2020 Official Member Review: Top Flite Gamer Golf Balls

[russtopherb 9,803]

SuperSoft over the Gamer, huh?

Interesting...

[Jackal 151]

6 hours ago, DJ Mico said:

I've also struggled hitting the Gamer well off the tee. I think I might be getting in my head that I'm trying to test distance, and then hit it with not much distance. But the few that I have struck well, I don't notice it being any longer than others in my bag (Callaway Chrome Soft, Chrome Soft X, TP5x, Snell MTB-X), but it also hasn't been way shorter than any of the others

In terms of performance compared to others in the lower price range, I find it performs similar to a Vice Tour and Drive, but it is significantly more durable and much easier to purchase from Dick's/Golf Galaxy instead of online. I've been very satisfied with the Gamer.

Good work, and I look forward to reading your final review in a couple of weeks!

Thanks. I'm getting my final results ready.

[Bohnson 198]

@Wedgie @JohnSmalls my numbers on SW full shots with GCquad were negligible. The Gamer flew a little further and higher throughout the bag though and spun a little less. Interesting your numbers were so different! BC we both use a Srixon (yours is the ZStar and mine the XV). 

[fozcycle 15,612]

Picked up 4 dozen Gamers today after reading all the MGS reviews. Used the MGS 40% off Discount .


Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy

[JDGAFFLIN 56]

I picked up 4 dozen with the MGS discount code yesterday.  Excited to get them out on the course this weekend weather permitting.  

[toehold57 1,063]

I picked up 4 dozen as well 

[Bohnson 198]

@toehold57  @JDGAFFLIN Enjoy the balls! they are a good deal for the performance.

[DJ Mico 50]

Hi again everyone,

It seems like the MyGolfSpy deal for the Gamers was a decent hit! I was at my local Golf Galaxy and saw they were on sale again for 2 for $35, which is still a pretty good deal for what the ball offers. 

I am following up on my initial review by giving my friend's thoughts on the Gamers. He just started golfing at the end of the year in 2020 and only had a few balls when we last played together that he had found in the trees or balls from the range bucket that were not range balls. I believe he had a sleeve of either Wilson Ultras or TaylorMade Distance balls, the last time we played, but I gave him the last 5 Gamers I had to try out and see what he thought.

His first drive got away from him a little, but he said he had never hit a ball that far before. In terms of feel, he said it was the best feeling ball he had used yet. I asked if he felt it was "hard," as that is how my fellow testers described the Gamer, and he said it felt way softer than the balls he usually plays. Even after a mishit or less than ideal contact, he said it still felt soft relative to other balls. He was not thrown off by the dimple design, and he felt more confident in his game by playing a ball that was intended to be more of a discount ball with better performance instead of just being the cheapest ball. Overall, he was satisfied with the Gamers, and I think a perfect representation of who the Gamer fits: someone not worried about their score, but still wants a good ball that will not break the bank when they need a box of balls for a weekend golf outing.

As for me, I have fallen into the lull of playing the Titleist ProV1. had been playing the Z-Star at the recommendation of my golf pro, and really liked everything about it. The only thing I did not like was it felt a little too soft at times, and I felt I was overcompressing the ball on some shots. I did the virtual Titleist golf ball fitting, which I highly recommend. Not the simple selection tool on their site, but the scheduled Zoom call with someone from Titleist to talk about what you look for in a golf ball. After speaking with my representative, we settled on the ProV1, and they mailed me 4 sample balls for free.

After making the switch to ProV1, I have played much more consistently. I believe most of that is more consistent practice and getting a better feel of course management and my game, but I do think a little has been attributed to the ball because it is more predictable in its behavior around the course. While trying to find a ball that would spin more around the green, I wound up playing balls that would launch too high or spin too much and drop my distance. Or, by playing firmer/lower spinning balls to maximize distance, I would hit balls that would not hold the green. The ProV1 may not be the best at any one thing, but it does enough good all around that I am not making a big trade off in any part of my game.

