Crashtestdummy 47 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Not sure how I missed this... a sneak peek into the kingdom.. Very interesting video on the testing of the golf ball. I have thought a lot about ball fitting and why different balls are longer for some and not for others. I think the main factors for why a ball is better for some and not others is mainly because of a combination of how a player compresses the golf ball (strength), spin, and speed. I can see why Mygolfspy doesn't think Robogolfer is not a valid test for golf balls because it can't test for a wide range of golfers with different swings and strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhartmann34 1,788 Posted May 17, 2017 Share Posted May 17, 2017 I'm stocked up on these for a while as I got 12 dozen over the winter....but I'm really interested to see what comes of the next 'generation' of the ball. I love the first version. 1 Quote Driver: G400 (8*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Fairway: G400 (14.5*) with Diamana Kai'li X-stiff Irons: Crossover 3 iron (19*) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shaft AP3 (4/5) and AP2 (6-PW) with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Wedges: Scor 50*, 54*, and 58* with TT Dynamic Gold 120 S400 shafts Putter: Pro Platinum Newport 2 Midslant Handicap: 3 Location: Illinois...until i can get my wife to move to a warmer climate Right Handed: Although sometimes I wonder if left handed would suit me better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honest Wes 113 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 With all the attention this ball has had, it will most likely be even more popular if/when it returns. It's sort off like taking a carrot away from a hungry mule and when you dangle it back over his mouth, you better not have any fingers in the way. Like Ping Eye2's. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostInMyWoods 28 Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 now that golf is in full swing here, I'm running into more and more people commenting on how they are trying to get a hold of them (after they see I'm playing them.) I suspect they'll have no problem selling them ... Quote What's in my 14 Way Stand Bag Driver: Big Bertha Alpha 816 DBD 9° (Regular Flex) Fairway: Big Bertha Alpha 816 14° (Regular Flex) Hybrids: PXG 19° (Regular Flex) Irons: PXG 0211 4-GW (Std Loft/Lie, Regular Flex) Wedges: MD3 50°,54°,58° (Std Loft/Lie, Regular Flex) Putter: ZAAP Alpha (35") Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray 17,351 Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Like Ping Eye2's. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Yep pretty much so. Quote Callaway Epic Flash 10.5 Driver Callaway MAVRIK MAX 3 - wood Callaway Big Bertha 2019 4 & 5 hybrid Callaway Max 6 - PW Irons Cleveland CBX 2 50 & 54 Degree Wedge Cleveland CBX Full-Face Wedge 58 degree Evnroll ER2 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtisdale 78 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 still have never seen these yet in Canada, or even on their web sight that we can order up here. it's a shame would like to try them out Quote Driver - Ping G5 10.5 3W & 5W - Taylormade aeroburner Irons - Cobra Amp cell 4-GW Wedge - Titleist Volky 60deg Putter - Odyssey V-7 tank superstoke long grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 2,233 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I have been going frequently for the past several months to several Costco locations in the Seattle area (Costco is based out of Seattle), and I haven't been able to get my hands on any. I am really bummed! These sound awesome... Sent from my SM-T580 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CK1 5 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Does anyone know if these will be available in the UK? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 2,233 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Does anyone know if these will be available in the UK? Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy My guess would be no. I was not even able to locate them at the Costco headquarters. Sent from my SM-T580 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket 7,734 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I hope that if and when Costco does release a new ball they keep the same appearance with the logo and number. I actually thought it was classy and liked the tiny numbers. 1 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfJunkie302 2,233 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I hope that if and when Costco does release a new ball they keep the same appearance with the logo and number. I actually thought it was classy and liked the tiny numbers.Yes, definitely. Sent from my SM-T580 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote 2017 M1 460, Project X HZRDUS Black 6.0 JPX EZ 3 wood Fly-Z 4H MP-60, 3i-PW, True Temper Dynamic Gold S5 54° & 58°, True Temper Dynamic Gold California Monterey Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag 14,743 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 I hope that if and when Costco does release a new ball they keep the same appearance with the logo and number. I actually thought it was classy and