TSauer 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 I know LostGolfBalls goes back as far as 2014, if you had any interest in that year's model. 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...
JAGolfore Posted April 10, 2017 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I know LostGolfBalls goes back as far as 2014, if you had any interest in that year's model. Are they new or used. I'll check it out though. Thank you for the recommendation Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 15, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 15, 2017 Got it to the course today, much ball feedback cometh. Sent from my LG-H812 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 I see a Wilson Staff in the initial post have you tested those yet? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 16, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 16, 2017 I see a Wilson Staff in the initial post have you tested those yet? Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy That ball is like a 5 year old version of the FG Tour, I haven't tried any of the new stuff. Sent from my LG-H812 using MyGolfSpy mobile app Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street11 Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 The player Current gamer - Bridgestone 330 Ave score - 80 7 iron distance with current ball -170y Trajectory - high Putter - Cleveland TFI #8 (medium feel) The ball Srixon Z Star XV (2016) Distance - same Trajectory - mid Spin - Hop & Stop Feel - soft Durability (1 round) - Like new Rating - NEW GAMER! Notes: I got this ball from the discount rack from my local course. What a decision. Feel around the greens is amazing. Excellent grab and oh the putting! Stays on intended line with a great medium/soft feel. Irons and driver very similar to Bridgestone 330 but from 100 yards and in is a winner. Going in the bag. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy The Dansome and don2 2 Quote Z765 (Project X HRZDUS Yellow 6.0 63g) Z45 (Kuro Kage stiff flex 70g) U65 20* (Miyazaki X-stiff) VR Pro Combo 4-PW (Project X PXI 6.5) Engage wedges 52* 58* 8802 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 The Player: Current Gamer - ProV1 2016 & ProV1X 2017 Handicap - 6 7 iron distance - 155 - 160 yards Trajectory - mid to high Putter - Scotty Cameron Newport The Ball: Kirkland (Ksig) signature Distance - equal to about 5 yards shorter Trajectory - med to high Spin - Hop & Stop with a bit of roll out on certain shots around the green Feel - fairly firm Durability - scuffed ... doesn't last more than one round Rating - casual Notes: The hype is real about the Ksig. It's a very good ball for the price. I mean c'mon... 2 dozen for $30? How can you go wrong? Very firm off the driver but not overly rock hard. Off the irons are also firm but not clicky. They tend to stick and stop with the irons, not a lot of zip back but no run out either ... except out of the rough and around the greens. That's my only pet peeve ... chips and pitches run out more than I'm used to with my current gamer. It takes a few holes to get used to it. (Especially if I don't hit the GIR! Lol) Overall the Ksig is a good ball for the price. A ball I would play in the winter months but it won't replace my current gamer. Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk JAGolfore and MDGolfHacker 2 Quote WITB: Do I like Titleist or what? Driver: TSR3 9* UST Mamiya Proto LIN-Q Blue Fairways: TSi2 UST Mamiya LIN-Q Blue 13.5* Driving Iron: U500 17* Blue Ventus HB Velocore Irons: T350 4 & 5, T200 6 - PW UST Mamiya Recoil Dart F4 105g Wedges: SM9 48*, SM9 52*, SM8 56* Modus Tour Wedge Putter: Newport 2 w/ Garsen Ultimate grip Ball: *ProV1 Left Dot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tsauer12 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 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. I hit a 2 pack trial of this ball and can second everything you said...High spin around green, firm/crunch feel off irons, very durable cover. Nice review! Quote Driver: Callaway GBB 9* w/ Aldila Rogue RIP I/O Silver 60S FW: Cobra F7 15.5* w/ Fujikura Pro Stiff Hybrid: Titleist 915H 20* Aldila Rogue Black 85S Hybrid Irons: Taylormade 2011 TP MC 4-7 / MB 8-PW KBS Tour 120S Wedges: Vokey SM6 51* 55* 59* KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 Stiff Flatstick: Scotty Cameron Futura X7M 35.25" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street11 Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 The player Current gamer - Bridgestone 330 Ave score - 80 7 iron distance with current ball -170y Trajectory - high Putter - Cleveland TFI #8 (medium feel) The ball Srixon Z Star XV (2016) Distance - same Trajectory - mid Spin - Hop & Stop Feel - soft Durability (1 round) - Like new Rating - NEW GAMER! Notes: I got this ball from the discount rack from my local course. What a decision. Feel around the greens is amazing. Excellent grab and oh the putting! Stays on intended line with a great medium/soft feel. Irons and driver very similar to Bridgestone 330 but from 100 yards and in is a winner. Going in the bag. