Testers ANNOUNCED: Top Flite Gamer Golf Balls

[MNUte]

Brian from Salt Lake City, Utah

The last few months, I've been shifting back and forth between the Wilson Ultras (super cheap 2-piece) when I'm playing tighter courses and whatever better golf balls come on sale for when I'm playing more open courses or striking well. So in the last few months, I've had the opportunity to test and game Vice Pros, Callaway Chrome Softs, and Bridgestone E12s. 

I've only had good experiences with Top Flite balls because they've always been one of the few brands that doesn't try to act like they're something they're not. They've always been super cheap effective balls that don't perform incredibly well but are good enough to get the job done. That's why I'm so interested with their branding decisions this year and whether there's any actual performance changes (though we all love the air-guitar on the XL Distance box and that Top Flite still isn't taking themselves TOO seriously). 

[3Lefty3]

Joshua Caballero

louisville, ky 

yellow prov1 and avx

 

past experience with top flight

-hard

-hard to spin (anywhere)

-acoustics were harsh with the driver

[Jeffro]

23 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Testers Wanted 

The title of this testing opportunity already told you what ball is being tested.  But if it had been a blind test and we were to have listed the following aspects of this ball, how many would have guessed it was for a Top Flite Ball?

• 3-piece construction blends feel, control and distance. 
• Dimple in Dimple Aerodynamics help maintain lift to generate maximum carry and distance
• Soft, Ionomer cover provides elevated greenside control and improved touch
• DuPont HPF mantle layer positioned between the core and cover reduces long game spin for accuracy
• Larger, high-speed core construction optimizes lower compression for softer feel and ultimate distance off the tee
• Combination of the re-engineered core, mantle layer and cover formulation elevates playability

Long gone are the days of being referred to as Top Rock.  The Top Flite Gamer is a surprisingly nice feeling ball with some real get up and go distance.   Don't take our word for it, we want you to test it and report back on it.

How to Apply

In a post below, please provide the following information, but DO NOT QUOTE this post when doing so.

First Name

City/State

Current Ball Played

Tell us your past experiences with any Top Flite ball. 

 

Jeff brown 

mount Vernon 

washington

Played the Strata balls for years.
currently play the Vice Pro 

[theflyin_haRyan]

First Name: Ryan

City/State: Norristown, PA

Current Ball Played: Srixon Z star

Tell us your past experiences with any Top Flite ball: poor; usually a "rock" like feeling

[3GZ4ME]

Justin

Medina, OH

Srixon Z Star / Snell MTB-X

No experience with Top Flite balls.

[larry young]

Larry

Rowlett/Texas

Titleist AVX

Grew up playing Top Rocks....

[dean324]

Gainesville FL

used to play these rocks early in my golfing life. They broke in the cold! Mostly play Callaway Chrome Soft or Maxfli softfli

[Bios64]

Scott

Andover, Ks

Srixon Z Star 

I was a long time user and proponent of the Topflite Gamer.  Have my one and only hole in one with a Gamer. Loved that ball! The urethane cover killed it... Would be really interested in testing the new version. Hopefully newer IS better this time around. 

[Ville]

Daniel Evans

Owensboro, KY

Pro V1x

I have gamed the TF Gamers from time to time in years past. I was drawn to them because of the price and was just curious. I found past models to preform petty well. Maybe not to the highest of standards but good enough for most golfers. I found that the biggest flaw in the older models to be durability, the outer shell could damage and scuff very easily. Thanks 

[teamweasel]

Joe

Washington, IL

Pro V1x (eBay deals)

Played the original gamer in college solely because of  Kenny Mayne saying “make the putt” in the promo.

[_MURRIETA]

PJ Murrieta

Hemet CA

Srixon Z-Star XV

My wife bought me a case of Top Distance Balls and honestly I freaking loved them off the tee, would almost say that they felt better compared to other premium brands off the tee and I also liked the mid game as well but the short game just didn’t have enough spin for me and it was obvious. I’d drop the ball on the green where I normally would but it would release to the back of the green if I could get a little more spin on the short game I would switch over or at least use them normally to save money on certain rounds. 

[dlm]

Dave

Tampa, FL

Titleist Velocity and Calloway Chromesoft

Have used the former Gamer, and liked it.

[TheSaaaaam]

First Name: Sam

City/State: Baton Rouge, LA

Current Ball Played: Snell MTB-X, OnCore Elixr

Tell us your past experiences with any Top Flite ball: I used to prize the XL 2000 whenever I found them as a youngster, gamed a Strata ball for my high school team when they were owned by top flite, all in all fond memories of learning how to play as an adolescent.

[Papaw22]

JOSEPH

Santa Cruz Ca

Vice Dive

A few years ago I played with the "Gamer" and really loved it. I would like to fall in love again.  Thanks 

 

[Bdvs17]

Brendan

Chicago, IL

Bridgestone tour b xs

I haven’t played top flight before 

[cwhit]

Collin

Memphis, TN

Maxfli StraightFli

I have used TopFlight XL distance from time to time, but found them to be lacking. I prefer a softer feel

[DoctorQ]

Christopher

Manchester, United Kingdom

Callaway Hex

I last played with a Top Flite in the mid 90s in Winter, I think it was an XL ball; super hard, couldn't possibly cut the cover even if you thinned it with a 6 iron; it had zero feel and was shocking to putt with, more like hitting a brick with a piece of steel. I think the vast majority of these balls ended up in people's practice bags or out on the range, as they lasted a long time but were certainly not a competition ball.

[Ed A]

Ed

Waxhaw, NC

TP5 Pix

Ive never played a Top Flite ball

[PVBear]

Gary

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Titleist Pro V1 & AVX

Played with some TF Gamers I had found & thought they were pretty good. However, they were "found" balls, and age not certain. Would love to try the latest version fresh & see how they compare--possibly dispelling the old TF "Rock flite"image... 

 

Edited November 20, 2020 by PVBear
Premature posting--had not finished entering my info...

[jetroll]

On 11/19/2020 at 4:01 PM, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Name: Joseph Tamez

City/State: Houston, Tx

Current Ball Played: Titleist TruFeel

Tell us your past experiences with any Top Flite ball.

As a kid growing, Top Flite was the only ball ever used. Because of the price and because I wasn’t a good golfer then. Being considered a “value” option, it was a no doubter for me to use. As I’ve grown, I’ve got better at golf, not much, not much at all actually but I’ve gotten better. I came across a True Flite Gamer ball in my bag one day last week and it caught me eye with the double dimple look. Saw a review prior to that so I knew what it was and figured I’d give it a go. DAMN that ball is good. I can’t deny that, it played so well on the hole I used it for. Had really good feel off the club and good roll. Before hitting a 7i fat and losing the ball to the turtles at Hermann Park Course. I’d love to give it a try and see it compete with the TruFeel (which I use now) and also compared to cheaper balls like the Taylormade Distance which I use for more difficult courses that I may lose a ball.