I'm looking to purchase golf balls for my brother's birthday but I don't know which brand to buy. Can someone recommend a brand?
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Depends on his style of play. If he likes more control and spin, he'll want a softer ball, preferbly a 3-piece ball or even a 4 piece ball. The Callaway HX Blue series are a good example of this type of ball. They run about $35 a dozen, give or take.\n\nFor distance, a beginer would do well with a 2 piece ball with a hard cover. Generally these types of balls run $15 - $25 a dozen depending on brand and type. The Callaway HX hot is a 3 piece distance ball that runs $25 a dozen.\n\nThe cream of the crop (like the Titelist Pro V1-x or Callaway HX Tour) run about $45 - $55 a dozen. The Pro V1's is the number one golf ball among the elite golfers and professionals. The number 2 ball on the tour would be the Callaway. These ball combine the best of distance and control.\n\nFor the average user though, just use the Maxfli Noodles or Top Flite 3000. They're decent balls and don't run an arm and a leg. The best thing is if you lose one in the woods or the water, you don't get all bent out of shape over losing a $5 golf ball.\n\nHope this helps.
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i doubt you can buy one of those replacement pins...but i could be wrong.  you can check the website (if there is one) for the brand that you have.  swiss balls are relatively cheap nowadays so, if all else fails, just get a new one.
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Every golf ball has numbers on it. How many numbers and which numbers vary from brand to brand, but they all have at least one number.\nThat one number is most likely to be a 1, 2, 3 or 4 (although it can also be anything from a zero to a 9). What do these numbers mean?\n\nNothing, really. These single-digit numbers are simply there for identification purposes. If the members of a foursome are all playing a Titleist NXT ball, for example, one might play a ball with the number "1," another a "2," the third a "3," and the fourth a "4." This will allow the members to keep track of which ball belongs to each player.\n\nThese numbers usually appear just below the branding of the ball's name. All the balls from the same sleeve will have the same ID number.\n\nA golf ball might also have a three-digit number on it, usually something in the 300s or 400s. If you notice such a number on a ball, this number is letting you know how many dimples are on the ball.\n\nAnother number that might appear on golf balls is the ball's compression rating. Until solid core balls drove the wound ball almost completely out of the market - beginning in the late 90s - compression rating was a big deal to golfers. A compression rating of 70 or 80 for a wound ball was regarded as an indicator that ball was a "ladies ball." A compression rating of 110 meant you had to swing very hard to make that ball work right (the he-man ball).\n\nWe know now that compression relates much more to feel than to distance. Solid, soft-core balls are a huge segment of the golf ball market now, and the compressions these day can be way down in the 30s or 40s (ranging up to 100 or so). When these low-compression balls first started appearing on the market, manufacturers felt there was still a stigma attached to low compression - i.e., that a low-compression ball would be viewed as a "ladies ball." And so numbers representing compression were dropped from most golf balls.\n\nYou'll still find them on some brands, however, and they are almost certain - these days - to be two digits.\n\nSo, to recap: A single-digit number is there for identification; a double-digit number most likely represents compression; a triple-digit number most likely represents the number of dimples.
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Any top end driver will perform well. It is more important to get the correct specs for you. See a club fitter (Henry-Griffitts the best by far) and hit a variety of lofts and shafts until you are making a balanced and free, compensation free golf swing and achieving the ball flight you and your coach desire. DO NOT ever buy a club with out hitting on a range where you can see ball flight.
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If you're really serious about softball anything made by Mikan is great. The ball comes off the bat solidly every time and is great for power or the hot shots down the line. The top choice amongst a lot of players is the Freak. You have to be careful before buying a Mikan though because many leagues and organizations (ASA and USSSA) have outlawed a number of the Mikan brand bats and balls because they can be dangerous. Check your league standards and be prepared to pay the price because the bat doesn't come cheap. There are several posts on e-bay that can also help. But for me, anything made by Demarini has always been a plus.
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EASY\nhttp://www.snookercues.com The best place to buy snooker cues\nGOOD LUCK!
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Good models start at 150 $.\nWilson is a good brand. So is Head. Some Yonex and Prince are quite good as well.\nBut the brand is not the main concern. Racket stifness, weight and balance are what make them a good one one for each individual according to your style of play, your power and so on.\nGet some guidance from a professional coach who knows your game and strengths and weaknesses.
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Golf clubs are all about feel and swing speed.  Test-out different clubs....size, weight, texture, and find out what you like.  Then, have someone at the golf store estimate your swing speed....the faster your natural swing, the stiffer the shaft has to be.  Put the right shafts on the clubs that you feel comfortable with, and you have the perfect set for you.  It's not hard.  You just have to take the time to shop around.  Trust me.  It's worth it.  The right clubs make all the difference in the world.  \n\nYou can find really good deals on the internet (ebay), once you know what you want.  Don't buy from the store unless you have to.  Good luck....and welcome to the best game on earth!
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It depends on what type of play you are into.  \n\n1.  Outdoor/recball (woods or indoor buildings)\n\n- you can go a few routes here.  Tipman makes the 98 custom which is a TANK!  rarely breaks down and shoots fairly accurate.  Spyder makes markers as well and some that are knock off electro's.  If you are in this group, stick with these two brands.\n\n2. Speedball/Xball/Hyperball/Tourny.\n\n- Here is where you dump all your money.... Electro is the only way to go here seeing as even the auto cockers have e-blades.  You will want to go with an N tank instead of C02 which is a dirty air fluid.  Then you will want a fast hopper because the marker will want to shoot fast, so the hopper has to keep up.  I shoot a Feather light Viking.  Angles are ok but cheaply made and mass produced.  Dye makes great DM4 , 5 , and 6's  I would stay away from Bob Long intimidators... they are outdated.\n\n\nAnd for pumps... go with the dudes down the street from me in Oregon... CCI Phantom Pumps are the best in the market!
