TG8 Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 (edited) I am going to have some league nights in my garage this winter and dont want to let all my prov1 balls get scuffed and used up quick. Also less chance of tearing screen. can anyone tell me a decently cheap and durable ball they can use during league nigbts? also will recommend them using their own game ball. Edited November 26, 2023 by TG8 Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GolfSpy_APH Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Vice Drive isn't the worst! TG8 and Rob Person 2 Quote as of Nov 6, 2023 (Past WITB) Driver: Paradym TD w/ GD ADDI 6X Driver Shootout! Wood: F7 3 wood 14.5* w/ Motore F1 Shaft Irons: T Series - T200 5 Iron T150 6-9 Iron T100 PW/GW Wedge: Toura Golf - A Spec 53,37,61 degree Putter: Mezz Max! Balls: Vice Pro Plus Drip (Blue/Orange) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Has anyone tried using quality ping pong balls? I watched a video sometime back that said they were heavy enough to generate speed and flight trajectory matching a golf ball on the launch monitor software, but wouldn't damage the screen as much. Just a thought... I have not tried it myself. Quote WITB-Foremost 551's - 3w, 5w, 5-SW (circa 1998), Top Flite 460cc Driver, Adam's 7w, Warrior GW and 60⁰, Odyssey AI-One DB putter. Just an old newbie golfer, trying to learn and improve 1 club at a time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregGarner Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 2 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said: Vice Drive isn't the worst! My first inclination was actually the Maxfli Tour line since they'll "perform" similarly to ProV1s, but this recommendation made me wonder: would there be a significant simulator difference in urethane vs ionomer? I have seen the videos that show where an ionomer ball launches a lot higher, especially with wedges, but I'm not sure how that would affect the screen itself, if at all. Maybe the lower spin rates would be helpful for screen longevity? TG8 and Shifty 2 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...
hckymeyer Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 Could always use the pro v's you find on the course but don't want to game. Like Greg mentioned the Maxfli tour's are a great ball at a good price. You could also go Costco balls if you just want a cheap urethane ball. Last option would be to stick with your gamer ball, but buy some 5A mint condition when you can find a deal. Just make sure you stick with recycled and stay far far away from refinished or refurbished. GregGarner and Shifty 2 Quote Driver: SLDR w/ Fujikura Ventus Black 3w: '16 M2 hl w/ Diamana D+ 82 5w: Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Yellow Hybrid: 22 deg. Launcher HB w/ HZRDUS Black Irons: 5i - gap Launcher CBX w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Wedges: 54 CBX & 58 Zipcore w/ Nippon Modus 3 125 Putter: Red 7s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG8 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 2 hours ago, hckymeyer said: Could always use the pro v's you find on the course but don't want to game. Like Greg mentioned the Maxfli tour's are a great ball at a good price. You could also go Costco balls if you just want a cheap urethane ball. Last option would be to stick with your gamer ball, but buy some 5A mint condition when you can find a deal. Just make sure you stick with recycled and stay far far away from refinished or refurbished. The issue with used balls is the smallest scuff can rub/spin on the screen and wear through it quick. Shifty 1 Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 Just an fyi Any markings or dirt on a ball will transfer to your screen. These are hard to clean off. Obviously any scuffs will also damage the screen. Kind of acts like sandpaper. I would recommend only using new balls. Pick up some cheaper 2 piece balls. Since it’s your garage you can have everyone use the same balls. This eliminates stains and damage to your screen. I walked into a simulator area at a club. This guy almost got the crap beat out of him. Evidently he went into a bay and put nice fresh black lines on his balls. Then proceeded to hit them into the screen. Moments later the screen had black lines all over it. The shouting match was getting pretty heated and I decided the outside range would be a more calming area to practice. TG8, cnosil and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
storm319 Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 If you want something with a urethane cover that is cheap enough to cycle out often, the Kirkland Performance+ ball is likely your best bet (they are on the higher side of the spin spectrum, but I’d take these any day over a 2-piece ionomer offering). TG8 1 Quote TS2 9.5 909F2 15.5 690.CB 3-PW Vokey SM5 50, 56 Works Versa 1W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG8 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 15 hours ago, Tom the Golf Nut said: Just an fyi Any markings or dirt on a ball will transfer to your screen. These are hard to clean off. Obviously any scuffs will also damage the screen. Kind of acts like sandpaper. I would recommend only using new balls. Pick up some cheaper 2 piece balls. Since it’s your garage you can have everyone use the same balls. This eliminates stains and damage to your screen. I walked into a simulator area at a club. This guy almost got the crap beat out of him. Evidently he went into a bay and put nice fresh black lines on his balls. Then proceeded to hit them into the screen. Moments later the screen had black lines all over it. The shouting match was getting pretty heated and I decided the outside range would be a more calming area to practice. Ouch! Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TG8 Posted November 27, 2023 Author Share Posted November 27, 2023 Im leaning towards some 2 piece wilson chaos balls. Come in 2 dozens boxes and actually feel pretty good off the face. Quote WITB Driver: TSR4 9* - GD VF 5x FW/Hybrid: Stealth Plus 15* 3 wood | 18* 2 hybrid Irons: Mizuno MP225 4-GW - modus tour 120X Wedges: Edison 2.0 52* | 56* Putter: L.A.B. Link.1 Ball: Pro V1x Left Dash Tech: Foresight Sports GC3 Tests: The Edison Challenge featuring Edison 2.0 Wedges Callaway Whitebox Testing: Chrome Tour & Chrome Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shifty Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 (edited) I would love to try the Maxfli Tour line (can only find online) to compare to the PRov1 and TP5's I normally use. I did try go with a budget ball previously, but they were missing 2000 backspin on approach shots as compared to prov1 and tp5. I have a tray that will hold like 30 balls, and I rotate them during a round (will hit till tray is empty then refill). I've had some balls last months this way. And really don't notice the price, as I don't lose them in the bush like outside, lol. Before every round I inspect every ball, even the smallest scratch or mark, I turf it. Will make your screen last longer. If you cheap on balls or use them too long it will wear out your screen super fast. I think its cheaper to replace balls more often, than your screen. Edited November 30, 2023 by Shifty Quote Paradym 9 degree Driver DYNAPWR 3 wood Apex 21 PW-4 Iron CBX 50 degree CBX 54 degree CBX2 58 degree SM6 62 Degree ER2 Putter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom the Golf Nut Posted November 30, 2023 Share Posted November 30, 2023 The Maxfli Tours are only available at Dicks Sporting Goods or Golf Galaxy. Maxfli is considered their store brand. Quote Driver, TSi 1 S Flex 3 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 7 Wood, Aerojet Max UST Helium Nanocore R Flex 5 Hybrid King Tec MMT R Flex Irons, Tour UST Recoil 95 R Flex (6 - Gap) Wedges, Snakebite KBS Hi- Rev2.0 54* & 60* Agera 35" Ultralight 14-way Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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