chisag Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 2 minutes ago, ZenGolfer said: I think that just about anyone could start a golf ball company by going to one of these ball manufacturers in Asia. I believe I read somewhere that all it takes is $50k to get started and they will make balls to whatever specs you want. It would not surprise me at all if most of the name brand balls were simply the same ball with different brands stamped on them. If someone thinks that a Srixon that was made in Taiwan is better than a Vice, Cut or Costsco that was also made in Taiwan at probably the same ball plant, well, thats what brand bias and marketing does for you. ... The big difference is Srixon has their balls manufactured to their specs and have a say in the QC. You order a ball from a catalog, you get what you get and there is no say in QC. While I don't have a source, I have heard some of the balls offered thru the catalog to 3rd party vendors are QC rejects from OEMs that have a ball manufactured to their specs and they fall short. golfertrb 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...
KurtActual Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 So, why don't you present us with a few. That'd be helpful wouldn't it?If you’d read back a few posts, you’ll find that I am the one asking questions, and when people respond, I ask for proof.Hard to provide facts when all I’ve brought are questions.Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy Quote Tiger is the GOAT, change my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 42 minutes ago, ZenGolfer said: It would seem to me that the quality issues have mostly been isolated to Callaway. I dont remember seeing the same said about Vice, Snell, Wilson, Bridgestone or Srixon; who also have their balls made in Asia. Foremost makes balls under a lot of different brand names and Im yet to see any quality concerns with them. The only thing that Ive ever heard about any of those was with earlier Vice offerings and even then, it was just that the cover would start to discolor over time. I have really enjoyed, "find it, cut it" too. Its been very interesting. Srixon and Bridgestone own the entire process. Vice was already shown by mgs and discussed recently in no putts given and social media posts from Tony as part of the #finditcutit...iirc they were some of the first ones called out. I don’t recall seeing anything posted by anyone on snell but the ball study did find one version to be just ok. 42 minutes ago, PlaidJacket said: So, why don't you present us with a few. That'd be helpful wouldn't it? It’s easier to just say you nuh uh vice counter arguing the info presented. Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenGolfer Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 ... The big difference is Srixon has their balls manufactured to their specs and have a say in the QC. You order a ball from a catalog, you get what you get and there is no say in QC. While I don't have a source, I have heard some of the balls offered thru the catalog to 3rd party vendors are QC rejects from OEMs that have a ball manufactured to their specs and they fall short. That makes a big assumption that it is manufactured to the big company's specs and they do their own qc and the smaller companies dont. I know that Vice claims they design and engineer their own golf balls and I've seen videos of them walking through the plant in Taiwan and cutting balls. In the end, none of us really know for sure and, "knowing a guy, who knows a guy who heard sonething" isn't good enough for me. To each their own though.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 minute ago, ZenGolfer said: That makes a big assumption that it is manufactured to the big company's specs and they do their own qc and the smaller companies dont. I know that Vice claims they design and engineer their own golf balls and I've seen videos of them walking through the plant in Taiwan and cutting balls. In the end, none of us really know for sure and, "knowing a guy, who knows a guy who heard sonething" isn't good enough for me. To each their own though. ... I have spoken with Srixon's VP of Marketing and their golf ball engineers so I do know Srixon has complete control of their manufacturing process. And far from "knowing a guy, who knows a guy who heard something" I have heard from a few in the industry that told me in confidence any catalog order is just that, ordering an existing product with no input on anything. ... The above said, this is much ado about nothing imo. Pick whatever ball you want, pay what you like and play some golf. For me, it isn't worth it to take a chance on a ball that might cost me a few strokes so I avoid DTC balls other than Snell who has a proven pedigree. fozcycle, Tsecor, Golfspy_CG2 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...
