What golf ball do you play?

[fozcycle]

This summer I have been experimenting with several balls......Chrome Soft, TP5, ProV1, Maxfli SoftFli, VP Soft, Kick X Tour, and many others. My game has been in the slumps lately and I have been reaching for ways to right it.

 

 

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[Pacers3145]

Was giving the Snell a go. Not as durable as the ProV but play same. Currently LOVING the Callaway Chrome Soft Truvis. They putt n chip great!

 

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[BIG STU]

I have around 25 rounds under my belt this year and have tried q star tour, snell mtb, z star, duo, duo u, gamer soft, gamer, chrome soft and e6 speed. At the end of the day 20 rounds shooting 85-95 and 5 rounds shooting 79-82. All low rounds were with the e6 speed. I want a ball that stops on the greens and it doesn't, I want a ball I can shape off the tee and it doesn't but damn for whatever reason I just score better with that ball than anything else. I guess Bridgestone is right when they say their 3,000,000 ball fittings are why they created the e6 for guys like me.

 

 

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That is why they make different balls. Now me I can spin any ball even a range rock because of my cut swing and the soft tipping on my iron shafts except the wedges which I have S-400s in. I can spin the E6 fine but it is one of those aerodynamically tricked up balls and I can not work the cut at all with it. I know this sounds funny but that ball goes too straight for me

[DechamBRO]

I may have to try the chrome soft again. Bought a two pack at a tourney earlier in the year and liked them. I keep flip flopping on if I prefer a softer ball, or a firmer one. Right now I kinda feel the Z star is right in the middle.

[bigbeec]

Srixzon Z-star. Great all-around performance

[Flipper554]

I've been playing Pro V1 forever, but a couple of weeks ago I was given a box of TP5x and am really liking them. I don't know if I will switch but they make a good case for themselves.

[rorygilmore9]

prov1x

[hockeyscout]

What is the appeal of a soft feeling ball? Especially off of the putter. I've always liked a firm feel with the putter. Don't like soft inserts it a soft feeling ball.

 

Have tried the VP+ lately. Great until I get on the green. The softness makes it hard for me to dial in my feel and distance control.

 

I'm gaming the Pro V1x. Luckily bought four dozen for the price of three, but the supply is low.

 

What is firmest feeling of the niche balls? I'm not a fan of the high prices of the Tour balls. Was hoping the VP+ was the one, but the putting softness is a deal breaker.

 

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[chisag]

What is the appeal of a soft feeling ball? Especially off of the putter. I've always liked a firm feel with the putter. Don't like soft inserts it a soft feeling ball.

 

Have tried the VP+ lately. Great until I get on the green. The softness makes it hard for me to dial in my feel and distance control.

 

I'm gaming the Pro V1x. Luckily bought four dozen for the price of three, but the supply is low.

 

What is firmest feeling of the niche balls? I'm not a fan of the high prices of the Tour balls. Was hoping the VP+ was the one, but the putting softness is a deal breaker.

 

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... Feel is subjective. Those of us that started the game with a balata ball developed our feel with a very soft ball. For me at least, a harder ball has no compression feel at the low speed of a putter, so a 3 foot putt or a 30 foot putt feels the same. Not so with a medium soft ball like the Vice Pro+. Firmest urethane covered ball I have ever putted is the Maxfli U/6 TourX.  

[hockeyscout]

... Feel is subjective. Those of us that started the game with a balata ball developed our feel with a very soft ball. For me at least, a harder ball has no compression feel at the low speed of a putter, so a 3 foot putt or a 30 foot putt feels the same. Not so with a medium soft ball like the Vice Pro+. Firmest urethane covered ball I have ever putted is the Maxfli U/6 TourX.

I grew up playing balata too and don't agree at all. Putting with the Pings, Bullseyes and Wilson 8802, everything felt the same. My preference for a harder feel is likely based in playing 90 and 100 compression balls, my opinion would be 180* opposite.

 

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[chisag]

I grew up playing balata too and don't agree at all. Putting with the Pings, Bullseyes and Wilson 8802, everything felt the same. My preference for a harder feel is likely based in playing 90 and 100 compression balls, my opinion would be 180* opposite.

 

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... LOL, you disagree that feel is subjective? I think you just proved my point.    You asked what was the appeal of a soft ball and I responded. I get no feel from a hard ball and you get no feel from a soft ball. 