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy I just got these babies in the mail and I am pumped. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Z765 (Project X HRZDUS Yellow 6.0 63g) Z45 (Kuro Kage stiff flex 70g) U65 20* (Miyazaki X-stiff) VR Pro Combo 4-PW (Project X PXI 6.5) Engage wedges 52* 58* 8802 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Pettit Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Tyler Pettit - Titleist Pro V1xHandicap or Ave score - 6.87 iron carry distance with current ball - 168Trajectory - mid-High if I catch it flush Putter - Titleist Scotty Cameron GoLo 7 medium feelSnell MTB 2017Distance - BETTER. I felt the ball carried more with the Snell. I was really happy with the flight of the ball. Didn't have much roll but the carry off the clubface made up for that Trajectory -HIGH. I kept my High trajectory with the driver. I didn't see a big change here. It feels as if the ball responds to the player. Spin SUCK BACK I saw a nice soft release with Long irons, short irons produced some suck-back, Had to be somewhat careful with my distance control on the wedges as I sucked a few off the green Feel -SOFT Had a great soft feel off every club. The feel and confidence I had standing over the ball with my wedges and short irons made every shot feel like a green-light at the flag Durability (1 round) SCUFFED BUT PLAYABLE - After 1 round I was impressed with the cover of the ball. Unlike the 5-piece Taylormade's and the K-Sig, I felt like this ball held up against wedges. There were signs of wear and play, but nothing that I felt would effect the overall performance of the ball in-play. Rating - GAMER, this is an easy choice for anyone looking to save some money and get a high-performance ball. I am not trying to toot the horn of the company, but I was incredibly impressed with the play of this ball and continue to spread the wealth of this ball out to my golfing buddies Being brought up a Titleist loyalist I really struggle to go against the product they put forward. "The #1 ball in golf" has such an outstanding track record and has been very good to me, there is something about that Titleist script looking back at you that gives you confidence over your shots. I felt no difference with the Snell MTB. The aesthetics at first are different, the red/white script is a different look but you can easily get past that. I looked at previous models and I appreciate Snell's consciousness of player reviews and reactions as they changed the logo from its original thicker font. They "MTB" and directional arrows make for a really nice sight standing over putts. My last point is the feel of the ball in your hand. My Father always raised me to feel a golf ball before you put it in play, sounds a bit strange but it is something I do to this day. I have to say the Snell MTB did not disappoint out of the box. It has a different feel and the cover truly rises your eyebrows and almost forces your head to nod in approval. With direct to consumer shipping and a hand signed letter from Dean Snell, I have officially been baptized and find myself to be a MTB follower. (And being a High School Teacher, the price makes my wallet happy ) Thanks and hit 'em straight Aringo11, kingcscott, Webz59 and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ty Pettit Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 Are they new or used. I'll check it out though. Thank you for the recommendation Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy They're recycled, so they aren't painted over. You can smell the bleach/chlorine on them when they arrive to let you know they've cleaned them thoroughly. You will get a wide range of balls, so if you don't like "Logo balls" wouldn't recommend it. If you don't mind logos then go for it, it is a game changer and money saver. 