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...so I need to buy some new ones.  I am running low on the Lethal Practice balls I have been playing for the last few years.  Need to order some new balls this week and confused on what direction to go.  Debating on the ProV1x or the Snell Tour ball.  I know we have a solid Snell following on here which is why I am considering them....thoughts? Suggestions? 

 

I mean, all I really want is a ball that consistently finds the fairway, have great feel on approach shots, and won't allow me to 3-putt....

:taylormade-small: M1 10.5* - Tour AD BB-6X
:titelist-small: 10F.d. 13.5* - Graffaloy Bi-Matrix X
:titelist-small: 915Hd 20.5* - Aldila Tour Green
:titelist-small:  T-MB 2-iron - Aldila Tour Green
:titelist-small:  716 AP2 5-PW - KBS C-Taper Lite X
:vokey-small: SM6 50/56 - DG S400

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My vote is Snell. I've played the ProV1x for two years and switched to the Snell last month. I've noticed no real difference on course although I haven't done any launch monitor comparisons between the two. For 2/3 the price of the ProV1x, I can play brand new balls and not cringe every time I hit one off line.

Driver -  :taylormade-small: M1 9.5* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 70X

Fairway -   :taylormade-small: M1 5W 19* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 70X

Hybrids -   :ping-small: G25 4H 23*

Irons -  :mizuno-small: JPX 850 Forged 4-PW w/ Nippon N.S. Pro 1150S

Wedges - :mizuno-small: S5 50*07, 54*12, 58*12 w/ Nippon N.S. Pro 1150S

Putter - Oddyssey Metal-X #7 w/ SuperStroke Pistol GT 2.0

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Snell or MG c4. Though I've been playing the current Nike RZN Black a good bit as well.

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* 7W  Sub70 949x ( HZRDUS Smoke Black X-Stiff )
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I'd vote for the (MG Golf) MG Tour C4. $19.95 dz. And while you're at it grab a couple of their Dynagrip or Dynagrip Elite gloves. You'll be very pleased.

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                                                                               :755178188_TourEdge: EXS 10.5*, TWGTLogo2.png.06c802075f4d211691d88895b3f34b75.png 929-HS FW4 16.5* 

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Your lucky to have options really, we've got the big manufacturers and that's it in Europe - oh and they cost more here.

 

Right grumble over.

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TM RBZ Stage 2 Fairway 14.5 stiff

Adams Blue Hybrid No. 3 stiff

Adams Super xtdHybrid 21.5 Stiff

 

Ping G30 4 and 5 Iron - Regular CFS Shaft

Ping i25 6 - PW Regular CFS Shaft

TM Y Groove Gap Wedge

Cleveland CG10 Sand Wedge

 

PingTR Piper Putter, adjustable shaft, SuperStroke Fatso

 

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Get out man!! Get out.

My Sun Mountain bag currently includes:   TWGTLogo2.png.06c802075f4d211691d88895b3f34b75.png 771CSI 5i - PW and TWGTLogo2.png.06c802075f4d211691d88895b3f34b75.png PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges

                                                                               :755178188_TourEdge: EXS 10.5*, TWGTLogo2.png.06c802075f4d211691d88895b3f34b75.png 929-HS FW4 16.5* 

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My vote is Snell. It is at least 10-20 yards further with my driver and just as good on the greens as the prov1x I used to play with.

DRIVER:   :taylormade-small: Stealth 2, 9* Upright setting, Mitsubishi Kai' Li red, 60g Stiff flex, New grip coming

Woods:   image.png.b032bfa6bceb3d86677e537bac666ed6.png Sim Max 3 Wood, 15*, Fujikura Ventus 6 Blue 65g, Stiff flex, New grip coming

HYBRIDS:   :mizuno-small:    JPX 850 hybrid 19*, UST Proforce V2 85g, Stiff, New grip coming                                  

IRONS:      image.png.e097bd129e11b5c3535389554504a9e8.png    MP-20 HMB 4 iron, Project X LZ 6.5 shaft, Stiff+, Ping Midsize grip

