I use a softer compression Titleist during the winter in order to get more distance from my drive.

As strange as this sounds, I use the same golf ball in Ohio all year round.  While cooler temps I realize diminish some distance I still prefer the soft touch around the greens during the winter...

IMHO

It's not strange, it's smart!  Why change every shot just for some distance?  I'd take being closer to the hole than further off the tee everyday.  

If the distance loss is a huge problem, either club up or move up a set of tees.  Also in cold weather areas the HCP system stops accepting scores on Nov 15th.  Don't worry about distance and enjoy bonus golf!

It's not strange, it's smart!  Why change every shot just for some distance?  I'd take being closer to the hole than further off the tee everyday.  

If the distance loss is a huge problem, either club up or move up a set of tees.  Also in cold weather areas the HCP system stops accepting scores on Nov 15th.  Don't worry about distance and enjoy bonus golf!

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Totally agree Josh

Why always change the equipment if taking a differen club does the same job

Yes.  Simple physics, really.  More dense air = loss of distance in colder temps.  I generally club up once the temperature drops below 45 F, or about 5-6 C.  

I've never actually measured to see how much distance I lose, but it's obvious it happens.  As it gets colder I club up by at least one club and sometimes two.  I think it's more than just the ball though.  For me, as it gets colder, I'm wearing more clothes and my muscles aren't as loose throughout the round. Therefore, I'm not as able to get as good of a swing on the ball as I'd like.  Plus the ball doesn't seem to travel as far in the cold and dense air.  I would guess changing to a lower compression ball would help some, but it gets so cold in the Northeast, you just take what the weather gives you and do your best.  And if the temps drop far enough, you can gain a lot of that distance back as the ball rolls along the frozen ground!

Zero difference here in Florida. But I still keep one ball in my pocket to keep it warm so it flies the same. Hit um straight. Dave...

I play with 2 balls in each front pocket of my pants.  I switch up balls on every shot, replacing with the warmest one I have.  I haven't noticed any difference in distance.  However, I do notice the ball doesn't bite on the cold greens as well.

I have been using Titleist Test balls for the last few weeks here in Indiana. The temps have been any where from 35 to 45 degrees. Te distance has gone down10 to 20 yards. I have clubbed up one to two clubs. As for sticking on the greens I have had to adjust my landing area from 5 to yards. The putting has been consistent.