Amatuer looking to buy golf balls

[aarong]

Hi everybody, came across this forum as I was searching for golf balls to buy.

I am an amateur looking to buy golf balls and am not sure what to buy.

I have been offered a range of used callaway balls for 35c each or brand new Dunlop DDH Distance balls for 38c each.

Which of the two would you take?

Any other suggestions on what I should buy?

Would you sggest buyinf the Dunlops due to them all being the same ball so I am able to get used to them or would you recommend the used callaways?

Any help would be apprecated.

[live4golf]

Ddh, hands down

[aarong]

Thanks for your reply, do you mind sharing why? I personally prefer the them I thin due to them being new but in terms of ball quality, why the dunlops?

[backintheswing]

Can you correct the spelling on amateur? I am getting head spins reading your post.

[aarong]

Typo. can't fix the tittle, my bad

[virge666]

You NEVER buy range balls. EVER!

Any of the entry balls will do. DDH are a good beginner ball. 35 cents is a bargain.

go fot it.

[aarong]

You NEVER buy range balls. EVER!

Any of the entry balls will do. DDH are a good beginner ball. 35 cents is a bargain.

go fot it.

By range balls you mean used? Why's that? Thanks for your reply

[WBennett]

Aaron, try them all til you find ones you like. I know guys off single figures who dont care what they use.

[spanner039]

Any ball will do for now until you get to a level that you can "control" the ball do work in your favor ie low spin, high spin, Firm, soft multilayer or rock ! there are many choices but really it wouldn't matter if it was a pro v or a noodle.

By range balls we mean ex driving range balls that are usually worn out, even new range balls are crap as they are usually designed not to go far

Have fun and enjoy your golf and try to avoid humping the goat!

Ps they still make DDH ?

[aarong]

Any ball will do for now until you get to a level that you can "control" the ball do work in your favor ie low spin, high spin, Firm, soft multilayer or rock ! there are many choices but really it wouldn't matter if it was a pro v or a noodle.

By range balls we mean ex driving range balls that are usually worn out, even new range balls are crap as they are usually designed not to go far

Have fun and enjoy your golf and try to avoid humping the goat!

Ps they still make DDH ?

Apparently so. I just think that if I buy the same ball that I will be able to get used to the way it moves and stuff like that, or am I just going too far in saying that haha. I think I might get the DDH's.

[spanner039]

Mmmmmmm the ball don't move by itself, it's how you hit it that makes it move, you need to learn how hit it to make it perform and sometimes they do as you intend.

The DDH would be a good ball for you

If your in Vic portsea is a great place to find a heap of different brands

[keymaster]

I think any cheap or 2nd hand golf balls will do you at this stage....

[Shreko]

i think the biggest issue you face is when you are losing them. You will want to keep the cost down as much as possible as you might lose quite a few on most hard holes with water/gulleys/deep rough.

[aarong]

I lose about 3-4 per 18 holes I play, I try not to but not being the best shot doesnt help

[aarong]

I think any cheap or 2nd hand golf balls will do you at this stage....

I believe so to, in saying that, 38c a ball I believe is cheap, would you be buying 2nd hand callaways or brand new dunlops for only a 3c difference?

[Bushka]

I lose so many balls when I practice just walking holes in the arvo sometimes. You'll get through em mate

[aarong]

I lose so many balls when I practice just walking holes in the arvo sometimes. You'll get through em mate

144 dunlop balls for $55, that should last me

[golfbound]

go the HotDots or the B51XD's

[golfbound]

http://lostgolfballs.com.au/practice-grade-golf-balls.html

[aarong]

go the HotDots or the B51XD's
The B51XD's are slazengers are they? And what are the hot dots? Can't find them

[Shreko]

144 dunlop balls for $55, that should last me

great deal, after losing all 144 and hopefully finding a few decent/modern style balls as well in the process will give you a good idea of what type of ball you like

[aarong]

I think so also. I do seem to like callaways but are abit to expensive for my current experience

[Gw 86]

Saying callaway a is fairly general mate they make plenty of different balls that should act differently . As the guys have said get something cheap That's not gonna be a worry to lose. Plus if your in the deep stuff a lot you will probably find more than you loose

[sms316]

Maxfli Noodle are well regarded. Especially by the lads in WA.

[MegaWatty]

Maxfli Noodle are well regarded. Especially by the lads in WA.

Very cheap way to lower your score.

[aarong]

Anyone used dunlops ddh's? I think they're the cheapest option for new balls

[WBennett]

If $5 on balls has you in conniptions, golf is not the sport for you.

[3oneday]

Anyone used dunlops ddh's? I think they're the cheapest option for new ballsyes mate, great ball.

You can work them both ways, the dimples also straighten the ball flight so you rarely will miss fairways. Get stuck in, can't go wrong.

