there's little to no hazard on the course? If you do play the same ball for multiple rounds, how many rounds do you end up keeping it? I am curious to know as I am doing the MGS OnCore X2 ball testing and I am curious to know how others value each individual ball not only from a performance perspective but a longevity one, since I assume most people aren't the most concerned with the durability of the ball after ~72+ holes of golf. As for me, my local municipal courses provide just about 0 water and wide fairways, so I can usually get through 18 with 1 (maybe 2) balls. However, if I do make it a full 18 with the same ball it usually finds it's way in the shag bag after one round. The acid test is to tap it on your front teeth. You can tell straight away if it's work hardened into a pebble. I changed from ProV1 to Kirkland Signature last year. Certainly when they are new out of the box they play well but when you've had a couple of rounds out of them they lose their feel. They tend to graze a lot more easily too invee123 and Placasse61 2 Quote Link to comment
GolfSpy_SHARK Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 If I do not lose one usually 2 rounds by then it’s too scuffed up and is tossed into “bad round” slot. I’ll have a case of the OBs here and there and there when I use uo the meh ones Placasse61, tdroma98, sirchunksalot and 1 other 4 Quote Check out my reviews: G710 Irons Official Review I MC Shaft & V Series Putter Official Review 2022 Forged Tec's Official Review I Nitron Push Cart Official Review WITB: Weapons of grass destruction (link to WITB) Traverse is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green U505 Driving Iron 17* - Project X HZRDUS Black SpeedZone 4H - Project X HZRDUS Black 2022 King Forged Tec's 4-PW - KBS $ Tape 130 48 (SM8), 52 & 60 (SM7) - Nippon Modus 125 S ER2VI PROV1X #19 Are you a veteran? Check out the Veterans Golf Association (VGA) Thread! Link to comment
Bowmanmw12 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 If it’s a casual round, I think it’s fun to see how long I can use the same ball. I’ll use the same ball until it looks like a beat up range ball. Typically, I lose about a half a golf ball a round. For more competitive rounds, I’ll replace the balls once they’re scuffed. That’s normally 2-3 balls per round. Still carry 9 balls just in case. I can’t convince myself to have less than that in my bag. invee123 1 Quote PXG Gen 4 driver, wood, and hybrid PXG 0311T Gen 3 irons Vokey SM8 wedges Odyssey stroke lab putter Link to comment
tsheaffer23 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Usually put a new ball into play every 18-hole round. On occasion I'll put a used ball into play on a 9-hole round if it's still in very good condition. Usually carry 8-10 used balls in good condition in my bag with usually three brand new ones. invee123 1 Quote Troy Sheaffer Link to comment
crimea_river Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I play with a golf ball until I lose it. Which varies from 2-3 rounds up to maybe 7-10. Oh and I never bought golf balls in my life, I’ll play with whichever balls I find on the golf courses. Golf is already too expensive as it is. Cab and invee123 2 Quote Link to comment
GolfSpy_KFT Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I will use a ball until either I lose it (high handicapper) or it has noticeable wear or damage that I feel like would affect flight and performance characteristics. tdroma98, invee123 and sirchunksalot 2 1 Quote Driver: DARKSPEED X 9* Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6X Fairways: Aerojet Max 3W & 7W MCA Kai'Li White 60 Stiff Hybrid: King TEC 3H MCA MMT 85g Stiff Irons: Aerojet 6-GW KBS $-taper Lite Stiff Wedges: Snakebite Black 52/56/60 Hi-Rev 2.0 Black Stiff Putter: Super Select Newport 2.0 Ball: Tour X & ProV1x #LeftyGang Cobra 50th Anniversary Member Special Challenge (link here) Cobra Darkspeed X Driver Unofficial Review (link here) Link to comment
Placasse61 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I am good for at least 1 lost ball per round. In nice weather I use new balls, but when I am looking for or losing them more than keeping in play I switch to my over played balls (probably not smart but cost effective). Late fall (leaves on the course) through March I use slightly used because I have lost so many in plain sight on good shots. I am testing the OnCore Elixr ball soon, so I will watch the cover more closely compared to Callaway Super Soft which I usually use. invee123 and sirchunksalot 1 1 Quote 4-PW and UW Ping G710 Ping Glide 54 degree wedge 1,3,5 Taylor-Made Titanium bubble shafts (24years) Top-Flite Gamer Putter Link to comment
Big moose Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I play the same ball until I either hit a cart path and the scuff is really bad or I lose it. invee123 and Cab 2 Quote Frank musolino Link to comment
sipsong Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I play the same ball until lost or it becomes scuffed/cut which is about 3-4 rounds. I keep about a dozen in the bag so not necessarily the exact same ball each time but just an average time before they are replaced. I have a couple of brands in the bag but only play one brand on the day. I like to use different brands to experiment around especially when not in a competition. invee123 1 Quote Ping G425 Driver, Fairway, Hybrid, Irons, Wedges Link to comment
Jackbus75 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Until I lose it! Or two rounds. Quote I'm 72 years old and I enjoy playing golf at least once a week. PXG 0211 Driver 10.5, with graphite senior shaft PXG 0211 3W, 5W and 7W, with graphite senior shaft Cobra F-Max Hybrid set 6,5,4 Hybrids, 7,8,9,PW,GW, graphite senior shaft (I'm old) C3i 59 degree Sand Wedge, steel shaft Odyssey DFX Double Wide 33" putter Link to comment
Bassbeamer Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I will play my ball multiple rounds. Most likely 3-4 rounds. Quote Bassbeamer Link to comment
