Balls are on the front lines of the economic and ethical equipment battles.
All we can say is it hasn't happened yet. St. Andrews continues to entertain and challenge golfers as it has for centuries. After all, whether the ball is stuffed with feathers or liquid or rubber, golf remains a game of accuracy and consistency, not merely distance. Because balls fly farther doesn't mean they necessarily fly straighter. Which ball you favor, like clubs, shafts, grips or head covers, is a matter of personal preference.