null Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 6 hours ago, chisag said: ... Sluggo I am nit picking. For fun and review purposes, I have played all the balls I could this year including Chrome Soft, Chrome Soft X, Snell Black, Cut Blue, Kirkland 3 and 4 piece, Srixon Z Star and TP5x . I could probably play the Chrome Soft and score very close to what I shoot with the TP5x and would add I find it a good ball in the wind. Mostly, I don't like the feel which is just too soft for my tastes. Obviously soft is one of the CS main selling points. I don't find the CS shorter than most other premium balls and spin around the green is certainly adequate although a hair less than the others. If I am choosing balls based on playing them this year in the dry Phoenix desert and wet Mid West, I would rank them below: 1. TP5x then 2. Kirkland 4 piece 3. Snell Black/Z Star/Chrome Soft X 4. Chrome Soft/Cut Blue (I will be testing the new Cut Blue in the next several weeks) The only ball I will not play is the Kirkland 3 piece that just spins excessively for me Why the regular z star over the xv? Isn't xv closer to x in performance? PMookie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 ... I have not found X golf performance to be universal. The Srixon XV is a little shorter for me than the Z, which has been one of my favorite balls because I don't think I compress the XV as well as the Z. Yet I prefer the ProV1X and CS X. And the TP5x is a little longer than any ball I have played. JohnSmalls and null 2 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, chisag said: ... I have not found X golf performance to be universal. The Srixon XV is a little shorter for me than the Z, which has been one of my favorite balls because I don't think I compress the XV as well as the Z. Yet I prefer the ProV1X and CS X. And the TP5x is a little longer than any ball I have played. The reason I ask is because I keep going back and forth between the two. Anxious to see what how they changed them for 2019. Should be hearing those details any week now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 That’s odd to me . I like em, and I think they spin fine. Weird how we view them differently, but with that, I haven’t spent any quality time with the tp5x yet. So you guys are saying that they’re longer and spin better too? played with all the rest a bunch, but for whatever reason, the tp5 eludes me... I’ll have to make an effort to get some. I’m saying they are longer with the driver (3 or 4 yards) and spin better around the green for me. That combo is entirely possible because you activate different layers of the ball with those swings. But that’s me and my swing, obviously the chrome soft is a perfectly good ball. I know people who swear by it. All premium balls are good, the question is which do you prefer for your game?How could I answer the OP? I know what I would prefer - the Pro VIx for sure. Golf is my stress release, the ball is used on every shot, I don’t loose many, it’s the one piece of equipment that I’m willing to pay a premium for. I bought 4 dozen Pro VIxs last March and still have two dozen. Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 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...
chisag Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 20 minutes ago, jlukes said: The reason I ask is because I keep going back and forth between the two. Anxious to see what how they changed them for 2019. Should be hearing those details any week now ... You have a faster swing speed than do so it makes sense you could be in-between. I have not played the last few XV generations but the earlier versions were the hardest golf balls I have played and I just felt like I wasn't compressing them. I am sure you know the Srixon Tour Staff is pretty much divided by higher swing speeds with JB Holmes and Matsuyama playing the XV, while McDowel and Knox play the Z. null 1 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 So I just bought some tp5x on eBay, so I’ll roll with them for a while and see what happens. Kind of a fun little chat here eh? chisag and HeathS16 2 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 The reason I ask is because I keep going back and forth between the two. Anxious to see what how they changed them for 2019. Should be hearing those details any week now To me, the TP5x is softer feeling than the XV. The XV almost feels like a CSX to me. TP5x and ProV1x feel almost identical across every club for me, but the V1x just launches so high, I love it. Might try to scoop up more of the 2018 version on the cheap when the new one hits shelves, paying $48 a dozen is lame, but I'll gladly pay $39.99. I loved the stopping power I got with the Tour B XS, and there's the "tiger plays it" factor (yes I'm that shallow) but the ball flight is ugly to me, more of a mid piercing one. Sent from my Pixel 3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app