But the last two days, Woods has been practicing with Phil Mickelson. Having partners play similar styles in alternate shot, Couples said, is vital. It would throw him off to play with a guy whose drive made him hit a 4-iron to the green. It's mentally different. Then there is the issue of the golf ball.
Different brands have different feels.
Many golf observers think Wadkins used Couples with Haas two years ago in part because both hit a Maxfli. While the two might make a good pair in best ball, where an aggressive player can be balanced by a safe one, the adjustment between golf balls may affect them in alternate shot. Like Woods, he hits a Titleist.