4A quality is incredible for them, only a few with signs of a few rounds of wear. JAGolfore 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 27, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 27, 2017 Tyler Pettit - Titleist Pro V1x Handicap or Ave score - 6.8 7 iron carry distance with current ball - 168 Trajectory - mid-High if I catch it flush Putter - Titleist Scotty Cameron GoLo 7 medium feel Snell MTB 2017 Distance - BETTER. I felt the ball carried more with the Snell. I was really happy with the flight of the ball. Didn't have much roll but the carry off the clubface made up for that Trajectory -HIGH. I kept my High trajectory with the driver. I didn't see a big change here. It feels as if the ball responds to the player. Spin SUCK BACK I saw a nice soft release with Long irons, short irons produced some suck-back, Had to be somewhat careful with my distance control on the wedges as I sucked a few off the green Feel -SOFT Had a great soft feel off every club. The feel and confidence I had standing over the ball with my wedges and short irons made every shot feel like a green-light at the flag Durability (1 round) SCUFFED BUT PLAYABLE - After 1 round I was impressed with the cover of the ball. Unlike the 5-piece Taylormade's and the K-Sig, I felt like this ball held up against wedges. There were signs of wear and play, but nothing that I felt would effect the overall performance of the ball in-play. Rating - GAMER, this is an easy choice for anyone looking to save some money and get a high-performance ball. I am not trying to toot the horn of the company, but I was incredibly impressed with the play of this ball and continue to spread the wealth of this ball out to my golfing buddies Being brought up a Titleist loyalist I really struggle to go against the product they put forward. "The #1 ball in golf" has such an outstanding track record and has been very good to me, there is something about that Titleist script looking back at you that gives you confidence over your shots. I felt no difference with the Snell MTB. The aesthetics at first are different, the red/white script is a different look but you can easily get past that. I looked at previous models and I appreciate Snell's consciousness of player reviews and reactions as they changed the logo from its original thicker font. They "MTB" and directional arrows make for a really nice sight standing over putts. My last point is the feel of the ball in your hand. My Father always raised me to feel a golf ball before you put it in play, sounds a bit strange but it is something I do to this day. I have to say the Snell MTB did not disappoint out of the box. It has a different feel and the cover truly rises your eyebrows and almost forces your head to nod in approval. With direct to consumer shipping and a hand signed letter from Dean Snell, I have officially been baptized and find myself to be a MTB follower. (And being a High School Teacher, the price makes my wallet happy ) Thanks and hit 'em straight THIS. IS. EXCELLENT. I decree, on this day the 27th of April - THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE Nice fricken job Ty. fozcycle, DawgDaddy, kingcscott and 1 other 4 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted April 27, 2017 Share Posted April 27, 2017 THIS. IS. EXCELLENT. I decree, on this day the 27th of April - THIS IS HOW IT'S DONE Nice fricken job Ty. Ditto. Excellent, solid review!(And not too badly written for a teacher ) fozcycle, Perk4142 and The Dansome 2 1 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Alan Shanks: 2015/2016 Pro V1 Handicap: 6-7 Last year 7 iron carry current ball: 170 Trajectory: High/Higher Putter: Cobra 002 Blade The Ball: Wilson FG Tour Distance: SAME with well struck irons, slightly MORE with woods. Trajectory: HIGH. I hit the Pro V1 to the moon, this Wilson went to Uranus... Spin: DROP and STOP , my game is won with my wedges. These perform the same or slightly better with wedges than the Pro V1, had an 8 iron suck back a few feet. Feel: SOFT with an extra S. This Ball won my heart in the Charmin department. It is like a marshmallow off everything, but maybe a lightly toasted one. Soft enough so you know it's soft, but no where near DUO soft. Wins here for the putter department. Durability: LIKE NEW, surprised me how well it held up. Bounced off some gravel and a tree or 2 and it looks better than a Pro V1 would have with the same treatment. Rating: TOSS UP. I like it but I think the Titleist won by a small margin. Edit: GAMER Notes: - Driver spin was less with this ball than the Pro V, which I wasn't expecting. It landed and rolled for days. - Irons were where this ball shined to me, slight miss hits weren't penalized that much. You may or may not want that. - Wedges, full wedges I didn't like, too soft. But finesse shots around the green you could have blindfolded me and I couldn't tell if it was the Wilson or the Titleist. - Extreme durability. Awesome work by Wilson here. -- Fairway woods that weren't hit dead center were complete duds. - Overall great ball. I still have all 12, I will game them along side the Pro V this summer. Who knows maybe it will win my heart after all. - Al cksurfdude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted April 29, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted April 29, 2017 Alan Shanks: 2015/2016 Pro V1 Handicap: 6-7 Last year 7 iron carry current ball: 170 Trajectory: High/Higher Putter: Cobra 002 Blade The Ball: Wilson FG Tour Distance: SAME with well struck irons, slightly MORE with woods. Trajectory: HIGH. I hit the Pro V1 to the moon, this Wilson went to Uranus... Spin: DROP and STOP , my game is won with my wedges. These perform the same or slightly better with wedges than the Pro V1, had an 8 iron suck back a few feet. Feel: SOFT with an extra S. This Ball won my heart in the Charmin department. It is like a marshmallow off everything, but maybe a lightly toasted won. Soft enough so you know it's soft, but no where near DUO soft. Wins here for the putter department. Durability: LIKE NEW, surprised me how well it held up. Bounce off some gravel and a tree or 2 and it looks better than s Pro V1 would have with the same treatment. Rating: TOSS UP. I like it but I think the Titleist won by a small margin. Notes: - Driver spin was less with this ball than the Pro V, which I wasn't expecting. It landed and rolled for days. - Irons were where this ball shined to me, slight miss hits weren't penalized that much. You may or may not want that. - Wedges, full wedges I didn't like, too soft. But finesse shots around the green you could have blindfolded me and I couldn't tell if it was the Wilson or the Titleist. - Extreme durability. Awesome work by Wilson here. -- Fairway woods that weren't hit dead center were complete duds. - Overall great ball. I still have all 12, I will game them along side the Pro V this summer. Who knows maybe it will win my heart after all. IMG_0877.JPG - Al Nice review Al. Would you categorize it as a gamer or casual ball? Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Alan Shanks: 2015/2016 Pro V1 Handicap: 6-7 Last year 7 iron carry current ball: 170 Trajectory: High/Higher Putter: Cobra 002 Blade The Ball: Wilson FG Tour Distance: SAME with well struck irons, slightly MORE with woods. Trajectory: HIGH. I hit the Pro V1 to the moon, this Wilson went to Uranus... Spin: DROP and STOP , my game is won with my wedges. These perform the same or slightly better with wedges than the Pro V1, had an 8 iron suck back a few feet. Feel: SOFT with an extra S. This Ball won my heart in the Charmin department. It is like a marshmallow off everything, but maybe a lightly toasted won. Soft enough so you know it's soft, but no where near DUO soft. Wins here for the putter department. Durability: LIKE NEW, surprised me how well it held up. Bounce off some gravel and a tree or 2 and it looks better than s Pro V1 would have with the same treatment. Rating: TOSS UP. I like it but I think the Titleist won by a small margin. Notes: - Driver spin was less with this ball than the Pro V, which I wasn't expecting. It landed and rolled for days. - Irons were where this ball shined to me, slight miss hits weren't penalized that much. You may or may not want that. - Wedges, full wedges I didn't like, too soft. But finesse shots around the green you could have blindfolded me and I couldn't tell if it was the Wilson or the Titleist. - Extreme durability. Awesome work by Wilson here. -- Fairway woods that weren't hit dead center were complete duds. - Overall great ball. I still have all 12, I will game them along side the Pro V this summer. Who knows maybe it will win my heart after all. IMG_0877.JPG - Al I'm not as, ummm, sensitive to the feel of different balls as you better players but this was an excellent write-up with concrete comparative info! I sometimes put the Wilson Duo into play and it was