Have you or would you do a ball fitting ?

I think I have read the same things you have been reading: TXG, MyGolfSpy, etc. I did a Bridgestone ball fitting at the PGA show one year. I just don't notice the difference and I'm not convinced it makes much of a difference depending on your skill level and your aspirations.

I like the "feel" of a softer ball. Even though "X-balls" spin more, I don't see much difference on the green between a TP5 and a TP5x. I just don't generate that spin consistently.

I was playing the Maxfli Tour for a good while. LOVED IT. Great performance for the cost. Preferred it over the Maxfli Tour X. Dick's raised the prices and I went to the Vice Pro. I get good feel and good performance at a great price point (2 dozen for $48.99). With green fees going up and up, I have to cut costs somewhere. I think the golf ball is the logical choice for me.

My two cents.

Ball fittings are fantastic. The ping ballnamic online fitting (if you know your launch and averages) is unreal. It doesn’t just give you one ball. It gives you a ranking and you can pick the closest one based off of the feel you like and or price point. I for one notice a major difference in balls cause i create a ton of spin. If i play the Prov1x i can instantly tell the difference. Next is feel but the green side stuff if very minimal. It’s def worth the money and time to do it.

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Dick's raised the prices and I went to the Vice Pro.

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I also ended up on Vice Pro. Feels fantastic, best distance I have had from any ball and plenty of spin.

I just ask for them as a christmas gift. I get my dad to order them on black friday. Last year i think it came to $20/dz.

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Titleist and Bridgestone believe that 70% of all amateur golfers play the wrong ball for their skill set.

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I think this is probably low. I'm always amazed at the popularity of the Pro V1. I know it's a great ball, but every hacker plays it. I'm no scientist, but I'd guess the consistency in ball striking needed to tell the difference between balls is probably beyond 90% of golfers.

I think we had our belt fittings done by the same guy? Martinez in BR

My company buys Titleist Pro-V1 balls through GM, logo stamped. Guess what ball I play? My Ally Bank rep routinely has Pro-V1 balls, logo stamped that he gives out by the dozen. They were a better “fit” years ago, but still a very nice ball for free…

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Being retired is still better though.

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Maybe one day, I can be like you!

Bopper,

Chad does ball fittings at Marti Golf Center.

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In short, balls only spin more or less

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You’re right.

My bad shots usually have face open to path so reduced spin might keep it in bounds.

I do think the urethane cover is what we are paying for as far as golf ball pricing goes. It’s worth it for the most part. My swing speed is slow so I’ve been trying different options.

Yesterday, I played the Callaway Supersoft.
Hit the green but did not hold on 3 holes with irons, but green side it was decent.

Of the urethane cover balls, I want to give Srixon Q star tour a try. I like the TM Tour Response with the stripe, I like Titleist tour soft as well.

You are probably right, in general any good swing will get a better result with a better ball. Plus the premium balls seem to not scuff as easily.