2018 Official Forum Member Review - Snell MTB Black & Red

[MaxEntropy]

To you guys and the other MTB Red testers out there, how does the cover feel to you? The Black to me feels fairly soft but not too soft were it seem like its going to have a cut in it after 2 or 3 wedge shots

Thanks to our endless Ohio winter, all I've had a chance to do is chip and putt in my basement (about 20 feet). They feel pretty nice, but the sound off my wedge and putter is quite a bit "clickier" then I expected, especially with the wedge.

 

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[null]

Just ordered a sample pack myself. Going to see if either can knock the TP5x out of the bag

[TSauer]

Great start fellas! Been waiting for this thread, as I'm considering picking up some of these this season.

 

Oh, and @theedpatt those black and blue Cobra irons are gorgeous!

[Crest4]

I tried the Get Sum and MTB last year and really liked them. Excited to hear what all the testers think about both of these offerings.

 

 

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[null]

I tried the Get Sum and MTB last year and really liked them. Excited to hear what all the testers think about both of these offerings.

 

 

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Awesome to see you over here dude!

[Crest4]

Awesome to see you over here dude!

Heard so many good things I had to check it out.

 

 

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[null]

Heard so many good things I had to check it out.

 

 

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Really good community growing here. Glad you're a part of it

[808nation]

Great start fellow spies. I still play the original MTB's which I love at a good price. Love the performance, hope to read how these new offerings have improved.

 

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[tommc23]

Great start gents I would say ladies and gents, but the lady of the group hasn't posted it yet.

 

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[DPattGolf]

Just ordered a sample pack myself. Going to see if either can knock the TP5x out of the bag

That is one of the balls I am putting up against the MTB Black

 

 

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[DPattGolf]

Great start fellas! Been waiting for this thread, as I'm considering picking up some of these this season.

 

Oh, and @theedpatt those black and blue Cobra irons are gorgeous!

Thanks man!! They feel as awesome as they look and the Black hasn't shown any wear

 

 

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[DPattGolf]

@HighontheHog's Stage 1 for the MTB Black is up and rolling! Check it out!!

[Rickp]

To MTB Red testers out there, how does the cover feel to you? The Black to me feels fairly soft but not too soft were it seem like its going to have a cut in it after 2 or 3 wedge shots

To me the MTB RED is slightly harder than ProV1, and I mean slightly.

 

 

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[Rickp]

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STAGE 1 - Snell MTB Red {April 3, 2018}

 

 

First I would like to thank MGS & Dean Snell for this awesome opportunity. This is something im really looking forward to and hope I do it justice. I'm one of the older guys on MGS and am looking forward to trying the new Snell Red balls! I'm 71 and still kickin “kinda.” Born & raised in Central Connecticut for 65 years until my retirement. We now live in Florida, The Villages for the past 6+ years. Our last 3 years in CT were snow, cold, freezing rain & more snow which made our move south easy.

 

My wife and I have 2 daughters and 4 grandchildren who still live in CT and we FaceTime often. I was a hunting and fishing guy most of my life but work and family was consuming and I had to give that up. Golf came later in life, my late 40's. I realized that golf was in my future when golf was the sport and discussion of choice for sales calls to existing customers and other manufacturing peers. I gave it a try and never looked back, I was hooked! Played as much as I could, every decent weekend and Thursday afternoons after 2:00 I would “disappear.” We, my wife and I were also volunteers every year at TPC Cromwell. I did mostly inside-the-ropes tee and green 8th hole, SWMBO did mostly green duty as there was plenty of shade around the 8th.

 

Now that we live in a golfing community, I play 4 times a week with groups of like-minded seniors who also love the game. Some say it's a drinking community with a golfing problem, but seriously we love our golf in The Villages! Over the years I've lost a lot of distance, current driver speed low 80's (as of last week) so I rely on my short game, especially putting. I have a natural low ball flight and the Ping G driver and Ping G400 irons help me achieve a better ball flight. We'll see how the Snell Reds perform, I've got a good feeling about them.

