chisag Posted August 25 Share Posted August 25 17 hours ago, Arbee456 said: As for price and value (my two cents), unless you lose a handful of balls per round, golf balls are the least expensive part of your game. And, given the fact that balls are the one and only piece of equipment you play on every stroke, and if consistency matters to you, best to find a ball that works for you and go with it. ... This can be radically different depending on how much you play. If you play once every weekend, the cost of the ball probably won't make a huge difference. But if you live in a year round golf climate and play 250 rounds a year, the difference between a ProV1x and a Maxfli Tour X is eye opening. Assuming an average of 2 ball per round ProV1x's would be $2292 a year and Maxfli Tour X's $1146 so right at 1/2 the price. But playing one a week ProV1x would be $440 a year and Maxfli Tour X $220 a year so the difference is far less demanding of your wallet. Somewhere in between 48 and 250 rounds a year is probably a better estimate of how many rounds most play and savings would depend on individual factors and preference. ... That said I completely agree everyone should find the best ball that works for their game. HikingMike, Lefty11, Erin B and 1 other 1 3 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: P770 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r TP UDi 4 ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KOG Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 If people struggle with a slice or consistant contact, the harder tour balls will amplify your problems. TP5/x, Prov1x, pro plus, srixon diamond/z are really not meant for average players. Kirkland I dont think excell in any area. If you are a kirkland fan and you do tend to slice or have too much spin change balls asap. I suggest everyone try the Wilson Staff Zip (Im sure you found one at a time) or other good 2 piece balls unless you are an excellent player. Even the Pinnicle Rush is an excellent 2 piece ball made in the Titleist plant. Try to use it as an experiment one round and see how it does for you. You can find many gems in 1 dollar balls. Precept Laddie X, WIlson Staff Zip, Pinnicle rush.... try using them for a round or two if youre over a +10 Lefty11 and HBaum 1 1 Quote Driver : Yamaha RMX 220 9.5 With Diamana ZF50 Stiff 3 Wood : Exotics C721 16.5* With Tensei Blue 60 stiff 7 Wood: Exotics XJ1 21* with Fujikara Pro Tour 60 Stiff Hybrid : Exotics C721 5 Hybrid with KBS Hy 75 stiff Utility Iron: Exotics CB ProH 21* w MMT 80 stiff 5-pw Matlby TS3 w MMT 80 stiff 50*, 54* Mack Daddy 4 black w Modus 120 stiff 58* Mack Daddy 3 PM Grind w Modus 120 stiff Putter: Bettinardi BB1 Revelation CEO Cart Bag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBandit Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I was going between TM Tour Response (Casual Rounds) and MaxFli Tour X for (Tournament Rounds). But after the last 10 rounds or so, I feel am going to play the MaxFli Tour X for all rounds. Its an all around good ball, Driver, Irons, Wedges and Putting the stats don't lie. And for the value you can beat it. I need to stock up before everyone catches on. JohnSmalls, Lefty11, HBaum and 2 others 3 2 Quote Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 MAX - 8.5 with Terra Forza White Shaft 3 -Wood: Sub70 949x 3 Wood 15 with Hrdz RDX Black Stiff 5-Wood: Sub70 949x 5 Wood with Hrdz RDX Black stiff 4-Hybrid: Sub70 949x 4 Hybrid with Project X 5.5 Hybrid Stiff Irons: Mizuno Pro 225 - 6-PW , w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff Wedges: Sub70 TAIII w/Nippon Modus 105 Stiff - 50 ,56, 60 Putter: L.A.B Mezz1, 34 in Balls: MaxFli Tour X, TaylorMade Tour Response, TaylorMade TPx GPS: Shot Scope X5 with Tracking TESTED: SUB70 949X 5 Wood TESTED: NIPPO N.S. Regio Formula MB+ 65 Stiff. TESTED: SkyCaddie LX5 GPS Watch TESTED: Bag Boy ZFT Bag TESTED: Terra Forza Shaft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB_44 Posted August 27 Share Posted August 27 I love the Bridgestone Tour BX, but have and use Vice Pro or Pro Plus without hesitation. The Vice balls all seem to be bright orange or green so I tend to use them when visibility is enhanced by their use---otherwise Tour BX. Lefty11 and The TXBexar 2 Quote Driver-- TSr 3 -9* (B1) -Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6-X Fairway - - G430Max 15*-Flat, 3 Wood -Fujikura Ventus TR Red 7-X Fairway - - G430MAX 20* (-1, flat) 7 Wood Tour 2.0 Chrome stiff