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What Ball Should Rory Play??  

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  1. 1. What ball should Rory switch to?

    • Srixon Z-STAR
      5
    • Bridgestone B 330
      11
    • TaylorMade TP5
      5
    • Volvik S4
      0
    • Vice Pro
      0
    • Snell MTB
      3
    • Kirkland Signature
      5
    • Callaway Chrome Soft
      3
    • Other
      1


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From the Inbox -- this one's interesting.  It appears Rory isn't happy with the ProV1 and is on the hunt for a new ball.  Who will it be? Srixon? Bridgestone? Kirkland? STROK?

 

 

 

Rory McIlroy plans on switching golf balls after Masters performance

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Rory McIlroy is looking for a new golf ball, apparently ready to move on from the Titleist Pro V1x after a disappointing finish at the 2017 Masters.
 

Speaking after winding up tied for seventh place at Augusta National, McIlroy expressed concern with the spin he saw from the ball in difficult conditions on Thursday and Friday.
 

"I need to change my golf ball. That's a big thing," McIlroy said Sunday. "I thought my golf ball this week was doing weird things in the wind. It was very inconsistent so there's one thing I will change and try to work on the next few weeks."
 

McIlroy didn't allude to a slate of potential balls he could be playing. The four-time major winner chose to put the Pro V1 into play at the start of 2017, a consequence of moving on from Nike Golf equipment after their decision to exit the golf hard goods business in 2016. He also chose to play Callaway Golf's Great Big Bertha Epic driver and fairway woods and irons, as well Bob Vokey wedges from Titleist. McIlroy said he would be willing to change equipment at a moment's notice, having the freedom to do so without contracts that tie him to certain manufacturers. He exercised that flexibility at Augusta National, taking out the Epic fairway woods and putting in TaylorMade Golf M2 fairway woods.

Despite the disappointment of not completing the career Grand Slam in his third crack at it, McIlroy is the only player to finish in the top 10 in the Masters in each of the last four years

 

 

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Driver:  :titelist-small:TSR3; :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR Carbon
FW Wood: :wilson_staff_small: DynaPWR 3-wood; :titleist-small: TSR 2+
Hybrids:  PXG Gen4 18-degree
Utility Irons: :srixon-small: ZX MkII 20* 
Irons:;  :Sub70:699/699 Pro V2 Combo; :wilson_staff_small: D9 Forged;  :macgregor-small:MT86 (coming soon!); :macgregor-small: VIP 1025 V-Foil MB/CB; 

Wedges:  :cleveland-small: RTX6 Zipcore
Putter: :cleveland-small: HB Soft Milled 10.5;  :scotty-small: Newport Special Select;  :edel-golf-1:  Willamette,  :bettinardi-small: BB8; :wilson-small: 8802; MATI Monto

Ball: :bridgestone-small: Tour B RXS; :srixon-small: Z-STAR Diamond; :wilson_staff_small: Triad

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KSigs, obviously

Driver:    :honma:TR20 10.5*

Hybrids:   :callaway-small: Epic SuperHybrid 3 18*   Epic 4h 23*   

Irons:    :mizuno-small:JPX900 Hot Metal 5-GW

Wedges:  :cleveland-small:CBX2 52* 56* 60*

Putter:  :EVNROLL:EV8

Ball:    :bridgestone-small:Tour BXS

 

 

 

 

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From the Inbox -- this one's interesting. It appears Rory isn't happy with the ProV1 and is on the hunt for a new ball. Who will it be? Srixon? Bridgestone? Kirkland? STROK?

 

 

Rory McIlroy plans on switching golf balls after Masters performance

 

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Rory McIlroy is looking for a new golf ball, apparently ready to move on from the Titleist Pro V1x after a disappointing finish at the 2017 Masters.

Speaking after winding up tied for seventh place at Augusta National, McIlroy expressed concern with the spin he saw from the ball in difficult conditions on Thursday and Friday.