useful to see the comparison .. thanks​! Shankster and MDGolfHacker 2 Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Nice review Al. Would you categorize it as a gamer or casual ball?Gamer for sure. Edited the original. - Al Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 I'm not as, ummm, sensitive to the feel of different balls as you better players but this was an excellent write-up with concrete comparative info! I sometimes put the Wilson Duo into play and it was useful to see the comparison .. thanks​! I think any handicap or skill level would thoroughly enjoy a round with the Wilson FG Tour. Problem is they are just as pricey as the other big brands. One more quick note: I did find it harder to shape the Wilson. It would start on the desired path and seem to die off. - Al cksurfdude and mdumble21 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeekingGolf Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Ummm Vice Pro Plus is awesome! ...drops mic walks away Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rickp 1 Quote "Obviously my iron play is incredible, and when I get going I can get hot, but this course just fits my eye. The shaping of the holes, and just a couple of the doglegs, I'm able to shape shots." – Bryson DeChambeau In my Hoofer Lite Z765 9.5 with Miyazaka Kaula Mizu 6 Stiff Shaft (TrueGolfFit Recommended!!!) F8 3-4 wood 16* Aldilla Blue 70 Stiff shaft Rescue mid 2 iron 16* One Length Forged Tec 4-GW with AMT Black shafts Futura Phantom 2 Tour B330 RX Like Bass Fishing? Check out my one and only article!!! https://www.bassresource.com/beginner/get-started-bass-fishing.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdumble21 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 I think any handicap or skill level would thoroughly enjoy a round with the Wilson FG Tour. Problem is they are just as pricey as the other big brands. One more quick note: I did find it harder to shape the Wilson. It would start on the desired path and seem to die off. - Al I'll be putting up a review on the FG Tour balls in the next few days, but in Australia, the Wilsons are AU$20 cheaper than the equivalent Pro V1. Shankster and redleg 2 Quote Driver: Cobra F9 Speedback (9.0) with Fujikura Atmos 7X (Avalanche White) 3 Wood: Callaway Epic Sub-Zero (15 degrees) in Rogue Max 75g stiff shaft Hybrid (not in play): Callaway Apex 20 degree with Kurokage 80g Stiff Shaft Driving Iron: Wilson Staff Utility Iron 18 degree with KBS Hybrid Stiff shaft Irons: Wilson Staff CB 4-PW in KBS 120 Stiff shafts Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 - 50; Callaway MD4 - 56; Vokey SM9 - 60 Putter: Taylormade Rossa CGB Golf Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdumble21 Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Matt Dumble - 2015 Titleist Pro V1X HCP: 9.5 7i Carry: 175 Trajectory: Mid-to-high Putter: TM Daytona Rosca I The Ball: 2016 Wilson FG Tour Ball Distance - SameTrajectory - High Spin - Hop & Stop Probably spins about the same, if not slightly more than a Pro V1X Feel - Soft Durability (1 round) - Like New Rating Gamer - these are definitely staying in the bag. Notes or writeup I bought a sleeve of the Wilsons on the recommendations of the pro shop at my local course. I had a small stockpile of Pro V1Xs that was starting to dwindle, so I was looking at the Wilsons as a possible replacement. I've never looked back - easily my favourite ball of 2016, and it's better than the new Pro V1/X & TP5. I'll be trying out the new model later in the year to see how that compares as well. Shankster, The Dansome and MDGolfHacker 3 Quote Driver: Cobra F9 Speedback (9.0) with Fujikura Atmos 7X (Avalanche White) 3 Wood: Callaway Epic Sub-Zero (15 degrees) in Rogue Max 75g stiff shaft Hybrid (not in play): Callaway Apex 20 degree with Kurokage 80g Stiff Shaft Driving Iron: Wilson Staff Utility Iron 18 degree with KBS Hybrid Stiff shaft Irons: Wilson Staff CB 4-PW in KBS 120 Stiff shafts Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 - 50; Callaway MD4 - 56; Vokey SM9 - 60 Putter: Taylormade Rossa CGB Golf Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowie Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 The player:Current gamer - Callaway ChromesoftHandicap or Ave score - 9hdcp7 iron carry distance with current ball - 160yTrajectory - mid/highPutter - EVNROLL ER7 The ball:TaylorMade TP5xDistance - longer with the driver, less side spin too, a little longer with