                              JPX 919 Tour 5i-pw, Project X LZ 6.5 shafts, Stiff+,  Ping Midsize grips

WEDGES:    New Level Golf   50*, 55*, 60* M-Type Wedges with True Temper Elevate Tour X-Stiff flex,                                               New Level Midsize grips

PUTTER:    :ping-small:   Heppler Ketsch 35", Ping PP62 Pistol Grip

BALL:           :titleist-small:     Pro V1 (2021 + 2023 Versions)                                                                              
                  
BAG:       image.png.21a67eec796936e08fafc83a822b0d7f.png  TM19 Select Plus Cart Bag 
 
Shoes:  Under Armour     HOVR Fade 2 SL Spikeless  Shoes

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MG is tough to beat for the price. It's a great ball. The only reason I'm not playing them any more is bc I get ProV1X balls from a local guy for even cheaper. Overally there isn't a ton of difference in the balls.

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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I switched to the MG C4, but have yet to actually compare it to the Snell.  I play a lot of different balls, particularly in the Spring and Fall, but was primarily gaming the Pro V1x before switching to the C4 during "regular season."

 

I play to purchase a couple of boxes of Snell to compare between MG C4 and Pro V1x next season and I'm pretty sure I'll settle on MG or Snell, for the simple reason they won't keep changing the product on me every year.

 

They're all quality balls, but if I'm EVER going to gain any consistency in my short game, I think I need to take the ball out of the equation and make it consistent.  The Snell MTB and MG C4 can provide that.  All the major OEMs, will introduce new models every year, whether needed or not.  Even if they're "better balls," they'll be different.

What's In the Bag

Driver - :callaway-small: GBB 

Hybrids  :cleveland-small: Halo XL Halo 18* & :cobra-small: T-Rail 20*

Irons  :cobra-small: T-Rail 2.0

Wedges :ping-small: 60* TS / SCOR 48* 53* 58*

Putter     :scotty-small:

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Bag Datrek DG Lite  

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Snell MTB hands down. I might have to try this MG C4 you guys are always ranting about

 Ping G410 LST 10.5 set -1* Flat Accra TZ5 65 M5

Callaway Epic Flash 15* set -1 Aldila ATX Blue 75TX

Ben Hogan FT Worth Hi 19* KBS Tour V X

Ben Hogan PTX Pro 4-P KBS Tour V X 2* Flat 4* loft increments

Hogan Equalizer 50* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 X 2* Flat

Hogan Equalizer 56* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat

Hogan Equalizer 62* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat

EVNROLL ER7 P2 Aware Tour
Scotty Cameron Newport2 Buttonback P2 Aware Tour Grip
Snell MTB-X

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Snell MTB hands down. I might have to try this MG C4 you guys are always ranting about

The MG C4 is a decent ball but I personally don't think it's anywhere close to the Snell. If you are looking for a very inexpensive tour like ball then it may be what you are looking for, but if you want a moderately priced top line tour ball you will.not beat the Snell. if you can get a sleeve to try go for it, but I wouldn't spend the 20 when I can get the Snell for another 12. Again this is my opinion.

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If I could get Snell's here in Oz...I would probably be a Snell player but I can't so For me its Titleist V1x or Srixon  Z Star.

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Driver:  :ping-small: G25 Stiff shaft
3 Wood:  :mizuno-small: JPX 850 16 degree. Fujikara Orichi 65 gram stiff shaft
Hybrids: 3 & 4 :mizuno-small: JPX 850 Fujikara Orichi 65 gram regular shafts
Irons:  :mizuno-small: MP- H5 3 - 6 iron dynamic gold XP 115 gram stiff soft stepped
Irons:  :mizuno-small: MP 54 4 - PW dynamic gold S300
Wedges:   :mizuno-small: MP T4 52 degree,  :titelist-small: :vokey-small: 56 degree 10 degree bounce, :titelist-small: :vokey-small: 60 degree 10 degree bounce.
Putter:  :ping-small: ZB S

 

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Since the demise of the wound ball, with which I never played well, even when that was all that there was in the 1960s, my game doesn't seem to be very ball dependent. 

 

The good thing about the Pro V1 and Pro V1x is that so many people have won with them, they sort of take away any excuses as far as golf balls go.  How they're better than DT SoLos is tough to explain, however.  It seems to me that the biggest difference is the stamping on the cover and of course the price.  NXTs, I've never even tried to my recollection.

