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I'm playing tomorrow, temperature at start is projected to be 44*F. Because of mid to low spin irons and driver, I was planning on playing the higher spin TM TP5x but then I'm starting to wonder if there is a better choice due to very cool temperature. I think the high temp later in the round is 52*F.

Anyone know if there is any difference in current balls and how they react to cool temp? I have TP5x Tour B XS and Chrome Soft X to choose from.

Any insight? or am I over thinking again?
 
When I play in cooler temps, I typically play a softer compression ball just because my hands are colder and a softer ball doesn't feel as harsh on them. I'm not 100% sure but I think the CSX might be the lower compression ball of the ones you mentioned but I'd double check as my memory can be crap on those type of things.
 
robrandalgz said:
When I play in cooler temps, I typically play a softer compression ball just because my hands are colder and a softer ball doesn't feel as harsh on them. I'm not 100% sure but I think the CSX might be the lower compression ball of the ones you mentioned but I'd double check as my memory can be crap on those type of things.
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Compressions:
Chrome Soft X = 90
Tour B XS = 75
TP5x = 97

Looks like I should favor the Tour B XS.
 
I used to switch to a lower compression ball in cooler weather but honestly never saw an appreciable differences so don't bother any more. The balls I typically play, Bridgestone Tour B RX or Titleist AVX, are not on the high end of the compression scale anyway.
 
Brassie said:
Compressions:
Chrome Soft X = 90
Tour B XS = 75
TP5x = 97

Looks like I should favor the Tour B XS.
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Tour BX S it would be for me, then. Though for me, personally, I play a Callaway Supersoft in those conditions (38 compression). That ball may not have the characteristics for your particular game, though.
 
I use the Callaway Super Soft and love it in the colder weather, but then my swing speed is somewhere around 80 MPH with the driver.
 
Bridgestone RX is what i have been playing in cooler temps
 
I like to play the Wilson Duo Soft Matte green or Orange. They are easier to find in the fall with leaves on the ground and low compression so not hitting a cold rock.
 
Thanks so far for the responses! what about spin matching to irons/driver? Important? or not?
 
Canadan said:
I like Q Star tour or RX for winter play. Easy choice as far as I am concerned as I don't want to hit a rock.
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And that Q-star Tour deal had them at 9.99 a dozen.

 
I’m going to stick with my gamer(s) this fall/winter but play with handwarmers in my pockets/bag
 
My follow up:
It was 43*F at the start of the round. I initially played a Callaway Supersoft. Didn't like it, it wasn't giving me distance I needed. So I switched to a Titleist Tour Soft (I had 3 of them in my shag bag I found this morning) and really liked how it performed and played it the rest of the round. I was getting 260-270 off the tee with driver. Approach irons had a enough spin and stayed put on the greens. Nice putter feel for me with the Spider X.

The Tour Soft is a good ball for me in the chilly weather. Compression is said to be mid-60's.
 
Carolina Golfer said:
Mid compression is always a winner. I like the Srixon Soft Feel at 60 compression a nice cold weather ball.
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I picked up some Bridgestone e12 Soft balls yesterday to try on my upcoming Sunday round. Thanks for the advice on the Srixon Soft Feel... I'll try to pick up a sleeve of those also!
 
Great, let us know how the e12's play. The Soft Feels come in yellow and now brite new colors.
 
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