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Re: Titleist Ball Recommendations

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From: Scott
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 1997 00:00
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On Sun, 26 Jan 1997 13:14:35 -0600, Bullwhip <bullwhip@pitnet.net>
wrote:

>Darrin wrote:
>> 
>> As winter ends in New England, I'm considering a ball switch.  I've been
>> playing the Titleist HP2 Tour 100 for two years with pretty good
>> results; however, I feel like I'm missing some touch qround the greens
>> (140 yards and in) with the HP2.  I messed around with different balata
>> balls, and they do seem to give better feedback and spin around the
>> greens.  I also like the fact that it is easier to make the ball move in
>> the air easier with the balata.  So, with this stuff in mind...........
>> 
>
>> 
>> How much distance will I lose going from HP2 Tour to a balata ball?
>> 
>> That's it..........  any tips??
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Darrin Lucas
>> Danbury, CT
>

I play Tour Balata 90s and Dt wound 90s. Two differences.
(1)The balata ball feels a little softer on putts. 
(2) After three or four holes, the balata ball starts to fall apart.

Unless you never hit a tree or cart path, I would use the Wound 90s. 

Scott
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Subject: Re: Titleist Ball Recommendations
Date: 1997/01/28
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