PlaidJacket Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 22 minutes ago, chisag said: ... The above said, this is much ado about nothing imo. Pick whatever ball you want, pay what you like and play some golf. For me, it isn't worth it to take a chance on a ball that might cost me a few strokes so I avoid DTC balls other than Snell who has a proven pedigree. Well said... golfertrb, fozcycle and Tsecor 3 Quote My Sun Mountain bag currently includes: 771CSI 5i - PW and PFC Micro Tour-c 52°, 56°, 60 wedges EXS 10.5*, 929-HS FW4 16.5* Willimette w/GolfPride Contour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZenGolfer Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 ... I have spoken with Srixon's VP of Marketing and their golf ball engineers so I do know Srixon has complete control of their manufacturing process. And far from "knowing a guy, who knows a guy who heard something" I have heard from a few in the industry that told me in confidence any catalog order is just that, ordering an existing product with no input on anything. ... The above said, this is much ado about nothing imo. Pick whatever ball you want, pay what you like and play some golf. For me, it isn't worth it to take a chance on a ball that might cost me a few strokes so I avoid DTC balls other than Snell who has a proven pedigree. You spoke to the vp of marketing? As someone who works in manufacturing, I can tell you that the marketing department has no clue of what goes on out on the production floor. About Snell, sure, his pedigree is unquestionable but what about his qc and controlling of the production process? Again, lots of assumptions going on here. You are right though, play what you like.Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk Quote "I suppose its better to be a master of 7 than to be vaguely familiar with 14." - Chick Evans Whats in my Sun Mountain 2.5+ stand bag? Woods: Tommy Armour Atomic 10.5* Hybrid: Mizuno MP Fli-Hi 3H Irons: Mizuno T-Zoid True 5, 7 and 9-irons Wedge: Mizuno S18 54* and Top Flite chipper Putter: Mizuno Bettinardi A-02 Ball: Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) ... edited. Edited September 8, 2019 by chisag 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...
Tsecor Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 (edited) time to move on from the Kirkland discussion. they are basically irrelevant in the market. I would say Srixon and Snell are the two balls that are cheap enough but you get tour level performance. Edited September 8, 2019 by Tsecor Quote Golf is cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyBobby_PR Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 1 hour ago, ZenGolfer said: You spoke to the vp of marketing? As someone who works in manufacturing, I can tell you that the marketing department has no clue of what goes on out on the production floor. About Snell, sure, his pedigree is unquestionable but what about his qc and controlling of the production process? Again, lots of assumptions going on here. You are right though, play what you like. Sent from my SM-G960U using Tapatalk MGS already covered what brands own what part of the process and Srixon who is owned by a rubber company control the whole process as does Bridgestone who is another rubber company and Titleist. The rest of the brands slowly get further away from the whole process. null and golfertrb 2 Quote Driver: PXG 0811 X+ Proto w/UST Helium 5F4 Wood: TaylorMade M5 5W w/Accra TZ5 +1/2”, TaylorMade Sim 3W w/Aldila rogue white Hybrid: PXG Gen2 22* w/AD hybrid Irons: PXG Gen3 0311T w/Nippon modus 120 Wedges: TaylorMade MG2 50*, Tiger grind 56/60 Putter: Scotty Caemeron Super Rat1 Ball: Titleist Prov1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 5 minutes ago, RickyBobby_PR said: MGS already covered what brands own what part of the process and Srixon who is owned by a rubber company control the whole process as does Bridgestone who is another rubber company and Titleist. The rest of the brands slowly get further away from the whole process. No use arguing with trolls who will fight with no actual facts. Gotta love the internet RickyBobby_PR, Golfspy_CG2, golfertrb and 2 others 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfspy_CG2 Posted September 8, 2019 Share Posted September 8, 2019 57 minutes ago, jlukes said: No use arguing with trolls who will fight with no actual facts. Gotta love the internet It is exhausting to read though. This thread is 15 minutes of my life, I'll never get back null, Tsecor, RickyBobby_PR and 2 others 5 Quote 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...
fixyurdivot Posted September 9, 2019 Share Posted September 9, 2019 19 hours ago, ZenGolfer said: I think that just about anyone could start a golf ball company by going to one of these ball manufacturers in Asia. I believe I read somewhere that all it takes is $50k to get started and they will make balls to whatever specs you want. It would not surprise me at all if most of the name brand balls were simply the same ball with different brands stamped on them. Interesting theory and in today's global markets would not surprise me if true. I'd be hacked finding out I spent $50 on a dozen balls that came off the same assembly line as Wilson Zip's . This sounds like a great MGS mission for one of our agents - ala Tom Cruise listening to the "should you choose to accept this mission" message just before it goes up in smoke . I nominate @chisag... both the name and the avatar look the part . Quote G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w ZX5 Irons 4-AW Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW (removed from double secret probation ) ER5v Putter (Evnroll ER5v Official Review) AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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