SPY VIP Popular Post The Dansome Posted April 5, 2017 SPY VIP Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2017 MYGOLFSPY MASTER GOLF BALL REVIEW THREADPurpose:To become the Internet's number one source of truth on golf balls and help the MyGolfSpy community members to find the right ball.How it works:You play a ball, hit up this thread and write a review using the template belowFOLLOW THE TEMPLATE TO A TEE (very important for to use our ratings and naming conventions for consistency) using these will make it easy for experienced and less experienced golfers to give a review.People then read/ask questions/give follow ups etcWe will link all reviews within thread at bottom of this post for quick access.Explaining the template categoriesDistanceIt's hard to tell if a ball is going exactly 2 yards or 6 or 10 yards less or further, but most will be able to say "same, better or less"Trajectory - high, mid, lowShould be self explanatorySpinSuck back - high spinHop & stop - high spin but not coming back 5 feetRelease some - trends to run out a bitRoll out - there's no coming backFeel - firm, crunchy, soft, mushyShould be self explanatoryDurability (1 round) - like new, scuffed but payable, rough shapeShould be self explanatoryRatingGamer - could replace or become part of current rotationCasual - would play again if given or foundAvoid - do not likeNotes or writeupUse this section to tell us everything you thought about the ball, compare it to other balls and all other observations-------------------------**Please use our ratings and naming conventions for consistency**-THE TEMPLATE-PHOTOThe player:Current gamer - name/model of ball you current gameHandicap or Ave score - e.g. 7.3 or 867 iron carry distance with current ball - e.g. 165yTrajectory - high, mid, lowPutter - brand/model/insert + feel - firm, medium, softThe ball:Name of ball + model yearDistance - same, better, lessTrajectory - high, mid, lowSpin - suck back, hop & stop, release some, roll outFeel - firm, crunchy, soft, mushyDurability (1 round) - like new, scuffed but payable, rough shapeRating - Gamer, Casual, Won't game at allNotes or writeup:Paragraph or two, or just notes*Try and tell us what you thoughtExtra photos at end-----------------------REVIEW LINKS:2018 Bridgestone Tour B RX Peanut05 - "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=354271 Maxfli Softfli This2Win - "won't game at all" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=383990 TaylorMade TP5x joyzee - "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=380553 chisag - "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=338573 Vice Pro Plus NickDog - "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=376971 Tour mellow - "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=392975 2017CallawayChrome Soft mackdaddy - "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=373569 Chrome Soft Xchershey "casual" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=266551CostcoKirkland SignatureChisag "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=266936 Golfinnut "casual" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=275779 MG Tour C4 PlaidJacket "Gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=309323 Snell My Tour Ball Ty Pettit "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=277189 Srixon ZStar XV Street11 "new gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=275687 ZStar Shankster "Gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=317190 Q Star TourMBP "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=266371 OnCore Elixr MBP "Won't game at all" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=335025 TaylorMade TP5x Lowie "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=280654 Shankster "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=318054 Titleist ProV mDumble21 "casual" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=308778 Wilson FG Tour Shankster "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=278342 mdumble21 "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=280582 Duo U GolfSpy MBP "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=309310 2016NikeRZN Black TourCwojtowicz "gamer" - https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/18861-mygolfspy-master-golf-ball-review-thread/?p=267542 golfinnut, arodrig29, NickDog and 8 others 11 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP Popular Post The Dansome Posted April 5, 2017 Author SPY VIP Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2017 Let's get the "ball" rolling The player Current gamer - Snell MTB Handicap or Ave score - 7 7 iron distance with current ball - 165y Trajectory - Mid Putter - Cleveland Tfi #1 copper face (medium feel) The ball Srixon Q Star Tour - 2017 Distance - Same Trajectory - Mid Spin - Hop & Stop Feel - Soft Durability (1 round) - Like new Rating - Gamer Notes: - Except for a tree it would look brand new after 18 - Driver spin appears quite low - Good workability - Spin Skin seems to have an affect as pitches grab on first/second hops - Wasn't sucking back full swings 3 feet, but stops right away - Able to control trajectory very well - Nice and soft, but never feels mushy - very pleasant feel - Excellent alignment aid on side Justin H, MmmmmmBuddy, 808nation and 10 others 13 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigtazzGolf Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Love the idea. Are you going to keep a living list on the first post that'll list the balls reviewed within the thread? Tazz Grip n Rip it KJano05 1 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...
