[Jerry101]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

I am fortunate to have made my 1st hole-in-one on March 13th. It was with a Top Flight that I scooped out of the water next to the one I had hit in there ... a Calloway ... that I had scooped out of the water next to the Titleist that I had in there ...

[Toymeister]

OP here

I'll probably keep the yellow/pink/blue/red and green ones and eBay off of the rest.

Callaway brand seems the most plentiful. It must be those are the easiest to buy. I started picking them up at the height of COVID for something to do. It makes about as much sense as, say, glass fusion to me.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by joseppe

See if you can find 13 or 14 golf clubs and then you'll be ready to go.

Half or more will be in the first pond near the course.

[jimhurtt@twc.com]

Well personally I have two favorite balls. I carry them with me all the time.

[wmcgowan]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

a round waterproof one
Bwaaaaaa ha ha ha

[swissy]

Originally Posted by jimhurtt@twc.com

Well personally I have two favorite balls. I carry them with me all the time.

Be careful not to lose or damage them

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Mortal1

if they have "the villages" on them. If you have them return them to the driving range at Sarasota or Lopez. They also only go about 82% the distance of a normal ball.

Ranges buy in bulk (have a nephew in the business, diving to retrieve balls), if you find balls regularly while playing (like we do), DONATE THEM TO THE FIRST TEE ! Such a wonderful program that gives so many who would never ever have a change to play an expensive sport like golf, a chance at an enjoyable life long hobby/sport.... well, SOME days are enjoyable, let's face it ! Seriously, 1st Tee teachers so much more to young people; perseverance, honestly, character..... have kid and youth clubs to donate ? Give to first Tee not Good Will and such

[joelfmi]

Hold on you can still get covid after you get the vaccine put you will be a symptomatic and for the most part you will not hospitalized. always follow the CDC guide lines

[NoMoSno]

Originally Posted by joelfmi

Hold on you can still get covid after you get the vaccine put you will be a symptomatic and for the most part you will not hospitalized. always follow the CDC guide lines

Be sure to use hand sanitizer after you touch your balls...

[sipops]

Originally Posted by DaleDivine

Why would anyone use a floater ball over a water hazard? If it goes in the water are you gonna stand there for a week for it to maybe float to shore?
Just use an old beat up ball.

Most of the time the courses are really crowded and slow play happens.
I usually walk around the bushes looking for balls just to kill time waiting to hit. (and I'm ready to hit when it's my turn). Hence, I have over 4000 golf balls in my garage.

I have never owned an old golf ball. It must be a wonderful feeling. Oh and 4000 golf balls in your garage may I ask how often you have to regrip your ball retriever.

[Bearlythere]

I really feel sorry for you , finally have the balls to go outside and enjoy life.

[Garywt]

A ball is a ball especially for a beginner.

[Flillini]

Someone gave me a box of TopFlite Bomb balls as a joke. Topflite is known as having the feel of a "rock" I shot one of my best scores ever (76) with one ball for the round. I hit the ball straight and putted well. Doesn't matter what ball a person uses unless they are scratch or pros that spin, control and feel actually make a difference. JMO

[Shoogley]

Count the dimples on each ball
Measure the depth of each dimple
The one with the most and deepest dimples will be the one most affected
Speed distance and height.
Lol.
Weight must be 1 ounce.

Originally Posted by Toymeister

Now that I am vaccinated I am ready for lessons. Which ball would be best for me, or is this a personal thing?

I have gathered 1,500 or so balls during COVID so I have plenty of whatever brand is the'best'.

[tvbound]

Originally Posted by sipops

I have never owned an old golf ball. It must be a wonderful feeling. Oh and 4000 golf balls in your garage may I ask how often you have to regrip your ball retriever.

"may I ask how often you have to regrip your ball retriever."

THAT is hilarious! As for the subject of the thread, one can't help but think that there is a large dose of facetiousness in it. If a person is a rank beginner, buy the cheapest NEW balls you can find as the type of ball used will be last on the priority list until you get better. Lessons, practice (especially the short game) should be first on the list.