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See this article from the USA Today about the golf ball retrieval business:\n\nhttp://www.rgj.com/cgi-bin/printstory.cgi?publish_date=20001017&story=971848601
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You're half way to answering that question yourself.\nKeep trying different putter head weights, length of shaft, mallet vs. blade, straight shaft vs bent, etc...\n\nDon't always buy the most expensive or newest product. Sometimes a quick lesson with your club pro and your old putter are what you are seeking to become a better putter.
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I WOULD LOOK AT HYBRID IRONS AND FAIRWAY WOODS, ADAMS GOLF I WOULD RECOMMEND THEY ARE DAM GOOD MANUFACTURES OF GOLF CLUBS, GET FITTED FOR THEM. LENGTH, LIE, GRIP SIZE, FLEX. BAD BACK OR NOT YOU NEED THE TOOLS TO GET YOU AROUND THE COURSE, HAVE YOUR NEXT SET BUILT TO YOUR GAME, NOT OFF THE RACK. ON YOUR BACK PROBLEM I DONT KNOW THE NAME OF THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THE MAGNETS BUT YAHOO SEARCH, JIM COLBERT ON THE CHAMPIONS TOUR SWEARS BY THEM, GRIP IT AN RIP IT
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funny you should say, I really thought I was the only one left, having bought them as my first real set and have never bothered to change. Mine have stiff trutemper shafts and play great, though I dont. They are not easy clubs to play, but can be played very well (my lesson pro did and loved them) and provide a lot of control if you're good, so I am told. I have grown to love them
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Disc Golf Association is the leading manufacture of disc golf course equipment for the sport of disc golf. They are the company that founded disc golf 30+ years ago, and provide the finest quality disc golf equipment. They sell the new Mach Lite which is the best practice basket. Their Proline and Signature Line are great golf discs. They also have good starter RDGA line golf discs.\n\nDiscgolf.com is a great place to find out about vendors and club stuff and the PDGA has tons of great info on the sport. Innova and Discraft are the biggest two disc manufactures but I'm all DGA now that they have gotten back into the disc market with the Tsunami and Squall discs!! I don't know about Gateway discs. \n\nThere is a cool free magazine out called Disc Golf Magazine that has really cool product reviews and disc golf content. I'm not sure where to get that mag but you check the web site linked below or see if any local disc golf vendors carry it. \n\nIf you join the PDGA they have a mag that comes with membership called  Disc Golf World news. It mostly has tournament info but also covers technique and other related stuff. You don't have to be an active pro player to join. \n\nThere was the RDGA that was run by "Steady" Ed Headrick the founder of all things disc golf, but he passed away and the operation of the RDGA is in a holding pattern for now.
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Whenever I want to research golf equipment, one of the places I use is Golf Review. Here is a link to Nicklaus Equipment on Golf Review: http://www.golfreview.com/mfr/nicklaus/MCL_7974CRX.ASPX
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Actually you can go to a golf shop and have a set made for 3 to 4 hundred dollars. A lot of small golf shops have ready made new sets on hand in that price range, and a bonus while there is you can have your swing speed check and get measured.\n\nHowever the Adams tight lies are a good set of clubs and if you like them I say go for it, its always best to play with clubs that fit your eye.\n\nCheck out ::\n\n http://www.golfgalaxy.com \n\nThey have some great deals.\n\nLeon
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First of all, your budget is very smart.  You don't want to spend too much money on a beginner's set because you should outgrow them in a year or two anyway.  However, you definitely want forgiving clubs which means cavity-backs.  \n\nI would disagree with the above poster who mentioned that blades will force you to play better.  This is not necessarily true.  You will be frustrated, and you might quit golf after a short period if you start off with blades.  It's just not worth it.  When you consider that some tour pros use cavity-backs, it makes you wonder why amateurs should even consider going the way of blades.  Granted, this is somewhat of a contentious issue, but for an amateur like me who will never turn pro, there is just no point in aiming for blades.\n\nNow on to golf clubs.  For beginners, I would recommend the Mizuno MX-17s.  They are very forgiving.  They have recently been replaced by the MX-900, so you should be able to get a good deal on the 17s new.  Mizuno's are famous for the softness of their forged irons, and even though the 17's are cast not forged, they come close to the forged irons in feel.  When it comes to quality, Mizuno irons cannot be beat.\n\nAnother popular beginner's set are the Pings.  The new G5s are quite pricey, but you may be able to find a used set or perhaps a G2 set for a good price.  The Pings are also well known for being forgiving, but they just looked too ugly for me.  I couldn't stand the look of them while I still find myself admiring my MX-17s after a full year.  \n\nThe Callaways, imo, are just as pricey as the Pings without their forgiveness.  They don't look as good as the Mizunos either.\n\nIf you are just experimenting with golf and not sure if you will stick with it, go with the much cheaper 2nd tier brands.  These include Tommy Armour, Ben Hogan, Adams, etc.  They should be almost as good if not as good as the big brands but at a fraction of the price.  If you decide to stick with the game after a year, you can always upgrade to the Mizuno MX-23s.  (the 23s are Mizuno's most forgiving forged irons.  Probably the most well-reviewed irons in existence).\n\nAbout fitting, it is certainly important.  However, most golf stores will fit clubs for you for free if you purchase them from their store, so you might want to consider that option first.\n\nPS.  Unless a golf store measures your swing speed at 95mph or higher, go with Regular Flex shafts, not the Stiff Flex.  So many people have an ego issue and go with the stiff when regular is most appropriate for the majority of players.  Even my instructor (whom I respect greatly) recommended that I go with stiff.  (I ended up with regular and am glad I did).\n\nHope this helps!