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  1. Took the Maxfli Tour MAX ALIGN balls out for yet another spin today. It was in pretty windy conditions (12-20mph winds) and I was actually really impressed with how they fared in the wind. The ball didn't balloon and generally held the line or at least had intended flight patterns based upon wind direction. I hit 14 of 18 greens, which is pretty exceptional for me, especially on a very windy day! I have a tournament on Friday and another on Saturday - I'm putting these balls in play for the two events!! -- Peejer
  2. I was kicking around the idea of coloring in the arrows. The arrows are great for lining up, but aren't easy to watch once the ball starts rolling. For that, the Titleist Tour Response or Srixon Divide balls do a much better job. My only hesitation in coloring in the Maxfli arrows was it'll wear off pretty quickly.
  3. No staining on the balls, probably just poor lighting in my den.
  4. Some testers have written about durability issues, but I can tell you I’m not seeing the same results. In the pics below, each ball has one full round of play (shot 78 & 79). No trees or cart paths, but was in several bunkers. the only thing I see on the balls is a little dirt, but no abrasions from grass, sand or my clubs. Submitted for your consideration. — Peejer
  5. I think Maxfli went with the 'If it ain't broke, don't fix it' approach. The characteristics of the ball are the same high performing ball they released last year - that hasn't changed. In keeping with the new philosophy of putting alignment aids in the ball, much like Titleist Tour Response (Stripe), Srixon Divide, and Callaway Triple-Track balls. Heck, you can even order Titleist ProV1's now with Alignment logo's on them (https://www.titleist.com/golf-balls/custom-golf-balls/alignment-aid/). Maxfli has added this alignment aid, as well. At first, I thought it was too big and a bit gawdy - but I have to tell you after only two rounds with - I really like it. I line it up on putts and tee shots. My buddies comment on seeing how the arrow rolls when I putt. The original poster said they had wear issues, I can tell you I've played two rounds with two different Maxfli Tour balls (w/MAX ALIGN) and there is virtually no wear marks on it. Granted, I didn't hit any trees or cart paths, but there were a few bunkers. I'll grab some pics and post here... -- Peejer
  6. We got bombed with 24" of snow in 36 hours, so it was simulator golf for me today! I had a buddy come over and joined me for 18 holes. I showed him the new Maxfli Tour balls with MAX ALIGN technology and he said he hadn't seen them yet, but really liked the look of it. I talked a bit about not only how I lined up my putt with the arrows, but also on tee shots to ensure my alignment is set up properly. When I first looked at the arrows in person, they're bigger than I expected, and to be honest, I wasn't a fan. But I've quickly gotten used to them and actually like them a lot now!!
  7. I'm not sure I understand what your data represents, unless - you're saying you hit your 3W 67 yards on #1?, then 64 yards on #3? and 3 times on #11? Am I reading this correctly? Calculate it like you wish, but looking at the 3W data alone - if I'm reading it right, shouldn't you remove the obviously bad strikes that has nothing to do with the balls performance? Your worst 3W shot with the Vice Pro was 98 yards, which is only a few yards short of your average shot with the Maxfli's. The mis-hits are skewing numbers in these calculations.
  8. I used a new ball on both rounds, and fortunately, did not lose either one! I'll have pics in my final review to show what the wear does/doesn't look like. Since I have two to compare from, I'll put one of the "1-round" balls in play so we can see what it looks like after 2-rounds. That's assuming the golf gods don't punish me for thinking I won't lose it!! -- Peejer
  9. Love them! Won't ever buy a bag again without them. Best reason is you can easily tell if you're missing a club and that, in it's own, is worth the cost of the bag (verses having to replace a wedge or two). Not to mention the ease of putting clubs in and out or being able to find the club you're looking for quickly. -- Peejer
  10. Round two was much of the same. I've really gotten used to the alignment arrows and actually like them a lot. Shot 79 yesterday with 33 putts, 78 today with 31 putts (2 birdies). I'm really happy with the way this ball is performing. I'll get it on the simulator this week to run some comparison numbers.
  11. I took the Maxfli Tour with MAX ALIGN technology out for their first 18 hole round. Opening hole was a Par-5, sitting on the green in regulation, I had an 9' putt, slight right to left break. I lined up the putt about a 1/2 ball outside the hole and it drops for a birdie!! I have to say, I was a little skeptical about the lines on the ball, but I quickly got used to them. The wear on the ball was pretty good, also - though I didn't have any cart paths or trees hit today. But, a few bunker for sure. Taking it out for round two in the morning, but I have to say the playability and align technology suits my game so far.
