This might be the best golf deal of the season — how to get a dozen golf balls for free

Is there a more iconic golf ball than the Titleist Pro V1? I don't think so. There also isn't a more expensive golf ball, but when you can get four dozen for the cost of three, the price becomes much easier to swallow. This model is the one for most golfers with an optimal flight and amount of spin.

If you want a ball that flies higher and spins more, you want the Pro V1x. All the quality is the same; it's just a ball suited for a different type of player (you should get a ball fitting if you don't know what type of ball is for you, but if you're in doubt, the standard Pro V1 is probably the way to go).

The Pro V1x left dash offers more spin control than the base Pro V1x, so if you like that extra control, this is the ball to get. Titleist describes these balls as having "Drop-and-Stop short game control." If that describes you, then you need a left-dash golf Pro V1x.

Outside of being cheaper, the AVX offers a lower, more piercing ball flight with less spin. For higher handicap players who want more distance off the tee, this is the ball to get (or those on a tighter budget, as $149 for four dozes is an awesome price).

TaylorMade TP5 golf balls: buy three dozen, get one dozen free
Like the Pro V1, this is the standard top-of-the-line TaylorMade golf ball suited to most players. Its optimal ball flight will suit players of all skill levels. Higher handicap players might want to consider something cheaper since they will lose these at some point. If that's you, PGATSS has the Distance+ for $35 for two dozen, which is also great.

TaylorMade TP5x golf balls: buy three dozen, get one dozen free
This is TaylorMade's higher-launching ball, like the Pro V1x. It won't spin as much with your wedges, which is where it differs from Titleist's X-named ball. In exchange, you get TaylorMade's fastest ball speeds, which is great for getting more distance.

The Callaway Chrome Soft triple track is one of the coolest-looking golf balls with its fantastic alignment aid. The model on sale offers a soft feel, low long-game spin, high short-game spin and medium workability. It's an all-around ball that works for lots of different styles of golfers.