Okay, so I recently got my hands on these Bridgestone Mindset golf balls, and let me tell you, they’re kinda different. I mean, I’ve played with a bunch of different balls, but these ones really got me thinking about my game in a new way. So, here’s the deal.
First off, these balls have these colored circles on them, and apparently, they’re supposed to help you with your pre-shot routine. Sounds a little gimmicky, right? But I was like, “Hey, I’ll give it a shot.” So, I started using them, and here’s what happened.
The first step is what they call “Identify.” It’s the red circle, and it’s basically about picking your target. I mean, I always pick a target, but this just made me actually, like, stop and really think about it. Before hitting any shot, I would take a look at the red circle and make sure that’s what I actually want to do with it. This helps me to stop rushing into my shot and actually take a moment to think. It’s like, “Okay, where do I really want this ball to go?” And it helped me be a lot more intentional about my shots. I tried to figure out how far I need to hit it, what obstacles I needed to avoid, etc.
- Identify.
- Visualize.
- Focus.
Now, I’m not saying I suddenly became a pro or anything, but I did notice that I was way more focused on each shot. Instead of just whacking the ball and hoping for the best, I was actually thinking about what I was doing. Then, comes the green circle. By this point, I already know where I want the ball to go and how far away that is, so what I do is visualize the trajectory. This is a great exercise and I am sure that it will improve my game.
The last step is focus, and honestly, just going through these two steps made me feel better about what I was doing on the course. With the blue circle, I take one last look before hitting the ball.
And get this – I actually started two-putting and three-putting less! I’m not even kidding. I used to three-putt all the time, but now I’m actually sinking more putts on the first or second try. Feels good, man. Maybe it is due to these steps, but I am not sure.
So, are these Bridgestone Mindset balls some kind of magic solution? Nah, probably not. But did they help me think more about my game and improve my focus? Yeah, I think they did. At least on the green! They definitely made me realize how much of golf is mental.
If you’re looking for something to shake up your game a bit, maybe give these a try. They might just help you see things a little differently out there on the course. Plus, they do feel pretty darn good when you hit ’em. Especially around the green! And you know, anything that can help you shave a few strokes off your score is worth a shot, right?
Key Takeaway
Using these Bridgestone Mindset balls really got me to think more and use these steps before hitting my shot. I think it helped, especially with putting, which is awesome. Maybe give them a try if you’re looking for a way to improve your focus.