[STUDque]

Feel is totally subjective. Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don't.

 

I like the hard seats in my VW but my wife prefers the soft seats in her Toyota.

 

 

Sure, some golf balls are built for different swing speeds and types but within those groupings, there's still decisions to be made on feel.

 

 

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[Jus1412]

I'm really liking the TP5X right now! Gives me a nice high flight with the longer stick's and spins well around the greens.

 

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[hockeyscout]

... LOL, you disagree that feel is subjective? I think you just proved my point. You asked what was the appeal of a soft ball and I responded. I get no feel from a hard ball and you get no feel form a soft ball.

I disagree with you thinking I'm a young guy and don't know what balata feels like. Not a fan of people making the, "In my day, we walked uphill both ways to school" argument.

 

You aren't understanding my point. I should have said feedback, instead of feel. Soft balls and inserts feel like marshmallows to me and make it hard to figure out if I mishit or misread the putt, or shot. Clearly some people get more out of a mushy impact. My point is not that we should all play Molitors or Kro-Flites.

 

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[chisag]

I disagree with you thinking I'm a young guy and don't know what balata feels like. Not a fan of people making the, "In my day, we walked uphill both ways to school" argument.

 

You aren't understanding my point. I should have said feedback, instead of feel. Soft balls and inserts feel like marshmallows to me and make it hard to figure out if I mishit or misread the putt, or shot. Clearly some people get more out of a mushy impact. My point is not that we should all play Molitors or Kro-Flites.

 

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... Woke up on the wrong side of the bed this morning? All we had were soft balata balls and that is how we honed our feel. I am not suggesting that was set in stone as feel can change with the equipment or just simply change. I know people that prefer a hard "feedback" ball off the putter and those that prefer a soft "feedback" off the putter. Hence it is subjective. You are simply making assumptions that were not made about your age. I had no idea how old you are and was just answering the query you posited "What is the appeal of a soft feeling ball? Especially off of the putter."

 

... And fwiw, I walked 1/2 block to school on level ground until the 5th grade and then I took a bus. 

[DechamBRO]

For those using the TP5s, what is your swing speed? Mine with driver is 95-98 mph, so I have been thinking that I will stick with the Zstar, or try either the B330rx, chrome soft, or qstar tour. Just seems like a lot of options, and a lot of money

[Golfspy_CG2]

I've been alternating between the ProVX and Z Star this year. Right now I've won my first two playoff matches with the Z STAR. So that's what I'm going with for now.

 

 

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[chisag]

For those using the TP5s, what is your swing speed? Mine with driver is 95-98 mph, so I have been thinking that I will stick with the Zstar, or try either the B330rx, chrome soft, or qstar tour. Just seems like a lot of options, and a lot of money

... I am guessing you meant TP5x. I have a swing speed right around 100mph and absolutely love the Srixon Z Star and still play it from time to time. But for me, the TP5x is longer off mid to long irons as well as off the tee and at age 64 I can't turn down some additional yardage. For my game, the TP5x is the best ball I have played. Fwiw, I do not find additional yardage with the TP5.

[DechamBRO]

Thanks Chisag! I used to play the TP blacks, but my swing was faster also. Might have to find a sleeve of the TP5xs. Ugh, instead of narrowing down options, I am adding.

[jpcgolf]

That is why they make different balls. Now me I can spin any ball even a range rock because of my cut swing and the soft tipping on my iron shafts except the wedges which I have S-400s in. I can spin the E6 fine but it is one of those aerodynamically tricked up balls and I can not work the cut at all with it. I know this sounds funny but that ball goes too straight for me

I completely agree about the E6.  My dad plays that ball because its the cheapest in the store, and he plays golf occasionally just to play with me.  The other day I accidentally grabbed the E6 from his side of the cart, and realized only once I teed it up.  It was straight into a good wind, and I hit my 2 iron off the tee.  When I hit it it felt like a marshmallow off of the club face, and I left the club face a little open, so I thought for sure it was going to balloon straight up, but then I looked up, and it looked like a knuckleball kind of almost bouncing through the air.  It carried 235 into the wind, 30 yards farther than I was expecting.  I was completely bewildered because that wind had been killing me all day, and that was the only shot I hit close to my normal carry distance into it.   

