Driver problem/query with different balls

Trampas

I am having a slight problem with my driving with driver which I am wondering why it is happening.

If I use say a top flight (standard) one or something similar I can hit the ball very straight hit nearly every fairway and strike of the club face feels great.

If I use a softball (Callaway HX Red) I can't seem to hit it is aswell or as straight. A lot more heading into the rough.

I am using R580 driver stiff shaft.

Has anyone ever heard of this or had a similar problem?

I prefer the softer ball for hitting into green and around the greens but if not hitting good drives makes the game a lot harder to play as always fighting for a par and maybe walking of bogey instead of thinking par and maybe birdie.

Thanks

Par72

The softer ball will spin more and as a result any sidespin will be exaggerated, meaning it is less likely to go straight.

eagle eye

Above post is correct imo. Totally agree.

Trampas

Thanks.

I understand the more spin but didn't think it would be that much

PhilipMarlowe

Maybe try something like the burner tp ball?
I always use a soft ball, particularly hate the feel of anything else when putting...

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Trampas

Might get a box of them to try out.

I see $ to € has swung right around over night

Mc Guirks charging €35 a box :rolleyes: