Realism is useful only if your practice space can handle it. Answer 5 quick questions about maximum distance, surface, club use and impact feel to find the right restricted-flight compromise.
Choose the maximum flight behavior your space can handle.
Think about the sensation through the club, not exact launch-monitor numbers.
Use the club types you truly plan to hit in the available space.
Think about bounce, retrieval and nearby objects.
This is the main realism-versus-space decision.
Limited-flight practice balls are the strongest match when you have enough room to benefit from more realistic trajectory.
Premium foam practice balls fit golfers who need shorter flight while still valuing a more substantial feel.
Plastic practice balls are the strongest fit when extreme flight restriction matters more than realism.