  12. Hello to all the golfer's out there! My name is P.J., my closest friends shortened it to Peej and somewhere along the way it became Peejer. Yes, much longer now... I'm originally from Akron, Ohio - but joined the Air Force after High School and lived (and golfed) around the world. I 'retired' from the Air Force in 2004 and settled in Colorado where I went to work for Lockheed Martin as a Software/Systems Engineer. Other than a short two-year stint in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area, I've stayed in Colorado. To help appease my desire for golf in the winter months - I put a simulator in my garage back in 2017. You might say I'm somewhat of a golf fanatic, despite working full-time still - I manage to get in 100+ rounds a year. Last year was 111 rounds, in 2022 it was 123. My highest total was 138 in back in 2016! Another fun fact, despite the cold Colorado winters, I've managed to play at least one round every month of the year - this May will be my 20th year in a row. Granted, December, January and February can be challenging, I've had to drive as far as 2 hours south to find a course open, but so far (fingers crossed), my streak continues!! I've played the Maxfli Tour balls before and really liked them. I try to pick them up when the 4-dozen package goes on sale. It's hard to beat the performance, quality and price combination. I was most recently selected as a tester for the 2023 Titleist Whitebox Testing. Having a simulator at home, I have the ability to do real numbers comparison - plus take the balls out on the course for real playability. This test I plan to show the numbers comparison against the current Titleist ProV1, as the Maxfli Tour is the equivalent ball for comparison. The addition of the "MAX ALIGN" technology should suit my game. My favorite ball right now is the Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide (Orange/Yellow) and I line up not only my putts, but also on the tee box to ensure I'm squared up to my target. As an Engineer, I live in the numbers and I have my past years worth of putting stats for comparison. It'll be interesting and fun to see how it all works out. Additionally, I'll see if I can beat my putting record on my indoor putting green. I'm looking forward to it. I haven't received the balls yet, but I wanted to get this thread started. I'm off to Mesquite, Nevada in the morning to play 4 rounds of golf there. I'll be back on Tuesday and I'm hopeful the balls will be waiting for me when I arrive. Please feel free to reach out with questions, comments or ideas about this new Maxfli Tour "MAX ALIGN" golf balls. I look forward to hearing from you! -- Peejer Welcome Back! I’ve been doing some homework on the 2023 version of the Maxfli Tour and yes, they’ve made some changes. The most exciting change is the new ‘Max Align Technology’ which provides a visual aid for lining up putts and tee shots. I’m glad to see that 3-piece Urethane Maxfli Tour ball continued with the Center of Gravity (CG) balancing to ensure you ball doesn’t stray from your line due to any manufacturing variables. Sorry folks, can’t blame this ball for your wayward shots! Additional changes include the introduction of the 318 tetrahedron dimple patten across the ball. This new pattern is designed to decrease spin off the long clubs and increase the aerodynamics for longer distance. This ball is a little softer than its predecessor. This ball now clocks in with an 85 compression, compared to the 92 compression of the 2019 ball. I’ve included the specifications from Maxfli so you’ll have some idea what to expect from each ball in their Tour series. Specifications The Unboxing… First Impressions (8 out of 10) When I first opened up the Maxfli box, it’s apparent that they take their packaging seriously. The text is sharp and clean, along with some gold (for the Tour version) adds a nice polish to the look, without looking gaudy. The box contains some useful information, similar to what I indicate above, along with picture of the ball and the explanation of the “CENTER OF GRAVITY BLANCED WITH MAX ALIGN TECHNOLOGY”. It states: “Patented balancing process combined with new MAX ALIGN alignment aid improves consistency and accuracy with a dynamic visual roll”. Looking more closely at the ball, they are a high-gloss finish. In recent years I’ve personally gone to a matte finish, but the performance of the ball could easily sway me back to high gloss. The alignment arrows (3 in total) stand out immediately. My initial thought was I’m not sure I’m going to like that, it may be too big for my tastes. But as you can see from some of the other balls I play – I may have been too quick to judge. The concern of the large alignment aid is why I deduct a few points from my initial “First Impressions” score. I’m taking them out tomorrow for a live test on the course, so I’ll update these comments and score, if warranted. There are three distinct, wide arrows to help you line up your shots. As a player who like to line up his balls on both putts and tee shots, I’m really intrigued by the idea!! Finally, above I talk about the tetrahedron dimple pattern. Well, probably like you – I said, super…but what does that mean?!? In geometry, a tetrahedron is a polyhedron composed of four triangular faces, six straight edges, and four vertices. Still baffled? Yeah, me too. I stared at this ball in the light for quite some time and I’m not certain if it’s my eyes playing tricks on me or not, but I do seem to note a pattern similar to the hex look of some Callaway balls. Does that mean it will help the ball really fly longer and straighter? That remains to be seen, but I’m definitely interested in finding out! So that’s my first impressions. I will say I’m really excited about testing these balls. Maxfli produces a top-quality, tour level ball and if the alignment aid helps me make more putts, then I’m in. Stay tuned…more to come! Aesthetics (9 out of 10) Out of the box, the looks of this ball can be a little off-putting (no pun intended). The 3 arrow are large and obvious. I initially didn’t think I’d like the design, believing