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My biggest initial takeaway is the Wilson Staff Model ball, being the highest quality ball behind all the Titleist balls.   I think this speaks volume for the ball and Wilson.  With so many of the other companies touting the quality of their processes, it's really cool to see Wilson do so well in that regard for a ball that at least from my knowledge is not produced at a company owned plant in the US.

 

:ping-small: G430 Max 10K 

:titelist-small: TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g

:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

:scotty-cameron-1: Select 5.5 Flowback 35" 

:titelist-small: ProV1  Play number 12

 

 

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2 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Also I should give a shout out the forums very own @TR1PTIK who began a very similar project of his own to track and compare the results of the Comparison tool that he has been updating here.   Whether it was the inspiration to the MGS staff or not, I can't honestly say, but kudos to him for being a trendsetter.

Thanks! Honestly, I just saw a need (perhaps more of a want) from a number of forum users and blog commenters, and thought I'd try to help. It was something I enjoyed working on, but I am happy about the release of the official comparison tool.

Tony has and continues to do a phenomenal job with Ball Lab. I'm looking forward to all that is to come as a result of his efforts!

Driver: :mizuno-small: ST190 9.5* Fujikura Atmos Blue 5S
Fairway Wood: :mizuno-small: ST190 15* Fujikura Atmos Blue 6S
Hybrid: :mizuno-small: CLK 17* Fujikura Speeder EVO HB
Irons: :bridgestone-small: J40 CB (3-PW) Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: :taylormade-small: Milled Grind 2 54* & 58* Dynamic Gold S200
Putter: :odyssey-small: Tri-Hot 5k Two 34"
Bag: :titleist-small: Players 5 Stand Bag
Ball: Maxfli Tour

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3 hours ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

My biggest initial takeaway is the Wilson Staff Model ball, being the highest quality ball behind all the Titleist balls.   I think this speaks volume for the ball and Wilson.  With so many of the other companies touting the quality of their processes, it's really cool to see Wilson do so well in that regard for a ball that at least from my knowledge is not produced at a company owned plant in the US.

 

Surprised me as well.  The Maxfli Tour likewise stood out.

:ping-small: G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver 

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

:srixon-small:  ZX5 Irons 4-AW 

:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

:EVNROLL: ER5v Putter  (Evnroll ER5v Official Review)

:odyssey-small: AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test)

 

 

 

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7 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Surprised me as well.  The Maxfli Tour likewise stood out.

Yep right there next in line.  I found one of those balls about a year ago and played it for 8 or 9 holes before losing it.   Really liked what I saw from it. 

:ping-small: G430 Max 10K 

:titelist-small: TSiR1 15.0 Aldlia Ascent 60g

:titelist-small: TSR2 18.0 PX Aldila Ascent 6og

:titelist-small: TSi1 20 Aldila Ascent Shafts R

:titelist-small: T350 5-GW SteelFiber I80 

:titelist-small: SM10 48F/54M and58K

:ping-small: S159 48S/52S/56W/60B

:scotty-cameron-1: Select 5.5 Flowback 35" 

:titelist-small: ProV1  Play number 12

 

 

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9 minutes ago, Golfspy_CG2 said:

Yep right there next in line.  I found one of those balls about a year ago and played it for 8 or 9 holes before losing it.   Really liked what I saw from it. 

I was a tester and still have a couple sleeves of the Tour and Tour X... will bring one each to Bend, OR 👍

:ping-small: G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver 

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

:srixon-small:  ZX5 Irons 4-AW 

:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

:EVNROLL: ER5v Putter  (Evnroll ER5v Official Review)

:odyssey-small: AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test)

 

 

 

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As an IT Consultant, I give a big thumbs up to the Tableau design work. Nice, clean dashboard.

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Fairway Woods:callaway-small: Rogue Max St 3HL and 7 Wood
Irons:mizuno-small: JPX 921 Hot Metal 5 to AW - Aerotech Steelfiber i95 Stiff parallel tip
Wedges:ping-small: Glide 4.0 54 and 58
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I must be blind.... I can’t find the link to the actual tool anywhere....

Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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1 minute ago, PMookie said:

I must be blind.... I can’t find the link to the actual tool anywhere....

Let the page fully load and the tool will appear on the page.

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17 minutes ago, MattWillGolf said:

Let the page fully load and the tool will appear on the page.

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I’m on mobile.... Maybe that’s the issue 

Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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29 minutes ago, MattWillGolf said:

Let the page fully load and the tool will appear on the page.

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Got it! Thanks!!!

Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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Wow. The 2015 Pinnacle Practice ball did better than the 2020 Bridgestone Tour BX?! 

