OnCore VERO X2 Golf Ball - 2023 Forum Review

[Josh Ross]

I should add, I found my current gamer because of a golf ball test I did for MGS. There isn't a Dick's Sporting Goods near me so I probably never would have tried the Maxfli, but here I am with nothing but Maxfli's in the bag. I hope you all enjoy this test and get amazing results!

[Thin2win]

3 hours ago, Josh Ross said:

I should add, I found my current gamer because of a golf ball test I did for MGS. There isn't a Dick's Sporting Goods near me so I probably never would have tried the Maxfli, but here I am with nothing but Maxfli's in the bag. I hope you all enjoy this test and get amazing results!

Those Maxfli's are 100% legit. I'm sure if more people tried them, more people would play them.

[fozcycle]

Congrats to the spies below for the opportunity to test and review the Oncore golf balls….
@Thin2win
@invee123
@GregGarner
@03trdblack
@Bohnson

i have reviewed several balls in the past (Bridgestone, Vice, Maxfli & Wilson) for MGS. Hit me up if you need some advice on testing.

[GregGarner]

On 4/12/2023 at 8:08 AM, frazzman80 said:

Congratulations testers…really looking forward to seeing how this stacks up against your gamer balls. I really hope one of y’all typically plays Left Dash so I can truly get a 1-1 comparison.

I'm your huckleberry

[frazzman80]

2 hours ago, GregGarner said:

I'm your huckleberry

I’m all ears man!!!

Or eyes…I mean…it is a forum post and reading is required…

Let’s just say Ill be following closely.

[mikeanthony]

Oh damn, their premium balls run at $50 per dozen. I honestly had no idea they were that expensive … I always assumed they were in the $35-40 per dozen range for their premium range of golf balls. 

That’s a tough hill to climb at that $50 price point … against the likes of Titleist, TM and Callaway. 

[Thin2win]

4 hours ago, mikeanthony said:

Oh damn, their premium balls run at $50 per dozen. I honestly had no idea they were that expensive … I always assumed they were in the $35-40 per dozen range for their premium range of golf balls. 

That’s a tough hill to climb at that $50 price point … against the likes of Titleist, TM and Callaway. 

Yeah,  it will be interesting to see if the juice is worth the squeeze.  In the DTC space you have Snell,  Vice and effectively Maxfli with great offerings all at about $30/dz.  The $50/dz game is one that Srixon doesn't even play in.

[Eat My Divots]

On 4/13/2023 at 10:22 AM, Josh Ross said:

I should add, I found my current gamer because of a golf ball test I did for MGS. There isn't a Dick's Sporting Goods near me so I probably never would have tried the Maxfli, but here I am with nothing but Maxfli's in the bag. I hope you all enjoy this test and get amazing results!

After the OnCore Elixr, Maxfli Straightfli is my backup (the former replaced the latter as my go-to ball). They're both good, but I like the firmer feel of the Elixr a bit better. 

[03trdblack]

On 4/12/2023 at 9:21 AM, Golf2Much said:

I'll be interested in seeing what you all think about the OnCore's Vero X2 golf balls.  I put the Vero X1 and Elixrs in my ball rotation and have gotten decent results.  

Looking forward to your reviews!

I didn't realize the Vero X2 was $50/dozen   Now I have high expectations before I even get to hit one!

[Thin2win]

@GregGarner

Glad you are here,  I feel like we are testing partners.

[GregGarner]

10 hours ago, Thin2win said:

@GregGarner

Glad you are here,  I feel like we are testing partners.

Heck yeah! MGS knows what they're doing!

[Bohnson]

@frazzman80 I was between the left dash and the regular prov1. Left dash was long. Went with the prov1 because of the lower ball flight. I bought a couple dozen left dot prov1s and those were my favorite golf ball. I ended up selling them on eBay because prices were so high and you cannot find them anymore! 

I will try to compare it to the left dash. I think I have a few laying around that I found. 

[frazzman80]

12 minutes ago, Bohnson said:

@frazzman80 I was between the left dash and the regular prov1. Left dash was long. Went with the prov1 because of the lower ball flight. I bought a couple dozen left dot prov1s and those were my favorite golf ball. I ended up selling them on eBay because prices were so high and you cannot find them anymore! 

I will try to compare it to the left dash. I think I have a few laying around that I found. 

I appreciate it.

Left dash has helped with my right miss and I don’t mind the slightly lesser spin around the green (in fact, it still surprises me sometimes how much it checks when I need it to roll out).

Also, nice job on the left dots…I’m positive those were a wise investment for your game.

[Thin2win]

So,  besides for left dash.  What does anyone else think this is going to compare closely to?

The perimeter weighting makes me think of the Triad. I'll be really curious what I can see from that part out on the course and in the wind.  I know LM numbers won't reflect anything.

I'm hoping for something like the CS X LS. But maybe Vice pro plus? 

[Prodigal Duffer]

On 4/12/2023 at 12:50 AM, invee123 said:

 

Here are some general statistics from the rounds of golf that I play to give readers an idea of what an average round looks like for me: I hit about 43% of fairways and 33% of greens, and my average putt count is 2.06 per hole. Unfortunately, my approach shots are my weakest point on the course, which makes par 3s some of the worst holes I play. When it comes to scoring, I struggle with major blow-up holes. While 79% of the holes I play are bogey or better, if I'm not achieving that mark, it's rare that I manage to save a double.

