I Played One Golf Ball For the Entire Year. Here's What I Learned In The Process

In the fall of 2024, I got fitted for a golf ball.

After going through that awesome experience and learning a thing or two about my game, I decided I would stick with that ball for all of 2025.

For the first time in my golfing life, I primarily played one ball the entire year.

As a disclaimer, there were occasions where I switched up for a few holes. For example, when Callaway came out to show us a new ball, I played with it. But in large part, every one of my rounds was played with the ball I was fitted for, the Bridgestone Tour B X.

Here’s what I learned after spending the entire year with one golf ball. Well, not the same actual ball, but the same model!

1. Consistency matters

Learning about and knowing what to expect from your golf ball is a real advantage. I found that particularly around the greens, my shots were more consistent because I knew how the Tour B X would react.

Switching to a different ball, even mid-round, makes it nearly impossible to accurately predict what your ball will do on those scoring shots from 100 yards and in. This is where I noticed the biggest difference and improvement factor: sticking with one ball.

2. It helps with confidence

Golf is mental to the “nth” degree. Anything you can do to boost your confidence and mental fortitude is a surefire way to see better results on the course. And, honestly, finding and sticking with one golf ball that I really liked provided that for me.

As mentioned, when I know exactly what the golf ball is going to do on a well-struck shot, it’s much easier to pick a club, aim for a spot and swing with confidence.

3. It leads to real improvement

We know after testing golf balls for years that your choice of golf ball really matters. Heck, one ball can cost you 10 to 15 yards over another. So why not pick a good golf ball and stick with it?

It can be tempting to tinker and try a bunch of different balls all the time. But if you’ve found one that already performs how you want it to, you’re much better off sticking with it.

You can always switch golf balls and get worse but you’ll seldom find one that makes you better if you’re already happy with the results you’re getting out of your ball.

Bottom line: Get fitted for the right ball for your game and stick with it.