ironsTrajectory - mid/highSpin - hop & stopFeel - a little firmer than ChromeSoft but nothing that you could be critical ofDurability (1 round) - excellent, barely a scratch on them after roundRating - Gamer - I played the TPs before switching to Chromesoft and will likely switch back to TM when the current stock is gone.Notes or writeup:TP5x was new to the pro shop and I had a few balls in the account so took a sleeve to try out. Was impressed off the tee with these from the first swing. M2 driver and this ball just fly and fly. I normally don't believe any of the BS they put up about "extra 10yards" and so on but it was clearly noticeable with driver. During the first round I had to keep checking the club to get the distances right on approach due to the slightly longer distances with irons. The Dansome, fozcycle, Shankster and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 5, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted May 5, 2017 Matt Dumble - 2015 Titleist Pro V1X HCP: 9.5 7i Carry: 175 Trajectory: Mid-to-high Putter: TM Daytona Rosca I The Ball: 2016 Wilson FG Tour Ball Distance - Same Trajectory - High Spin - Hop & Stop Probably spins about the same, if not slightly more than a Pro V1X Feel - Soft Durability (1 round) - Like New Rating Gamer - these are definitely staying in the bag. Notes or writeup I bought a sleeve of the Wilsons on the recommendations of the pro shop at my local course. I had a small stockpile of Pro V1Xs that was starting to dwindle, so I was looking at the Wilsons as a possible replacement. I've never looked back - easily my favourite ball of 2016, and it's better than the new Pro V1/X & TP5. I'll be trying out the new model later in the year to see how that compares as well. The player: Current gamer - Callaway Chromesoft Handicap or Ave score - 9hdcp 7 iron carry distance with current ball - 160y Trajectory - mid/high Putter - EVNROLL ER7 The ball: TaylorMade TP5x Distance - longer with the driver, less side spin too, a little longer with irons Trajectory - mid/high Spin - hop & stop Feel - a little firmer than ChromeSoft but nothing that you could be critical of Durability (1 round) - excellent, barely a scratch on them after round Rating - Gamer - I played the TPs before switching to Chromesoft and will likely switch back to TM when the current stock is gone. Notes or writeup: TP5x was new to the pro shop and I had a few balls in the account so took a sleeve to try out. Was impressed off the tee with these from the first swing. M2 driver and this ball just fly and fly. I normally don't believe any of the BS they put up about "extra 10yards" and so on but it was clearly noticeable with driver. During the first round I had to keep checking the club to get the distances right on approach due to the slightly longer distances with irons. Nice job guys Shankster 1 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 8, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted May 8, 2017 I'm finalizing takes on Strok, Cut and Wilson balls atm. Immediately impressed by the Wilson Duo U, hit some shots I didn't think I'd be able to pull off. mdumble21, cksurfdude and Shankster 3 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted May 9, 2017 Share Posted May 9, 2017 Nice reviews everyone but it would be nice to see some from guys who hit the ball normal distances. So far everyone's average 7 iron carry is like my 5 iron or 4 hybrid. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Jdavis0910, Ronoc, cksurfdude and 2 others 5 Quote Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60 Aldila R flex - 42.25 inches SMT 4 wood bassara R flex, four wood head, 3 wood shaft Ping G410 7, 9 wood Alta 65 R flex Srixon ZX5 MK II 5-GW - UST recoil Dart 65 R flex India 52,56 (60 pending) UST recoil 75's R flex Evon roll ER 5 32 inches It's our offseason so auditioning candidates - looking for that right mix of low spin long, more spin around the greens - TBD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted May 9, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted May 9, 2017 Nice reviews everyone but it would be nice to see some from guys who hit the ball normal distances. So far everyone's average 7 iron carry is like my 5 iron or 4 hybrid. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Waiting for your reviews Rev lol Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cksurfdude Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Don't know if my 7i range is "normal" .. 