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Date Posted: 20:30:34 03/01/06 Wed
Author: David Lake
Subject: Re: Golf Ball Recommendation
In reply to: Mark 's message, "Re: Golf Ball Recommendation" on 18:50:02 03/01/06 Wed

Mark,

There is a little gadget that you can pick up at any golf store that very accurately determines the roundness of a golf ball. It is a square piece of metal with a hole in the center that is the diameter of a golf ball. You simply place the ball into the hole and rotate it. If the ball hangs up then it is out of round. I have used this gadget for many years and the most consistently round ball that I have found are Top-Flites. Also, the Top-Flites maintain their roundness better than other balls that I have tested. For instance, the most popular 3-piece ball on the market tends to go out of round after being played only four or five holes whereas the Top-Flites generally last round after round.

I have no problem stopping the ball on the green.

David

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[> [> [> [> Re: Golf Ball Recommendation -- Mark, 11:08:12 03/02/06 Thu

>David, thank you for your reply, as with other posts you once again answer with graciousness and professionalisim. Can I be so bold as to ask which Top Flite model you use? I realise that at times that can start a stampede on your recommended product and you get the blame if it doesn't do what folks are looking for, but how about we look at it as a fact of what you use and not a recommendation? Many thanks, Mark

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[> [> [> [> [> Re: Golf Ball Recommendation -- David Lake, 11:39:52 03/02/06 Thu

Mark,

I have been using the Top-Flite XL line of golf balls for over ten years. It does not matter which particular XL golf ball that I prefer - what does matter is that a golfer finds one that he likes and sticks with it.

David

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[> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Golf Ball Recommendation -- Mark, 17:51:03 03/02/06 Thu

>David I am surprised that in all of my searching for suitable clubs etc that I have not once read or heard of the plate with a hole. It has intrigued me and made me consider an aspect of ball selection completely new to me, thanks again.
Mark

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Golf Ball Recommendation -- Patrick Morris, 11:29:10 03/03/06 Fri

>>David I am surprised that in all of my searching for
>suitable clubs etc that I have not once read or heard
>of the plate with a hole. It has intrigued me and made
>me consider an aspect of ball selection completely new
>to me, thanks again.
>Mark
Look up "All In One Golf Tool", amazon.com sells em for 2.95. It is a club or cigar rest, turns any club into a ball retriever, repairs ball marks, cleans club grooves, and checks ball roundness for improved putting and accuracy. I had one but lost it, think I'll steal the wife's! As well I bought 18 dozen mint Top Flite Infinities for $127.00 Canadian tax and shipping in from Knetgolf.com. I have been buying balls from them for years and have never been disappointed. The top flites are 50% off right now. so I ended up paying 7.05 a dozen all in. You can get xl's in Canada for 5 bucks a dozen mint. Cheaper on their U.S. site. If you buy over $75.00 worth you get free shipping in the states. $99.00 in Canada gets you free shipping. That's why I bought so many. Pat

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Golf Ball Recommendation -- Mark, 12:39:05 03/05/06 Sun

>>Thanks Pat, I am in New Zealand so stuff costs me quite a bit more if I buy from the states due to the value of our dollar. I am just about to order a full set of 1 irons and have found this site and forum intrigueing. For instance I had never heard anyone rate Top Flite balls before. All the magazines etc do all their tests and hot lists and they have never featured anywhere. But as I said above, I had never considered that a ball can lose it's shape so quick either which now has me looking to try some Top Flites out. The XL range is their cheapest ball I think?
I am very excited about the prospect of hitting accurate repeatable shots with the new clubs if they deliver what everyone is saying, and I believe they will.
Mark

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Golf Ball Recommendation -- David Lake, 14:02:18 03/05/06 Sun

Mark,

I would stay away from the Top-Flite Range ball. Like it's name implies it is designed for driving range use which translates into a very low compression rating. The low compression rating makes the ball more durable which is what you want with a range ball; however, for performance you want a higher compression rating.

David

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[> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> [> Re: Golf Ball Recommendation -- Mark, 14:45:57 03/05/06 Sun

>Mark,
>
>I would stay away from the Top-Flite Range ball. Like
>it's name implies it is designed for driving range use
>which translates into a very low compression rating.
>The low compression rating makes the ball more durable
>which is what you want with a range ball; however, for
>performance you want a higher compression rating.
>
>David
Thanks David, sorry my mistake, I meant the whole XL range of balls. Was going to try some of the Pure Distance, more carry first.
Regards, Mark

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