[aarong]

Thanks 3oneday, will buy them tonight.

wbennett, it's definitely not the money, just don't want to make the wrong decision

[live4golf]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B004OA6THK

[backintheswing]

Thanks 3oneday, will buy them tonight.

wbennett, it's definitely not the money, just don't want to make the wrong decision

I might be aarong, but are you taking the piss?

[aarong]

Taking the piss about what?

Should I stay away because they're used?
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/181402049481?nav=SEARCH

[drobbo]

Taking the piss about what?

Should I stay away because they're used?
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm/181402049481?nav=SEARCH

Mate, they are only range quality balls and would not be worth playing a round with.
If you want quality used balls, check out Squizzys & get a few different dozen to see what you like.

Cheers

Robbo

[aarong]

Mate, they are only range quality balls and would not be worth playing a round with.If you want quality used balls, check out Squizzys & get a few different dozen to see what you like.CheersRobboAlright, I'll stick to the DDH's, thanks all

[3oneday]

I might be aarong, but are you taking the piss?


Taking the piss about what?he's being crever with your name, although I could be arrong ;)

Go the DDH's, you'll never need to ask advice again.

[aarong]

Do you think I should buy 1 pack of 18 first or just go all out on 144?

[backintheswing]

Mate, that is too big a decision for me to make now. Let me sleep on it.

[3oneday]

Go the DDH's, you'll never need to ask advice again.


Do you think I should buy 1 pack of 18 first or just go all out on 144?bugger, I was arrong.

Dunno mate, $50 is a big outlay, I probably shouldn't advise you on that. Ask BITS again tomorrow, he'll know.

[Peppas]

Can you get 72?

[aarong]

No I can't, I can get lots of 18, to buy 1 lot it only works out to an extra 6c a ball,
I will buy 2 lots of 18 and see how I go

[backintheswing]

Who's your supplier? I may get in on this.

[Peppas]

WHat if you buy 144 and then sell them a ball each for 40c, you'd make 2c per ball?

[Peppas]

Actually, 72 is 4 x 18, just FYI.

[Lagerlover]

Pep can you explain this thread to me...not now obviously, maybe bonville...maybe.

[Peppas]

Pep can you explain this thread to me...not now obviously, maybe bonville...maybe.

I don't know how I will go with the maths after a few drinks...

[Lagerlover]

I don't know how I will go with the maths after a few drinks...

Sweet.. so now we're on for cards as well.

[Peppas]

Sweet.. so now we're on for cards as well.

Sounds like trouble!

[Lagerlover]

Sounds like trouble!

Cards maybe the least of your trouble. 3PP has form.

[3Puttpete]

How'd I get dragged into this?

[Lagerlover]

How'd I get dragged into this?

You haven't.......... yet.

[3Puttpete]

You told me it wasn't gonna be one of those weekends.

[Peppas]

You told me it wasn't gonna be one of those weekends.

What do you mean by "those weekends"???

[Lagerlover]

Let's just not pre empt how these guys run these events.

You're the smallest, so obviously you'll be the first to be cut from the herd.. just remember, some people actually enjoy it.

[WBennett]

Why stop at 144. Buy a thousand and sell any extras you dont need on here.

Ddh's, B51s and Hot Dots are prized collectors items.

[aarong]

Why stop at 144. Buy a thousand and sell any extras you dont need on here. Ddh's, B51s and Hot Dots are prized collectors items. Haha are you being serious? 144 will take me about 40-50 rounds of golf to finish which will take me 2-4 years haha

[backintheswing]

Start a group buy thread in the pro-shop. I'm in for 18.

[Dotty]

Are these genuine?

I wouldn't want to play with DDH copies.

[talbo]

I'd be only worried buying ddh balls out of china.

[mrbluu]

When I first started golf, my 2 concerns were price (under $20 for 15 balls) and the balls had a nice thin straight logo (no homi) so I can line up my putts. I think my ball of choice was Spalding plus.

Point is just buy something cheap until u learn to play.

[Dotty]

When I first started golf, my 2 concerns were price (under $20 for 15 balls) and the balls had a nice thin straight logo (no homi) so I can line up my putts. I think my ball of choice was Spalding plus.

Point is just buy something cheap until u learn to play.
Same here, but Spalding TruFlite from KMart.

Sped up play, as I could identify my ball easily, rather than Norm, Harry and Jim deciding who owned which Pinnacle with the same number.

[3oneday]

Pinnacle are awesome too, you should look for these too!

[Captain Nemo]

Come on gents, lets not take the piss here.
Another option is the Precept Lady, especially the sparkly ones.
That way if you dont hit it past the reds, you'll have an excuse!

[Peppas]

Precept Laddies right

[Captain Nemo]

No Lady's...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRECEPT-LADY-S-III-CLEAR-PINK-15-GOLF-BALLS-GREAT-CONDITION-FAST-SHIPPING-/271371905406

[Peppas]

Ohhh nice, so cheap!

[backintheswing]

How much for 18?