Zooter999 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Played with my son recently and noticed that he launches all his shots very high. He hits it a good distance but his high ball flight is really affected by wind and his fade shots move around too much. Looking for any recommendations on a low launching and lower flighted premium golf ball. Just changed the weights in his driver to the forward position to lower his driver trajectory to see if that helps but his new Callaway Apex irons are really flying high! Someone recommended AVX as a possibility. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
null Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 Standard ProV1 tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 AVX will be lowest in launch and spin. Prov1 is a good option that fits between avx and prov1x tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskanski Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 AVX ticks that box - if you get a chance, give a try. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03trdblack Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I'd also recommend the AVX. I found the flight too low for me but can vouch for it doing what it advertises. I do wish it was firmer though. tony@CIC 1 Quote My bag is a revolving door! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I’ve been playing the AVX for a while now to do this. Even with C-Tapers I still compete with NASA. Embrace the launch. tony@CIC, MrVanillaGorilla and M. Parsons 3 Quote Driver: Callway Rogue St Triple Diamond 9* 2 HY: Mizuno STZ 230 16* (set to 13.75) 2 Iron: Taylormade UDI 17* Irons: 2019 Titleist T100S 3-PW Wedges: Vokey SM6 54* and SM9 48* / Taylormade MG3 TW 56* Putter: PING Anser Ball: Pro V1 Bag: Jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarlH Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Zooter999 said: Played with my son recently and noticed that he launches all his shots very high. He hits it a good distance but his high ball flight is really affected by wind and his fade shots move around too much. Looking for any recommendations on a low launching and lower flighted premium golf ball. Just changed the weights in his driver to the forward position to lower his driver trajectory to see if that helps but his new Callaway Apex irons are really flying high! Someone recommended AVX as a possibility. I'd recommend having a golf instructor look at his swing. While a ball may have some influence, it's more likely his swing that is the major contributing factor. Angle of attack, effective dynamic loft, and other variables will have much more influence on trajectory than what ball he's using. M. Parsons, tony@CIC, toehold57 and 1 other 4 Quote Driver: Black Ops 12* with Cypher 50 5.0 Fairway: Black Ops 3 wood with Cypher 50 5.0 Hybrids: Black Ops 19* and 22* with Cypher 50 5.0 Irons: Gen6 6, 7, 8, 9, W, G with Cypher 50 5.0 Wedges: Sugar Daddy II 52* and 56* with Cypher 50 5.0 Putter: DF 2.1 -- BGT Stability shaft @ 34" Ball: Tour, Chrome Tour, Pro V1 Other: C10 Bag, glove My Photography can be seen at Smugmug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGarner Posted June 3, 2021 Share Posted June 3, 2021 I've always been a high-launch, high-spin guy. (I grew up in Houston with tall pines and not much wind...) I've been gaming the Z-Star XV as it's really stable in the wind, but it's definitely a high-launch ball and I'll probably switch to the standard Z-Star with the upcoming BOGO sale from Srixon (fingers crossed it's happening this year at least). Other options are, as mentioned, both the AVX and the ProV1 (depending on his spin preferences) as well as the Maxfli Tour and the Mizuno RB Tour, again depending on his spin needs. And allegedly the Volvik S4 is about the lowest-launch/lowest-spin combo you can get, but I'm not playing a Volvik. YMMV. tony@CIC 1 Quote Driver: ZX5 LS MkII 9.5* (@ 9.0*) with 46.5" Ventus Blue 6X 3-wood: SIM 15* with Diamana Limited 75S 5-wood: RADspeed 18.5* with Motore X F3 60S 2i: ZX with SteelFiber i95 Stiff 4hy: TS3 23* with Tensei AV Blue 70 S 4i-7i ZX7, 8i-PW Z-Forged, Modus3 Tour 120 S 50*, 55* RTX 6 Modus3 Tour 125 60* RTX Full Face ZipCore DG Spinner S400 Putter: Toulon Chicago with a Quad Tour or HB SOFT Milled 10.5S with UST All-in Ball: Chrome Tour (but I might still have some Left Dashes hanging around) Bag: Ltd Edition Tartan, blue/green/yellow Using to keep track of my shots Tested: D7 Forged 3i-PW, KBS Tour-V 110S - Official Review Blind Ball Test (Ball #3 vs Ball #4) - Unofficial Review V3 GPS Watch + Tags - Official Review Vero X2 - Official Review The Stack System - Official Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscipleofPenick Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Based on the data in the ball labs so far, the premium balls with a low launch profile are the Bridgestone Tour BX and Wilson Staff Model. Check those out maybe. GregGarner and tony@CIC 2 Quote Take Dead Aim Driver: PXG 0211 10.5* Fairway: Titleist 917 F3 15* Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro Boxer Gold 18* Irons: MacGregor MT-86 Pro Wedges: Vokey 50/54/58 Putter: SeeMore X2 Costa del Mar Ball: Srixon Z-Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOMalley8313 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 On 6/3/2021 at 4:38 PM, CarlH said: I'd recommend having a golf instructor look at his swing. While a ball may have some influence, it's more likely his swing that is the major contributing factor. Angle of attack, effective dynamic loft, and other variables will have much more influence on trajectory than what ball he's using. I second this. A different golf ball may be able to adjust launch by a degree or so, it won’t be noticeable to anyone without a tour card. A pro, particularly one that uses video and/or 3D recording would alter ball flight significantly more than any ball will. tony@CIC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paperclip Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 Would consider the AVX, Bridgestone BX or the Z-Star Quote My Weapons of Grass Destruction TS2 10.5* Hzrdus Smoke S 917F2 15* Diamana Blue 70 S 818H1 