MG Golf Tour C4 ball

[Aotearoa_Brad]

MG Golf Tour C4

 

Often you get manufacturers, big and small, making bold claims about their products, but it’s not often that they have the stats to back it up. Sometimes the claims are half-truths, or completely true depending on certain word definitions...

 

MG Golf are very proud of their Tour C4 ball, and are not shy about touting it as delivering “MORE carry, MORE total distance, and similar wedge spin, compared to the Pro V1!”

 

I wouldn't necessarily say that I'm a sceptic, but I have been burned with my own experiences not measuring up to manufacturers claims previously, so I guess you could call me a 'cautious optimist'. At first glance the MG Golf website does come across as pretty basic and with a bit of an infomercial look, so my heckles were raised a little, but at $19.99/dzn, I thought it’d be rude not to see how the MG Tour C4 performs for me. 

 

Tour C4 Specs:

• Long distance, straight drives. The aerodynamic 332-dimple design and the extra-large core give you longer and straighter drives with low spin!
• High-velocity core = more distance. We reformulated the extra-large core amping up ball velocity to the extreme making the Tour C4 go farther than ever!
• High spin, soft feel with short irons. Like the Pro V1, the Tour C4 urethane cover (not Surlyn® like an ordinary ball) gives you high spin and a very soft feel close to the green and without sacrificing durability!
• Conforms with USGA rules. So it's legal for tournament play.

 

Claims:

• Better Carry than the ProV1
• Better overall distance than the ProV1
• Comparable wedge spin to the ProV1
• As accurate as the ProV1

 

Trackman Results

I wasn’t going to be able to replicate the test that MG Golf did on the range, but I did manage to get a little time on the Trackman to measure the same metrics that they’d based their claims on. My numbers below are based on 5 good swings for each ball with both Driver (Carry and Total Distance numbers) and my 60 degree wedge (Wedge Spin). FWIW I'm not certain what loft wedge MG Golf used in their test.

 

The Trackman numbers for me showed a similar pattern to what MG Golf found in their testing:

• slightly higher carry and total distance with the MG Tour
• slightly lower wedge spin

 

On Course

With my wife and kids away over the last few weeks I have been able to get out more often than normal. I played two rounds using both ProV1 and Tour C4 side by side, and one more round with a Srixon Z-Star and Tour C4 side-by-side.

 

All three I found to perform really well for me. Very little difference off the tee, and I think the biggest difference I found was from 100-yards to 40-yards from the green. The MG Tour C4 basically wanted to stop where it pitched, whereas both the ProV1 and Z-Star consistently hopped once then stopped. Considering the Tour C4 slightly lower spin numbers this is a little strange, but it wouldn't be the first time I've been accused of being a freak of nature.

 

 

Intrigued by the first round of ball testing #inforreview #watchthisspace $20/doz tour level spin? Is it possible? #mygolfspy

A photo posted by Brad Clarke (@golfspybrad) on

Jan 2, 2015 at 4:40pm PST

 

Putting

I'm not really going to be much help to anyone here - I don't find a lot of difference between balls with putting. I find it difficult to perceptively give an opinion on whether a ball is clicky, firm, etc. The graphics are a little busy on the ball, but I do like the long putting guide on the Tour C4.

 

Durability

Excellent. I recently purchased non-confirming Sonartec wedges and was really interested in whether they would cut up the ball, but used the same ball for two rounds and haven't found any noticeable scarring as yet. I usually change balls every round anyway, so for my uses these are great.

 

Overall

I can confidently say that, for me anyway, these are performing as advertised. I haven't tried any of the other smaller-brand or lower cost 'tour performance' balls on the market, but I can say that if you're looking for tour-level performance, and don't want to pay tour-level price, then definitely give these a try. For $19.99/dozen, these represent real value in my opinion.

 

MG Golf website

 

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While not necessarily an in-depth review, my experience with these balls has been really positive. I know that there are a few other forum members who have tried out these balls at various times, so I'd really value your overall and/or specific thoughts on the MG Golf tour C4.

[Zeasy]

Great review!

[jbil8802]

I'm intrigued. I might have to try these out.