it’d be too big a distraction. After only a few shots, I came to really like it. I line up my putts using the arrow, using the middle arrow as the primary alignment, with the first and third to confirm my line. Personally, I think this really adds to getting the ball on line. I also used the arrows on the tee box to ensure I was lined up properly. The only downside is it takes away one of my excuses for missing a shot because I wasn’t lined up correctly. Durability was really good, after 2 rounds with the same ball, there was minimal wear. Granted, I didn’t hit any trees or cart paths, but I was in several bunkers. In the 3rd round, I hit a couple of trees and could barely see marks. So, I’d say the durability of this ball was really good for me. In the pictures below, the ball looks like it’s yellowing a bit – but to be clear, it’s a reflection of my camera lighting skills and not the ball. It still looks bright white. The Numbers (19 out of 20) The Maxfli Tour ball is a 3-piece, 318 dimple urethane golf ball. Its on the firmer side, measuring in at 85 compression. For me, the ball felt softish, yet had a solid feel to it. I’ve tried to play ‘soft’ golf balls, but they feel mushy to me. I really enjoyed this ball. My typical gamer, the Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide comes in at 69 compression, but coming off the clubface, they feel very similar. From a putting standpoint, in my on-course testing, I averaged 32 putts a round. In my previous four round before switching to the Maxfli Tour MAX ALIGN ball, I averaged 34.75 putts per round. There are lots of variables in golf, but do I think this ball help you make more putts? Yes, it does. The primary update for the Maxfli Tour ball this year was the addition of the MAX ALIGN graphic on the ball, but as we all want to know – how does it perform? My swing speed is considered ‘medium’ with my driver varying between 95 and 100 mph. As such, the driver data below (compliments of MyGolfSpy) show the Maxfli Tour ball with some really solid numbers very similar to the Titleist ProV1. Driver Data 7-iron Data Very similar story here, this ball performs stat for stat against the Titleist ProV1. Rock solid performance at half the price of the top ball in golf! On The Course (18 out of 20) On-course play is exactly what you would expect from a ‘Tour Ball’. As stated above, the numbers are spot-on and that was certainly the case for me. Distance off the tee was a little better than my usual gamer. I was concerned this ball would spin a little too much for me, as I like to play low-spin balls. But I actually had one of my best ‘off the tee’ days with this ball, hitting 14 of 18 fairways. Approach shots had ball flight that I’m accustomed to and held the green nicely. I’d say this ball plays VERY closely to a ProV1. Using this ball for 7 rounds, I posted 4 rounds in the 70’s! This is definitely some solid numbers for a guy whose handicap floats between 8 and 10. The Good, the bad, the inbetween (19 out of 20) Other reviewers commented on durability, but I did not have an issue with that at all. I think it’s fair to expect wear/tear on a ball if it hits a tree or cart path, but I had no issues with shots that hit grass or sand. I took this ball out on the course on some very windy Spring days with 20+mph winds. I was pretty impressed with how well it cut through the wind. My playing partner's also commented how the wind didn't seem to affect my ball as much as theirs. I'd say if you play in the wind, you seriously need to give this ball a try for yourself. Play it or Trade it? (20 out of 20) Admittedly, when I first saw the arrows – I thought they were distracting. However, as stated above, that went away very quickly. The Maxfli Tour ball hasn’t changed from last year and that’s a great thing! It performs exactly as I like. Great distance, spin control and a soft, yet solid feel to it. Maxfli improved the alignment aide with the new 3 arrows and it improved my putting by two strokes for my average in the last 7 rounds. Conclusion I’ve played the Maxfli Tour ball previously and liked it, but there wasn’t enough there to pull me away from my Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide - I like how easy it is to align the Srixon Divide ball, but if I’m being honest, it was a little too soft for me. Now with the Maxfli Tour MAX ALIGN element added, I’m back in the camp of this is a ‘must have’ golf ball. I think I'd like the arrows a little thicker, but that's something a Sharpie can help me fix quickly. The ball actually performed better than my usual gamer. When you couple that with the immense value that you get from this ball (~$30 when buy 4 dozen at a time) and you just can’t beat it! MyGolfSpy ball test proves the consistency and quality manufacturing process. For me, as an Engineer, it's all about the numbers – when I do the math, this is a no-brainer. If you struggle with putting, this may be a ball that helps you too. I quickly got over the initial ‘shock’ factor when I saw it and love the new graphics now. I used this ball in 3 tournaments during my testing period and I'm convinced - I’m switching over! (See my Signature line below). Final Score (93 out of 100)
  13. I bought a set of the 2021 Taylormade P790's in December '22. They were used, but in great shape and I saved a bundle! I've been fit before and know that the length (standard for a 6.0' male) and shaft I want, so when I found the shaft on these used clubs, I picked them up. Then, I went to my local fitter and got fit for loft/lie adjustments done and I changed out my own grips. Huge win for me - still playing them and love them! When buying used irons or wedges, I'd definitely recommend taking them to a fitter and getting them fit or adjusted. If you already know the correct shaft for you - then finding them online (eBay, 2ndSwing, GlobalGolf, etc) have plenty of options. Biggest thing is make sure they weren't cut down. Good luck! -- Peejer
  14. Thanks for the quick response. I did a search for "For Sale" and "Classifieds" before posting my question. It didn't return anything, hence the question.