Sounds very familiar (although my putting average is below 2). Look forward to your review!

[Thin2win]

Come on people! We don't need rocket launches, and John Daly stories to make this thread. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

1 minute ago, Thin2win said:

Come on people! We don't need rocket launches, and John Daly stories to make this thread. 

Although I am more likely an X1 player, I will be curious how the X2 performs for all of you. The call I had with OnCore they were super excited for this test and to get this ball in the hands of testers and had very high praise for it. 

I am always looking for a good performing value ball (value not meaning cheap, good value for the money it costs). Maybe the X2 is the ball I was looking for all along. I know it may not be a direct comparison, but something that may have AVX characteristics would also be cool to see. 

Cant wait till you guys get them and start reporting!

[Thin2win]

I'm sure Tony will give us the nitty gritty on ball consistency, sizing and weight metrics.  So I'll be really curious to test this out.  I wanted to try On Core back when they had the hollow metal core balls.  This isn't that,  but that did lead to this.

[GregGarner]

On 4/15/2023 at 10:56 PM, Thin2win said:

So,  besides for left dash.  What does anyone else think this is going to compare closely to?

The perimeter weighting makes me think of the Triad. I'll be really curious what I can see from that part out on the course and in the wind.  I know LM numbers won't reflect anything.

I'm hoping for something like the CS X LS. But maybe Vice pro plus? 

I'll be giving a comparison to Left Dash and XLS as I swap between both of those with some regularity. Left Dash is better for me in the afternoons when I get fewer fliers  

I'm also wondering about Tour BX and even the LA Golf ball. And maybe not directly comparable, but on full shots, I think it'd be interesting to stack it up against something like a Velocity?

[fixyurdivot]

On 4/10/2023 at 3:05 PM, GolfSpy_APH said:

 

Welcome to the MGS Forum OnCore VERO X2 Golf Ball Member Test!

We are super excited to have these 5 testers put these golf balls through it's paces and allow the community to follow along their progress throughout the entire review!
@Thin2win
@invee123
@GregGarner
@03trdblack
@Bohnson

Please welcome and congratulate our testers!

Congratulations spies!!  That's a solid selection of testers for sure .  I'm especially happy for my buddy Chris as he gets an opportunity to amortize his $60,000 LM studio investment . Looking forward to hearing how this not so well known ball competes. 

[fixyurdivot]

2 hours ago, Thin2win said:

Come on people! We don't need rocket launches, and John Daly stories to make this thread. 

Calling @JohnSmallsand @Nunfa0 

[fixyurdivot]

39 minutes ago, GregGarner said:

I think it'd be interesting to stack it up against something like a Velocity?

Okay, now we're finally hitting near center mass .  

[Thin2win]

10 minutes ago, fixyurdivot said:

Okay, now we're finally hitting near center mass .  

I saw @GregGarnermention the Velocity and I knew @fixyurdivotwould immediately find this thread.  He has ChatGPT set to notify him on any mention of that ball globally.

[JohnSmalls]

1 hour ago, fixyurdivot said:

Calling @JohnSmallsand @Nunfa0 

What's wrong with rockets?

Waiting for your review @Thin2win......

[Thin2win]

14 minutes ago, JohnSmalls said:

What's wrong with rockets?

Waiting for your review @Thin2win......

[JohnSmalls]

22 minutes ago, Thin2win said:

The best use of a Reliant Robin, ever! If this is any precursor to the test, looking forward to some rather explosive results.

[funkyjudge]

On 4/15/2023 at 10:56 PM, Thin2win said:

So,  besides for left dash.  What does anyone else think this is going to compare closely to?

The perimeter weighting makes me think of the Triad. I'll be really curious what I can see from that part out on the course and in the wind.  I know LM numbers won't reflect anything.

I'm hoping for something like the CS X LS. But maybe Vice pro plus? 

I own two dozen VeroX2 balls and have had them since the first day they were released (I am a Charter Member of Club OnCore). I played the X2 for about a month after receiving the balls, and for the first time in my memory I can say that I don’t have the clubhead speed to play them. I love the VeroX1, but the X2 — not so much!

As for comparisons, the ProV1 Left Dash is close, but I still think that the VeroX2 is quite a bit firmer. The Wilson Triad is nothing like the X2, and the only other ball that I think even comes close in feel is the Srixon Z-Star XV.

[Thin2win]

10 minutes ago, funkyjudge said:

As for comparisons, the ProV1 Left Dash is close, but I still think that the VeroX2 is quite a bit firmer. The Wilson Triad is nothing like the X2, and the only other ball that I think even comes close in feel is the Srixon Z-Star XV.

I do like the XV...

[Thin2win]

So,  these balls will be arriving soon* and to give you all some idea of what I expect to see with them, and what I am getting with some current balls on the market I thought I would do a few days of pre testing. So today, I did some time on the LM with the Titleist ProV1, Taylormade TP5X, Vice Pro and Srixon Z-Star Diamond with my 9i. In the next day or two I'll throw up the same test with my 6i, then later this week I'll add driver to the mix.  I hit a few shots with each ball. Nothing crazy, just looking for some baseline numbers.

So here are those numbers:

[Thin2win]

Update,  balls have shipped.