Driver: Ping G430 Max 9*, Ping Tour 70X

Fairway: Ping G425 15*, Ping Tour 70X

Hybrid: Ping G425 22*, Ping Tour 80X

Irons:  Ping i230 4-GW, TT DG X100

Wedges: :edel-golf-1: SMS 50D/54V/58D:Nippon:Modus 130 stiff, +1”

Putter:  :edel-golf-1: EAS 1.0

Ball: Titleist 2023 AVX

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Unfortunately for users that must use a keyboard or screen reader (yes, family and friends of golfers who may be disabled want to use this tool) this tool is totally useless. Unfortunate since the American Disabilities Act would view this as discrimination. Much of MGS site and forum is difficult to use for those using a keyboard. 

Callaway Mavrik SZ, 10.5*, Tensei CK Orange 60 Regular tipped 1" @ 44".

Ping G410 14.5*, Tensei CK Orange 70 regular
Ping G410 18*, Tensei CK Orange 70 regular
Mizuno JPX921 Forged, Nippon Modus 3 regular, 4-gw
Titleist 718 AP3, Tensei Red 70 regular, 4-gw
Mizuno T20 raw 52*, 54*, 56*; PM GRIND 60* 12, KBS $ Taper black
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Unfortunately for users that must use a keyboard or screen reader (yes, family and friends of golfers who may be disabled want to use this tool) this tool is totally useless. Unfortunate since the American Disabilities Act would view this as discrimination. Much of MGS site and forum is difficult to use for those using a keyboard. 

While MGS probably doesn’t fall into a category that mandates compliance, you have a valid point about making the content more accessible to individuals with disabilities. I would suggest you reach out directly to MGS.

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Driver:  :ping-small: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven
Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
                :titelist-small: 915H  24*  w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype        
Irons:      :honma:TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite
Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

Testing:   SPGC_logo.jpg

Backups:  :odyssey-small: Milled Collection RSX 2, :seemore-small: mFGP2, :cameron-small: Futura 5W

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16 hours ago, fixyurdivot said:

I was a tester and still have a couple sleeves of the Tour and Tour X... will bring one each to Bend, OR 👍

I've been playing it since I tested it on here as well.  I wish people would quit talking about it...it's been my secret.  The Tour does everything I want a premium ball to do and costs much less.  My only gripe is the yellow color (which I prefer to play) is painted on so the finish can start to come off unlike the Srixon or Titleist yellow balls where the yellow is the color of the urethane.

My bag is a revolving door!

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14 hours ago, PMookie said:

Wow. The 2015 Pinnacle Practice ball did better than the 2020 Bridgestone Tour BX?! 

This report and finding may result in a sudden loss of range ball inventories around the globe 🤣

:ping-small: G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver 

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

:srixon-small:  ZX5 Irons 4-AW 

:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

:EVNROLL: ER5v Putter  (Evnroll ER5v Official Review)

:odyssey-small: AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test)

 

 

 

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Was a good read and cool to have that info right at our fingertips. Was nice to see both the balls I normally play (TP5 and Zstar) very close and have solid ratings. 
Once again more honest reliable info provided by MGS with easy access for all to see and read to make the best possible choice suited to their game. 

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Wood:    :cobra-small: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft

Irons:   :titleist-small: T Series - T200 5 Iron
                                          T150 6-9 Iron
                                          T100 PW/GW

Wedge:  Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree 

Putter:  Screenshot 2023-06-02 13.10.30.png Mezz Max!

Balls:     Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange)

 

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(Before I leave my comment here, when I click "join the discussion" on the linked page to comment, it keeps re-routing me to the top of the page, unable to comment....why?) (help) - Now, the good stuff. MGS is the best website, I read every article, stop my work to click the email links, even if it is about things I have no intention of activating (I walk and carry, yet I read reviews of push carts and cart bags) and I love that they are SO nerdy about the details. My OCD appreciates it, and my gear-headed brain loves it. Keep it up, thank you all for all of your time. Golf Balls and the Lab you run are the best of the best for me. 

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I tried the Srixon Z Star last year after the MGS review.  I had never played Srixon Z Star before and I have never had a friend game them either (never found a Z Star either), so I was really surprised how much I liked it.  I usually used a Titleist Pro V1x or TP5x, but they are pricey.  

So I will definitely try a box of Maxfli Tour and Wilson Staff this year.  I will definitely try the new 2021 Z Star too, but it appears to be pretty similar to the old Z Star from the initial reviews.

But it will be hard to beat the old Z Star on price and performance.

