Today in our simulator two older gentlemen were booked to play 18 holes. They both play to about a 25 handicap. Before they started I explained to them how the unit worked and that it was a good idea for them to use their own play while playing . I mentioned to them that they know how their ball plays. In other words how far they normally hit that ball and how it reacts to their type play. " This will make it easier for you to decide what club to hit." I said. The one gentlemen replied, " I use any ball. My handicap is so high I don't think it even matters."
I hear many high handicap players feel the same way. That they use what ever ball is the cheapest. The main problem with doing this is that you never get the same results when you hit your shot. One hole you may hit a low spin ball the next a two piece ball the next hole a high compression ball and so on. Even if you were a low handicap player playing different ball types would affect your game. Try to pick one ball type and stick with it. You'll find that at least if you hit a bad shot the pattern will be more consistent. If you like to play found balls to save money then keep the style that you play and use the rest as shag balls.
I hear many high handicap players feel the same way. That they use what ever ball is the cheapest. The main problem with doing this is that you never get the same results when you hit your shot. One hole you may hit a low spin ball the next a two piece ball the next hole a high compression ball and so on. Even if you were a low handicap player playing different ball types would affect your game. Try to pick one ball type and stick with it. You'll find that at least if you hit a bad shot the pattern will be more consistent. If you like to play found balls to save money then keep the style that you play and use the rest as shag balls.