BigtazzGolf Posted April 5, 2017 Share Posted April 5, 2017 Never mind. Scrolled to fast the first read. My bad. Tazz Grip n Rip it The Dansome and MGoBlue100 2 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...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 5, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 5, 2017 Love the idea. Are you going to keep a living list on the first post that'll list the balls reviewed within the thread? Tazz Grip n Rip it Never mind. Scrolled to fast the first read. My bad. Tazz Grip n Rip it Oh why yes Glad you like! I think we could build the ultimate ball guide for our members, by our members. The key will be sticking to the template and using the same naming conventions. Camcmart, B_R_A_D_Y, BigtazzGolf and 2 others 5 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlowkey Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Neat idea MBP. You are absolutely correct about strict language parameters being crucial for this experiment. With so many equipment variables it's going to really difficult to identify reliable trends from subjective concepts like feel and perception of performance as they translate from one individual to the next. I'll be very interested to see what kind of participation and data comes out of the project. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy The Dansome and MGoBlue100 2 Quote PXG___0811 X 9* - Mitsubishi Diamana s60 Limited X Cobra___S9-1 Pro 15* - Matrix Ozik XCON 7 S Adams___XTD Forged 3i - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S Adams___CMB 4-PW - Matrix Ozik Program F15 120 S KZG___Tri-Tour 50.08__54.10__58.12 - Accra iCWT 2.0-95i S Nike___Method Converge B1-01 (copper insert) Maxfli___'23 Tour X "The most important shot in golf is the next one“ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808nation Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 All in one ball guide, love it!!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using MyGolfSpy mobile app The Dansome 1 Quote WITB: Driver: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft FW Wood: F9 wood 14.5* Hybrids: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & Vapor Flex 4 hybrid Irons: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts Wedges: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* Putter: Scotty Cameron M2 Newport Ball: Black & Pro V1 Bag: 2018 MyGolfSpy stand Bag & 2021 Greenside Golf stand bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSauer Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Perfect thread! The Dansome 1 Quote Driver: Aerojet 9* | Hzrdus Black Gen 4 Fairway: G410 3W 13* | Alta CB 65 Hybrid: TS2 18* | Tensei AV Blue 70 S Hybrid: iCrossover 20* | Kai'li White 80 Irons: P790 5-PW | DG S300 Wedges: Vokey SM9 | 52, 56, 60 | DG S200 Putter: Link.1 | Accra x LAB --- LAB Golf Link.1 Review --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Great idea, except for this- for frame of reference, could we include ratings of the current gamer ball? Of course, sticking to the template, plain and simple. I think this would be almost necessary to triangulate in on ball performance- to show differences between two balls, while also showing the plain uncorrupted take on the new ball. Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 Great idea, except for this- for frame of reference, could we include ratings of the current gamer ball? Of course, sticking to the template, plain and simple. I think this would be almost necessary to triangulate in on ball performance- to show differences between two balls, while also showing the plain uncorrupted take on the new ball. Review your current gamer seperately, link to it with each new review and then do a comparison in your additional write ups? Kkaw1988 and MGoBlue100 2 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Seems like extra steps when you could have 6 lines right there for easy reading... Quote WITB: Adams 9064LS 9.5* (until I cracked the face) Adams Super LS 17* Adams XTD Ti 23* Wilson Staff Ci7 4-PW Adams wedges: 52/7 56/13 60/7 Wilson Staff Infinite Southside putter/Odyssey DualForce 660 putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chershey Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Callaway Chrome Soft X The Player Current Gamer - Snell MTB Handicap or Avg Score - 8 7 iron distance with current ball- 160y Carry Trajectory - Mid Putter- Sentio Sierra 101 M The Ball Callaway Chrome Soft X Distance - Less Trajectory - High Spin - Suck Back Feel - Crunchy Durability - like new Rating - Casual Notes: - I played the Chrome Soft X for 6 rounds and it showed very few marks - Very easy to work. Produces more side spin than my current gamer. - Driver Distance is equal to my current gamer with similar spin. - Balls spins much more on long irons than my current gamer causing issues in the wind. - Balls spins more around the greens than any ball I've tried. - The feel is harder than my Snell, but not as hard as other X balls I've tried. - Great ball for people looking for more spin around