Could I please get some input on ball selection

[Spooky67]

Thank You

I would really like some input on ball selection please. In the past, 5-6yrs ago, I played and really enjoyed: Precept U-tri Extra Distance, and the original Noodle. Last year I started playing again after a long lay off and really liked the original Bridgestone e6- the newer e6 not so much. The Srixon Q star has been acceptable, but I am really looking for a new regular ball. Here is what I am looking for:

1. Feel- I like a ball that is not too hard, not too soft, off the club. Just firm enough that I know where it hit the club face- the U-tri Extra Distance and the original e6 felt perfect to me.
2. Low spin off the driver- I really bit hard on the original e6's claim of reducing sidespin and allowing straighter tee shots..lol...every time I hit a straight driver I was convinced the "ball was working"..lol. In all seriousness, I am very willing to give up workability for a low spin ball off the tee. I do realize that it's mostly the indian and not the arrow, but I also realize that balls are different and I am trying to find my new regular ball.
3. A slightly higher compression than most GI balls. I am guessing here. I have had bad luck with the super low compression balls.

Price isn't really an issue, when I get to play I want it to be enjoyable, so I do not mind spending a bit more to get a ball that fits the above. I have always stayed away from higher end balls due to their higher spin, I have always stayed away from most "distance" balls due to them feeling like rocks. Any suggestions would be welcome.

[Old Hack]

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I would really like some input on ball selection please.  In the past, 5-6yrs ago, I played and really enjoyed: Precept U-tri Extra Distance, and the original Noodle.  Last year I started playing again after a long lay off and really liked the original Bridgestone e6- the newer e6 not so much.  The Srixon Q star has been acceptable, but I am really looking for a new regular ball.  Here is what I am looking for:

1. Feel- I like a ball that is not too hard, not too soft, off the club.  Just firm enough that I know where it hit the club face- the U-tri Extra Distance and the original e6 felt perfect to me.
2. Low spin off the driver- I really bit hard on the original e6's claim of reducing sidespin and allowing straighter tee shots..lol...every time I hit a straight driver I was convinced the "ball was working"..lol.  In all seriousness, I am very willing to give up workability for a low spin ball off the tee.  I do realize that it's mostly the indian and not the arrow, but I also realize that balls are different  and I am trying to find my new  regular ball.
3. A slightly higher compression than most GI balls.  I am guessing here.  I have had bad luck with the super low compression balls.

Price isn't really an issue, when I get to play I want it to be enjoyable, so I do not mind spending a bit more to get a ball that fits the above.  I have always stayed away from higher end balls due to their higher spin, I have always stayed away from most "distance" balls due to them feeling like rocks.  Any suggestions would be welcome.
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[Spooky67]

I'm sure Old Hack had some good info for me, but it didn't come through....anyone else have an opinion. I am willing to try any ball that wouldn't just be too spiny off the tee. My tee shot makes or breaks my round. Thanks.

[Stylers]

I have pretty much played most of the non urethane covered balls and feel Callaway HX Diablo Tour to be one of the least spinning off driver and an all around solid ball. Only about $25/dozen.

[pinball]

I'm playing the Tour B330-RX. Got em on sale at GG for about the same price as mid range balls. Good distance, hop and stop around greens.

Good luck in your search!

[billybob19606]

NXT tours might be good for ya

[anth]

I 2nd the B330RX. Very good mix of everything

[newjedi]

Put the Srixon XV at the top of your list you are describing everything that I like about the Star XV.

[Georgie Z]

Sounds like you would like the B330RX

[jmvargas]

i did a lot of research on the best ball for me about 3 years ago as i was getting confused with all the choices available..

i am 66 and have been playing golf for 54 years with a driver SS of 95mph and presently play to a 9 hdcp although i have been as low as a 3..

i narrowed down my choices at the time to the bridgestone B330RX and the nike vapor one....finally chose the B330RX as it had a better feel and was also more durable..

.....am still sold on the B330RX up to now although i also try some new offerings once in a while and find the topflite gamerV2 a good value ball too..

[HackerD]

Balls similar to original e6 for feel and spin:
Nike Crush
Srixon Soft Feel
Srixon AD333
Titleist DT Solo
Topflite D2 Feel