140-145 .. but have been thinking of trying out Vice -- their Tour was the answer from their "Ball Recommender" for me but is currently out of stock. Also don't know if I could post a meaningful review as I'm not too sure just trying a new ball would make a meaningful difference in my game....... Quote WITB of an "aspiring" play-ah ... Driver...Callaway Paradym (Aldila Ascent PL Blue 40/A) 5W...Callaway Great Big Bertha (MCA Kai'Li Red 50/R) 7W...Tour Edge Exotics EXS (Tensei CK Blue 50/R) 4H...Callaway Epic Super Hybrid (Recoil ZT9 F3) 5H...Callaway Big Bertha ('19) (Recoil 460 ESX F3) 6i-GW...Sub 70 699 V2 (Recoil 660 F3) 54°, 60°...Cleveland CBX2, CBX 60 (Rotex graphite) Putter...EvnRoll ER5 or MLA Tour XDream (P2 Reflex grips) ...all in a Datrek bag on an MGI Zip Navigator electric cart. Ball often, not always, MaxFli Tour. Forum Member tester for the Paradym X driver (2023) Forum Member tester for the ExPutt Putting Simulator (2020) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdumble21 Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 The player: Current gamer - Callaway ChromeSoft '17 & Titleist Pro V1X '16Handicap - 9.77 iron carry distance with current ball - 168ydTrajectory - high-ishPutter - Taylormade Rosca Daytona I The ball:Titleist Pro V1 2017 Model Distance - BetterTrajectory - High-ishSpin - Depending on how much I hit down on the ball, it will either suck back (too much backspin) or will just hop and stop.Feel - Soft but firmDurability (1 round) - almost like new (first signs of fading present)Rating - Casual/Gamer (see Notes)Notes or writeup: Considering I am such a fan of the 2015/16 Pro V1X model, I was genuinely excited to give the new balls a try after seeing all the (mostly) positive reviews from both MyGolfSpy & GolfWRX. However, after giving both the ordinary & the X models, I quickly realised that the Pro V1 suited my game much better than the X ball with the ball flight being more penetrating and less spinny (online reviews said the same thing). I love the feel and responsiveness of the ball (not surprising due to the urethane cover), but the price (AU$75!!!) will stop me from actually buying them. If I was given a dozen of them or I found a few on the course, I'd happily use them, so they'll always be a "casual" ball for me as there are similar/better balls (e.g. Wilson Staff FG Tour ball, Forte Apex 6) to be found either online or at your local pro shop. Also, given that there are reviews on the Srixon Q-Star Tour & Vice Pro balls by forum members, will there be links to those reviews from this page? The Dansome 1 Quote Driver: Cobra F9 Speedback (9.0) with Fujikura Atmos 7X (Avalanche White) 3 Wood: Callaway Epic Sub-Zero (15 degrees) in Rogue Max 75g stiff shaft Hybrid (not in play): Callaway Apex 20 degree with Kurokage 80g Stiff Shaft Driving Iron: Wilson Staff Utility Iron 18 degree with KBS Hybrid Stiff shaft Irons: Wilson Staff CB 4-PW in KBS 120 Stiff shafts Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM6 - 50; Callaway MD4 - 56; Vokey SM9 - 60 Putter: Taylormade Rossa CGB Golf Ball: Srixon Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted July 4, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted July 4, 2017 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 Wilson Duo Urethane Distance: equal Irons: long and penetrating, easily half club longerTrajectory: midWedge spin: hop & stopGreenside control: can play check or releasePutter feel: Super soft, borderline too softPutter roll: good, but super soft feel can make distance control unpredictableDurability: scuffed but playableWind: really good, very penetrating and yet sail downwind Rating GamerThis is a pretty awesome ball for the price, that almost shoots itself in the foot being too soft in warmer conditions. If you've got a swing speed under 105mph and love really soft spinny balls, the you gotta try the Wilson Duo U. Chadlius88 and Thin2win 2 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPY VIP The Dansome Posted July 4, 2017 Author SPY VIP Share Posted July 4, 2017 Also, given that there are reviews on the Srixon Q-Star Tour & Vice Pro balls by forum members, will there be links to those reviews from this page? Not a bad idea, I'll have to start scrubbing those threads and cross linking mdumble21 and Jdavis0910 2 Quote Yo #JustPlayBetter Follow @GolfSpyMBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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