"I need to change my golf ball. That's a big thing," McIlroy said Sunday. "I thought my golf ball this week was doing weird things in the wind. It was very inconsistent so there's one thing I will change and try to work on the next few weeks."

McIlroy didn't allude to a slate of potential balls he could be playing. The four-time major winner chose to put the Pro V1 into play at the start of 2017, a consequence of moving on from Nike Golf equipment after their decision to exit the golf hard goods business in 2016. He also chose to play Callaway Golf's Great Big Bertha Epic driver and fairway woods and irons, as well Bob Vokey wedges from Titleist. McIlroy said he would be willing to change equipment at a moment's notice, having the freedom to do so without contracts that tie him to certain manufacturers. He exercised that flexibility at Augusta National, taking out the Epic fairway woods and putting in TaylorMade Golf M2 fairway woods.

 

Despite the disappointment of not completing the career Grand Slam in his third crack at it, McIlroy is the only player to finish in the top 10 in the Masters in each of the last four years

Perhaps he will join the volvik movement like Bubba? Srixon should try to sweep him up as well!
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Lot's of good choices, he'll probably end up with the TP5X  from TMAG or  Bridgestone, but I'd like to see him with the Srixon Z Star.   It's a great ball, and would be good exposure for them. 

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:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

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Lot's of good choices, he'll probably end up with the TP5X from TMAG or Bridgestone, but I'd like to see him with the Srixon Z Star. It's a great ball, and would be good exposure for them.

by far my favorite premium ball (that I have played)

 

 

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+1 for Srixon

My favorite ball!

Maybe Tiger will arrange another Bridgestone deal for his buddy?

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I would think that his wisest move would be to pick an OEM, any OEM and say - "I want to play your golf ball.  Here's what I require."  I have little doubt that they will design one that does what he wants and get it conforming as a proto type pretty quickly. 

 

In fact anything other than that approach would be a huge mistake on his part.  Strike while he has the cache to get it done.

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  

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I would like to see him go with Z-Star as well, but my guess is TP5 after the Sergio and Rose performance at the Masters.  That would give TaylorMade Sergio, Rose, Day, and DJ.  It might also put a real dent in the Titleist ProV1 armor.

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Play the Nike platinum and maybe Nike will bring the ball back

Driver:   :callaway-small: Epic 10.5 set to 9.5 w/ Tour AD-DI 44.5

FW:   :cobra-small: F6 baffler set at 16º

Hybrid:  NONE
Irons:   :taylormade-small:  3i 2014 TP CB  4-PW 2011 TP MC w/ TT S400

Wedges:   :nike-small: 52º :nike-small: 56º  :edel-golf-1: 60 º w/ KBS C-Taper XS Soft-stepped

Putter:   :ping-small: Sigma G Tyne 34 inches Gold dot

 

 

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KSigs, obviously

With the limit of 5 allowed boxes per transaction he is going to have to drive to a lot of Costcos.

 

 

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With the limit of 5 allowed boxes per transaction he is going to have to drive to a lot of Costcos.

 

 

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What if he put "Costco" on his hat?

We don’t stop playing the game because we get old; we get old because we stop playing the game.”

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Interesting how things change. I remember when Nike made the announcement, he said he still had a 2 year supply of balls. Must've switched when the money for using their ball stopped coming in he changed to a better ball for him.

My vote is Callaway. But Srixon is probably close behind

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Going to guess Bridgestone or Srixon but I would not count out Callaway. He already has an endorsement with them and I am sure they are trying hard with their pitch.

 

 

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What if he put "Costco" on his hat?

that would be great, then we would all run out and get one too. And when I say one, I really mean 10 because you will have to buy them in 10 packs.

 

 

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He should just use the ProV1. I am no Rory but my results seem to be better with the ProV1 vs the X.

He's changing because its too spinny. Changing to the V1 from the V1X won't help that. 

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 think he'll change to Bridgestone to give himself some familiarity and it spins less than the PV1 line. 