chisag 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pulledabill Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Z Star is a quality ball that for me seems to be a bit longer and is more durable . I played it for a month or two but went back to ProV as I like the feel of it around the greens much better. Since then I found me an AVX and that is my ball of choice. Personal preference that fits your game and budget. Quote DRIVER: Cobra F9 10.5 Tensei AV Blue 65g 3W- Callway XR PRO 16 stiff 5W- Alpha- Mitsubishi Diamana Redboard w/band Irons- Mizuno JPX 919 Tours with S KBS Tour shafts Hyrbid- TM 4h mid-rescue Vokey- Vokey SM5 51 degrees, SM7 Wedges 54 and 58 1/2 half 3 degrees upright Putter- Taylor Made Rossa Monza Mini Spider Ball-ProV1 and AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo42 Posted January 11, 2019 Share Posted January 11, 2019 Well I played my first serious round with the tp5x today and I am impressed. Long with good spin. Not too much tho, just good. Serious penetrating flight, great feel. It helps that I played a good round too. Did the ball cause that, or was the ball just the lucky recipient of a good swing today? maybe a little of both. A few shots I thought that were gunna get away from me stayed on line and didn’t hook out, which says to me lower spin, yet they were staying put on the greens pretty well. Less spin than the chrome for sure, but maybe in a good way. One of my buds made multiple comments on my piercing ball flight and good distance. I think it passed the test. chisag and MaxEntropy 2 Quote TSr2 on tensi blue stiff Speedzone 3-wood on Tensi blue S Epic Max 5 and 7 woods on HZRDUS Reg flex Paradym 9 wood on HZRDUS reg flex P770 / P790 combo set on Ventus R-6 shafts 6-AW T22 Denim Copper 54°, 58° on Kinetic X Trajectory ER3 or, E.A.S. #4 (“Fang” or “Adele”) ProV1x, or, Maxfli Tour X .Org 14 cart bag Adidas Tour 360 , or Sketcher shoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mooremikea Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 9:45 AM, chisag said: ... I could have written the same thing! I love the TP5x and it is the only ball that is a little longer than others off long irons and woods. I am taking 6 dozen TP5x to Phoenix Monday along with a dozen Snell Black. I should be getting 2 dozen of the new dimple Cut Blues tomorrow and look forward to playing them as well. Would love to hear your impression of the TP5x vs the Snell Black. These two balls are in contention to be my gamer for the summer. On Snell's web site they recommend the black if you are playing TP5x. hflang406 1 Quote Driver - Ping G410 Plus 10.5 - Ping Tour 65 Stiff 4 Wood - Callaway Rogue - Project X Evenflow blue 6.0 Hybrids - Titleist 818 H2 - 3(c-1) and 4(c-4) - Tensei CK Blue 70 stiff Irons - Callaway Apex CF 16 5-AW - True Temper XP 95 Steel Stiff Wedges - Ping Glide 54 SS, 58 TS Putter - Edel e1 Torque balanced Indianapolis 5.5 Index Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted February 20, 2019 Share Posted February 20, 2019 ... For me, there just isn't a ball that compares to the TP5x. It launches a little higher, spins a little less and gives me slightly more distance with long irons and woods so it will always be my first choice. That said, there is not a night and day difference between the TP5x and Snell Black. I am talking a few yards, a hair higher with slightly less spin and ymmv depending on your swing. From 100yds and in I find them virtually identical. For the difference in price of $32 vs $35 I think the TP5x is a no brainer. But comparing the new 2019 TP5x at $45 to $32 for the Snell makes it a much tougher decision. We have not had really warm weather yet here in Phoenix and I am looking forward to hitting the Snells in 80* weather to see if the differences are still the same. PING Apologist #9, mooremikea, juspoole and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... Ventus Red Velocore 5R Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'li Blue 60R Hybrids: 430 Hybrid 22*... Diamana LTD 65r DHy #4 ... Steelfiber 780Hy Irons: '23 T200 5-Pw ... Steelfiber i95r Wedges: Vokey 50*/54*/58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Sport-60 33" Ball: Maxfli/ Maxfli Tour/TP5x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mizzed Green Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) Does anyone else feel like the Pro V1 is a bit slippery around the greens, the Zstar seems to have more friction. Edited January 30, 2020 by Mizzed Green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gualandi99 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 I believe Srixon may be the #1 performing ball out there, their entire lineup is high quality. I think you will see more and more people shift from Callaway, and Titleist to Srixon in the coming years. I think moving through the level of balls the Srixon perform equal or better than Titleist