MyGolfSpy 2023 Golf Ball Test!!!

[GregGarner]

20 hours ago, BMart519 said:

What are the odds they use the same clubs as last test for consistency? 

Even with the same clubs on the same robot in the same test facility, I wouldn't compare it to the test from 2 years ago

[BMart519]

On 6/13/2023 at 10:10 AM, GregGarner said:

Even with the same clubs on the same robot in the same test facility, I wouldn't compare it to the test from 2 years ago

Should provide more consistency on initial launch conditions than entirely different clubs, no? 

[GregGarner]

6 minutes ago, BMart519 said:

Should provide more consistency on initial launch conditions than entirely different clubs, no? 

Well, within the same test, they're obviously going to use the same clubs and keep everything as tight as possible. But comparing two tests two years apart? There's a lot of room for other variable to creep in and make it tough to compare the data with any sort of scientific accuracy. (Recall that the first ball test had the MTB-X as the all-star standout performer and then, despite it being the exact same ball, was suddenly very middle of the road in the most recent test.)

[Javs]

I am really liking the Callaway Golf 2022 Chrome Soft X LS Golf balls! Especially, like that I can get 4 dozen for $159.

Edited June 14, 2023 by Javs

[Tsecor]

53 minutes ago, Javs said:

I am really liking the Callaway Golf 2022 Chrome Soft X LS Golf balls! Especially, like that I can get 4 dozen for $159.

The CSX is an amazing ball too right below the Left Dot

My top 5 balls are

Left Dot
CSX
2019 TP5
2023 V1
Tour RBX
 

[Javs]

1 hour ago, Tsecor said:

The CSX is an amazing ball too right below the Left Dot

My top 5 balls are

Left Dot
CSX
2019 TP5
2023 V1
Tour RBX
 

Great ball selections. I like the Left Dash, CSX LS and ProV1 2023. I also like the picture on your profile page! Semper Fi!!

[Tsecor]

has the test begun?

[cnosil]

9 minutes ago, Tsecor said:

has the test begun?

Yes, they started yesterday and will be there all week 

 

 

[Tsecor]

18 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Yes, they started yesterday and will be there all week 

 

 

live stream?

[cnosil]

6 minutes ago, Tsecor said:

live stream?

No.   Just social media posts.  Basically people are jerks. 

[lopey986]

Excited that basically every ball in my rotation is being put through the test, looking to settle on one ball for next season so this data plus my own anecdotal experience will be great to have!

[Londo]

On 7/18/2023 at 12:19 PM, lopey986 said:

Excited that basically every ball in my rotation is being put through the test, looking to settle on one ball for next season so this data plus my own anecdotal experience will be great to have!

This summer has been the culmination of winning a Ballnamic fitting, conducting my own personal testing, and will wrap with result from the 2023 Ball test. I am very interested to see if the test confirms what I have seen in my own experience and the data from Ballnamic!

[OdinSnipes414]

On 2/16/2023 at 1:37 PM, GolfSpy SAM said:

Let's hear it - what absolutely needs to be included? PXG, MaxFli's new balls and anything new in the DTC space are what I'm most interested in. 

What about you?

Still waiting on the Odin X1

[GolfSpy SAM]

30 minutes ago, OdinSnipes414 said:

Still waiting on the Odin X1

Looks like it'll be a while before those make the test. Naybe next time!

[GolfSpy_APH]

May have jumped the gun but ordered a bunch of vice pro plus on a too good to pass up deal.

Hoping they show some solid results 

[OdinSnipes414]

7 hours ago, GolfSpy SAM said:

Looks like it'll be a while before those make the test. Naybe next time!

That’s rough but alight I’ll be here no matter the timeline!

[Richard Fahrney]

For us seniors we like the slow swing speed  balls you have reviewed in the past. Please use the 2017-2021 format you created showing the side by side comparisons. Spin, distance, compression and by swing speed. 

[Duxman130]

LA Golf and PXG need to be included in the golf ball test.

A separate head-to head test: ProV1 - ChromeSoft - TP5 - Z-Star.  

Criteria using Iron Byron: carry, overall distance, dispersion, spin. Run it using 3 swing speed ranges and multiple clubs. This, along with golf ball quality testing puts the golfer in the best ball for his/her budget. 

[cnosil]

1 hour ago, Duxman130 said:

LA Golf and PXG need to be included in the golf ball test.

A separate head-to head test: ProV1 - ChromeSoft - TP5 - Z-Star.  

Criteria using Iron Byron: carry, overall distance, dispersion, spin. Run it using 3 swing speed ranges and multiple clubs. This, along with golf ball quality testing puts the golfer in the best ball for his/her budget. 

If you have read any of the documentation provided on the test you would see that both the LA golf and PXG balls are included.   
 

why a separate test, they are being compared side by side with all the balls.
 

they are doing 85, 100, and 115 even though industry experts have said that isn’t necessary since the result will be linear across speeds. Meaning if you are 92 your values will be halfway between 85 and 100.   If you follow their social you will see that they are capturing that data.    Watch the after show portion of their last podcast; per their social they are also putting together another episode specifically about the ball test   

 

[Landy]

The new Mizuno range.  Mainly the RB Tour, Tour X and 566V...

[Navart]

On 6/14/2023 at 11:40 AM, Javs said:

I am really liking the Callaway Golf 2022 Chrome Soft X LS Golf balls! Especially, like that I can get 4 dozen for $159.

I roll with Chrome Soft X cause my spin is probably a little too low already but 100% with you on that same deal. I also really like the triple track markings for putting. 

[cnosil]

42 minutes ago, Landy said:

The new Mizuno range.  Mainly the RB Tour, Tour X and 566V...

Read the list below of balls!  The tour and tour X are included.  The 566V is ionomer covered ant they don’t test those.  

[Landy]

4 minutes ago, cnosil said:

Read the list below of balls!  The tour and tour X are included.  The 566V is ionomer covered ant they don’t test those.  

Hello I didnt see a list and they requested we share our thoughts.  Also no need for the !...Dont need an attitude.

Guess I will just leave this forum.

[cnosil]

15 minutes ago, Landy said:

Hello I didnt see a list and they requested we share our thoughts.  Also no need for the !...Dont need an attitude.

Guess I will just leave this forum.

Ball list has been on the MGS  social sites and this thread for a while, here is their last tweet about the balls 

 

last request MGS made was for questions about the ball test itself for their next podcast.   
 

No attitude shown or reason for you to leave; just providing info that the test is underway and balls were selected. 

[PhilM75072]

Can't believe they are leaving off the Callaway ERC Soft since it now has an urethane coating.

[Barrio6]

With more and more startups like PXG golf balls , Maybe a separate category for DTC balls or even irons 

[cnosil]

New Ball Test video/no putts given episode 

 

[Vegan_Golfer_PNW]

Sounds like the Kirkland to them is too spiny. Can’t wait to see the data on it

[Gooseneck94]

Excited to see the results from this years test and see which manufacturers took note from the 2021 test and made actual improvements. 2021 test definitely made it easier to select a golf ball Instead of just looking at the back of the box and seeing the same chasing trajectory lines every manufacturer put out. Gamed the ProV1 Left Dash and seriously the longest ball I have played with. Didn’t perform for me all that great from 100 yards and in but off the driver face easily sent them 15-20 yards further than the Tour BXS that was my go to. 

[Londo]

On 7/21/2023 at 11:00 AM, PhilM75072 said:

Can't believe they are leaving off the Callaway ERC Soft since it now has an urethane coating.

I understand that they have a new urethane coating but its still an ionomer cover on a super soft ball. Still would be interesting to see the difference!