golfholic here, one step short the nut house ...
all depends. Casual player? havin' fun with friends, GNF aboout feel/ score too much, enjoying the sunshine,......play anything, save the monies on elite balls . Crazy to pay that price.
for me. and again, i'm a loon....golf ball fitting is the best way to be certain that for YOUR swing you are using the most appropraite golf ball ( the best feel/distance/spin needed. wedge/ 7 iron/ driver)
the pros dont use balata balls or persimmon woods for a reason...they use the best tech for them ...and of course, the company that will pay them the biggest bucks (the gifted elite have this option...
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