 

 

FL State Handicap; 15 (&LH)

 

Driver; Ping G, Senior graphite Ping shaft

 

Woods; Tour Edge 4 & 5 hybrid, Senior graphite shafts

 

Irons; Ping G400, Senior graphite Ping shafts

 

Putter; MLA PRO X-Dream (for now, subject to change)

 

Current balls: Callaway Chrome Soft, Titleist Pro V1 & Titleist AVX

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Cart & Clubs ready to go!!

 

I'm excited to be testing the Snell MTB Red and can't wait to see how it stacks up against my current ball, Titleist Pro V1 & Callaway Chrome Soft. Like every golfer I'm not only after distance from the driver but also a high ball flight on the irons, feel/control on shots around the green. I get mostly the distance from the Pro V1 but not a lot of height. The Chrome Soft I do get a bit more height and more spin around the green. Both balls putt really well maybe a slight edge to the Pro V1. My current drive Ping G and G400 irons both promote a high ball flight that I'm looking for.

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USPS did their job now got to do mine!

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Be careful of plain packaging!!I

 

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Hmmmm, how is this going to turn out?

 

 

 

I was surprised at the quality appearance of the ball. Packaging is plain but efficient. I never had to hit a box so doesn't matter to me. Ball graphics are clean, crisp and tell u everything u need to know, this ball means business!

 

 

 

Next stop head to head putting against the ProV1 & Chrome Soft followed by Dean Snell recommendation, Exec 9 and see how they play.

 

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Stage 2......

 

 

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[ole gray]

You guys are bringing some awesome intros to the community!  I'll be sucking down that stage two info on the reds like a mule in a corn bin 

[Rickp]

To MTB Red testers out there, how does the cover feel to you? The Black to me feels fairly soft but not too soft were it seem like its going to have a cut in it after 2 or 3 wedge shots

The RED is very durable. I had 44 holes into one ball and it looked like new. I was planning on retiring it after 45 holes but it “committed suicide” into a pond at hole 45.

Kinda giving a look at my Stage 2 but you asked

 

 

 

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[dhartmann34]

Alright guys, my stage 1 is up and I'm ready to go. Now if only this weather would cooperate with me! :-) I have gotten out and gotten a few rounds in with the MTB Black....but that will all come in the Stage 2. Looking forward to sharing my thoughts :-)

[PING Apologist #9]

Just completed my Stage-1. Please check it out and don't be shy with any comments or questions. Also I'm actively working on stage-2 so stay tuned Spies!

[PING Apologist #9]

To MTB Red testers out there, how does the cover feel to you? The Black to me feels fairly soft but not too soft were it seem like its going to have a cut in it after 2 or 3 wedge shots

Cover feels & sounds "hard" to me compared directly with my E6 Softs.. These red's definitely have a PV1 feel and sound to them at least initially to me and my semi-untrained ear hole. I love the sound of them though so far and the "feel" is certainly something I need more time to figure out, though first impressions are very positive.

[PING Apologist #9]

 

STAGE 1 - Snell MTB Red, March 25th, 2018 

 

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Okay, I'm not gonna lie to y'all here, I love Snell golf balls. I traded my Srixon Z-Star three years ago and have never looked back, away or even sideways. I read a story about small golf ball companies on MGS and started looking. The MTB fit the profile and I bit.

My story. It isn't a cute little boy's story or warm a cuddly. My “father” was a club pro. He was a $*%# and i learned nothing from him about golf.  However, on my twelfth birthday a set of junior clubs in a little red bag showed up at my house. They were from him and i think i used them two times.

Fast forward…

 

IMG_1394 2.JPGMy girlfriend, now wife of nearly 23 years,  thought it would be fun to take me to a par three in Greensboro, NC to play some golf. I was bitten. I became a range rat and a frequent at some of the courses in the area. Wasn't long before I traded those Junior clubs, dropped at my door, for a couple knock off clubs (Driver and 3W) to go with the $100 dollar set of Titleist Accushnet irons I would play for 3 or 4 years..

Replaced them with a beloved set of off-the-rack, brand new Tommy Armor 845's. Man, those were great sticks.

Had a kid and took ten years off playing while working and raising a beautiful son. 

