MyGolfSpy 2023 Golf Ball Test!!!

[dback]

I would love to see a review on the Vice Pro Zero

[cnosil]

Latest episode of No Putts Given indicated 50 balls will be tested middle of July with results in August.  There may be some reader voting on what balls get included.  

[knotthead17]

It's not a specific ball, but more of a type of test I would like to see added. Because of all the work that MGS has done over the years we're realizing just how important consistency is and just how hard it is for ball manufactures to achieve. I would love to see some testing around that. Does Maxfli's CG Balancing technology make a difference? Does check-go work? If so on both then how much? 

[Peejer]

I started playing Saintnine's U-Pro golf balls during the winter.  They're 2-piece urethane balls and are constantly on sale for under $20 a dozen.

They also have a 3-piece urethane ball called U-Pro Tour, but at $39.99 - I've never tried them.

https://saintnineamerica.com/collections/all-products

I'd be really interested in seeing these two balls tested.

 

Thanks, -- Peejer

[Tsecor]

I wish there was a "wind test" to see which balls are really effected by winds in excess of 20 MPH. 

I love the MAxfli tour ball but this and the BXS seem to really balloon on windy days for me while the left dot and the CSX seem to "cut through" much better. 

 

 

[benb1989]

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but i would love to see how cheaper balls compare to the more expensive balls. Would be useful to see the data showing the difference between a £20 box of balls, compared to a £30 box of balls compared to a £50 box of balls

[Fred Mitchell]

10 minutes ago, benb1989 said:

Not sure if this has been mentioned yet, but i would love to see how cheaper balls compare to the more expensive balls. Would be useful to see the data showing the difference between a £20 box of balls, compared to a £30 box of balls compared to a £50 box of balls

If you looked at the 2021 test theres a decent selection of price range balls that were tested imo.

[benb1989]

23 hours ago, Fred Mitchell said:

If you looked at the 2021 test theres a decent selection of price range balls that were tested imo.

There were alot yes, but I mean balls like Srixon Distance and AD333, Titleist velocity and tru feel, the E6 etc in the Bridgestone range. We all know we are losing out in some ways buying a Srixon Distance (£12) over a Srixon Z Star (£40) but how much of a difference is there, in real numbers? 

[Fred Mitchell]

27 minutes ago, benb1989 said:

There were alot yes, but I mean balls like Srixon Distance and AD333, Titleist velocity and tru feel, the E6 etc in the Bridgestone range. We all know we are losing out in some ways buying a Srixon Distance (£12) over a Srixon Z Star (£40) but how much of a difference is there, in real numbers? 

I dont know all the prices I just assumed the prices listed in the article were at least right at the time when it was published and some of those were reasonable I thought. Kirkland is 1/4 the price of Titlist ProV1 , Maxfli/Snell/Mizuno/Vice had balls on the barely over 1/2 the price of ProV1's . Im guessing the Kirkland ball isnt available in England but some of the others must be. Closest I have been to England is Sailing past Gibraltor on a Submarine 40 years ago lol. 

[RickyBobby_PR]

49 minutes ago, benb1989 said:

There were alot yes, but I mean balls like Srixon Distance and AD333, Titleist velocity and tru feel, the E6 etc in the Bridgestone range. We all know we are losing out in some ways buying a Srixon Distance (£12) over a Srixon Z Star (£40) but how much of a difference is there, in real numbers? 

The test was done on eurathane balls only.

I don’t recall the reason for only going that route but I’m sure time and money were the biggest reason.

But one can easily find out the difference on their own in simple on course testing. Use whatever cheaper ball you currently play then pick a ball you want to compare it to and buy that ball then go on the course and play both 

[Tsecor]

we need to get the LEFT DOT in this test somehow

[cnosil]

Initial list is out;  MGS will be reaching out for the next 10-11 balls

 

[GolfSpy_APH]

Going to be fun to see this as it should be starting sometime soon.

With a few new balls like LAB and PXG having some newer names and contenders will make it interesting!

[thespoon]

I'd like to see if Costco worked the bugs out with this year's "more" colorful release of the Kirkland Signature, and a vote for the Wilson Duo which I use as a Winter ball due to visibility (that neon green really stands out against brown fairways), softness, and price.

Edited May 31, 2023 by thespoon

[Gino5778]

My absolute favorite thing MGS does!  Really interested to see if there are any unexpected golf balls that test well.  I generally like to see the results and try the various balls based of the test results. 

[Richard Fahrney]

As a senior golfer with a slow swing speed please include the 2 piece balls that are under $25. Also include the Maxfli straightfli. 

[golferdon]

Callaway super soft just because I am tired of hearing what a great ball it is for 22 bucks.  

[gualandi99]

Trust golf balls which are knly available through Amazon.com.  Been playing them for a full year now and they perform almost as well as a Premium Titliest or Srixon ball.  Specifically the Bison X.  price is right and I do not lose distance and/or stopping power.

[Tsecor]

A big miss will be no new TP5/TP5X balls for this test

Edited May 31, 2023 by Tsecor

[3putter]

Looking forward to see how the new Kirkland stacks up to the big boys.

[Genes]

Maybe a test on the new LA golf ball. Unless it was already done and I missed it. 

[gajrsports]

Callaway ERC soft.  Ball is very inconsistent but recommended for my swing speed. -prov1 gives more distance and consistency.

[josmi15]

I agree, LA Golf ball.  wouldn't mind seeing that put through the paces.  If i missed it i apologize

[Dave Swenson]

I switched from Snell to Maxfli when the Snells were unavailable, and am very happy with them. But I'd like to see how the new Snells test out.

[rjacobs4]

Definitely want to see the results for the new Snell balls.  Also Vice and Maxfli.

Would also be interesting to see a test doone of the newest iteration of premium balls (Titleist ProV1, Callaway Chromesoft, etc. vs. their prior version.  Would be very interesting to see how much difference have the improvements made?

[MyCatsMom]

On 2/17/2023 at 7:32 AM, drb1956 said:

Lets get more 2 PIECE, and lower price 3 piece offerings in the mix like some TopFlite, Maxfli, Wilson, all ladies balls, and those that seniors would play. We ALL don't play the TOUR balls! A lot of us for financial reasons play the cheaper 2/3 piece balls on the market. Cally Supersoft for one, but what about Wilson 50 and Triad, or TF Hammer Control and Distance, Srixon Soft Feel, Maxfli Softfli, and Straightfli, and why not the Trifli..Bridgestone E12, and Cally ERC. Any of the DTC 2 piece, and lower priced 3 piece balls too. Matte versions should also be included. Basically anything under $40 should be included, because a LOT OF US play these type of balls! We all don't play ProV1's, because of cost, or we lose too many balls! There are a lot of high cappers here, and we would like to know how our ball performs in your testing.

Yes! Please add Taylor Made Distance plus to this as well as the Kirkland. 

[kyleagrant]

Kinda random on my part but I would love to see a breakout of best high visibility golf balls. Your tour level balls probably won't come in this but us hackers that are 1/2 blind would love to know which high vis are best....haha. 

[JWK1969]

I would say the most recent iterations of the Mizuno RB Tour and RB Tour X.  Those would be at the top of the list for me.  Also probably DTC offerings like Vice and Snell.

[Tim The tool man]

PXG Extreme golf ball. IMHO these golf balls are terrible!! Interesting what the ball lab discovers.

[LeftyZach]

KIRKLAND V3...need to see some data validating the anecdotal claims that it spins less on driver/longer irons!