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I have be playing golf for 8+ years. My score does not reflect my potential. I know that distance is not everything but when I'm averaging 250 off the tee and usually have about 200 yards into par fours and can never reach a par 5 in two I feel like I am leaving a few shots out their. My sort game is not horrible but my chipping and pitching is a lot better then my putting. I get decent spin but don't have "zip" but I can stop a ball pretty good.

 

What am I looking for? A ball that will give my more consistent straight longer shots but does not sacrifice spin.

 

Thanks for your help.

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That course must be long! I hit a driver around 250 yards and usually have less than 150 yards to the hole. I would recommend any tour level ball that you like the feel of. I personally like the nike 20xi they were on sale and I stocked up on them. They seem to be as straight off the tee as a pure distance ball and have good spin around the greens.

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If this post proves anything it's that every person is different when it comes to which ball they prefer. There are a few things in life ya just gotta do yourself before making any decision.... and EVERY aspect of the game of golf is one of them.

4 out of 5 posts are different balls and the other post gives the best advice.

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[quote name='joey2aces' timestamp='1396027165' post='8969385']
If this post proves anything it's that every person is different when it comes to which ball they prefer. There are a few things in life ya just gotta do yourself before making any decision.... and EVERY aspect of the game of golf is one of them.

4 out of 5 posts are different balls and the other post gives the best advice.
[/quote]This poster specifically asked for "a ball that will give me more consistent straight longer shots but does not sacrifice spin" . He didn't ask for advice. So I suggested a ball that I thought would work for him. I do not use the E5, but I think it will work for him.

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I could be a 20 handicap and play a prov1x best and you could be a +4 and do your best work with a Wilson duo...you have to figure out your strengths and weaknesses and test multiple balls that will benefit you the most (which unfortunately is not going to be a random person's reply on an internet post...although it would be nice and easy). On course recommendations based on a fitter or a pro who knows your game is the only way.

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What distance are you playing from? my biggest suggestion is move up a set of tee's them go buy sleeves of balls you want to try and give them a whirl till you find one that peeks your interest game wise. You can also go to a fitter where they can fit you to a a ball the works best.

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Wilson FG is a great ball. Very underrated. Crazy straight off the driver, and supper soft around the greens. Putter feel is almost identical to the ProV1. Wilson just listed a new version of it on their website, so it is not being discontinued. Try to find some of last years models, I heard they can be had for less than $20 a dozen. (Stay away from FG X though. Not a bad ball, just hard to control off the tee IMO, and is much harder feeling.)

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[quote][color=#282828][size=4]A ball that will give my more consistent straight longer shots but does not sacrifice spin. [/quote][/size][/color]

[color=#282828][size=4]So you want a ball that goes farther, goes straighter and spins plenty?[/size][/color]

[color=#282828][size=4]Does not exist. A ball that's longer would not be allowed under the Rules of Golf. And the only way to make a ball straighter with the same swing is (maybe) use one that spins less (which doesn't actually work but people believe in it).[/size][/color]

[color=#282828][size=4]You're asking for a magic golf ball. [/size][/color]

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One way in which they can get more spin around the greens (shorter shots) while straighter with less spin on drives (and longer shots), is to use more layers. So a 3-piece ball will normally be better in that respect than a 2-piece.

Since you are good with chipping and pitching, and using spin there, as long as you aren't losing many balls, you might just want to consider spending a little more for any of the tour level balls (3 piece or more with urethane covers). The FG Tour by the way is only being updated for 2014, not replaced. The 2013 version is a 3-piece, and the 2014 a 4-piece. The new one has a black box, which says "advanced 4-piece" in the lower right corner, and will be more expensive for awhile as well (more than $40 a dozen right now online). The 2013 version in the gold box can be found for under $30 a dozen.

Another one you might find good prices on is the Taylormade Lethal, a 5-pece ball that many considered one of the best balls of 2013, which I also see online right now for under $30 a dozen.

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