Question: Do I need a special layout or drilling for these new balls?
Answer:
Yes, layout matters a lot with high-performance balls. Share your Positive Axis Point (PAP), ball speed, and rev rate with your pro shop. The Evil Eye core especially benefits from layout flexibility, while the asymmetrical cores on the Ghost V2, Intense Collision, and Combat Solid can be drilled more aggressively for earlier or later reactions.
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