 

Although my favorite original (not XL) Top Flite  from the defunct Spalding golf division has long faded into history, I sometimes play Dick's cheap-ass version just for the nostalgia. 

 

I don't know what it was about wound golf balls, though. Regardless of whether they were covered in balata or surlyn (no urethane covers then), I could never club myself confidently with them. 

 

 

 

 

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The MG C4 is a decent ball but I personally don't think it's anywhere close to the Snell. If you are looking for a very inexpensive tour like ball then it may be what you are looking for, but if you want a moderately priced top line tour ball you will.not beat the Snell. if you can get a sleeve to try go for it, but I wouldn't spend the 20 when I can get the Snell for another 12. Again this is my opinion.

What do you like so much more about the Snell? For me a tour level ball is a tour level ball. Some spin slightly harder than others and some behave slightly better in the wind but other than that I find most of them similar. Durability is something I will notice from time to time but that is it. I may need to try the Snell ball if it's that much better.

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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What do you like so much more about the Snell? For me a tour level ball is a tour level ball. Some spin slightly harder than others and some behave slightly better in the wind but other than that I find most of them similar. Durability is something I will notice from time to time but that is it. I may need to try the Snell ball if it's that much better.

I gamed the MG Tour C4 for a few months at the beginning of the season. I liked it, especially at the $20 price point. For me the Snell is just better all around. Distance, spin, and it performs better in the wind.

Driver -  :taylormade-small: M1 9.5* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 70X

Fairway -   :taylormade-small: M1 5W 19* w/ Aldila Rogue Silver 70X

Hybrids -   :ping-small: G25 4H 23*

Irons -  :mizuno-small: JPX 850 Forged 4-PW w/ Nippon N.S. Pro 1150S

Wedges - :mizuno-small: S5 50*07, 54*12, 58*12 w/ Nippon N.S. Pro 1150S

Putter - Oddyssey Metal-X #7 w/ SuperStroke Pistol GT 2.0

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Well I ended up buying a dozen MG C4 balls to test out.   For the price and all the solid reviews, they are worth $24.00.  I will say that just from an appearance perspective, not a fan of the logo.  The Snell looks much better.  Still may buy a dozen Snells today so that I can test the out side by side. 

:taylormade-small: M1 10.5* - Tour AD BB-6X
:titelist-small: 10F.d. 13.5* - Graffaloy Bi-Matrix X
:titelist-small: 915Hd 20.5* - Aldila Tour Green
:titelist-small:  T-MB 2-iron - Aldila Tour Green
:titelist-small:  716 AP2 5-PW - KBS C-Taper Lite X
:vokey-small: SM6 50/56 - DG S400

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Seems to me from what I read here on MGS is that the top ball for players is (in no order) Snell, MG C4, and PV1 or PV1x. I have my doubts whether any of us amateurs can truly tell much if any difference between top quality balls. "Ok Plaid, speak for yourself." As you can see under my photo to the left I'm currently a 6.5 hcp. Certainly not the most accomplished golfer here but not too bad either. I can do most things with a ball that's required to be a good or even better player. I can hit the ball high, low, left, right. I can produce more or less spin. I can make a ball check when needed. Blah, Blah, Blah. However, these things I may not do as consistently as some of you here that are certainly better players than I am. I read often that players with 12-16-28 handicaps really prefer the qualities of top balls because of X. But honestly guys.... and speaking from experience; I don't recall when I was learning and had a 18 hcp that I was concerned with all the flight characteristics (except that giant shrimp) and  spinning, checking a tour quality ball can provide. I just wanted to keep the ball on the course and hopefully break 100. My swing at the time just wasn't good enough to benefit from a more expensive ball. However, players that aren't as accomplished with perhaps higher hcps might want to choose a ball that better suits their game. Balls that are designed to fly higher, or straighter, longer for example. For me and my game I can play equally well with any of the balls I mentioned at the top. No difference. They all feel and perform well.

 

EDIT: I also love the Chrome Soft.