balls and generally are 10-20% less in cost. Micah T 1 Quote Michael Miami, FL 5.5 USGA index Cobra Rad Speed 9 degree with smoke HZRDS RDX 6.0 shaft Tour Edge 15 degree 3 wood with 6.5 HZRDS Smoke shaft Srixon XZ 16 degree rescue with 6.5 dynaflo shaft Cobra Amp #4/5 22 degree rescue Cobra F9 speedback irons 5-PW Cleveland CG 46 Degree Cleveland CBX 50 degree Wilson Staff SW 54 degree Rife Enzo blade with Graviry Grip cut to 32" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saluki91 Posted April 20, 2020 Share Posted April 20, 2020 I have stocked up on Z Stars, as they can be had for a steal at certain times in the season... $24.00 per dozen or less. Previous season balls are even easier to find at bargain basement prices. Not so much with their competitors... Micah T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah T Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) I bought 8 dozen Z star xv for $20 a dozen: so that’s more than a season’s worth of balls for me. ProV1 is a great ball too, but $45 vs $20 is no contest. Tip of the cap on the Tp5x: to me it’s a “hot” ball that jumps off the face. I’d consider gaming this on sea level vacations, rather than have to think/adjust my yardages. Chromesoft lost me when MGS cut them open and exposed the flaws. I’d already switched to Srixon Q stars because I was hitting really odd spinning fliers and hooks with my last dozen chromesoft. Switched to Z star xv this year and I won’t be going back: price and performance of Srixon can’t be beat for my game. Edited April 23, 2020 by Micah T Clarity gualandi99 1 Quote Driver - Cobra LtDxLS 3 Wood - Ping g410 LST 2iron - Titleist U505 Irons - Ping i59 Wedges - Vokey Sm9 Putter - Mizuno Mcraft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBearGolf Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) Where are you getting this deal? Just went to Srixon site and see they are buy 2 get 1 free. Which amounts to approximately $26 each dozen. Edited April 23, 2020 by T2Grn Micah T 1 Quote Epic Flash Sub Zero 9degree. Hosel set to -1degree/Nuetral. Aftermarket 10gram front weight and 6.5 gram sliding weight set to fade. Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue Stiff 67 “Tipped” half inch Diablo 5 Wood Nuetral Stock shaft M3 3 Hybrid Mitsubishi Tensei Blue Weight set to fade JPX 850 Forged 4-GW KBS C Taper Stiff 1/2 inch longer Mac Daddy 4 54, 58 Works Tank Cruiser 7 40 Grams in head and counterbalanced 30 grams inside Super Stroke Fatso Grip Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah T Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 10 hours ago, T2Grn said: Where are you getting this deal? Just went to Srixon site and see they are buy 2 get 1 free. Which amounts to approximately $26 each dozen. Golfdiscount.com has a 6 pack for $9.99, so $19.98 a dozen, no limit! smittybambam, BrownBearGolf and heribertomaya 3 Quote Driver - Cobra LtDxLS 3 Wood - Ping g410 LST 2iron - Titleist U505 Irons - Ping i59 Wedges - Vokey Sm9 Putter - Mizuno Mcraft IV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownBearGolf Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) I just bought three dozen personalized with alignment long through golfballs.com.Also had a dozen TP5 so I am hard pressed to buy more. That’s an interesting deal though at discount golf. I was unaware they did 6 packs. Maybe that’s why there are such a good deal. Nobody really buys 6 packs. Thanks for sharing. Edited April 23, 2020 by T2Grn Micah T 1 Quote Epic Flash Sub Zero 9degree. Hosel set to -1degree/Nuetral. Aftermarket 10gram front weight and 6.5 gram sliding weight set to fade. Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue Stiff 67 “Tipped” half inch Diablo 5 Wood Nuetral Stock shaft M3 3 Hybrid Mitsubishi Tensei Blue Weight set to fade JPX 850 Forged 4-GW KBS C Taper Stiff 1/2 inch longer Mac Daddy 4 54, 58 Works Tank Cruiser 7 40 Grams in head and counterbalanced 30 grams inside Super Stroke Fatso Grip Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowski_golf Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I prefer Z-star have for 8 years now. I found wind performance better when I 1st switched. I have played both in the current generations and didn't see the dramatic difference I seen initially. There is a slight audible difference for me around the greens. I stick with Srixon based on price and familiarity. Micah T 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ward Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I've been playing the Z Star for the past three seasons. Wind flight control, acoustics, feel off the putter, driving distance and wedge spin are ideal for me. Best all around ball out of all the balls I've tested out over the past three seasons for all around playing performance for my game. Like Bridgestone, the company makes vehicle tires (rubber) so they should know a thing or two about making good golf balls. Micah