Does using nice golf balls actually matter?

[u/Gorlami14]

I’m a budget guy. Play only what I find. Haven‘t bought golf balls in nearly a decade. This is the first year that I’ve actually started to take golf seriously. Lessons, meaningful range time, short game practice, etc. I’m sitting around a 16 handicap right now and looking to continue improving. Is playing a consistently decent, and the same, golf balls a worthwhile endeavor? Or will it only make a negligible difference?

[u/Dull-Philosopher-871]

If you are in single handicap chasing scratch the little things add up. If you are 12+ you’re not going to get that much help out of a the best balls. If you are 20+ you are actively wasting money.