To start off, for the cheap golfers here is a list of the Top 5 golf ball, priced at $20 per dozen:
1. Callaway Big Bertha Diablo- it is the softest of any Callaway model.
2. Noodle+ Easy Distance- Great for performance and feel!
3. Pinnacle Dimension- A soft feel that limits dispersion.
4. Srixon Soft Feel- Obviously a soft feel but also produces a higher flight.
5. Top Flite Gamer V2- Reduces driver spin and optimizes carry.

For those average golfers who don’t mind spending a little more her are the Top 5, priced from $21-$35:
1. Bridgestone E6- Reduces sidespin from hooks and slices but also has a great soft feel.
2. Nike One Vapor Speed- Promotes more ball speed and controls sidespin.
3. Srixon Trispeed Tour- Improves spin on full shots and chips.
4. Taylormade TP Black LDP- Improves distance on low spinning tee shots.
5. Titleist NXT Tour- Soft feel, durable, and improved aerodynamics.

Last on our Top 5 list are the dozens priced over $35:
1. Bridgestone B330/ S/ RX/ RXS- Innovation and performance are highly rated with any of these models.
2. Callaway i(s)- soft feel and attempts to offset the spin-reducing effect of the new groove rule.
3. Taylormade Penta TP- Feel, performance and innovation rank high for this golf ball.
4. Titleist Pro V1(X)- Improved ball speed, demand and performance are all improved in this year’s model.
5. Nike One Tour/Tour D- Improved velocity, feel on short iron and wedges are improved.

Now it is your time to go out and figure out the ball you want to play this next year!

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If you happen to be more frugal, Golf Digest has performed tests on the best gloves under $15 as well. The Etonic G>Sok has a longer cuff for stability. As far as the best glove for feel, the Footjoy Sofjoy avoids tension while gripping the golf club. Security on the hand is the best feature of the Footjoy SPIDR2 with its elastic band on the closure. And for those who want a performance glove, look no further than the Wilson Staff Conform. This glove contains the negative ion treatment that the Trion:Z specializes in to relieve stress.
As far as the proper treatment of the glove, to avoid losing the oils on the glove, keep it in a ziplock bag, or in it’s original packaging when not in use. Instead of pulling out a crispy, wrinkled glove, reach into your bag and pull out a “like-new” glove every round. So the next time you go to buy a glove, think twice about spending $5 for the cheapest glove and spend the extra money because “you get what you pay for”.