 

I wish he'd swap to the TP5X as I think that's the best fit but for some reason I don't think he will. 

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'd be po'd if I was a nike staffer and they cut the gear stuff. I wasn't a huge fan, but I hit their clubs and the RZN Black a few times and I really liked them. Plus all the new guys they picked up at the beginning of last year... Here's your gear, oh wait we changed our mind and aren't making them any more.

 

 

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I think Rory will go with whomever has a current ball he can switch to immediately (and be 100% comfortable with) or the company who has the ability/desire/$$ to cater to him and make him exactly what he wants.

 

Spin is one thing. Feel is something else. I'd imagine Cally, TM, B'stone, etc. all can theoretically make a ball he would play, but b/c of how they make balls, they all feel a bit different. Should be interesting.

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I'm loving the 2017 Srixon line up of balls.  Hope is comes over to Srixon.

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Driver:   :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max w/ Fujikura Motore X F3 shaft

FW Wood:   :cobra-small:  F9 wood 14.5* 

Hybrids:  :taylormade-small: Sim2 Max 3 Hybrid & :nike-small: Vapor Flex 4 hybrid  

Irons:  :srixon-small: Z565 - 7 thru PW & ZU85 - 5 thru 6 with Recoil ZT9 F4 shafts                                            

Wedges:   :cleveland-small: RTX4 52*, 56*, 60* 

Putter:  Scotty Cameron M2 Newport

Ball:  :Snell: Black & :titelist-small: Pro V1

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I say if spin was the issue, he's going to switch to top flight xl 2000.. Ha ha ha. Love to see him go with z*stars, but think he will go with the Taylormade balls TP5 series...

 

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Fairway Woods: :cobra-small: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft

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Hybrid: :titelist-small: TSR2  18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft

Irons: :titelist-small: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex

Wedge: :cleveland-small: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot

Putter: :nevercompromise-small: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75"

Bag: :1590477705_SunMountain: Three 5

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He's changing because its too spinny. Changing to the V1 from the V1X won't help that.

Actually this years Pro V1 launches lower and spins less throughout the bag.

 

 

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:wilson_staff_small:  Cortex w/MGS Motore X F1 7X tipped 1"

:wilson_staff_small: F5 17 degree hybrid w/Rogue Black 85X

:wilson_staff_small:C300 Forged 3-5 w/C-Taper 130X

:wilson_staff_small: FG Tour V6 5-6 w/C-Taper 130X

:wilson_staff_small: Staff Model Blade 7-PW w/C-Taper 130X

:cleveland-small: RTX4 52, 56, 60 w/S400 Tour Issue

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Actually this years Pro V1 launches lower and spins less throughout the bag.

 

 

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WTF?? Why the hell would they change this after all of these years? That's dumb as F imo.

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 remember him saying he got a year or something worth of the Nike Platinum when he heard they were going out of the business. Play those, he sure hit them well

In my bag:

Driver: :callaway-logo-1: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5

Wood: :titleist-small: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5

Hybrids: :cobra-small: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX

Irons: :cobra-small: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100

Wedges: :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400

Putter: :seemore-small: Nashville Z1C 34"

 Ball: :titleist-small:  Pro V1x

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WTF?? Why the hell would they change this after all of these years? That's dumb as F imo.

You should have heard our VP's reaction to our rep during his tech night lol The rep said that there were some complaints that the ball felt too soft at times. Plus he said, "The brand is Pro V1, not X."

 

 

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:wilson_staff_small: F5 17 degree hybrid w/Rogue Black 85X

:wilson_staff_small:C300 Forged 3-5 w/C-Taper 130X

:wilson_staff_small: FG Tour V6 5-6 w/C-Taper 130X

:wilson_staff_small: Staff Model Blade 7-PW w/C-Taper 130X

:cleveland-small: RTX4 52, 56, 60 w/S400 Tour Issue

:EVNROLL: ER7

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All I can say is pigs get fed. Hogs get slaughtered.

 

 

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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
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