Golf Ball Types

[texastwoputt]

which ball slows the meter the most with giving extra distance

[Faterson]

Obviously, the most expensive Tour GI-SD balls. But, the slow-down of meter is the same for all ball types that do that.

What you see above is the original answer I posted here. WGT later introduced new ball types, including GI2-D and GI3-D, which slow down the meter more than GI-SD, although they do not provide as much extra distance as GI-SD.

Here's an overview of all 15 currently available ball types (ignoring the basic balls), stating the price for a 3-pack, the red-colour variety. You may click the links to compare the details of the various properties in the charts (number of dots), although they are also described in words here:

• $0.14 >>> B-XD balls (extra-distance, very durable)
• $0.28 >>> B-ES balls (extra-spin, durable)
• $0.49 >>> GI-D balls (extra-distance, slows down meter, durable)
• $0.52 >>> Tour-S balls (extra-distance, ultra-spin, low durability)
• $0.58 >>> GI-S balls (extra-spin, slows down meter, durable)
• $0.69 >>> GI2-D balls (extra-distance, extra-slow meter, low durability)
• $0.74 >>> Tour-SD balls (ultra-distance, ultra-spin, low durability)
• $0.78 >>> GI2-S balls (extra-spin, extra-slow meter, durable)
• $0.88 >>> Tour GI-S balls (extra-distance, ultra-spin, slows down meter, very low durability)
• $0.99 >>> Tour-SD Vapor balls (same as Tour SD + vapor trail)
• $0.99 >>> GI3-D balls (extra-distance, ultra-slow meter, low durability)
• $1.08 >>> GI3-S balls (extra-spin, ultra-slow meter, durable)
• $1.24 >>> Tour GI-SD balls (ultra-distance, ultra-spin, slows down meter, very low durability)
• $1.33 >>> GI3-S Vapor balls (same as GI3-S + vapor trail)
• $1.49 >>> Tour GI-SD Vapor balls (same as GI-SD + vapor trail)

[LBCGolf]

There is a new GI2-D ball. Same as GI-D but 2 "feel" points, so it slows the meter down more than the other GI category balls. $0.69 in red. Durability is 1/2 point less.

I'm on my 2nd sleeve of the Tour GI-S, still getting used to the "throwing darts" at the green method of approach shots, so I can't be arsed to get used to another ball.

More consistent hits on the sweetspot's gotta be a nice for people struggling with the meter though. If you get this new ball and play with the Raptor irons, you could start your swing go fetch a cup of coffee, come back and complete your swing.

[Faterson]

Thanks for reminding me, LBC. I have now added the 2 new ball types, GI2-D and GI2-S, to the list above. We now have 10 different ball types (apart from the standard ball).

Durability is 1/2 point less.

What's interesting (and inconsistent) is that this only applies to the GI2-D ball. The GI2-S ball has the same durability as its predecessor, the GI-S ball.

[BiminiBen]

This post by Nivlac back on Feb 5th is the best explanation that I have seen on how the ball speed works vis a vis the swing meter:

Meter speed (or rather how the ball affects the speed) can be inferred from the chart. The first generation GI balls (anything that doesn't have a 2) have 2 of 10 FEEL rating while the second generation GI balls have a 4 of 10 rating.

It's my estimation that every 2 points of feel (or in WGT terms, every 1 full bubble) will slow down your meter approximately 1 speed. In other words, if you are playing the 5 speed G10's and you couple it with a GI-2S ball, you should experience a meter that is roughly equivalent to the Tour Starter clubs (rated 3) with default balls.

To answer your last question, any ball prefixed with a GI will slow the meter down, but you'll need to consult the ball's feel rating and use the estimates above to figure out roughly how much.

Here is the link to the actual post: http://www.wgt.com/forums/t/6927.aspx?PageIndex=3