The Gamer is not a ProV1, but it is a ProV1 for those that are new to the game. By that, I mean the Gamer is a good all-around ball. Someone getting into golf and seeing the ProV1 marketed as "The #1 ball in golf" may think that is what they need to not have an awful day on the course. However, they would be better suited playing a Gamer, which is better than the cheap distance balls, and it will be a good all-around ball that won't break their budget and turn them off from golf if they spend $50+ dollars on a dozen ProV1s every week. After playing the Gamer for a while and figuring out their game, then they can move into other balls and find a ball tailored to their game.

Overall, if you are new to the game, the Gamer is my recommendation for the ball to play. If you are looking for a ball to use, give the Gamer a shot because you can see what your game needs to help you play your best.

[Tom the Golf Nut 8,785]

I would say even if you aren't new to the game this is still a decent ball. I still had two sleeves left over from testing. I have been playing decent for this early in the season. So this past Sunday I put a sleeve in the bag and decided to see what the ball could do again. Now I will admit I am not aTop Flight fan and that is a carryover from days past. But Sunday the ball performed extremely well again and I shot a 69. The ball was still in good condition at the end of the round and will live to play another round this week.

[Tom the Golf Nut 8,785]

Just keeping you all updated. I still have been playing the same two sleeves left over from testing. One sleeve has not been opened yet. The three balls that were in the other sleeve are still alive and well. Keep in mind that these have been in play since March and I play every week. For the most part they have been in every round and they are still holding up very well. They just don't want to get lost!

I will now be able to try these against the Maxfli Tour when they get delivered.

[fixyurdivot 18,282]

On 4/22/2021 at 8:07 PM, Tom the Golf Nut said:

But Sunday the ball performed extremely well again and I shot a 69

I'm liking the post mostly for this.  This game has come to you much too easy... it's supposed to be hard Tom.

[Bohnson 198]

I think the Gamer, for the price point is pretty amazing. 69 is impressive Tom! @Tom the Golf Nut

[Tom the Golf Nut 8,785]

Last post in here for me. After playing the same two balls since testing its time to retire them. One finally hit a cart path so I tossed it out. The second one has lost its shine and losing distance. Alas Gamer, you have served me well! I don't know how many shots this ball has on it but between the two balls they have seen roughly 1,500 strokes. (yes, I don't lose balls much).  Those two were in play from December through May (No play in January and February).  Here is its condition for reference. 

 

 

[Tom D. 577]

Holy smokes, for having been hit about 750 times over 4 months of play, that ball has held up incredibly well !

You got your money's worth out of that one, for sure.  Spending zero for balls sure helps fund the next set of green fees

[Tom the Golf Nut 8,785]

16 hours ago, Tom D. said:

Holy smokes, for having been hit about 750 times over 4 months of play, that ball has held up incredibly well !

You got your money's worth out of that one, for sure.  Spending zero for balls sure helps fund the next set of green fees

Sure has. I still have one sleeve left. Was going to compare against the Maxfli balls but decided to compare against the AVX instead. 

I'm fortunate not to have to purchase balls. I'm always winning some somewhere or finding once hit balls at my course. I have roughly 25 + sleeves of balls stacked up. Plus the 2 dozen I'm testing now. 

I have a tournament at the end of the month in Kansas City and I'm sure I'll be bringing home more.

[BostonSal 567]

Spalding doesn't make them

and they don't have the classic 336 dimple pattern from days of yore.

I'm sure that they won't play like 1970s Top Flites at all,

but the name is nostalgic and they're like half price compared to regular Pro V1x balls, I'd imagine.

It might me fun to try a dozen,

There's no one ball rule in casual golf, so maybe they'd be good on a particular hole or two.

.

 

 

[Tom D. 577]

I was just over at Dick's Sporting Goods this evening, and they have the Gamers on sale, 2 for $40 that is good through 10/2.

[Bohnson 198]

@Tom D. that is a Gamer of a deal! They are a good ball for the price! 

[2puttbogey 436]

I found one of these today and decided to give it a try. My experience was not the same as the reviewers. I found it to be short off the tee. Like very noticeably short and stopped using it after 3 holes. It did feel good off the irons and putter though.