Hybrid - - G430MAX 3 Hybrid (-1, Flat) Alta CB Stiff (looking for a new shaft) UDI- - iCrossover Utility Driving 3 iron (18*, flat) Project X RDX Red 6.5 sometimes -699 Pro 4 -22* Driving Iron UST Proforce V2 Stiff Irons- - ZX4 MK II 5-7, Srixon ZX5 8-P Nippon Pro Modus 3 Tour 105 X-Stiff Wedges- - RTX Zip Core 50*, 54* Nippon Modus 3 Wedge, 58* True Temper Dynamic Gold S400 Putter- - ER5v Short Slant Ball- Bridgestone Tour B X Bag- Hoofer Stand Bag Clic Gear 4.0 push cart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russtopherb Posted September 6 Share Posted September 6 So I recently started playing the Chrome Soft... and wow am I loving it. I actually picked up 2 doz of the "practice" grade at DSG for $20/dozen and it's doing everything I want a ball to do. I'm going to go stock up on more, at that price it's an an incredible deal. Lefty11 1 Quote In my Big Max hybrid bag: ST-X 10.5* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 15* Kai'li Blue R Flex ST-Z 4h Linq Blue R Flex Halo XL 5i-DW CBX 54* & 58* ER5 Tour S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGi Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 (edited) I’ve been preferring a softer ball. Played a couple different balls but settled on Vice Pro Soft/Air. I really like how they feel and have been getting great results. They had a sale going on so I picked up several boxes of Airs, but also a couple boxes of Pros to try out something a little higher compression. Definitely seeing more distance from them, but I like how the Airs feel off the club and and around the green. Only one round on the Pros so far, but I was over-clubbed all day with them. I might get used to them, we’ll see. Regardless, I’ve been enjoying the Vice brand quite a lot! Edited September 7 by RyanGi KevB_44 and Lefty11 2 Quote Driver: 849D Fuji ‘24 Ventus Blue 5R 3-5Hy: Pinemeadow Command BK 6-PW: 699 v2 Mitsu MMT 80g Wedges: MAX milled 50° (bent to 48°), 54°, 58° Mitsu Kuro Kage black 2G S/R Putter: King Supernova 20 ArmLock AL2 grip Ball: Pro Soft Bag: C130 Wine is sunlight held together by water - Galileo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankster Posted September 7 Share Posted September 7 Pro V1 for this guy. Reminds me of a time I was playing a round with my dad and his old league buddy. He always hit punch shots and tried to “run the ball up” pretty much every approach shot. He used the hardest, crappiest balls he could find. This particular round he must have found a ProV1 and it didn’t “run” like he wanted it to. Proceeded to call it a sh!t ball and attempted to hit it into the woods before I stopped him and said, give me that thing… Just goes to show that there are many ways to play the game, but don’t be dissing my Pro V1 man… HikingMike and Lefty11 1 1 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...
skraeling Posted September 8 Share Posted September 8 22 hours ago, RyanGi said: I’ve been preferring a softer ball. Played a couple different balls but settled on Vice Pro Soft/Air. I really like how they feel and have been getting great results. They had a sale going on so I picked up several boxes of Airs, but also a couple boxes of Pros to try out something a little higher compression. Definitely seeing more distance from them, but I like how the Airs feel off the club and and around the green. Only one round on the Pros so far, but I was over-clubbed all day with them. I might get used to them, we’ll see. Regardless, I’ve been enjoying the Vice brand quite a lot! The one thing I do like about a harder ball aside from well... it just flat out going farther.. I immediately know when I miss hit and where. That said... with callaway nuking the chromesoft X LS... has anyone got any feedback on the chrome tour line?' I think... the Chrome Tour might be the replacement I need (**** you for making that now a 55 dollar dozen pack... assholes). HikingMike 1 Quote Driver - Sim2Max 10.5° (set at 9*) UST Helium shaft 3W - StealthHL 16.5° 3h - Sim2max 19° irons - Sim2OS kbsmax85mt steel shafts reg flex 5i-Aw wedgies - Jaws MD5 52°-10° (Bounce) S Grind Jaws MD5 56°-12° (Bounce) W Grind Putter - Mizuno OMOI Type II VENTUS Velocore+ review Stack Referral code Final Sugar "Pure" Golf Balls Review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summit1986 Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Just picked up 48 of the Maxfli Tour X's (hard not to at the current price). Probably too much ball for my play, but I'm ambitious that I'll get better. At the very least, it'll have to be better than playing different balls from one round to the next (or one hole to the next, depending on the kind of round I'm having). I'm sure I'll still grab one of the cheap balls from my bag on water holes. Lefty11 and chisag 1 1 Quote Driver: Callaway Big Bertha Woods: Allied Golf Extreme Irons: Allied Golf Extreme 3i - PW Wedges: SW Dunlop Classic 56:8 Putter: Ping By Karsten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 7 minutes ago, Summit1986 said: Just picked up 48 of the Maxfli Tour X's (hard not to at the current price). Probably too much ball for my play, but I'm ambitious that I'll get better. At the very least, it'll have to be better than playing different balls from one round to the next (or one hole to the next, depending on the kind of round I'm having). I'm sure I'll still grab one of the cheap balls from my bag on water holes. I just tried these balls out this weekend. I am liking them. They don't produce as much spin as the Chrome Tour X's and Pro V1X's I normally play so I am getting a little bit of roll-out with them that I haven't been getting with the above mentioned. Lefty11 1 Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* or EPIC Max LS 10.5* or 425LST 9* Woods: Mini or Mini BRNR Hybrids: 3H, 4H, 5H Irons: 902PD Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 2 minutes ago, Erin B said: I just tried these balls out this weekend. I am liking them. They don't produce as much spin as the Chrome Tour X's and Pro V1X's I normally play so I am getting a little bit of roll-out with them that I haven't been getting with the above mentioned. ... Balls and shafts with individual preference and performance is always so interesting. Granted this is last years Chrome X, ProV1x snd Maxfli Tour x from the MGS Ball Test but the Maxfli spins more than the other two. I have played the new Chrome Tour (non x) and PoV1x and don't find any quantifiable spin difference with any of the 3. HikingMike, Erin B and Lefty11 2 1 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: P770 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r TP UDi 4 ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 41 minutes ago, chisag said: ... Balls and shafts with individual preference and performance is always so interesting. Granted this is last years Chrome X, ProV1x snd Maxfli Tour x from the MGS Ball Test but the Maxfli spins more than the other two. I have played the new Chrome Tour (non x) and PoV1x and don't find any quantifiable spin difference with any of the 3. I noticed a slight difference when I tested the CT/CTX earlier this year with MGS vs the PV1/1X, mostly on the course performance. The CT/CTX held the greens slightly better than the PV1/1X. I already generate quite a bit of spin so playing the MaxFly Tour X and seeing it roll out a bit for me was interesting. Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* or EPIC Max LS 10.5* or 425LST 9* Woods: Mini or Mini BRNR Hybrids: 3H, 4H, 5H Irons: 902PD Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 1 minute ago, Erin B said: I noticed a slight difference when I tested the CT/CTX earlier this year with MGS vs the PV1/1X, mostly on the course performance. The CT/CTX held the greens slightly better than the PV1/1X. I already generate quite a bit of spin so playing the MaxFly Tour X and seeing it roll out a bit for me was interesting. ... I hear ya! One of my visiting amigo's is a high swing speed player. He was playing the Chrome Soft LS and when he visited from Tampa he forget to pack balls. He was staying at a B&B close to a 2nd swing that had some Chrome Soft X balls on sale so he picked up a dozen. At the highest swing speeds MGS test has those 2 balls with a 3 yd difference at 341.15 and 344.77 but CJ was losing about 15 yds. Just the way he attacks a driver and his AOA caused much more spin with the X compared to the LS. He played 9 holes and bought some ProV1's in the clubhouse at the turn. ... We are all individuals with our own performance when it comes to golf equipment. Tests are nice starting points but they may or may not apply to our games. For me the Maxfli Tour X spins as well or better than every premium ball I have played, yet you find almost the opposite. Equipment and how it plays for each of us is always so very interesting. Erin B and HikingMike 1 1 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: P770 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r