Shitheadjerm Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Exactly how comparable are the smell mtb x to the prov1? Should I spend my $40 on a 12 pack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 4 hours ago, Shitheadjerm said: Exactly how comparable are the smell mtb x to the prov1? Should I spend my $40 on a 12 pack? The Snell MTB-X and Snell MTB-Black are pretty comparable to Titleist offerings. If you're just wanting to try it and see what you think, go for it. If you want to stock up for next season, order 5 dozen and save some money in the long run. I'll also just direct you to the 2019 ball test: https://mygolfspy.com/most-wanted-golf-ball/ Shitheadjerm 1 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...
DaveP043 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 (edited) I was a reviewer for the original Snell MTB, and again this year for the MTB-x. The Snell balls are very similar to the ProV1 balls. The Black is closer to the ProV1, the X is closer to the ProV1X. If you want to try both, you can get a test pack with 6 of each, for just $33. I'm a believer, I just ordered 5 dozen., for just $28 a dozen, delivered to my door. Edited September 12, 2019 by DaveP043 added pricing for bulk order TR1PTIK, edingc and Shitheadjerm 3 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Split my time this year between both the MTB Black and MTB-X. Love them both. To me the X is definitely firmer, a bit farther off driver and spins more around the green. The Black to me feels softer, spins more on full irons and is a little less responsive on short chips and pitches. Your mileage may vary, of course, but they are great balls and worth trying out! I will be ordering five dozen MTB-X (in yellow) over the winter for next season. Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Best way to find out is to order a dozen and try them. I've been using them all season and some of last year. I like the MTB-X for my game. Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjfcpa Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 Just got through comparing the Bridgestone Tour B X to the Snell MTB-X (which I've played for the last 3-4 months). With the drop in price of the Bridgestone balls, I figured I'd buy a dozen B X and play a couple rounds with them. Here is my evaluation. Driver - Distance wise, very close. Feel wise, edge to MTB-X. Does not feel as harsh off the driver. Also seems to launch a little higher. Irons - Edge to MTB-X for feel and distance. Wedges - Edge to MTB-X for feel and launch angle. Just seems to launch a little higher. Both seem to check up about the same. Putter - Pretty equal. Like the feel of both. I could play the B X, but my scores would probably be lower. I'm back with the MTB-X and feel very good about my choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted September 12, 2019 Share Posted September 12, 2019 37 minutes ago, jjfcpa said: I could play the B X, but my scores would probably be lower. This is interesting to me, why do you think you'd score better with one or the other, when they're that similar? In my opinion the golfer will adjust to just about any decent golf ball with very little impact on his scores. When I made my choice for the MTB Black, it was mostly just personal preference. CarlH, fixyurdivot and BIG STU 3 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaidJacket Posted September 13, 2019 Share Posted September 13, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 12:01 PM, jjfcpa said: I could play the B X, but my scores would probably be lower. Then why would you not play it?! I think equipment wise - and my equipment specifically; there's not much if anything left on the table that will lower my scores. But if there were I'd have it in my bag before tomorrow morning. Unfortunately, lower scores all depend on me. The guy holding the club. Any equipment issues have already been eliminated. fixyurdivot, MattF and CarlH 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...
jjfcpa Posted September 14, 2019 Share Posted September 14, 2019 On 9/12/2019 at 12:43 PM, DaveP043 said: This is interesting to me, why do you think you'd score better with one or the other, when they're that similar? In my opinion the golfer will adjust to just about any decent golf ball with very little impact on his scores. When I made my choice for the MTB Black, it was mostly just personal preference. Perhaps I'm not that good a golfer that I can play a different ball without suffering missed shots. The area where I feel I would lose some strokes is chipping and pitching. This is a very important part of my game - the last round I had 6 up and downs - so if I don't feel that the ball will perform as I expect, then it will cost me shots. I guess it comes down to a confidence thing. fixyurdivot 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixyurdivot Posted September 15, 2019 Share Posted September 15, 2019 On 9/14/2019 at 12:42 PM, jjfcpa said: I guess it comes down to a confidence thing. That (confidence thing) is an important factor. 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...