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:titelist-small:  TSi 3  15.0 GD Tour AD - DI 6S Stiff

:titelist-small: TS3  21 Hybrid Tensei AV Blue 65 HY Stiff

:titelist-small: U-510 19 Utility Iron HZDUS Smoke Black 6.0 Stiff

:Takomo:  5-PW 101T Irons - KBS Tour Lite Stiff - Official Tester 2023

:vokey-small: Vokey SM9 52 F - 12 Nippon NS Pro 950 Stiff

:vokey-small: Vokey Forged 56 M - 10  DG S200

:taylormade-small: MG3 60 - 12 NS Modus3 Tour 105 Stiff

image.gif.2bc8a27613a423a3721fd3b955802132.gif  Scotty Special Select - Squareback 2 - 35”  / Super Stroke Slim 3.0

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(Before I leave my comment here, when I click "join the discussion" on the linked page to comment, it keeps re-routing me to the top of the page, unable to comment....why?) (help)


Probably a hyperlink error. Just scroll to the bottom and fill out the form to post a comment.

Driver:  :ping-small: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven
Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
                :titelist-small: 915H  24*  w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype        
Irons:      :honma:TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite
Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

Testing:   SPGC_logo.jpg

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So, as someone playing a Bridgestone RX for no reason other than it fit my swing speed profile - I should basically stop playing that ball based on this tool yes? 

I don’t think the tool tells you to stop playing the ball. The tool provides information gathered from an assessment of golf balls. You determine how to use that information.

If you like the bridgestone ball, it does what you want performance wise, and is available then continue to play it.

If you find the ball performance to be inconsistent from ball to ball then you can use The chart that maybe rates a little better

Driver:  :ping-small: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven
Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
                :titelist-small: 915H  24*  w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype        
Irons:      :honma:TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite
Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

Testing:   SPGC_logo.jpg

Backups:  :odyssey-small: Milled Collection RSX 2, :seemore-small: mFGP2, :cameron-small: Futura 5W

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2 hours ago, cnosil said:


I don’t think the tool tells you to stop playing the ball. The tool provides information gathered from an assessment of golf balls. You determine how to use that information.

If you like the bridgestone ball, it does what you want performance wise, and is available then continue to play it.

If you find the ball performance to be inconsistent from ball to ball then you can use The chart that maybe rates a little better

I think it's also important to keep these results in perspective... that is to say the differences we're talking about are in seconds, not degrees (maybe minutes vs. degrees for very discerning players 🙂).

:ping-small: G410 Plus, 9 Degree Driver 

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 16 Degree 3w

:ping-small: G400 SFT, 19 Degree 5w

:srixon-small:  ZX5 Irons 4-AW 

:ping-small: Glide 2.0 56 Degree SW   (removed from double secret probation 😍)

:EVNROLL: ER5v Putter  (Evnroll ER5v Official Review)

:odyssey-small: AI-One Milled Seven T CH (Currently Under Product Test)

 

 

 

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What's great about this tool, the individual ball lab reports and the extensive ball test a few years ago is that anytime I hit a bad shot, I blame the ball. It used to be my inside-out swing that caused a fade, then it was my outdated irons but now...it's the ball. Screw you out-of-balance golf ball! I hope you enjoy that guys backyard! 

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  • 4 weeks later...

I know it is hard to quantify, but how much of a difference do the scores/defects found in ball lab really affect things on the course? 

For example, I like the Z-star XV (2019) and it was rated as "Very Good" in the April 2019 Ball Test which was the second highest rating for balls tested.  Fast forward to 2021 and the comparison tool and I see that the 2019 XV has one of the worst scores ever and probably the worst of any "tour" ball.  Obviously in this specific case, the defects found didn't really translate to actual issues playing the ball as demonstrated by the robot test.  Unfortunately, the 2019 XV didn't get a full review so I don't know what the actual defects were causing the low score.  

Also, where is the thread for asking ball questions to Tony Covey?  I'd love to hear his answer on this one....

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This is a great tool. I had to bookmark it so i can easily find it again. Well done. 

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Irons: :titelist-small: AP1 PW-4i

Wedges: :vokey-small: Vokey 56°  & Vokey 60°

Putter: :odyssey-small: White Hot OG #5 Putter

Bag: :titelist-small: Players 4 Stand Bag

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2 hours ago, ChitownM2 said:

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Also, where is the thread for asking ball questions to Tony Covey?  I'd love to hear his answer on this one....

I don’t think there is a thread but could could try here

https://mygolfspy.com/tony-covey-answers-your-golf-ball-questions/

 

Driver:  :ping-small: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven
Fairway: :titelist-small: TS3 15*  w/Project X Hzardous Smoke
Hybrids:  :titelist-small: 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype
                :titelist-small: 915H  24*  w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype        
Irons:      :honma:TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite
Wedge:  :titleist-small: 54/12D, 60/8M w/:Accra iWedge 90 Graphite
Putter:   :taylormade-small:TM-180

Testing:   SPGC_logo.jpg

Backups:  :odyssey-small: Milled Collection RSX 2, :seemore-small: mFGP2, :cameron-small: Futura 5W

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