dabigkahuna Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Because I work at a golf course, I find balls of every make & model. The mint ones go in one pocket, medium and water balls into two others. I lose about four balls per round on some tight courses around Tampa Bay. If by some miracle, I keep one an entire round, it'll be used as a back up the next time I go out. The water balls are sacrificed for long carries over the drink all the time. I'm trying to keep the same ball in play for more consistency and to mentally shake off how bad it feels at times to lose a $5 ball. invee123 1 Quote Link to comment
Woody83 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I tend to play the ball until it becomes scuffed from the cart path, sand or hardpan. SO if I am lucky, I have been able to get 2 to 3 rounds from one ball. invee123 1 Quote Mavrik Driver Mavrik Three wood M2 Hybrids 3, 4 & 5 R7 irons 5 - AW Volkey sand wedge David Musty putter Retired educator who loves this game. It is challenging and a game of integrity. Link to comment
Louis "John " Gavazza Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 As a golfer who will play up to 4 times a week, I will play the same ball until it is damaged or cut. I will usually put a new ball into play if the round is a tournament for my club. I have been using OnCore Elixr 2022 for the pass 9 months and will be switching to the VeroX1 this summer. Woody83 and invee123 2 Quote John Gavazza Link to comment
elight Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 On the rare occasion that a ball makes it through an 18-hole round, I will "retire" it out of respect. Otherwise, when it is lost or scuffed. invee123, Woody83 and Reed all about it 3 Quote PXG 0211 driver, 5w, 6i-PW, GW, SW; Titleist H1 4h; Odyssey White Hot mallet. Link to comment
golfinnut Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 I don't start a round with a ball I've previously used. It's always a ball directly out of the sleeve, especially on courses that are fairly wide open. invee123 and Woody83 1 1 Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment
Turdferg Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) Until I lose it or it becomes damaged. Edited April 19, 2023 by Turdferg Woody83 1 Quote Titleist DS2 Driver Titleist 915 3 and 5 wood Taylor Made M6 wedges 4-9 Vokey wages 52, 56, 60 Taylor made spyder putter Calloway super soft golf balls Link to comment
Reed all about it Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 (edited) I dont know that I have ever used a ball long enough to see it get worn just from play. I am also not a great compressor of the golf ball so i dont think im putting a whole lot of stress on them. Much like a lot of people, I have balls for days the swing is just not working, and balls for when im really feeling it. I dont really feel the subtle differences in balls anyways. So I play a ball until I lose it. If it takes a really bad scuff on the cart path i may replace it. Edited April 19, 2023 by Reed all about it Woody83 and invee123 2 Quote Does a FIR care WHICH fairway its in? Gen 5 - MCA Diamana S+ 60g - S 0211 3W MCA Tensei AV Raw Blue Hybrid 75 - S, 0211 22 Hybrid MCA Tensei AV Raw Blue 75 - S 6i - Pw - V2 Elevate Tour S CBX2 54, 58 Gunboat Link to comment
tdc1 Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Like many of y'all, I play a ball until it is damaged by cart path, rocks, etc. If I'm playing well, that means 27 holes or so. Living in a college town, we have a good market for previously-owned balls so they never stay around for long. Now, lost balls are another thing entirely. It may be three rounds between lost balls or three swings. If playing an outing/event, I usually take out a sleeve of unused balls. Woody83 and invee123 2 Quote Driver: Ping G425 Max (10.5º; Regular ) Fwy: Cobra King SZ (3; Regular); Ping G410 (5; Regular) Hybrids: Ping G410 (22º and 26º; Regular) Irons: Cleveland Launcher XL (6-U) Wedges: Ping Glide 3.0 (54º/12º), and Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 (58º/8º) Putter: Ping Karsten Anser X Link to comment
Shiram Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 My home course has water, woods, and OB legit in play on 9-10 holes. The other holes it’s there but not really in play. I was averaging one lost ball per 18. Some rounds you play the same ball and other rounds you lose 1-2. It ticked up this winter when I got a little wild off the tee… I will play the same ball until it’s lost. At Pinehurst last year I played one ball all week - 5 full 18 rounds + 27 holes on the short course. Hard to lose balls at Pinehurst! Woody83 and invee123 2 Quote Ping 425 LST Titleist 18* and 24* hybrids Callway Apex Pro Combo Set (5-PW) Callway Jaws Wedges (50*, 54*, 58*) Bettinardi Queen Bee Putter Link to comment
John Marchetto Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Usually 18 holes, if it’s good shape I’ll keep in the bag and use it if I lose a ball late in a subsequent round to finish out. Woody83 and invee123 2 Quote Take it back and let it go Link to comment
US_Navy_Retired Posted April 19, 2023 Share Posted April 19, 2023 Until I lose it or it gets a nice cartpath/tree scuff....haha The course I belong to in Kansas has medium sized fairways, about 10'ish yards of rough, and then the hated prairie grass which is absolutely brutal and unforgiving. Almost every member carries alignment sticks in there bag, so if you are lucky enough to find your ball, you use the stick to mark it while you go back and get your club, which is likely going to be a pitching wedge because that is about all you can use to hit out of that crap, lol Woody83 and invee123 2 Quote Driver: Callaway Paradyme Smoke Max, 9* stiff flex 5 wood: Sub 70 7 wood: Sub 70 Driving 2 iron: PXG 0311 X, reg flex steel 5-PW: Callaway Paradyme, 1/2" over, neutral lie, reg flex. 50/54/58 deg wedges: Sub 70 Putter: PXG GEN 1 Brandon, 35" shaft. Ball: Vice Pro Zero Link to comment
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