My Sun Mountain bag currently includes:   TWGTLogo2.png.06c802075f4d211691d88895b3f34b75.png 771CSI 5i - PW and TWGTLogo2.png.06c802075f4d211691d88895b3f34b75.png PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges

                                                                               :755178188_TourEdge: EXS 10.5*, TWGTLogo2.png.06c802075f4d211691d88895b3f34b75.png 929-HS FW4 16.5* 

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Seems to me from what I read here on MGS is that the top ball for players is (in no order) Snell, MG C4, and PV1 or PV1x. I have my doubts whether any of us amateurs can truly tell much if any difference between top quality balls. "Ok Plaid, speak for yourself." As you can see under my photo to the left I'm currently a 6.5 hcp. Certainly not the most accomplished golfer here but not too bad either. I can do most things with a ball that's required to be a good or even better player. I can hit the ball high, low, left, right. I can produce more or less spin. I can make a ball check when needed. Blah, Blah, Blah. However, these things I may not do as consistently as some of you here that are certainly better players than I am. I read often that players with 12-16-28 handicaps really prefer the qualities of top balls because of X. But honestly guys.... and speaking from experience; I don't recall when I was learning and had a 18 hcp that I was concerned with all the flight characteristics (except that giant shrimp) and  spinning, checking a tour quality ball can provide. I just wanted to keep the ball on the course and hopefully break 100. My swing at the time just wasn't good enough to benefit from a more expensive ball. However, players that aren't as accomplished with perhaps higher hcps might want to choose a ball that better suits their game. Balls that are designed to fly higher, or straighter, longer for example. For me and my game I can play equally well with any of the balls I mentioned at the top. No difference. They all feel and perform well.

 

EDIT: I also love the Chrome Soft.

I'm a double digit handicap and I don't really notice the difference in balls as much, until I get on the green, or close to it.  Distance-wise, even with a launch monitor, there's not enough distance difference to make any one ball stand out.  The primary difference to me, is how it feels off the wedges and putter.

 

I'm no stand out in the short game, I need all the help I can get, so getting reasonably close to the hole means a lot to me.  That's where a "tour ball" actually makes a difference.  Cheaper balls (IMHO) ARE less consistent, so even though a Bridgestone E-6 flies farther off the tee it's been far less reliable 10 feet from the hole.  That might be a head game, but the E-6 is also the only ball I've ever split in half (more than once) when using my launch monitor indoors.

 

I'm willing to give up some distance, if I feel confident that when I'm close to the hole, I have a reasonable chance of putting in it.  So far, it's been the ProV1x or MG-C4, but I'm willing to give the Snell MTB a shot next Spring.

What's In the Bag

Driver - :callaway-small: GBB 

Hybrids  :cleveland-small: Halo XL Halo 18* & :cobra-small: T-Rail 20*

Irons  :cobra-small: T-Rail 2.0

Wedges :ping-small: 60* TS / SCOR 48* 53* 58*

Putter     :scotty-small:

Ball :callaway-logo-1:

Bag Datrek DG Lite  

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Thanks Kor I will skip them. I plan on buy 6 dozen Snells they come out to $26 a dozen when you order 6

 Ping G410 LST 10.5 set -1* Flat Accra TZ5 65 M5

Callaway Epic Flash 15* set -1 Aldila ATX Blue 75TX

Ben Hogan FT Worth Hi 19* KBS Tour V X

Ben Hogan PTX Pro 4-P KBS Tour V X 2* Flat 4* loft increments

Hogan Equalizer 50* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 X 2* Flat

Hogan Equalizer 56* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat

Hogan Equalizer 62* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 2* Flat

EVNROLL ER7 P2 Aware Tour
Scotty Cameron Newport2 Buttonback P2 Aware Tour Grip
Snell MTB-X

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It really goes to what Dean Snell has said in the other thread or even at his website, find the ball that works best for you in what you want the ball to do, if you want the check at or around the greens, then you most likely need a tour style ball, if you like to play the pitch and run, the tour style may check too much for you and you may need something a little less, I think the Snell MTB gives you something that is in the middle, not quite the V1x, but not the E6 either, performance wise I don't think I could find a ball that performs better, Oh, did I mention the MTB has been 15-20 yards longer off the tee for me. There are many different balls to use and try, I think what the majority are saying, that if you want a tour ball,without the tour price the Snell MTB is the way to go, if you want a ball that is similar to the tour ball, but not quite to that level, but still a good ball, and even less expensive, the MG C4 is a good alternative.

