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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 saw the replies to go to Balata or the Professional ball.  If your
serious about you game and plan to play tournaments, that may be the way
to go.  BUT, it's expensive and you need to get a ball gauge to check
roundness (metal plate with precise hole for maximum ball size.)  Check
either of the two above balls and you'll find after 2 or 3 holes they're
out of round.  A -1 handicapper at my home course swears the
Professional ball goes out of round faster than Balatas.  Of all the
balls I've played, the HP2 Tour your playing now has the softest feel of
any durable ball.  Now if your good enough maybe you can get Titliest to
give you all your balls (like they do the Pros) and you can replace them
every couple holes!

I don't know that you'll lose significant distance with the Balata
ball.  I used to swear I hit them farther than solid balls 10 years ago,
but solid ball technology has improved a LOT since then.  Try a range
that uses recycled balls, you usually see a few balatas.

I don't know if this helped, but you got my nickel's worth!

Tom Binney
42 years of golf and I still can't hit it far enough or straight enough!