Mtiger10 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 So I received an interesting gift from one of the kids at school - very thoughtful because they obviously know that I love golf. Does anybody recognize this model of Titleist golf balls? Dozen balls, still in shrink wrap, should I put them in play? Do they lose their pop over time? Last thing I want to do is damage driver as weather gets colder. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk WITB Driver: Ping G30 Driver 9* with TFC 419D 3 Wood: Ping G25 5 Wood: Callaway Big Bertha Ti (2005) 18* Hybrid: Ping G25 20* Irons: Callaway X Hot 4-SW with True Temper XP95 S300 Wedge: Callaway X Tour Chrome PM 60* Putter: Seemore Si Black 32" Ball: Titleist ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Those balls need to be around a decade old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDGolfHacker Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Pretty sure they were sold at Costco at one point. 2 piece surlyn covered ball. I've never played them so I can't tell you how the play. MDGolfHacker Edit: 2007 I think was the last time I saw them being sold at Costco. What's In This Lefty's Bag? Driver: TSR2 11° Project X HZRDUS Black 4G 60g 5.5 Flex Fairway Woods: F8 3W Project X Even Flow Blue 75g shaft Fairway Woods: Hybrid: TSR2 18° Graphite Design Tour AD DI-85 Shaft Irons: 2021 T200's 4-GW AMT RED shafts Regular Flex Wedge: Tour Satin RTX 4 Wedges in 52° and 56° 2 Dot Putter: Gray Matter TDP 2.2 32.75" Bag: Three 5 Ball: PRO V1 / Z*Star RangeFinder: In search of new range finder Social Media: Facebook: MD Golfhacker Twitter: @mdgolfhacker Instagram: mdgolfhacker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I remember them and like jlukes said at least 10 years old. I don't even remember if I liked them. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Undershooter Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Can't answer whether you should play them or not but assuming they haven't had anything happen to them, they should play fine. They shouldn't damage your clubs if that's what you are worried about. Also, they shouldn't lose their pop or anything. They should play as they would've 10 years ago. They may be a little shorter than current balls but not by all that much. I personally think it would be cool to see the difference in them and a ball from today. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 As others have said, at least 10 years old. They are probably fine to play, I read an article on some blog a few years back that balls never really lose their "play-ability" unless they have been in extreme conditions for years on end, like at the bottom of a pond or in the trunk of a car in constant 100 plus temps for months on end. At least your students have better taste than some of my old co-workers. About 5 years ago I was the GM of a hotel, and most of my staff knew of my golf obsession. So for Christmas one year one of my staff members got me a "Bag-o-Balls" you know that red mesh type bag that is filled with 40 range ball quality balls. I of course accepted them graciously, and over time i used them little by little on the range or hitting off the tee of a hole next to a lake or ocean if I just wanted to hit a waste ball into the water. G430 Max 10K TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 SM10 48F/54M and58K S159 48S/52S/56W/60B Select 5.5 Flowback 35" ProV1 Play number 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtiger10 Posted November 9, 2017 Author Share Posted November 9, 2017 As others have said, at least 10 years old. They are probably fine to play, I read an article on some blog a few years back that balls never really lose their "play-ability" unless they have been in extreme conditions for years on end, like at the bottom of a pond or in the trunk of a car in constant 100 plus temps for months on end. At least your students have better taste than some of my old co-workers. About 5 years ago I was the GM of a hotel, and most of my staff knew of my golf obsession. So for Christmas one year one of my staff members got me a "Bag-o-Balls" you know that red mesh type bag that is filled with 40 range ball quality balls. I of course accepted them graciously, and over time i used them little by little on the range or hitting off the tee of a hole next to a lake or ocean if I just wanted to hit a waste ball into the water. I've certainly received some of those type gifts in the past- easier to respond with grace when it comes from a child. Yes, I think I'll give them a try and compare to modern 2-piece distance balls. WITB Driver: Ping G30 Driver 9* with TFC 419D 3 Wood: Ping G25 5 Wood: Callaway Big Bertha Ti (2005) 18* Hybrid: Ping G25 20* Irons: Callaway X Hot 4-SW with True Temper XP95 S300 Wedge: Callaway X Tour Chrome PM 60* Putter: Seemore Si Black 32" Ball: Titleist ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I've certainly received some of those type gifts in the past- easier to respond with grace when it comes from a child. Yes, I think I'll give them a try and compare to modern 2-piece distance balls.Actually I think some of us would be interested in what you have for results. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Actually I think some of us would be interested in what you have for results. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Second that comment I'd love to hear your reaction. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Yea that's a solid core ball so as long as they were kept in reasonable temperatures they'll be fine. Sent from my SM-G935P using MyGolfSpy mobile app Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AH1980MN Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Lighter weight for more distance? I don't see the physics working out here, but I'm definitely intrigued. 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...
