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Be Tha Ball
by Eddie Hall , Equipment Writer
Let ’ s face it ; you can ’ t play golf without golf balls — go figure ! Now that we ’ ve established that , we need to discover the best golf ball for our unique swing and desires . What do we want from a ball ? Do we want it to go far , straighter , spin more , feel soft for greenside shots , and have low or high compression ? Do we want built-in alignment aids ? When it comes to today ’ s hi-tech golf balls , the choices are vast . It ’ s best to try a sleeve of various brands / balls and find what works best for your game and offers you the most confidence . Here are a few of the most popular choices this year .
Titleist Pro V1
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The Titleist ’ s Pro V1 will likely never fall off the most popular golf ball list , but is it the best ball for all golfers ? If you lose a lot of balls in the weeds and timber , then probably not ; they are a bit pricey to lose . Nevertheless , they are the most popular . For 2023 Titleist made some slight changes that make it even better as it flies down the fairway . New in more than a decade are the dimple patterns on both the Pro V1 and Pro V1x . The dimple patterns with both balls enhance their overall performance through Titleist ’ s unique manufacturing processes of the Pro V ’ s core and a more resilient mantle layer . With this process , the covers are now the softest ever for the Pro V1 and the Pro V1x . These enhancements will help provide better short-game control as well . All this tech comes with a pricey $ 54.99 per dozen cost .
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Titleist TruFeel
The TruFeel Golf Ball features a larger , faster TruTouch core generating longer distance and consistency off the tee and long shots . The ball ’ s cover is a thinner and reformulated 2.0 TruFlex , which promotes improved feel and greenside control . The TruFeel is the softest Titleist golf ball and is designed for the player looking for increased distance , feel , and control . The TruFeel retail price is $ 24.99 per dozen .
Callaway Supersoft
Designing balls in this category means focusing on attributes that help golfers play the game they are capable of rather than the one they aspire to . In many instances , that means giving them more distance , higher launch , and a soft feel . Often a