the greens. The Dansome, polodd and tsauer12 3 Quote Titleist TS3 9.5* w/Accra TZ5 65 X-Stiff Titleist TS3 15* w/Fujikura Ventus 7X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 20* w/Accra TZ5 95X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 23* w/Accra TZ5 95X Titleist 718 CB 5 iron w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist 718 MB 6-PW w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist SM7 Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Bettinardi Queen B 10 34.5" Titleist Pro V1 or Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Callaway Chrome Soft X The Player Current Gamer - Snell MTB Handicap or Avg Score - 8 7 iron distance with current ball- 160y Carry Trajectory - Mid Putter- Sentio Sierra 101 M The Ball Callaway Chrome Soft X Distance - 155y Carry Trajectory - High Spin - Very High, Hop and Stop, sometimes spins back Feel - Medium Soft Durability - Great Rating - 8/10 (Snell is 10/10) Notes: - I played the Chrome Soft X for 6 rounds and it showed very few marks - Very easy to work. Produces more side spin than my current gamer. - Driver Distance is equal to my current gamer with similar spin. - Balls spins much more on long irons than my current gamer causing issues in the wind. - Balls spins more around the greens than any ball I've tried. - The feel is harder than my Snell, but not as hard as other X balls I've tried. - Great ball for people looking for more spin around the greens. Nice start but it is probably best to follow the template MBP has set up so anyone who comes to this thread can compare each review easily Quote Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 We've added some explanations to the first post better explaining the template naming conventions etc. Here's a recap:DistanceIt's hard to tell if a ball is going exactly 2 yards or 6 or 10 yards less or further, but most will be able to say "same, better or less"Trajectory - high, mid, lowShould be self explanatorySpinSuck back - high spinHop & stop - great spinRelease some -trends to run out a bitRoll out - there's no coming backFeel - firm, crunchy, soft, mushyShould be self explanatoryDurability (1 round) - like new, scuffed but payable, rough shapeShould be self explanatoryRatingGamer - could replace or become part of current rotationCasual - would play again if given or foundAvoid - do not likeNotes or writeup:Use this section to tell us everything you thought about the ball, compare it to other balls and all other observations downlowkey 1 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 Seems like extra steps when you could have 6 lines right there for easy reading... I guess we're hoping people will write a more flushed out and detailed version of their gamer using the template and contributing to the thread, but please feel free to add this if you like. Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 Nice start but it is probably best to follow the template MBP has set up so anyone who comes to this thread can compare each review easily Valiant first go though. Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chershey Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Sorry, missed that explanation section. Updated. The Dansome 1 Quote Titleist TS3 9.5* w/Accra TZ5 65 X-Stiff Titleist TS3 15* w/Fujikura Ventus 7X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 20* w/Accra TZ5 95X Callaway Apex19 Hybrid 23* w/Accra TZ5 95X Titleist 718 CB 5 iron w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist 718 MB 6-PW w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Titleist SM7 Wedges 50*, 54*, 58* w/KBS $Taper X-Stiff Bettinardi Queen B 10 34.5" Titleist Pro V1 or Snell MTB-X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 Sorry, missed that explanation section. Updated. It's cool and great job. We could have explained better in the first place Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 Few balls I'm playing around with atm: Srixon ZStar & XV Cut Golf Cally Chrome Soft X Cally Supersoft Oncore Avant Strok Snell MTb and Git Sum BenjaminButtonz and Kkaw1988 2 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joen Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 I found a Wilson Staff Duo ball, and I bought a dozen of them after hitting the ball. I have six rounds in with this ball. The price is right at approximately $20 per dozen. The thing that I like about it at the 29 compression it has is that it feels like the old balata balls to me when I hit it. The ball is longer off my driver and irons. From a full swing in the fairway I get hop and stop action on the green. Around the green it is definitely NOT a Pro V1....it does run out more. The ball has great durability. For the price it is a good ball! MGoBlue100 1 Quote G 400 driver with Aldila DVS 55-SR shaft (FAIRWAY FINDING MONSTER) Aero Burner 16 degree mini driver regular flex Rogue Heavenwood regular flex Icon/PTX Pro Combo Set. VKTR hybrid. Equalizer Wedges 50, 54, 58 degrees Odyssey Two Ball Triple Track Putter, 32 inches LAB Golf Directed Force 2.1 putter, 32 inches, 70 degree lie angle Right Handed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 I found a Wilson Staff Duo ball, and I bought a dozen of them after hitting the ball. I have six rounds in with this ball. The price is right at approximately $20 per dozen. The thing that I like about it at the 29 compression it has is that it feels like the old balata balls to me when I hit it. The ball is longer off my driver and irons. From a full swing in the fairway I get hop and stop action on the green. Around the green it is definitely NOT a Pro V1....it does run out more. The ball has great durability. For the price it is a good ball! Sounds good, look forward to your review. Please refer to the template and instructions in post #1 of this thread for guidance when you do. Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 The player Current gamer - Srixon Z Star Handicap - 0.2+ 7 iron distance with current ball - 170 yd Trajectory - Mid/High Putter - Bobby Grace 6330 (soft feel) The ball Kirkland Signature - 2016 Distance - Same Trajectory - Mid/High Spin - High Spin Feel - Medium/firm Durability (1 round) - Good Rating - Good substitute but prefer the Z Star for feel Notes: - I found it a hair longer off the driver - Surprising great into the wind - Similar to any premium ball I have played including ProV1x and TPx - I don't like alignment aids but KS is subtle, very small print and arrows not too distracting - Tested a dozen after playing, 10 balls were medium feel but two were clicker so maybe a QC issue? - $15 is just insane for a premium ball MGoBlue100, The Dansome and downlowkey 3 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Aerojet 3/7 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: King Tour 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted April 6, 2017 Share Posted April 6, 2017 Let's get the "ball" rolling srixon qstar tour.jpg The player Current gamer - Snell MTB Handicap or Ave score - 7 7 iron distance with current ball - 165y Trajectory - Mid Putter - Cleveland Tfi #1 copper face (medium feel) The ball Srixon Q Star Tour - 2017 Distance - Same Trajectory - Mid Spin - Hop & Stop Feel - Soft Durability (1 round) - Like new Rating - Gamer Notes: - Except for a tree it would look brand new after 18 - Driver spin appears quite low - Good workability - Spin Skin seems to have a affect as pitches grab on first/second hops - Wasn't sucking back full swings 3 feet, but stops right away - Able to control trajectory very well - Nice and soft, but never feels mushy - very pleasant feel - Excellent alignment aid on side i usually game the z-star or q-star and I saw this on a commercial yesterday, really wanting to try it out and this little review is all I needed to go ahead and give it a go! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 6, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 6, 2017 i usually game the z-star or q-star and I saw this on a commercial yesterday, really wanting to try it out and this little review is all I needed to go ahead and give it a go! Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Thanks Although it's still a little cool and soft greens, I really impressed that the Q Star Tour is playing like a tourish ball. Think Bridgestone B330RXS. And would love to see your review once you've played em. MGoBlue100, HeathS16 and Kkaw1988 3 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Theoo Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Kirkland Signature.JPG The player Current gamer - Srixon Z Star Handicap - 0.2+ 7 iron distance with current ball - 170 yd Trajectory - Mid/High Putter - Bobby Grace 6330 (soft feel) The ball Kirkland Signature - 2016 Distance - Same Trajectory - Mid/High Spin - High Spin Feel - Medium/firm Durability (1 round) - Good Rating - Good substitute but prefer the Z Star for feel Notes: - I found it a hair longer off the driver - Surprising great into the wind - Similar to any premium ball I have played including ProV1x and TPx - I don't like alignment aids but KS is subtle, very small print and arrows not too distracting - Tested a dozen after playing, 10 balls were medium feel but two were clicker so maybe a QC issue? - $15 is just insane for a premium ball So is it a gamer? The Dansome 1 Quote Driver: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5 FW: F6 baffler set at 16º Hybrid: NONEIrons: 3i 2014 TP CB 4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400 Wedges: 52º 56º 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped Putter: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 This is a great idea, thanks MGS! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy The Dansome and MGoBlue100 2 Quote Gameday Vessel Sunday 2.0/ Ogio Silencer Dynapwr Carbon | Hzrdus Smoke Black Mavrik 3w | Evenflow Riptide FG Tour F5 Hybrid(20,23) | MCA Fubuki Apex Ai200 5-PW | DG 115 Mid Vokey SM7 (50, 54, 58) | DG 120 ER2 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Classic Bag Jones Collegiate Clemson Stand Bag Eye 2 Laminate 1973 Staff Dynapower 4-PW Anser DUO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 So is it a gamer? ... Yea it's a gamer and I would play one without reservation if I had to. Performance is equal to any premium ball I have played and it just comes down to feel for me and I prefer the Z Star. I imagine those that find the Z Star a little too soft might actually prefer the KS. Kkaw1988 1 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Aerojet 3/7 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: King Tour 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwojtowicz Posted April 8, 2017 Share Posted April 8, 2017 The player:Current gamer - Nike RZNTour Black Handicap - 3.27 iron carry distance with current ball - 180 ydsTrajectory - mid/highPutter -Odyssey Works 2 Ball Fang, medium feelThe ball:Nike RZNTour Black, 2016Distance - betterTrajectory - mid (very controllable, you can make if low or high if need be. It doesn't blow up.)Spin - hop & stopFeel - crunchy/soft (Right in between these, it has great feel throughout the bag)Durability (1 round) - like newRating - GamerNotes or writeup:I was fortunate enough to get selected to test the Nike RZNTour Platinum last summer and fell in love with it. I hadn't tried a Nike ball in years after buying a box of 20XIs a few years ago and absolutely hated them. Shortly into that test, the Platinum became my new gamer, I was so impressed with how it performed throughout the bag. The only downside to the Platinum was that it got a little spinny on the mid irons and on shots that were slightly miss-hit. After exclusively using the Platinum since that test, I decided to give the Black a shot to see how it compared. I was surprised to find out that I liked it even better than the Platinum! The reasons are below: - Slightly better driver distance, I am noticing about 5 yards more with the Black. - 6-7 yards more on the mid and low irons. - Still has great performance around the green, it checks up when you want it to. - I honestly can't tell a difference between the Black and the Platinum on approach shots, it sticks. - Very workable, you can get it going in the direction you want but it is slightly more forgiving than the Platinum. - Great feel throughout the bag, not too hard, not too soft. - Good feel with the putter, the alignment aid is nice too. - The only downside is that they won't be making it anymore, I'm probably going to stock up on a few boxes and play this as long as I can. The upside is that it is now cheaper than other tour balls. The Dansome, JohnSmalls and Mr_Theoo 3 Quote Driver: Callaway Epic Max LS 9° w/ GD Tour AD DI-6X 3wd: TaylorMade SIM 15° w/ GD Tour AD DI-7S 2h: Callaway Big Bertha Alpha 815 17° w/ Fujikura Speeder 865 Stiff 4h: Callaway XR Pro 23 w/ Project X LZ 6.0 5i - PW: Callaway Apex Pro Wedges: Callaway MD3 50°, Titleist SM8 54° and 58° Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom X 7.5 Ball: Titleist ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 8, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 8, 2017 rznblack_1_resized.jpg The player: Current gamer - Nike RZNTour Black Handicap - 3.2 7 iron carry distance with current ball - 180 yds Trajectory - mid/high Putter -Odyssey Works 2 Ball Fang, medium feel The ball: Nike RZNTour Black, 2016 Distance - better Trajectory - mid (very controllable, you can make if low or high if need be. It doesn't blow up.) Spin - hop & stop Feel - crunchy/soft (Right in between these, it has great feel throughout the bag) Durability (1 round) - like new Rating - Gamer Notes or writeup: I was fortunate enough to get selected to test the Nike RZNTour Platinum last summer and fell in love with it. I hadn't tried a Nike ball in years after buying a box of 20XIs a few years ago and absolutely hated them. Shortly into that test, the Platinum became my new gamer, I was so impressed with how it performed throughout the bag. The only downside to the Platinum was that it got a little spinny on the mid irons and on shots that were slightly miss-hit. After exclusively using the Platinum since that test, I decided to give the Black a shot to see how it compared. I was surprised to find out that I liked it even better than the Platinum! The reasons are below: - Slightly better driver distance, I am noticing about 5 yards more with the Black. - 6-7 yards more on the mid and low irons. - Still has great performance around the green, it checks up when you want it to. - I honestly can't tell a difference between the Black and the Platinum on approach shots, it sticks. - Very workable, you can get it going in the direction you want but it is slightly more forgiving than the Platinum. - Great feel throughout the bag, not too hard, not too soft. - Good feel with the putter, the alignment aid is nice too. - The only downside is that they won't be making it anymore, I'm probably going to stock up on a few boxes and play this as long as I can. The upside is that it is now cheaper than other tour balls. Love these balls and such an excellent review. THIS is how you do it, awesome use of the template naming conventions to a T. Thanks for sharing. averagehack and cwojtowicz 2 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAGolfore Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I wish there was a way to purchase older model pro v1's. For me the version they had in 2013 was great. It's almost disappointing they tweek them every year Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy redleg 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Rogue 9* FW: Sub 70 Pro 4 wood Hybrid: Sub 70 949 Hybrid 19* Irons: Sub 70 659 CB 4 - 6 Black 639 MB 7 - PW Wedges: Sub 70 JB - 50* 54* & 60* Putter: Odyssey White Hot #2 Ball: Titleist Pro-V1x Handicap index: +3.9 Instagram: joshandersongolf Twitter: @jacustomgolf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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