I wanted to test a series of balls which were relatively inexpensive and readily obtainable in most golf retail retailers and pro shops. I decide on not to use the prime of the line of golf balls, for this test, since all playable golf balls will break down sooner or later and most of the advantages of the high finish golf balls have negligible have an effect on on a simulator. In golf instruction is a waste of dollars to use a $4 golf ball on an indoor golf simulator, when you can use a $1 ball and get the similar final results.
The Test:
I ran an indoor golf league from my organization I utilised a various group of 6 balls for each and every week. The identical players played 9 holes each and every week on the exact same golf simulator. I limited the variables for the study, by holding anything constant except for the golf balls. I had eight players, every single player using their own golf clubs. At the finish of each week, I traded out the balls and replaced them with six new test balls. The six test balls had been placed in a bin next to the simulator, and the players have been only permitted to use the balls, I had offered.
The Results:
At the finish of the test, which ran for four weeks eight players and 9 holes per week, the results are as follows:
Callaway HX Hot Plus
The Callaway ball held up great! There was a little put on and tear on the balls, largely due to friction from working with wedges and the grooves cutting the exterior of the ball. There was only one particular out of six balls which have been used, that I would not use again on another round.
Nike Power Distance Soft
The Nike held up quite excellent, there was one particular ball which had a modest crack in the shell. Three of the six balls showed a fair quantity of friction cuts. I threw away three of the six balls utilised.
Noodle +
This ball held up fantastic for the 1st few weeks…but then it fell apart. I had one ball fully break into two pieces. An additional two balls had cracks on the shell and had been removed from the test before the fourth week. But for the cost, I was surprised they lasted as long as they did.
Titleist NXT Extreme
Overall the ball held up extremely effectively, there was a small friction cuts on a few of the balls and only one particular smaller crack on one of the golf balls. I only threw away that 1 ball.
The Winner:
Primarily based on the benefits of my tiny study I would advise the Callaway and the Titleist balls. They both held up well and I was able to use the balls for numerous rounds just after the study was full. The price tag is suitable for both of the balls. If I had to declare a winner: Callaway takes the prize.
Honorable Mention:
Once more for the price the Noodle was a superior ball, you may just need to have to get good at picking up shards of golf ball off your floor.
The Loser:
The Nike Energy Distance Soft really shocked me. I believed the soft ball would have held up improved than it did. Yes the Callaway and Titleist are a couple of bucks far more than the Nike, but it is worth it.