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The recession hit, I went back to school and became a Registered Nurse. Three days, well nights, a week. Perfect for my new, renewed obsession. GOLF. I worked these last 5+ years to get my scores down and Handicap to around an 8 and continuing to decrease….even if it doesn't seem that way some days. I think about or actively play this game as often as possible. Instead of counting sheep I replay rounds to see where I can improve. I am a Walking Golfer. I read about the game and how courses are designed and even learned to knit so I could make my own headcovers. I know a great percentage of people reading this are probably in the same boat. All In.

Now my bag, it's not fancy but it is very functional:

Driver: Mizuno MX500 (old Driver, I have a hard time pushing it out of the bag)]

Fairway: Titleist 910F (trusty)

Hybrid: Adams Red 3 hybrid

Irons: Titleist 714 CB's 3-PW with Project X rifle 6.5 shafts

Wedges: Cleveland 50* RTX 588 2.0 and an old 56* 588 RTG with a BestGrips leather grip

Putter: EvnRoll ER2 33” (Thanks Adam, I bought in)

There are very few clubs that come and go. I realize the Driver & 3W probably need a bit of an update. But….functionality over form. The putter was a huge departure for me and I do adore it (Thanks to Adam's rant).

Sun Mountain Speed Cart with a SM Sync bag. Perfect combo for walking these hills at the University of Georgia GC. I play Snell MTB…well I did before these new balls came out. More on that later.

I like to have a good, even tempo. Recently, my ball striking is a mystery. Whether it is due to tempo or whatever I haven't the foggiest idea. As a result, my language is becoming increasingly course (I am also a former active duty Marine, so I've got that going for me). Those guys who look and swing so smoothly and effortlessly are my envy. I don't know if if I am swinging harder as I approach my 50's to compensate or I am just losing my swing / mind. 

The Truth is, this game is an evil mistress, but sunny days in Georgia will return. We are never very far away from a day that we can get out and play. So as my irons are hampering me a bit, my creative (not Phil-like) short game that is pretty damn solid will keep me in the game.

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I love this post! SO well done!!!

[kingcscott]

I can't wait to get to the course and get a technical review and testing done. I have played the Reds against the OG-MTB but I want to see the test results from Dean's suggested testing guidelines

[ole gray]

Official Forum Member Review - Snell MTB Black & Red

STAGE 1 - Snell MTB Red, March 25th, 2018

 

 

 

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/index.php?/topic/22972-Official-Forum-Member-Review---Snell-MTB-Black-%26-Red/page__view__findpost__p__387071

 

 

I've played with Scott and let me tell you, he can golf his ball!   Very solid ball striker and fun to tee it up with.  Make sure you click on that link and check er out.  Great job!

[ole gray]

You guys are a BAD influence.     Especially that guy named Rickp as he is a senior like myself and the RED sounds good enough for me to give em a test run.  Just ordered a dozen off Amazon. 

[kingcscott]

Thanks Grey. I hope my review will do Dean's balls justice. I also hope I can get my game back to that day at LC

[DPattGolf]

Very excited to see everyone's stage 2 and just how different or similar the Red and Black are

[HighontheHog]

Alright guys, my stage 1 is up and I'm ready to go. Now if only this weather would cooperate with me! :-) I have gotten out and gotten a few rounds in with the MTB Black....but that will all come in the Stage 2. Looking forward to sharing my thoughts :-)

I am the same way with the weather.  I am ready to try the Black out and compare it to the currect ball I use to see how it stacks up

[dhartmann34]

I am the same way with the weather. I am ready to try the Black out and compare it to the currect ball I use to see how it stacks up

Yeah I've played it for 2 rounds already. Bit the greens haven't been cut really yet, so around the green has been tough to judge...

 

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[dhartmann34]

Snow Snow....go awaaaay...... Got a couple inches of snow last night. Should be gone in a day or two. Golf this weekend for sure! 70* coming! :-) 

[kingcscott]

Maybe when this rain stops and now that The Master's is over I can get out and do my testing.

[ole gray]

Maybe when this rain stops and now that The Master's is over I can get out and do my testing.

 

yea it's nasty with drizzle this morning however tomorrow the good weather returns!  I have a dozen of Reds in my truck waiting to be hit...