Do you use a different ball in the winter

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By Fred G

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  1. Fred G

    Fred G

    Do people use differnt balls in the winter.. have been using prov1x all summer and was going to get a load of second hand trufeel for the winter.. people thoughts?

  2. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Titleist recommends sticking with the same ball year round and just adjusting to course conditions each time you play. That said, there are plenty of TT members who prefer to switch out to a different ball in winter. Most site the preference for a softer feeling ball in the winter or a lower flight for windier conditions. I play the same model but tend to go from white to yellow more often in the winter for visibility on foggy or misty days.
  3. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    For consistent ball striking and feel, go with the same ball the year round. Just adjust your club selection.
  4. Phil C

    Phil C

    Depends how wet it is. If it’s just a little soft then I stick with used pro v1s. I’ve always found that, even in winter, I hit urethane balls a good ten yards further than surlyn.

    Once it gets wet and the ball is plugging I use whatever comes out the bag and just suck up and adaptations I need to make to my game. No point wasting pro v1s even if they’re old when a good shot can vanish.
  5. Jim V.

    Jim V.
    St. Marys, GA

    Stick with the same ball year round.
  6. DK

    DK
    Northeast PA

    I always use the same ball year round. Just adjust my club selection based on conditions and temperature. The ball will tell you what it needs, not the weather or temperature
  7. Ben B

    Ben B
    Boston, MA

    I switch to a softer, cheaper ball, cally supersoft to be specific, and I get yellow/green balls. But I don't know if that's the best solution, it just seems to makes sense since a shift in like 30* I would think makes a difference in how the rubber core feels and responds. Titleist seems to say to stick with the same ball. Maybe I will when these Callys run out.
  8. Dale V

    Dale V
    Surprise AZ

    Ben B said:

    I switch to a softer, cheaper ball, cally supersoft to be specific, and I get yellow/green balls. But I don't know if that's the best solution, it just seems to makes sense since a shift in like 30* I would think makes a difference in how the rubber core feels and responds. Titleist seems to say to stick with the same ball. Maybe I will when these Callys run out.

    Sell them on eBay. Interestingly enough, what we "feel" in a golf ball is actually what we "hear" in a golf ball. The sound of the ball on the face is what gives us the sensation of hitting a hard or soft golf ball. PGA Pro Keith Mitchell was talking to us about this during the ProV1 launch this past spring.
  9. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military
    Ben, I am an advocate for playing the same ball year round in all conditions. If you feel the same about winter conditions, you might try these.

    Titleist Tru Feel @ $25 a dozen in white, yellow and red. Players who want the softest possible feel above all else.

    Welcome to Team Titleist! cz
  10. Ben B

    Ben B
    Boston, MA

    Chuck Z said:

    Ben, I am an advocate for playing the same ball year round in all conditions. If you feel the same about winter conditions, you might try these.

    Titleist Tru Feel @ $25 a dozen in white, yellow and red. Players who want the softest possible feel above all else.

    Welcome to Team Titleist! cz

    I think I'm going to try sticking with the same ball now for several reasons. I was actually just fit into the ProV1x and now that my game has improved enough that I don't lose that many balls, it's probably worth it for me to buy the right ball.

    I actually have a bunch of the TruFeels and I'm trying to sell them lol. I can't lose them fast enough and I want to use the premium balls that fit my swing better, as well as hold greens better.
  11. Robert T

    Robert T
    merced, CA

    Does switching to a lower compression ball in colder temps help?
  12. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Robert T said:

    Does switching to a lower compression ball in colder temps help?

    If a lower compression ball is the ball you normally play. Stick with the ball you normally play the year round.
  13. Don O

    Don O
    Madison, WI

    Nothing really helps in cold weather short of moving to the southern hemisphere. Every ball will lose distance due to ball elasticity and air pressure changes. More layers gives some restriction to the swing. Hands will get cold, even with cool temperature gloves.

    My state handicap system only accepts scores from April through October. There is no technical reason to stop using your current ball. But if a softer feel ball impacts elbows and wrists less, then why not? Especially if a restricted swing brings the “S” word into play. Then something like a TruFeel just to be on course works.

    If your home course only gets into the high 40’s for most of the winter, then you don’t need to change a thing. Playing in mid 30’s here is more of an OCD issue.
  14. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Don O said:

    Nothing really helps in cold weather short of moving to the southern hemisphere. Every ball will lose distance due to ball elasticity and air pressure changes. More layers gives some restriction to the swing. Hands will get cold, even with cool temperature gloves.

    My state handicap system only accepts scores from April through October. There is no technical reason to stop using your current ball. But if a softer feel ball impacts elbows and wrists less, then why not? Especially if a restricted swing brings the “S” word into play. Then something like a TruFeel just to be on course works.

    If your home course only gets into the high 40’s for most of the winter, then you don’t need to change a thing. Playing in mid 30’s here is more of an OCD issue.

    CGA/SCGA Handicap system (GHIN) accepts scores the year round in the Carolinas. Of course we are blessed and get to play the year round, more so in S Carolina.

    Don, never heard of wind being a reason for shanking a golf ball, only the golfer's poor swing. See I said it. Not superstitious. Did it four times today, it was not mariah's fault. That is a good one. See ya soon. =)
  15. Dan S

    Dan S
    Westchester, IL

    Changing balls also change the characteristics, such as spin and launch. Those few yards you're trying to recapture might cause you to lose your normal shot capabilities, and a cold body and more clothing might limit your flexibility which could be why your losing a few yards. Me, I just stick with the same ball.
  16. MNolan

    MNolan

    Here on Cape Cod in the winter I will use balls that I have taken out of play over the year,
  17. Laura A

    Laura A

    I know I should not, but I do. I use a softer ball with warm weather than in winter. Chip and putt distances are not affected that much. Winter here is quite windy too…
  18. Johnathan S

    Johnathan S

    I use the ProV1X ball all year round I don’t switch. Switching balls will change your launch and spin. The only thing playing a factor will the weather you’re playing in when it comes the ball flying
  19. Derrick B

    Derrick B
    Ohio

    I used to switch during the winter month when it gets in the 30s (Ohio) but I found it hurt my game due. i play the prov1x and one winter I used tour speed and it was awful. way different feel spin and distance. After that i have stuck to prov1x year round.
  20. Chuck Z

    Chuck Z
    Mt Pleasant, SC

    Military

    Derrick B said:

    I used to switch during the winter month when it gets in the 30s (Ohio) but I found it hurt my game due. i play the prov1x and one winter I used tour speed and it was awful. way different feel spin and distance. After that i have stuck to prov1x year round.

    Derrick, we got to get a Titleist script on that hat for your picture on this forum. Just sayin'. =)
  21. Sean FN

    Sean FN
    Weymouth, MA

    I use different golf balls. Since I can't post scores the winter rounds are more like practice than anything else. I keep two balls in my pocket and I alternate them every hole...trying to keep them from getting too cold.

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