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i agree with you.  i'm not against using a lesser ball.  especially if it helps me afford something else.  and with prices of everything going up, the golf budget only goes so far.  maybe someday i won't have to worry about it and just buy what i want, but until then, i have to make sacrifices and compromises.

It's certainly gotten difficult justifying $50/dozen for golf balls. I usually switch to "2nd tier" balls...for example NXT Tours... for casual after work rounds and the like...but I still play with ProV's when it counts.

Full agree with we, for my golf level I'm thinking even NXT Tour (the one I use) is too much.

I am with you Bruce - $48 or $50 a dozen is steep! I am somewhat fortunate in that I play a fair amount of corporate-related golf and most events toss a few sleeves of high end balls into the deal. But I suspect even the sponsors of these events will balk at the rates for purchase...Besides, the NXT Tour is a great golf ball - by any measure..

$50 a dozen is more than the cost of most of my rounds on the courses that I play.

Well with baby #2 coming I think I'm moving back down to NXT Tour S once I'm out of what I've got in the bag.  ;-/

I get my PROV1Xs for a deep discount so I don't mind losing a few, but I have connections with the team I coach. I was was paying full price for them then I would understand. NXT Tour is an excellent ball and the few times I have used them I enjoyed the feel, just not as good as Xs.

I just up my practice to prevent loosing them in the woods!

I switch depending on time of year. Currently using PV1's, and I get a great deal in my clubhouse. Well under retail.

Getting used to 1 type of ball just provides just another peice of consistency to the game.  I really don't mind paying for a premium ball such as the ProV1 if I know I am playing with the best.  I am now getting a full round or at least 9 holes out of every ball.  After that, they hit the shag bag.  

Best of luck to you and I think the most important  part is selecting a ball you feel comfortable and confident in.

BRUCE, WE HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM WITH FIXED INCOME.

SINCE I DON'T PLAY AS WELL AS I USED TO, I HAVE JUST ABOUT GIVEN UP ON THE NEW PROVS.

LOVE 'EM, BUT ,WHAT YA' GONNA  DO.

I occasionally play the Tour S.  But it's a ProV1X #13 about 99% of the time.  I usually pick up dozens at a time when they have deals through Titleist.  Then can use Rick or my pro to get them ordered.

TT

Bruce -  I rarely buy balls - by the time April comes around I will have found enough to get me through the summer.   Give the new pro V1s about 2 months in the market and I'll some to play (just need to snow to leave).  I think my current premium bag of balls (Pro Vs, Pentas, Bridgestone) has about 150 balls -  some will have a minor scape or two but fine for every day play.   I'll save you a dozen or so once the new Pro Vs start being lost.

I used to not play ProV's because of cost but as my game has improved I find the need for the consistency I find in the ProV1X's. It also helps that the last 2 rounds ive played I haven't lost a single ball., so that bring's my total balls used to 2 for the last 36 holes :)