Consistency is one of the most important things in golf. So get a ball and stick with it. The trusoft balls are great and you can pick them up for around £15 per dozen.

Get in the range more with a mirror if possible. Get to the top of your back swing then feel like you are pulling straight down. The club will be more on an inside path to the ball making your shots more consistent.

I know the is easier said than done believe me. Watch DTL slow Mo video of LPGA players and you will get a better feel for what your looking for in the mirror.

Really hope this helps

The biggest mistake I made was trying to teach myself golf. I spent years developing horrible swing habits. So a $2 ball like Velocity with $2 saved from a premium ball towards lessons is the best way to reduce your losses. Once you are at a comfort level with consistently not losing balls, then you can do a comparison with the premium balls versus the Velocity to see the effect on scoring. Even though I am far from a single digit handicap, there is no doubt I score best using a Pro-V1/AVX.
I'd advise against using the last ball you found if you want to improve. It makes it a lot harder to know if the result was the ball or the swing, especially for launch, landing, and roll. You won't know what to expect. I know on approach shots to the green (or a hazard) how far the ball will go and roll and which club to use. If I don't know if the ball will roll out to 140 or 145 yards, then I can go over a green or give the ball a bath.

Nothing wrong with starting out with DT TruSoft for a while until you gain some consistency. It's a great ball. I do think its beneficial to get where you play one brand/type as much as you can to improve. You will find over time, as you get better, that the same ball will help you in feel, especially in your short game and putting. Good luck and have fun out there.

Tom,

This is what I did when I came back into the game after a long layoff. Tried all the old balls in the bag, (they are now in the shag practice bag. I bought DTs and said I will use these until I break a 100. Broke a 100, said I will play better balls, bought a sleeve of Pro V1x, loved them. Said I won't buy 1xs until I broke 95.

Guess what playing 1xs with an Pro V1s as alternate. Set a goal/reward for your game. As your game gets better with clubs, balls, and lessons (in-person or videos), upgrade.

Titleist, I feel is the best all-around in all departments, no gimmicks....

good luck

Go w/ some of the prior gen ProV1's from Lost Golf Balls. Do not ever buy any that are "refurbished" only "mint" or "near mint". It'll save you a lot of money but you can consistently play the top ball on the market on a budget.

I would say that DT TruSoft is good for now. If you go to Dick's or Golf Galaxy, you'll pay less than $2.00 per ball.