T and HeathS16 2 Quote ~ ward ~ Driver: Callaway B21 9.5 Degrees. Graphite Design XC6 S Flex 43.5" Length. Golf Pride CP2 MidSize Wrap / 3-Wood: Cobra F7 @ 16 Degrees / Aldila MSI 95 70g 3.3 Stiff. Golf Pride CP2 MidSize Wrap / Hybrid: Callway BB Alpha 815 @ 20 Degrees / Speeder 865 Shaft / Irons: Srixon z785. Modus NS Pro 120 (Stiff). Golf Pride CP2 MidSize Wrap / Wedges: Titleist Vokey - SM5 F Grind 50 degree (-1 degree) 08 Degrees of Bounce (-1 degree), SM5 S Grind 54 degree (-1 degree) 10 Degrees of Bounce, SM5 M Grind 58 degree 08 Degrees of Bounce. Golf Pride CP2 MidSize Wrap. Putter: Odyssey. Golf Ball: Srixon Z Star. Cart Bag: Sun Mountain C130. Carry Bag: Big Max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeathS16 Posted April 26, 2020 Share Posted April 26, 2020 I play in Oklahoma so wind control is a MUST as you can imagine. Z-Star seems to do better but the Maxflis aren’t bad either! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Driver: TSi3 Tester Check out the Review HERE 2-Iron- 699-U 5-Wood: Pro (18*) Irons : i210 4-PW Wedges: RTX-4 50* and 54* RTX-3 *58 Putter: Impact No. 3 Ball: MAXFLI TOUR Tracked by: Bag: BagBoy ZTF Stand Bag (REVIEW HERE) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smittybambam Posted April 27, 2020 Share Posted April 27, 2020 Whatever one is on sale at the time of Purchase. Quote Driver: TM M1 9.5* Grafalloy BiMatrix Tour Prototype Woods: TM AeroBurner* Matrix Ozik RUL 60 Hybrids: Ping G Hybrid* Alta70 Irons: Mizuno JPS900* Project x 6.0 LZ (4-PW) Wedges: Titlest Vokey SM5 54,58 Putter: SeeMore SB2Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guests Guest Delete Posted May 5, 2020 Guests Share Posted May 5, 2020 On 6/16/2018 at 6:52 AM, tttullyt said: Looking for thoughts/opinions on why you prefer either over the other. I will play all different brands but definitely like the pro v1s as of late. Picked up some Zstars this week and looking forward to try them out. Sent from my Pixel XL using MyGolfSpy mobile app Z stars seem to slightly under perform for me compared to Titleist. I seem to always drive the Titleist further. But on par 3s and iron shots they seem the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mir Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 (edited) Srixon Z-Star by a mile over the Titleist. Longer, straighter, softer off the putter, and far more durable than the Pro v1. Feel and spin are similar between the two. https://angrygolfer.com/srixon-z-star-vs-titleist-pro-v1/ Edited February 1, 2021 by Mir GregGarner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Mir said: Srixon Z-Star by a mile over the Titleist. Longer, straighter, softer off the putter, and far more durable than the Pro v1. Feel and spin are similar between the two. https://angrygolfer.com/srixon-z-star-vs-titleist-pro-v1/ What the heck did I just read? That was a review???!!! No data, very few real facts, not even anecdotal evidence from the course... If you're trying to drive traffic to your or a buddy's review site, you've come to the wrong place for sure. You got me, but I'll make sure others steer clear. ParFore74x, chisag, GregGarner and 1 other 2 2 Quote Driver: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S Fairway Wood: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hybrid: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200 Putter: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34" Bag: Players 5 Stand Bag Ball: Maxfli Tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGarner Posted February 1, 2021 Share Posted February 1, 2021 1 hour ago, TR1PTIK said: What the heck did I just read? That was a review???!!! No data, very few real facts, not even anecdotal evidence from the course... If you're trying to drive traffic to your or a buddy's review site, you've come to the wrong place for sure. You got me, but I'll make sure others steer clear. It kinda reads like a first attempt at unsupervised machine learning en route to training your AI engine to write reviews for you... TR1PTIK 1 Quote Driver: ZX5 LS MkII 9.5* (@ 9.0*) with 46.5" Ventus Blue 6X 3-wood: SIM 15* with Diamana Limited 75S 5-wood: RADspeed 18.5* with Motore X F3 60S 2i: ZX with SteelFiber i95 Stiff 4hy: TS3 23* with Tensei AV Blue 70 S 4i-7i ZX7, 8i-PW Z-Forged, Modus3 Tour 120 S 50*, 55* RTX 6 Modus3 Tour 125 60* RTX Full Face ZipCore DG Spinner S400 Putter: Toulon Chicago with a Quad Tour or HB SOFT Milled 10.5S with UST All-in Ball: Chrome Tour (but I might still have some Left Dashes hanging around) Bag: Ltd Edition Tartan, blue/green/yellow Using to keep track of my shots Tested: D7 Forged 3i-PW, KBS Tour-V 110S - Official Review Blind Ball Test (Ball #3 vs Ball #4) - Unofficial Review V3 GPS Watch + Tags - Official Review Vero X2 - Official Review The Stack System - Official Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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