Dg_sk Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I finally got my hands on the Snell MTB-X balls and played them exclusively the last week. They are great in terms of ball flight and distance, very comparable to the Titliest and Srixon balls I usually play - my only complaint is that they weren't very durable. I was getting 3 or 4 holes out of the balls before the covers tore or were scuffed enough that I didn't want to use them any longer. I haven't had this type of problem with Srixon or Titliest. So they are great balls in terms of performance, but given they weren't durable, I won't buy again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 1 minute ago, Dg_sk said: I finally got my hands on the Snell MTB-X balls and played them exclusively the last week. They are great in terms of ball flight and distance, very comparable to the Titliest and Srixon balls I usually play - my only complaint is that they weren't very durable. I was getting 3 or 4 holes out of the balls before the covers tore or were scuffed enough that I didn't want to use them any longer. I haven't had this type of problem with Srixon or Titliest. So they are great balls in terms of performance, but given they weren't durable, I won't buy again. I'm very surprised to hear this. I've played several dozen Snell balls and have not experienced this issue. I often play the same ball more than 18 holes. DawgDaddy 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg_sk Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, CarlH said: I'm very surprised to hear this. I've played several dozen Snell balls and have not experienced this issue. I often play the same ball more than 18 holes. Maybe it was just a bad batch? I will say, I was totally impressed with the distance of the driver - they really flew well. I thought maybe it was my wedge cutting them, so I swapped it out for a different one. Didn't seem to make a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, Dg_sk said: Maybe it was just a bad batch? I will say, I was totally impressed with the distance of the driver - they really flew well. I thought maybe it was my wedge cutting them, so I swapped it out for a different one. Didn't seem to make a difference. Don't know why you've experienced the issue. Have you contacted Snell about it? DawgDaddy 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkCPA Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Dg_sk said: So they are great balls in terms of performance, but given they weren't durable, I won't buy again. That has not been my experience at all. No durability issues whatsoever. DawgDaddy 1 Quote Stealth 2 Plus 10.5* driver G425 14.5*, 17.5* FWs G425 22* hybrid i230 irons, 5 - W Glide 4.0 S 50*, 54*, 58* wedges EV 5.3 33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I'm with a few of the others, I've never had durability issues with any of the Snell balls I've used, the original MTB, the Black or the X. @Dg_sk, maybe you have really abrasive grass where you play. DawgDaddy 1 Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg_sk Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, CarlH said: Don't know why you've experienced the issue. Have you contacted Snell about it? I haven't - I guess I probably should. It wasn't just one ball - it was all of them - the average time I could use one was about 4 holes. Then they were either ripped, or scuffed so back it wasn't worth putting back in play. And I'm not hitting old clubs or anything. Cobra F9 Driver, Wilson FG Tour F5 Irons, and Wilson PMP Wedges that are less than a year old. Nothing that's really worn out or "old". I had an old Cleveland wedge that used to tear balls up - so my first thought was that it was the wedges - but I used my buddies Vokeys with the same result. Edited September 16, 2019 by Dg_sk Additional Info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 @Dg_sk: I'd definitely call them. That's not the norm. It's a solid company and I'm sure they'll get to the root of the problem. Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max (10.5* set at -1 and neutral) -- Mitsubishi Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Fairway: Rogue ST Max 3 wood (16.5*) and Heaven Wood (20*)-- Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Hybrids: Rogue ST Max 5H (23*)--Tensai Blue 55g R shaft Irons: Apex CF19 6-9, PW, AW -- KBS Tour Graphite TGI 70 shafts R +1/2 inch 3* upright Wedges: Edison 53* and 57* KBS PGI 80 Graphite +1/2 inch 2* upright Putter: L.A.B. DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft Ball: Maxfli TourX...Golf Bag: Pioneer...Shoes: Hyperflex... Glove: Red Rooster Feather My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted September 16, 2019 Share Posted September 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Dg_sk said: I finally got my hands on the Snell MTB-X balls and played them exclusively the last week. They are great in terms of ball flight and distance, very comparable to the Titliest and Srixon balls I usually play - my only complaint is that they weren't very durable. I was getting 3 or 4 holes out of the balls before the covers tore or were scuffed enough that I didn't want to use them any longer. I haven't had this type of problem with Srixon or Titliest. So they are great balls in terms of performance, but given they weren't durable, I won't buy again. White or yellow? Compared to the MTB Blacks I've played in both white and yellow, the dozen or so MTB-Xs in yellow have seemed more likely to have some cover imperfections after a few holes. Didn't seem to effect them, however. I suppose everyone has a different tolerance level for that stuff, too. If you go over in the official review thread I stuck some pictures of mine a month or two ago. Nothing serious in terms of cuts or deep scuffs, but definitely had some wear on the covers. Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dg_sk Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 On 9/16/2019 at 3:12 PM, edingc said: White or yellow? Compared to the MTB Blacks I've played in both white and yellow, the dozen or so MTB-Xs in yellow have seemed more likely to have some cover imperfections after a few holes. Didn't seem to effect them, however. I suppose everyone has a different tolerance level for that stuff, too. If you go over in the official review thread I stuck some pictures of mine a month or two ago. Nothing serious in terms of cuts or deep scuffs, but definitely had some wear on the covers. They are white ones - I attached a picture of one of the damaged balls - but this is basically what 6 of them did within 4 holes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 15 minutes ago, Dg_sk said: They are white ones - I attached a picture of one of the damaged balls - but this is basically what 6 of them did within 4 holes. I have not played the white MTB-Xs, but I would say that is not normal based on how my yellow ones looked. I played one ball for nearly 90 holes that did not have as big of a cover mark as that. Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveP043 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, Dg_sk said: They are white ones - I attached a picture of one of the damaged balls - but this is basically what 6 of them did within 4 holes. Like @edingc, I tested the MTB-X, but I had white ones. I never had any issues like that (aside from cart path damage), and I had a few that I kept for 36 holes or so before they managed to escape. I really suggest you send a comment to them, along with a photo or two, and see what they say. Quote Irons Titleist T200, AMT Red stiff Rogue SubZero, GD YS-Six X T22 54 and 58 wedges 7-wood 5-wood B60 G5i putter Right handed Reston, Virginia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjay0808 Posted September 18, 2019 Share Posted September 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Dg_sk said: They are white ones - I attached a picture of one of the damaged balls - but this is basically what 6 of them did within 4 holes. It doesn't matter which brand that ball would be, that type of durability would be unacceptable for me. Like others have stated contact Snell directly with photos. I have heard nothing but great things about the company and I am sure they would welcome the feedback etc. DawgDaddy 1 Quote In my bag: Driver: Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS 10.5* (set to 9.5) UST Lin-Q Gunmetal 6f5 Wood: Tsi2 15* Project X RDX Black 70 6.5 Hybrids: King Utility 19.5* Diamana Tensei White Pro 90TX Irons: Cobra King Tour MIM 4-PW Dynamic Gold 120 X100 Wedges: Milled Grind 3 50*, 54*, 58* Tour Issue S400 Putter: Nashville Z1C 34" Ball: Pro V1x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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