Buffly 563 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Callaway Supersoft Magna golf ball is about 1/16 of an inch bigger and conforms to the rules of golf. Ball can't be smaller or heavier than certain metrics so a larger diameter that meets weight limits is perfectly legal. Has anyone tried them? Does anyone game them? Your thoughts? If we can avoid the automatic dismissal due to it being a 2 piece economy golf ball as already mentioned then we can focus on who this ball is for. I have found one on the course and it is a small difference in size. I play urethane balls for the greenside spin so this post is mostly out of curiosity. Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cory O 423 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Interesting concept and if I happen to find one out on the course, I'll certainly give it a try to see what it's like. That said, I very much doubt the performance claims because if there was any sort of competitive advantage to a larger-sized, still conforming ball, then every manufacturer would be making and heavily marketing them. Quote Currently reviewing PXG 0311 GEN5 Full Bag: Driver: 7.5 degree Autoflex 505x 4 wood: Fujikura Motore X F3 6 3 Hybrid: Mitsubishi MMT 80g 4-GW - 0311P GEN5 Xtreme Dark SteelFiber 95cw 54*/60* - Sugar Daddy II Xtreme Dark SteelFiber 95cw Putter: PXG Blackjack center shaft 34" Bag: Vessel VLX Iridium / Sunday Golf Loma “Golf is a good walk enhanced” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 6,460 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Not the first foray into oversized balls. Top Flite did it 15 years ago. Quote SIM 9.5* (GD XC 6X) SIM 15* (GD DI 7X) 3 DHY (GD DI HY8X) ZX7 4-PW (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM8 49 08 F ( KBS 610) Vokey SM8 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM8 59 04 L (KBS 610) Special Select SquareBack 2 33" ProV1 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly 563 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 9 hours ago, THEZIPR23 said: Not the first foray into oversized balls. Top Flite did it 15 years ago. I saw some of those on eBay. Isn't it strange they had the same name - "Magna"? It makes me wonder if they bought the molds? Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly 563 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 10 hours ago, Cory O said: Interesting concept and if I happen to find one out on the course, I'll certainly give it a try to see what it's like. That said, I very much doubt the performance claims because if there was any sort of competitive advantage to a larger-sized, still conforming ball, then every manufacturer would be making and heavily marketing them. The only advantage would be the slightly higher center of gravity due to the larger diameter. This would theoretically make it easier to hit higher on the face. The small psychological difference of seeing a larger ball at address could instill confidence for a beginner. Just guesses Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TR1PTIK 3,554 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 This ball is largely (pun intended) designed for beginners. Price point, construction, and physical dimensions all cater to the golfer who needs a little confidence boost and perhaps some help identifying the ball in the rough (larger size and bright color can help with that). Quote Driver: Mizuno ST190 9.5* Aldila RIP Alpha 60 S Fairway Wood: Mizuno ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S Hyrbrid: Mizuno CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB Irons: Bridgestone J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 Wedges: Bridgestone Tour B XW-1 54* & 58* Nippon Modus 3 105 Putter: Cleveland Huntington Beach SOFT Premier 4 34" Ball: Snell MTB-X Bag: 2017 Titleist Players 5 Stand Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 6,460 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 8 hours ago, Buffly said: I saw some of those on eBay. Isn't it strange they had the same name - "Magna"? It makes me wonder if they bought the molds? I would guess that there is something here being as it has same name but I honestly don't know. Quote SIM 9.5* (GD XC 6X) SIM 15* (GD DI 7X) 3 DHY (GD DI HY8X) ZX7 4-PW (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM8 49 08 F ( KBS 610) Vokey SM8 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM8 59 04 L (KBS 610) Special Select SquareBack 2 33" ProV1 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hook DeLoft 726 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Larger diameter = less spin. At least that was the selling point of the old Top Flite Magna. Quote 14 of the following: Ping G425 Max Callaway Epic Max 5 wood Cobra F9 Speedback 7/8 wood set at 23.5 degrees Callaway Epic Max 11 wood PXG 0311P Gen. 3 6-GW PXG 0211 5-GW PXG 0211 sand wedge bent to 53 degrees Maltby M Series+ 54 degree Ping Glide 3.0 Eye2 58 degree Ping Glide 3.0 60 degree Evnroll ER2 Ping Sigma 2 Anser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtheGNMan 64 Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Hook DeLoft said: Larger diameter = less spin. At least that was the selling point of the old Top Flite Magna. And Callaway owns Top Flite, right? So maybe trying to bring back out something from the past? Try to capture a little market share in a sector Titleist doesn't own? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSmalls 6,926 Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 9/22/2020 at 10:07 AM, VtheGNMan said: And Callaway owns Top Flite, right? So maybe trying to bring back out something from the past? Try to capture a little market share in a sector Titleist doesn't own? Callaway bought Top Flite's manufacturing and probably IP as well. The Top Flite brand was sold to Dick's Sporting Goods 1 Quote 2020 MGS Hard Rock Challenge SkyCaddie SX400 OGIO Silencer: Followed by Arccos G410+, Evenflow Black Mavrik 3w, Evenflow Riptide Covert 2.0 3H, Kuro Kage Black Wilson D7 Irons 4-GW, Dynamic Gold AMT Glide 52, 56 ES ER2 -ProV1x (left dash) Romans 10:9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffly 563 Posted September 24, 2020 Author Share Posted September 24, 2020 11 hours ago, JohnSmalls said: Callaway bought Top Flite's manufacturing and probably IP as well. The Top Flite brand was sold to Dick's Sporting Goods Fascinating! Quote Golf is simple - people are complicated. 5w Taylormade SLDR S 19* - 220yd, Ping G2 5-U - 190-105, Maltby M+ 54* & MG 60* - 95-75, Evnroll ER8, Titleist 816 H1 4h 21*, Maltby 4 Hybrid Iron 24* - 210-200, Callaway XR16 8* - 235 carry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC Golfer 129 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I'd recommend these for a beginner. For an experienced person the flight is very strange, like hitting a knuckle ball. I will say they were a lot of fun chipping. Also, they have a nice yellow color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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