Mtiger10 Posted November 11, 2017 Author Share Posted November 11, 2017 So I started with comparison testing today : HVC-L ball vs Velocity ball vs DT Carry ball. Began with the flat stick to determine feel and then hit some chip shots in the yard. This may not matter to most people but the HVC-L ball does not have a pronounced alignment aid like the newer models. The DT Carry was my least favorite in feel, felt like a rock. The dimple pattern was different on the HVC-L and I wasn't rolling it quite as well as the Velocity. Winner on putting feel: Velocity Hit several chip shots with a gap wedge and once again the DT Carry was my least favorite. The Velocity had a nice click in terms of sound /feel at contact. The HVC-L seemed best at spin and checking up. Winner on chip shots: Velocity Hope to get out to play a round in the next week or so. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk WITB Driver: Ping G30 Driver 9* with TFC 419D 3 Wood: Ping G25 5 Wood: Callaway Big Bertha Ti (2005) 18* Hybrid: Ping G25 20* Irons: Callaway X Hot 4-SW with True Temper XP95 S300 Wedge: Callaway X Tour Chrome PM 60* Putter: Seemore Si Black 32" Ball: Titleist ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickp Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 So I started with comparison testing today : HVC-L ball vs Velocity ball vs DT Carry ball. Began with the flat stick to determine feel and then hit some chip shots in the yard. This may not matter to most people but the HVC-L ball does not have a pronounced alignment aid like the newer models. The DT Carry was my least favorite in feel, felt like a rock. The dimple pattern was different on the HVC-L and I wasn't rolling it quite as well as the Velocity. Winner on putting feel: Velocity Hit several chip shots with a gap wedge and once again the DT Carry was my least favorite. The Velocity had a nice click in terms of sound /feel at contact. The HVC-L seemed best at spin and checking up. Winner on chip shots: Velocity Hope to get out to play a round in the next week or so. IMG_20171111_093132877.jpgIMG_20171111_093204607_BURST001.jpgIMG_20171111_093914362.jpg Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk It will be interesting when you get out in the course. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Rick Left Hand, Driver; PXG 0311XF Cypher 50 gr Senior 5 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 7 wood; Ping 425, Senior Shaft 55 gr 5 hybrid; Cally Steelhead, Hazardous R2 Irons; Mizuno JPX 923HM 7-GW Recoil 460 F2 Wedges; Titleist S9 54*, Mizuno SW 56* Putter; Waaay too many to list Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtiger10 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 So I put these HVC-L balls into play today during my round and they honestly performed about as expected. They showed no ill effects of their long shelf life but they also didn't wow me with their performance in terms of feel or spin. Since I was playing with my son (age 14) and my father-in-law (age 70+), I thought I'd get them in on the act so I gave them a sleeve. Pops even read the description on the sleeve of balls and said "This sounds perfect for me!" This was a new course to all of us and wouldn't you know, we all found the water on the par 5 first hole! Good thing I had an entire dozen. The ball did not have excess spin off the driver and distance was equal to other balls in its class. The spin on well struck iron shots was lacking- had longer putts on a few holes because it would roll out 10-12 feet at times. The feedback from short game shots was not as good as newer models either and I had chip, pitch, and sand shots all in the first 5 holes. I don't think I hit a GIR until 6th hole. My son and I both prefer a urethane, multi-layer ball so I doubt I'll be putting these into play again soon except on water holes. Pops plays a 2-piece distance ball all the time and he said he couldn't tell any difference, good or bad, so he might just get the remaining sleeves. WITB Driver: Ping G30 Driver 9* with TFC 419D 3 Wood: Ping G25 5 Wood: Callaway Big Bertha Ti (2005) 18* Hybrid: Ping G25 20* Irons: Callaway X Hot 4-SW with True Temper XP95 S300 Wedge: Callaway X Tour Chrome PM 60* Putter: Seemore Si Black 32" Ball: Titleist ProV1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBT Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I remember those balls....had a buddy that use to swear by em....course he lost a half dozen a round so I'm sure he was swearing by the price not the results lol XR Driver Matrix Ozik 8m3 Black Tie Shaft King F7 3W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 5W UST Mamiya Chrome Elements 7F4 Shaft King F7 4 Hybrid Graphite Designs Tour AD-HY 95 Shaft PXG 0211 DC 5-PW Mitsubishi MMT 80 Shafts RTX ZIPCORE 50*,54*,58* UST Mamiya Recoil 95 Shafts Metal X Milled #7 with SuperStroke 2.0 grip MTB Twitter: @timldotson Instagram: timldotson Facebook: TimDotson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfinnut Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 HVC.... high velocity core Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk 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...
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