In the sim this winter and noticing a big difference in spin numbers between 2 different balls. High spin with 3-piece Vice Pro vs. low spin with a 2-piece callaway super soft. Using an 8i getting aroun 7500-8500 high end, 2500-3500 low spin numbers. Looking for thoughts on what you all play and why. ???? what ball should I use?
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Yes sir. Rule of thumb, you want a ball to spin 1000x club number. 8 iron should be about 8000 rpms (7i 7000, 6i 6000, etc).
That's how you get consistent flight and response on greens). You will see the same low spin numbers using driving range balls.
The ball is key to having right green response and that's why your low spin balls will hit and release VS hit and stop or even spin back.
The spin characteristics are critical through bag. You have identified why the cheaper ball doesn't spin into greens and why better players have control of distance with pitches and chips... I made this comment on an earlier thread, but having a ball that can spin is essential for the low chip spinner.
Is also why the cheaper ball will go further on short clubs, but not as far on lower lofted clubs.