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19th June 2019 03:39 PM
#1
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Balls - urethane vs. surlyn/ionomer
I know all the pros and cons of the two types of cover materials, but I'm interested in what other people play out of the two, and why. I know there's the "your current ball" thread, but I want to discuss types of balls rather than specific models.
Which cover do you play, and why?
At what point (in terms of your golf game) do you think the more expensive urethane balls start to make a difference?
I currently play urethane balls as I prefer the short-game control, however I'm not a terribly good golfer (15 handicap) and can see some advantages to ionomer (potentially straighter off the tea, more durable & quite a bit cheaper). Sometimes I think a 3-piece ionomer ball might be a better choice for me.
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19th June 2019 04:42 PM
#2
If you prefer urethane, stick with it. Most golf balls are about as straight as one another these days no matter the cover and with the deals you can find out there on urethane balls at various places, why would you play anything else if that's what you like. I won't pay for urethane golf balls at the top prices these days but if you buy in bulk on a run out model, premium urethane balls can be had at very reasonable prices.
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20th June 2019 02:00 PM
#3
If you play on a course where the greens are mud at this time of the year and too much spin might actually be a problem, then I cant see the harm in using ionomer covers, that or you really like iridescent coloured balls.
Otherwise i agree with the post above, I can buy Bridgestone RX/RXS range for under $40 a dozen ATM, & when they run them out they maybe as little as $29, and with the spin they generate, you can hold firm greens in ways ionomer balls just cant.
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20th June 2019 05:18 PM
#4
Senior Member
Major Winner
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24th June 2019 08:56 PM
#5
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Originally Posted by
BobsYourUncle
Which cover do you play, and why?
Whichever one I have at the time. For the last 12 months I am using TM Project A or Srixon QStar Tour.
I dont know what cover they have.
At what point (in terms of your golf game) do you think the more expensive urethane balls start to make a difference?
I havent thought about it, but then again I havent purchased golf balls retail this century. Except when I was in the states last year and bought TM Project A or Srixon QStar Tour cos they were brand new.
Sometimes I think a 3-piece ionomer ball might be a better choice for me.
for a 15 hcap i would be thinking that its the $$ is a more important consideration.
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