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My vote is for the Callaway Chrome Speed that was never released that is now being sold by MG Golf for $19.99 a dozen.  Tour level ball at a great price.  I've stockpiled about 10 dozen at this point.  Love that ball.  Very scuff resistent for a tour level ball too.

In The Bag
Driver: TaylorMade M2 (2017) w/ Project X T1100 HZRDUS Handcrafted 65x 
Strong 3 wood: Taylormade M1 15* w/ ProjectX T1100 HZRDUS handcrafted 75x
3 Hybrid: Adams PRO 18* w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"
4 Hybrid: Adams PRO 20* (bent to 21*) w/ KBS Tour Hybrid S flex tipped 1/2"
4-AW: TaylorMade P770 w/ Dynamic Gold Tour Issue Black Onyx S400

SW: 56* Scratch Tour Dept(CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold Spinner
LW: 60* Scratch Tour Department (CC grooves) w/ Dynamic Gold Spinner
XW: 64* Cally XForged Vintage w/ DG X100 8 iron tiger stepped
Putter: Nike Method Prototype 006 at 34"

Have a ton of back-ups in all categories, but there are always 14 clubs in the bag that differ depending on the course and set-up. Bomb and gouge. Yes, I'm a club gigolo.

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It really goes to what Dean Snell has said in the other thread or even at his website, find the ball that works best for you in what you want the ball to do, if you want the check at or around the greens, then you most likely need a tour style ball, if you like to play the pitch and run, the tour style may check too much for you and you may need something a little less, I think the Snell MTB gives you something that is in the middle, not quite the V1x, but not the E6 either, performance wise I don't think I could find a ball that performs better, Oh, did I mention the MTB has been 15-20 yards longer off the tee for me. There are many different balls to use and try, I think what the majority are saying, that if you want a tour ball,without the tour price the Snell MTB is the way to go, if you want a ball that is similar to the tour ball, but not quite to that level, but still a good ball, and even less expensive, the MG C4 is a good alternative.

While its a bit hard for me to believe you gained 15 yards I do believe it's a good ball and I will try it. We shall see if it's all it stacks up to be. My guess is I will end up going back to my uber cheap 2015 ProV1X

Driver- Tmag 2017 M2 tour issue 8.5* actual loft 7.8* w/ HZRDS Green PVD 70TX"
Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

Irons- Mizuno MP- FLI HI 2i w/ Aldila Proto ByYou 100X
          Mizuno MP59 4i-6I w/ PX 6.5

          Mizuno MP69 7i-PW w/ PX 6.5

Wedges- Scratch 8620 Driver/Slider set.  50*, 54* bent to 55* and 60*

Putter- Taylormade Spider Tour w/ flow neck
Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X

Bag- Sun Mountain C130 Supercharged

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Seems to me from what I read here on MGS is that the top ball for players is (in no order) Snell, MG C4, and PV1 or PV1x. I have my doubts whether any of us amateurs can truly tell much if any difference between top quality balls. "Ok Plaid, speak for yourself." As you can see under my photo to the left I'm currently a 6.5 hcp. Certainly not the most accomplished golfer here but not too bad either. I can do most things with a ball that's required to be a good or even better player. I can hit the ball high, low, left, right. I can produce more or less spin. I can make a ball check when needed. Blah, Blah, Blah. However, these things I may not do as consistently as some of you here that are certainly better players than I am. I read often that players with 12-16-28 handicaps really prefer the qualities of top balls because of X. But honestly guys.... and speaking from experience; I don't recall when I was learning and had a 18 hcp that I was concerned with all the flight characteristics (except that giant shrimp) and  spinning, checking a tour quality ball can provide. I just wanted to keep the ball on the course and hopefully break 100. My swing at the time just wasn't good enough to benefit from a more expensive ball. However, players that aren't as accomplished with perhaps higher hcps might want to choose a ball that better suits their game. Balls that are designed to fly higher, or straighter, longer for example. For me and my game I can play equally well with any of the balls I mentioned at the top. No difference. They all feel and perform well.

