too bad you have to use the same ball throughout or Id have one for the tee, one for chips, and one for putting

That's funny but, I have actually played a round of golf with a guy that did that. He had 3 or 4 different makes of golf balls in his pocket & he kept switching them on the tee, fairway & green. The funniest thing was it didn't even help him score better so I'm not sure why he was doing it.

dont you have to use the same ball (or the same type if you lose one)? I was pretty sure that was a rule.

Jut my 2 cents worth. For those of us who live in the woods and and are drawn to the water like a moth to flames; Walmart has a very inexpensive ( cheap ) ball. Titech runs about 10 bucks for 18 balls. If, like me, you can't hit it straight don't pay the big bucks 'till you can.

 Maybe it was only worth about a penny, but the thought is the same.

I have purchased golf balls from Walmart several times when they put them on clearence. They have the 200 count 2 3/4" wood tees cheaper than anywhere else in town so I always get them there.

So as my luck continues, I went to the Callaway Vendor night at the PGA tour superstore and got a $20 gift card just for coming through the door. Then I end up winning a putting contest and got another $20 gift card. Me and two other guys made the 5 foot putt. Then only me and one other guy made the 10 foot putt. We both missed the 15 footer. I made it on the second try and he missed. I purchased the Top Flite Gamer and a box of Nike One Platinum. Can't wait to hit the course again!

.....and I got a free pair of Callaway socks for trying on a pair of Callaway golf shoes.

Twin, you are on a roll ! Catch the next flight to Vegas  :-)

Well, sorry we didn't get to introduce ourselves. I'm mad I missed the other $10 and the free sleeve of golf balls. I went down there for the purpose of getting that sleeve. Were they the Tour i or ix? I was putting with the ix. Did you see that green break to the left just near the hole? I was aiming everything at the right edge of the cup.

JB I'll meet you on the strip. I'm a believer in sharing the wealth so we should be okay.

"they gave me a sleeve because I am so good looking"

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Or was it so you could hurry up and leave .....  :-)

I posted this a bit ago under ball types, but since the B330-RX was mentioned and a new ball I am truly excited about, I will post it again under this thread.  @

I recently picked up a dozen of Bridgestone's new Tour B330-RX and have been playing with it side-by-side next to Titliest's ProV1.  Paid 34.99 for the RX compared to 45.99 for the ProV.  Distance off the tee favored the RX, it was a true boring straight trajectory.  Workability favored the ProV off the tee.  Iron play was almost a wash, both are great balls and I really did not see much difference in performance other than the RX was tad bit longer - both stopped on the greens nicely.  Around the green the RX had a very nice soft feel but did release more than the ProV.  ProV's are a ball you can throw at the pin and they hold very nicely...but I chipped in two off the green with the RX once I adjusted to its release.  On the short grass, ProV's have always been a wonderful ball to putt, but was taken back by the feel factor of the RX as to how soft the ball felt coming off the face of the putter, yet rolled a bit hotter than the ProV on a very true line.  Rolled my first putt about 10 feet past the hole, so again had to make an adjustment in speed, but once done, a pleasure to putt.

Overall, both are very nice!  But I a must say, Bridgestone is on to something with marketing their tour performance balls based on swing speed.  The B330 is designed for a swing speed 112+, the B330-S 103-115 and the B330-RX <105.  I fit into the latter category and was very impressed how this ball fit my game as I have never had good results with the B330 in the past.  For both iron and driver play the RX was great, but it was the feel factor around and on the greens that most impressed me.  I was very confident to play this ball from a variety of lies and when I had to open up the 58 degree for a short chip with not much green to work with, the ball stopped very nicely.  The RX may not be for everyone, but for those with slower swing speeds wanting a high performance ball for a reasonable price, I would highly recommend.  @

I was reading all the posts and couldn't help but respond. I would have to agree with the majority in the fact that it doesnt matter how the ball is made, it is how it plays for you. I started playing golf in Jan of this year and have found quite a few balls in the sticks. My best round to date is with the Taylor Made TP red just couldn't find the cup, 4 putted every hole! I was one of the ones sucked in by the hype of the B330-RX, ran out and bought a sleeve hoping it would help. I couldn't tell you how it works on the greens as I lost all three fairly quickly. What I did notice was how quick it left the club face and how far it carried, problem was I couldn't get the club face around fast enough to keep it from launching in a straight line at 35 degrees from the intended target line. Lost every one. I really would like to hear more on the Gamer ball as I cant find them in stock at any of the local stores and dont want to drive 45 min. to buy some.

I also have used the Be6 and have had good success with it for about 4 years.  Christmas this year the kids bought me two boxes of B330-RX going to Florida in a month will let you know the difference on my return.  Like Marty I also tried some of the high end balls.... did not perform as good as the Bridgestone e-6.

   Low and Slow     drmoon......Life Member since 2004.....