[BIG STU]

... Feel is subjective. Those of us that started the game with a balata ball developed our feel with a very soft ball. For me at least, a harder ball has no compression feel at the low speed of a putter, so a 3 foot putt or a 30 foot putt feels the same. Not so with a medium soft ball like the Vice Pro+. Firmest urethane covered ball I have ever putted is the Maxfli U/6 TourX.  

Very correct. that may be why I never liked a Bulls Eye putter back in the balata days too soft. Back in those days I putted some with a Mac IM-5 then switched to Ping. I guess on your synopsis I would be middle of the road for someone who started on balata. Now today I do not like an insert putter with the one exception of the older TM AGSI in an older Rosa Daytona I have. I do not like softer wedges aka Miura or Mizuno. Really as "hard " as they are compared to balata I like both Pro Vs for some reason.

 

Those Maxfli U/6 balls you mentioned a friend of mine bought a boat load of them cheap at DSG. He gave me a sleeve for some reason I spin the crap out of them and was "hairing" them up even with a half worn out Wilson 65* JP wedge. I actually spun them too much with the driver. For me nothing putts like a Titleist. But as you correctly stated "subjective" or in plain language "different strokes for different folks"

[Nunfa0]

Balatas used to terrify me, one miss hit and they would smile their disdain at you!!

 

I am liking the TP5X and the Oncore Elixir. I want to try the chrome soft next.

[revrex]

All my balls are refurbished. The AAAA quality is fine for me because they're unblemished and the logos are an easy way to distinguish my ball.

 

Right now I'm playing these:

 

Pro V1 if my swing is feeling good and I'm ready to score low

 

Hex Chrome if I need to straighten it out a bit

 

Z star if I need to get my recovery game a boost

 

I can usually tell on the range what ball I'll be taking to the course with me

 

 

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Where do you purchase your refurbished golf balls from?

 

 

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[STUDque]

Where do you purchase your refurbished golf balls from?

 

 

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Lostgolfballs.com

 

To get free shipping, I'll usually get 3 buckets of 3 different types and go in with 2 other guys to share the cost. You come out of it with 48 quality balls of different types for under $40

 

 

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[Miboy62]

Tried the B330RXS today, don't launch as fast as the Project a does, but was an all around good ball.

Will play another 18 with it again.

[Sparksjr]

... I am guessing you meant TP5x. I have a swing speed right around 100mph and absolutely love the Srixon Z Star and still play it from time to time. But for me, the TP5x is longer off mid to long irons as well as off the tee and at age 64 I can't turn down some additional yardage. For my game, the TP5x is the best ball I have played. Fwiw, I do not find additional yardage with the TP5.

Sounds like I need to give these a try when my inventory of zstars runs out.

 

 

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[Berg Ryman]

So, for the past two years I've been playing the older Maxfli U6 LC, with the triangle dimples inside the regular dimples. That ball is fantastic and I got a great deal on personalized dozens from Golfworks, 4 dozen for $60. Here's the problem, while working at Dick's I tried the newer Maxfli U6 and wasn't a huge fan.

 

So, I've been experimenting with some balls this summer. I still have quite a few of the Maxflis, but I'm really liking the Srixon Q-Star Tour. I also got a sleeve of 2016 Chrome Softs that I've been ok with, but the price difference it's gotta be the Srixons once those Maxflis runs out. I used to be a huge Srixon loyalist so I'm really happy that I can continue to support one of my favorite companies with a super high quality and affordable ball.

[Dhills]

Callaway Chromesoft is what im playing right now though I'm thinking of making the switch back to my NXT Tours. I do like playing Pro V1s like everyone. Also have played the Srixon Softfeels which arent bad.

[cshaw15]

Really depends on how those 85's are happening.

If you are a solid contact guy 105ish plus I would really suggest a Taylormade tour preferred or the new TP5 (x if you are a lower flight guy) or Bridgestone B330S.

 

If you are a bit lower than that I think both of those balls can really still help snag a couple extra yards. But if you are lower or average swing speed I would try the Callaway Chromsoft. Decent price & overall great feel.

If shaping confidently isn't quite there yet would say try an NXT tour.

So many golf balls niches but that's why it's a blast!

 

 

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[cshaw15]

Also a great place in Kansas City called Golf Ball Pauls has great deals on balls found and cleaned but not recoated at all. Mark by quality as well. Prices are generally half. Got 50 Taylormade tour preferred X's for $60 with tax. (considered double rather than triple A grade)

 

 

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