TP UDi 4 ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erin B Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 3 minutes ago, chisag said: ... I hear ya! One of my visiting amigo's is a high swing speed player. He was playing the Chrome Soft LS and when he visited from Tampa he forget to pack balls. He was staying at a B&B close to a 2nd swing that had some Chrome Soft X balls on sale so he picked up a dozen. At the highest swing speeds MGS test has those 2 balls with a 3 yd difference at 341.15 and 344.77 but CJ was losing about 15 yds. Just the way he attacks a driver and his AOA caused much more spin with the X compared to the LS. He played 9 holes and bought some ProV1's in the clubhouse at the turn. ... We are all individuals with our own performance when it comes to golf equipment. Tests are nice starting points but they may or may not apply to our games. For me the Maxfli Tour X spins as well or better than every premium ball I have played, yet you find almost the opposite. Equipment and how it plays for each of us is always so very interesting. I couldn’t agree more! For instance, I love the steadfast Jupiter 1+ shafts. I’ve not met many people in this space that like them. I love my new level irons, but am open for anything that can help my performance. Most are brand centric. It’s all about what fits each individual’s game. chisag 1 Quote I could play golf every day and learn something new each time. Driver: Paradym TD 9* or EPIC Max LS 10.5* or 425LST 9* Woods: Mini or Mini BRNR Hybrids: 3H, 4H, 5H Irons: 902PD Wedges: Vokey SM10 48, 52, 56* Putter: Black MiniGiant Ball: Pro V1X or Chrome TourX https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/63746-motocaddy-m-series-carts-2024-forum-member-review/?do=findComment&comment=1042686 https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/62621-forum-member-reviews-callaway-whitebox-testing/?do=findComment&comment=1020558 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HikingMike Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 On 9/7/2024 at 8:58 PM, skraeling said: The one thing I do like about a harder ball aside from well... it just flat out going farther.. I immediately know when I miss hit and where. That said... with callaway nuking the chromesoft X LS... has anyone got any feedback on the chrome tour line?' I think... the Chrome Tour might be the replacement I need (**** you for making that now a 55 dollar dozen pack... assholes). I have not bought any Chrome Tours, but I got 2 freebies from a Smoke AI fitting and found a few others in good shape this year. I did like them a lot when I played them. Balls I have played lately include: Wilson Staff Model, Titleist Pro V1, TaylorMade TP5, Srixon Z-Star, Titleist AVX, Bridgestone Tour BX. I stay away from the "x" models usually since I don't need more spin for greens, and more spin is bad for my tee game. The Chrome Tour seemed to fit me well. I'd definitely play them again. I don't know if I would buy them though. I bought 3 dozen Wilson Staff Models (buy 2 get 1) after going through my Wilson Triads, and I like those and would buy again. I'd be willing to try the Maxfli Tour as well - I don't find enough of those to know whether I like them. Michael.Sandoval33 and William P 2 Quote Driver: G400 LST 8.5° 3W: King Speedzone Irons: i200 (3 thru PW & UW) Wedge: Ray Cook 60 deg Putter: Spalding TP Mills 3 Tech: on Apple Watch & phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 10 hours ago, HikingMike said: Balls I have played lately include: Wilson Staff Model, Titleist Pro V1, TaylorMade TP5, Srixon Z-Star, Titleist AVX, Bridgestone Tour BX. I stay away from the "x" models usually since I don't need more spin for greens, and more spin is bad for my tee game. The Chrome Tour seemed to fit me well. I'd definitely play them again. I don't know if I would buy them though. I bought 3 dozen Wilson Staff Models (buy 2 get 1) after going through my Wilson Triads, and I like those and would buy again. I'd be willing to try the Maxfli Tour as well - I don't find enough of those to know whether I like them. ... I wouldn't just lump X Balls into a high spin category, especially compared to the premium balls you listed that spin more than some X Balls. I find the spin very similar with the Maxfli's but the Tour X is a little longer off the tee so I made the switch. Check out the Driver spin rates from the MGS Ball test: ChiefMikeOfficer and William P 2 