19* Evenflow Blue 85HY S 716 AP2 4-P AMT White S300 SM7 50.12 F bent 1* weak, SM7 56.14 F, SM7 60.08 M - S200 Black Series 3 RH - Ontario and Ohio Avg. score 85-92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NM01 Posted June 4, 2021 Share Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, KOMalley8313 said: I second this. A different golf ball may be able to adjust launch by a degree or so, it won’t be noticeable to anyone without a tour card. A pro, particularly one that uses video and/or 3D recording would alter ball flight significantly more than any ball will. I disagree. I’ve seen plenty of people of varying skills and swing speeds change balls and have significant better results. Several guys I played with in a regular group switched to q star, avx and similar balls and have less side to side dispersion and lower their ball flight because of spin. My brother switched to avx and hit the ball lower and straighter. A buddy who is near scratch with high swing speed hits moon balls with lots of spin used avx and bridgestone rx and significantly reduced spin and height Also seen some guys who are low swing speed play a firmer ball like the Prov1x pickup height and distance Tom the Golf Nut and tony@CIC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony@CIC Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 1 hour ago, RickyBobby_PR said: Also seen some guys who are low swing speed play a firmer ball like the Prov1x pickup height and distance I resemble that - and why my fitter recommended V1X NCDuffer, NM01 and GregGarner 3 Quote Left Hand orientation SIM 2 D Max with Fujikura Air Speeder Shaft Cobra Radspeed 3W/RIptide Shaft 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter V3 NX9-HD - 4 Wheel EZGO TXT 48v cart - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Vice Pro Plus 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler86 Posted June 5, 2021 Share Posted June 5, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, RickyBobby_PR said: I disagree. I’ve seen plenty of people of varying skills and swing speeds change balls and have significant better results. Several guys I played with in a regular group switched to q star, avx and similar balls and have less side to side dispersion and lower their ball flight because of spin. My brother switched to avx and hit the ball lower and straighter. A buddy who is near scratch with high swing speed hits moon balls with lots of spin used avx and bridgestone rx and significantly reduced spin and height Also seen some guys who are low swing speed play a firmer ball like the Prov1x pickup height and distance I second this. Ive seen noticeably different ball flights, in my regular group, from ball changes. 7-15 handicaps. Edited June 5, 2021 by Tyler86 NM01 1 Quote Mavrik Max Driver M2 5W 818 hybrids Steelhead XR Irons ZipCore wedges SeeMore PR M7X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zooter999 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Thanks to everyone who provided suggestions on balls and some swing thoughts. Think I will get him a dozen AVX for fathers day and see how they work!! GregGarner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis Atkinson Posted June 6, 2021 Share Posted June 6, 2021 On 6/3/2021 at 12:58 PM, Zooter999 said: Played with my son recently and noticed that he launches all his shots very high. He hits it a good distance but his high ball flight is really affected by wind and his fade shots move around too much. Looking for any recommendations on a low launching and lower flighted premium golf ball. Just changed the weights in his driver to the forward position to lower his driver trajectory to see if that helps but his new Callaway Apex irons are really flying high! Someone recommended AVX as a possibility. Dad??? Quote Driver: TSi2 9.0* w/ Tensei blue stiff shaft // 3 Wood: TSi3 15* Tensei white stiff shaft Hybrid: GAPR Hi 3h Irons: T300 4-PW + 48* & 53*w/ KBS tour stiff Wedge: CBX2 58*10 Putter: KS1 Ball: Srixon Z-star // Bag: DLX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooter999 Posted June 6, 2021 Author Share Posted June 6, 2021 Yes, he is a dad and I am a granddad. Even though your kids get older you still want to help them all you can. Golf is a difficult game and getting better is a lifelong quest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nm243008 Posted July 1, 2021 Share Posted July 1, 2021 For the people talking AVX, keep in mind the launch and spin characteristics are in relation to the other Titleist balls on the market and not the market overall.... the AVX spin is higher than the new TP5X across multiple testing groups and there are other balls tested that are lower spinning but keep in mind its all relative to HIS SWING......in my testing of 6 different balls this spring and now into summer, i am finding many of the tests and marketing i see all over the interweb does not apply to me personally.....for example, the 2021 V1X is highly recommended and tests very well across the industry......doesnt ork for me....the V1 works much better...... u just have to find the ball that works for u... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg_S Posted January 18, 2022 Share Posted January 18, 2022 I have always had a high-penetrating ballflight with all my clubs with more carry. My SS is around 108-112. Titleist AVX fit my game perfectly. Best ball I have ever played. It produces a beautiful ball flight that is long as hell. It feels great off the driver and the putter. Excellent control. I have no problem shaping the ball if I wanted to. I have no problem putting backspin on the ball so there is no issue there. Quote Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 driver with Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X 3 wood: Taylormade SIM2 Max Driver with Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X 3 iron: Taylormade Sim UDI Diamana shaft 4-PW: Taylormade P790 Dynamic gold 105 VSS GW: Cleveland CBX 50* SW/LW: Taylormade MG3 Raw 54* and 58* Putter: Odyssey 2 ball Ten Triple Track Ball: Titleist AVX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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