 

EDIT: I also love the Chrome Soft.

 

Honestly, you nailed it. That said, I think part of the issue is being honest with where you are dropping shots when you are a 12-22 hcp. 

 

In my case, I drop most of my shots off the tee and on the green. I know going into any round of golf, that I will most likely need 36 putts to finish the round. I'll 3 putt a couple, I'll get a couple 1 putts. From 80 to 180 yards, I have a very high percentage chance of being on, or very close to the green. Outside of that? .... SQUIRREL! .... Oh yes, that is where the proverbial fecal matter impacts the rotating air moving device. Between 30 and 80 yards? Anyone got some KY jelly, cause I just put myself in an awkward position.

 

I know this, but here is where we circle back to the ball. 

 

From 155 yards, I'm swinging a 9i, and I'm expecting that from a flat fairway lie, that ball needs to land and move no more than 3-4 feet. That is where the ball makes a difference. Pinnacle Golds are fun. They are cheap, and if all you care about is driving it 285+, then it is the ball for you, just don't expect it to hop and stop, because it won't. You can be playing with old style grooves, I don't care, that thing isn't stopping.

 

On the other hand, this is why I look at balls like the MG C4 as such an interesting ball, and why I like and recommend it. 

 

IT is not a Pro-V1, Z-Star, B-330, or RZN Platinum, despite their ads. I think it fits the bill as more of a tweener ball, and in terms of price competitors, I think it is more like mid-line ball (NXT, Q-Star, E6, RZN Red/White/Black), but wrapped in a true urethane cover instead of surlyn. So while it may be 'long' off the tee, it uses and older dimple pattern, and older core technology. It is still good, but it isn't great, and for this long irons and hybrids, you may see some behaviors that you wouldn't with a higher end ball. But, they are soft enough on the covers, that even with a 6i, they'll spin enough to get down and stop on a green. But the real selling point, is that you get that performance into the green from a ball that is 'long enough' and doesn't hit you for $5 every time you step onto a tee box and just go full shankopotamus.   

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While its a bit hard for me to believe you gained 15 yards I do believe it's a good ball and I will try it. We shall see if it's all it stacks up to be. My guess is I will end up going back to my uber cheap 2015 ProV1X

It is what it is, I was at least 15 yards farther, but when I use the same clubs from tee to tee each week, it's pretty clear when I am quite a bit farther down the fairway than I usually am.

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I've ordered the mg c4 to try out against the snell ball. Heard nothing but good things from it and for the price it's worth a shot

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My vote is for the Callaway Chrome Speed that was never released that is now being sold by MG Golf for $19.99 a dozen.  Tour level ball at a great price.  I've stockpiled about 10 dozen at this point.  Love that ball.  Very scuff resistent for a tour level ball too.

 

Ok call me stupid, but why is MG selling these and why are they not in stores?  I am just confused I guess..

 

So I got my MGC4 in yesterday.  My buddy got some Snell MTBs as well so I would snap some good pics and do a comparison.  Haven't hit them yet but the MG felt great, just like any other high quality tour ball.  Again this is purely from a visual standpoint, but the logo just isn't appealing...it make the ball look "cheap".  Regardless, that doesn't effect play. 

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Ok call me stupid, but why is MG selling these and why are they not in stores?  I am just confused I guess..

 

So I got my MGC4 in yesterday.  My buddy got some Snell MTBs as well so I would snap some good pics and do a comparison.  Haven't hit them yet but the MG felt great, just like any other high quality tour ball.  Again this is purely from a visual standpoint, but the logo just isn't appealing...it make the ball look "cheap".  Regardless, that doesn't effect play.

 

Technically I don't think they were ever released. It's the version Phil plays(or at least something similar). Callaway doesn't want to advertise a super cheap version of their ball so why not sell the lot to MG to keep from a loss on the material. Win win for both companies in my mind.

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Fairway Metal- Taylormade SLDR Mini Driver 12* w/ Fujikura Rombax TP95-X"

Utility- Mizuno MPH5 1 iron w/ Aldila RIP 85X (depending on course/ conditions)

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