  15. I seem to recall the For Sale/Classifieds got moved, but I've always seemed to find them. Apparently I missed the news it was moving (or removed) I can't find them anywhere on the Forum. Where did they go???
  16. Hoping it's in time for the MyGolfSpy golf ball test! and returns Snell to their former glory!!
  17. So the truth of the extra 2" is .... it was a mistake. When I looked at the 4 iron length on-line, it was 39". So...I went to golfworks.com and ordered the shaft cut to 39". When I epoxied it all up and installed a brand new grip. I put it in my bag and I realized it was much longer than my 5-iron. I double-checked my 4-iron specs and realized - you dummy, the entire club is 39", not the shaft! Doh!!! Rookie mistake. I didn't want to ruin a new grip, so since I have a simulator I thought I'd just try it to see how it hits. I hit the ball 230+ off a tee - the rest is history. I love this club, I call it "Magic", haha. Now even my friends call it "Magic". So like many inventions in life, this was an accident/mistake, but it's worked out to 'magic' for me!
  18. Wow!! That worked - thanks for the tip!! Now I'm shaking my head wondering why Golf Galaxy told me I couldn't do that?!?
  19. I kind of made my own driving iron. I switched to Taylormade P790's last year and even though it came with a 4-iron, I wasn't using it. Instead, I took the 4-iron from my Taylormade M6 irons, replaced the shaft and added an additional 2" to it and use it off the tee on short par 4's, or if I really need a straight shot. The result is something I hit about 230 yards (off a tee). I know what you're thinking, my lie angle is all messed up now - and it probably is. But, since I hit it so well - I don't want to mess with a good thing. M6's being cast irons, I don't want to risk bending it too much and cracking the clubhead. I've thought about doing the same thing to the P790 4-iron to match the rest of the set, but the M6 is so forgiving, I'm going to keep it in the bag! -- Peejer
  20. I really wish they'd sell the Maxfli Tour series in the 4-dozen boxes in Yellow!! I've tried asking the store if I could just buy 4 dozen of the Yellow Tour balls at the 'bulk price'. Nope...
  21. My biggest problem is that Snell tried to fix something that wasn't broke - and he broke it. The MTB series was fantastic and rivaled the top golf balls. Then they redesigned them and now, according MGS Golf Ball Test, are some of the lowest performing balls and durability. I understand that Snell lost their previous ball manufacturer, but consumers don't care. If it doesn't perform, we won't buy it. Now it seems like there's a fire sale to dump old stock. With OnCore, Vice and Maxfli's outperforming Snell, sorry Dean. I've moved on. But, if you can get back to what you had...I'll be back in a heartbeat. I loved the prior generation of Snell golf balls.
  22. When I first started playing golf, it was enjoyable - yet frustrating because I hit so many bad shots. Yet, I continued. When I finally broke down and took a series of lessons, the real improvement came. After an initial 10-set of lessons, I went from a 26 handicap to a 12. Golf became fun, really fun!! Then, after several years - I came to expect good rounds and found myself getting angry when I didn't play well. Dumb... Yet, I still expect to play well. I sometimes have to remind myself that if I hit a bad shot, miss a short putt, or lose a ball over the water - nobody died. I am grateful to have the health and wealth to play this game that I still love (almost 40 years of playing) and look forward to every single round. So yes, for me - it's still so much fun! -- Peejer
  23. I got a Thank You letter from Titleist today and two stickers. Anyone else?? -- Peejer
  24. I never even noticed the off-line numbers. And yes, it's a summary of 5 good shots. I omitted all the 'bad' shots so I'd have solid data to work from and didn't distort data with my swing issues. Needless to say, it took me quite a while to get the 5 good shots with Driver/7-iron/PW from 3 different balls. lol. I don't manually input or adjust any numbers, it's an export from the SkyTrak+ session.
  25. Weird, I didn't see that when I posted it - or when I look at it now. Must've been a cut/paste error. I had some issues trying to do a straight paste from Excel. Ultimately put it into a JPG format to get it to show up correctly.
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