liked the tiny numbers. ... Me too! Although I keep hearing others talk about the "cheesy" Kirkland Signature graphics??? If I had to diss a logo design it would be the Callaway Ball logo with it's large, arched upside down gothic lettering... but honestly that is a stretch as I have yet to see a golf ball with graphics I wouldn't play. 1 Quote Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 Max 10.5* ... Diamana Ltd 60R Fairway: TaylorMade SIM2 Max 15* ... Tensei Raw Blue 65R TaylorMade SIM2 Max 18* ... Tensei Raw Blue 65R Utility: TaylorMade DHy 19* ... Diamana Ltd 65R Taylor Made Sim Hybrid 22* ... Diamana Ltd 75R Irons: 4-Pw Cobra King Tour MIM ... Steelfiber 95R Wedges: Cobra Snakebite 50* ... Steelfiber 95R TaylorMade MG3 58* LB ... Steelfiber 95R Putter: Cleveland Hunting Beach Soft 11S 33.5" Ball: TaylorMade TP5x (2021) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug 217 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 MGS Gear Heads will be familiar with the controversy Costco generated with the release of the Kirkland Signature golf ball that tested longer than the longest ball in golf. MGS determined that Costco had acquired a factory overrun of balls intended to be sold under the brand name Quatro. The Quatro brand was only available in Europe. A bun fight ensued with an exchange of chain rattling letters between the protagonists. The upshot has been that Costco sued Titleist. Now Costco has fired the latest round in the Ball Wars across the bow of the industry. Today for $27.99 (that's Canuck bucks) I bought 2 dozen balls, and here is the kicker: they're TaylorMade ®. The description on the boxes reads: TaylorMade ® RocketBalls ONE DOZEN / NEW 3-PIECE CONSTRUCTION FASTER AND LONGER WITH GREENSIDE CONTROL Benefits Fast ball speed promotes long distance Thin and fast mantle for added greenside control New REACT® core provides softer feel. Faster lothane cover for faster ball speed. SpeedMantle® promotes fast ball speed and controlled spin on approach shots. Low Drag Aerodynamics The random punctuation and capitalization are all on the box. On the end of the box we learn that the balls conform to USGA rules, were designed in California and made in Taiwan. At this stage we don't know how they will perform, but at $14.00 a dozen I can afford to lose these with impunity. I will let you know how they feel after I put them into play tomorrow. MGS, is there another ball comparison test in your future? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy MBP 2,293 Posted June 3, 2017 SPY VIP Share Posted June 3, 2017 So they're just TaylorMade Rocketballs? 4 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf 1,901 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 So they're just TaylorMade Rocketballs?They will fly, that I promise. Played one for a few holes and it out drove my Titleist pro v1x's by 15 yds. Going isn't that balls problem. Stopping it once it's going is lol Tazz Grip n Rip it 3 Quote Grip n Rip it Chicks dig the LONG ball In my staff bag King F7+ Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro White 60 - Graphite Tour X-Stiff CBX 13.5 3 Wood Atomic Irons 4-AW (reviewing) CG16 Satin 52* 588 RTX 2.0 56* and 60* Sentio Sierra 101-M Putter Proud tester of the Tommy Armour ATOMIC Irons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pug 217 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 So they're just TaylorMade Rocketballs? They look identical, right down to the green double digit numbering, but where the original Rocketball was a clicky sounding straight distance ball, this one is advertised as being soft. I don't have the info on the exact composition of the originals, but if it is identical in composition to these Costco balls that will tell the tale. How they perform around the green is what I plan to find out tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy MBP 2,293 Posted June 4, 2017 SPY VIP Share Posted June 4, 2017 https://m.costco.ca/Taylormade-Rocketballz-Golf-Ball-4-dozen.product.100336190.html These? Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlukes 15,653 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I have seen these in my local Costco stores for years. Pretty sure they aren't new 1 Quote G410 LST 9* VA Nemesys 65X G425 LST 14.5* Tour AD DI 7X 818 H2 20* Tour AD DI 85X MP20 HMB 4 - Tour AD 95X JPX 919 Tour 5-PW OBAN CT 115X(-) Vokey SM7 50F - 54S - 60D ER1v #CustomER ProV1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP GolfSpy MBP 2,293 Posted June 4, 2017 SPY VIP Share Posted June 4, 2017 I have seen these in my local Costco stores for years. Pretty sure they aren't new I'm pretty sure they're just - Rocketballz 2 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newballcoach 867 Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 I'm pretty sure they're just - Rocketballz They are. As you know, we didn't get the k-sigs up here. These are in my local costco, as well as every other store in Canada. Nothing exciting here at all Quote WITB Driver- PING G400 LST w/ Project X Evenflow Black Fwy- TM Aeroburner 16.5HL Irons- Callaway Steelhead XR (3-PW) Wedges- Callaway MD3 (50,54,58) Putter- Cleveland TFI Satin Cero Ball- Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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