[spongy5]

Any test done on the new snell golf ball? Dean snell from taylormade seems to have his own ball company.

[wbealsd]

Thanks, this re enforces what I've heard and I need to order some myself, the next time I'm ready to re-stock.

[JBones]

"Iron Pythons"......I'm rolling.

 

Great review.

[The Dansome]

Excellent review

[Aotearoa_Brad]

"Iron Pythons"......I'm rolling.

 

Great review.

 

what ... what... what's so funny...

[PlaidJacket]

Way to go Brad. Good review with stats to back it up.

As some of you may know I've commented (crowed) about the MG Tour C4 a few times. It really is a great ball. Like GS Brad I too experienced the type of spin stopping power he described. I didn't have any data to back up my earlier claims but I could just tell the ball was a winner. As for putting; the C4 feels great to me. No difference than a PV1 that I could tell. 

[fozcycle]

Great analysis Brad. I have found them to be exceptionally durable and perform admirably. Plaid, I also game the MG gloves, although the Bionic is my go to glove.

[PlaidJacket]

I decided take the glove off my earlier post. This is a ball review. I'll post a short review on the MG Gloves later in the week.

[ACcustomX]

Nice Review!

 

I still haven't really been wowed by a ball yet. Started out last season playing the Z-Stars, ended up going back to Bridgestones (E6 on cooler days and practice rounds B330-RX for tournament's). I really like the B-series balls. But, they're pricy! Definitely going to have to give these a try!

[Undershooter]

Great review Brad! I'm going to have to give these a shot when I run out of zstar xv balls.

[Sluggo42]

Yup, they are a really good ball. Not a better ball, just a good ball. For the price, they're a really good ball

[Mr_Theoo]

Good review Brad!

 

Can't say I didn't think of this shirt when I read the iron Pythons line lol

[Aotearoa_Brad]

Hahahaha - nice one Theoo!

[Gotblades]

My pops has been buying the gloves for years. Solid deal.

[Darren Tan]

Just too bad it will probably cost a bomb to ship it to Singapore.

Else I'll give them a try.

[MattF]

Still have to get my arse in gear and order a couple of dozen.

[Hula Rock]

BONELESS CHICKEN >>>>>>>>>> HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA !  #BULUT  

 

Great review..........

 

......... I cannot stop laughing......

[revkev]

Great review - I've always liked boneless chicken and at that price I might just give it a try -

 

But do you suppose I might have to let it age a bit?

[Zeasy]

Great review - I've always liked boneless chicken and at that price I might just give it a try -

 

But do you suppose I might have to let it age a bit?

I like my boneless chicken like I like my steak. Aged and medium rare.

[KCLeo12]

Interesting review. I have been gaming the Ariva AR-3 and love it after playing the ProV1x for the last 10+ years. I also am very interested in the new Snell Ball so I pre-ordered a dozen for when the ship in March. I also really liked the 3up 3F12 but for me it wasnt as durable as I would like.

[Chal]

Nice Review.  I ordered a dozen to give a try.  If anything they sound like a great ball when traveling or at the beginning and end of season.  Look forward to trying these out.

[RookieBlue7]

Here's my review from 2010

 

http://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/2591-master-grip-tour-c4-urethane/?fromsearch=1

[Chal]

Rookie,

 

Just out of curiosity.  Do you still use the balls?

[RookieBlue7]

Occasionally. They're a ProV1 competitor and I play the ProV1x (or similar, I prefer the Lethal). Though when I do it's in the winter when it's cold and the golf balls get harder.

[MGoBlue100]

Great review.  I'm pretty flush with golf balls right now (Thanks Santa!!) but will definitely try these.  The Trackman numbers are the ticket.  Appreciate you doing all this work!

[W.J Bosley]

This was the original disrupter in the premium urethane ball area ,,,, why didn't it get more recognition.

I believe they should have done the reviews etc much earlier to make their case and or the market today

is more open to playing a non Tour validated design ,,,,,

 

I find it all quite interesting though and it will be but one of a large number of similar bargain performance

balls to hit your market.

[fozcycle]

I know I got an eagle with a C4 ......175 yard 5 Wood for my second shot on a par 4.

 

 

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