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Old April 20th, 2006, 10:57 PM
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WHICH BALL IS THE softest?

I use a forged steel putter and need a soft ball. Pro Vs are much too hard to me for example. Anyone know of a really soft ball. It would have to be a new product because I have tried every ball I know of.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 12:53 AM
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Have fun looking for something softer than the Pro V...Titleist used to offer the Tour Balata, but one thin shot, and that ball is done. I bought a dozen once, and I went through 2 sleeves, not because of lost balls but because of all the scuff marks from wedge shots.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 02:01 AM
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I use a forged steel putter and need a soft ball. Pro Vs are much too hard to me for example. Anyone know of a really soft ball. It would have to be a new product because I have tried every ball I know of.
Depending on swing speed.

Maxfli Noodles are a good for a soft golf ball. I use them in the spring an fall because they stay softer in the colder temperatures.

If you are sold on Titliest try the So-Lo.
Srixon has the the Soft Feel (what I use occasionally).

If you need a three piece ball try the Callaway HX Hot. They are very responsive. They may not be the softest but they are very consistent on the green.

Most golf shops will let you mix and match sleeves to make a dozen. The best thing is to try and see what you like. Take two different brands and when the course is empty play best ball and take two shots from your best location.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 02:42 AM
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Noodle is softer than the Pro V?
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Old April 21st, 2006, 03:39 AM
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try the callaway hx tours. To me theyre slightly softer than the pro v 1's. Or yes what someone mentioned get a putter with an insert.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 06:13 AM
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I've still got some old Titleist Balatas new in sleeves. I love to putt with them.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 08:04 AM
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I would never change putters unless mine was stolen.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 09:27 AM
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I would never change putters unless mine was stolen.

Franklin,

Try the Top Flite Strata Tour Professional's, they are very soft and are a very good putting ball. I play the TL Tour a good bit which are good putting but probably not as soft as you would want. I think you could even find some Balata Strata's still if you wanted.

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Old April 21st, 2006, 09:34 AM
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Titleist Professionals are soft. You can still find them someplaces. If you dont mind buying "experienced" golf balls you can find them buy the 100's on ebay
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Old April 21st, 2006, 01:49 PM
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your using a soft putter, and you say the Pro V 1 is much too hard!?!?! You must have extradorinarily sensitive hands.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 02:00 PM
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the original callaway hx tour 56 were by far the softest balls on the market but were not very durable but the new version is according to the manufacture's specs, are very similar to the hx tour. i'm sure there's still plenty of last years model out on the market yet.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 02:29 PM
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I think the Srixon AD-333 are really soft. They're also really cheap and play surprisingly well.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 05:35 PM
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If you really want the softest ball, try a SNOW BALL IN THE SUMMER, AFTER IT MELTS. Unless it was made with HARD WATER.

Seriously, if you think a ProV1 is "much too hard" to putt with, you need to rethink what you're putting with. Or you could try putting with some TopFlite balls for a few months. After that, those V1's will feel like marshmellows.
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Old April 21st, 2006, 07:18 PM
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I know the 4-piece Strata tour ace are pretty soft...
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Old April 21st, 2006, 08:41 PM
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try a ladies ball. unless you're not man enough. j/k. i play the volvik crystals my buddies make fun of me but i like them.
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