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: P770 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r TP UDi 4 ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 I might give the new PXG Tour ball a try when I get back from vacation. Chux13 and William P 2 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HikingMike Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 4 hours ago, chisag said: ... I wouldn't just lump X Balls into a high spin category, especially compared to the premium balls you listed that spin more than some X Balls. I find the spin very similar with the Maxfli's but the Tour X is a little longer off the tee so I made the switch. Check out the Driver spin rates from the MGS Ball test: Yeah that is very true. Kneejerk reaction there on my part. It looks like I definitely need to give the X a try for some of these - particularly the Maxfli Tour X. And it looks like Pro V1x should be good, with lower driver spin than most, though I thought I did better with the Pro V1. (Caveat - These are 2023 test numbers from September 2023 I believe. Some of the balls have been updated since then.) William P and ChiefMikeOfficer 2 Quote Driver: G400 LST 8.5° 3W: King Speedzone Irons: i200 (3 thru PW & UW) Wedge: Ray Cook 60 deg Putter: Spalding TP Mills 3 Tech: on Apple Watch & phone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 48 minutes ago, HikingMike said: Yeah that is very true. Kneejerk reaction there on my part. It looks like I definitely need to give the X a try for some of these - particularly the Maxfli Tour X. And it looks like Pro V1x should be good, with lower driver spin than most, though I thought I did better with the Pro V1. ... You are not alone Mike and many lump X Balls together. That's why we are on a golf forum and learn about equipment from others. William P, skraeling, Rob Person and 1 other 2 2 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: P770 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r TP UDi 4 ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Person Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 So the day before I tried a sleeve of the new tp5x. Very very spinny for me. But tons of rollout too. Dispersion was not consistent at all though. Then I tried a sleeve of last years chormesoft Supersoft. I used to play the triple track version but don't have many left. I like this ball! Medium rollout in the fairway, but they stuck like glue on the greens! I still have a few sleeves of the new Bridgestone tour B balls in various models. I think I'm going to revisit those again. I had.mixed results, but since I've been improving my swing and contact, they may prove themselves worthy. I tried the maxfli trusoft last week, and they are just a smidgen behind the chrome soft performance wise. Quote WITB- Driver -Titleist 910D, 3w- Titleist 910F, 5hy/7hy- Titleist 910H, 6-PW - Stix , 52⁰, 56⁰, 60⁰ - Stix , Putter- AI-ONE DB / Lombardi Tour 34 custom 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...
RyanGi Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I continue to be impressed with the Vice Pros around the green. While my wedges were on the fritz yesterday, of the shots I managed to land several stuck within 2 feet of their ball mark…and more than one was within a foot! The greens aren’t overly soft, so I’m impressed! The rest of my game sucked yesterday… Rob Person 1 Quote Driver: 849D Fuji ‘24 Ventus Blue 5R 3-5Hy: Pinemeadow Command BK 6-PW: 699 v2 Mitsu MMT 80g Wedges: MAX milled 50° (bent to 48°), 54°, 58° Mitsu Kuro Kage black 2G S/R Putter: King Supernova 20 ArmLock AL2 grip Ball: Pro Soft Bag: C130 Wine is sunlight held together by water - Galileo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty11 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 I’m still using the Vice Pro Air because I really like them. However, I’ve tried the Srixon Z-Star XV, and it offers both impressive distance and a soft feel. Rob Person and ChiefMikeOfficer 2 Quote PXG 0211 15* Taylormade Sim 2 max 18* hybrid (Taylormade) 22* hybrid (Adams) 25* hybrid (Tour edge) irons - Callaway Big Bertha 2002 (It's a long story!) Putter - Odyssey AI one 2 ball DB 35¨ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Jimmy Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 39 minutes ago, Lefty11 said: I’m still using the Vice Pro Air because I really like them. However, I’ve tried the Srixon Z-Star XV, and it offers both impressive distance and a soft feel. Srixon is definitely getting my attention, the divides look cool and I've seen some good reviews on their products... was really hoping to get some freebies from the testing session for their product earlier this year. I usually go with Vice Pro or Bridgestone e12, I had a few secondhand Vice ProSoft and just couldn't get the consistency in flight or or around the green. I've seen some YT reviews of the new Air line and it sounds like a better fit. Did you transition from the ProSoft to the Air line this year or were you using something else? Lefty11 and Rob Person 2 Quote And... It's in the water... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty11 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 9 minutes ago, St_Jimmy said: Srixon is definitely getting my attention, the divides look cool and I've seen some good reviews on their products... was really hoping to get some freebies from the testing session for their product earlier this year. I usually go with Vice Pro or Bridgestone e12, I had a few secondhand Vice ProSoft and just couldn't get the consistency in flight or or around the green. I've seen some YT reviews of the new Air line and it sounds like a better fit. Did you transition from the ProSoft to the Air line this year or were you using something else? I only started using Vice golf balls this year when I was selected as a tester for the Vice Pro Air through My Golf Spy. I was previously using Taylormade TP5, Srixon soft feel and Chrome soft. St_Jimmy and Rob Person 2 Quote PXG 0211 15* Taylormade Sim 2 max 18* hybrid (Taylormade) 22* hybrid (Adams) 25* hybrid (Tour edge) irons - Callaway Big Bertha 2002 (It's a long story!) Putter - Odyssey AI one 2 ball DB 35¨ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanGi Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Not to hijack the answer, but I was hitting Vice ProSofts before the Pros, and will probably be going back to the Pro Airs when I lose all the Pros. The Softs were more consistent for me than the Pros, and the Airs that I’ve hit have been pretty consistent with the Softs. I get more distance with the Pros, but that could also be that my swing is getting more consistent with more umph behind it (not much, but more!). I’m actually really interested to see what happens when I move to/back to the Airs. The Pros have me clubbing down almost every shot from what my GolfShot caddy calls at this point but, as I said, the dispersion and consistency is less (for me). St_Jimmy, Rob Person and Lefty11 3 Quote Driver: 849D Fuji ‘24 Ventus Blue 5R 3-5Hy: Pinemeadow Command BK 6-PW: 699 v2 Mitsu MMT 80g Wedges: MAX milled 50° (bent to 48°), 54°, 58° Mitsu Kuro Kage black 2G S/R Putter: King Supernova 20 ArmLock AL2 grip Ball: Pro Soft Bag: C130 Wine is sunlight held together by water - Galileo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty11 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 7 minutes ago, RyanGi said: Not to hijack the answer, but I was hitting Vice ProSofts before the Pros, and will probably be going back to the Pro Airs when I lose all the Pros. The Softs were more consistent for me than the Pros, and the Airs that I’ve hit have been pretty consistent with the Softs. I get more distance with the Pros, but that could also be that my swing is getting more consistent with more umph behind it (not much, but more!). I’m actually really interested to see what happens when I move to/back to the Airs. The Pros have me clubbing down almost every shot from what my GolfShot caddy calls at this point but, as I said, the dispersion and consistency is less (for me). You’re not hijacking the conversation at all. I actually prefer the Vice Pro Air balls over the TM and CHROMESOFT. They’re softer, and the distance is similar. Plus, they’re finally available in stores here, but I'll order them online since it’s the less expensive route. Rob Person 1 Quote PXG 0211 15* Taylormade Sim 2 max 18* hybrid (Taylormade) 22* hybrid (Adams) 25* hybrid (Tour edge) irons - Callaway Big Bertha 2002 (It's a long story!) Putter - Odyssey AI one 2 ball DB 35¨ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiefMikeOfficer Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 Well, I guess I'm a big TP5x pix guy now... been playing a lot of their limited designs, and just got back from a buddies' trip to French Lick to find this new ball advertised (and yes, we played a fair amount of Craps while there - not a lot of money, but definitely a lot of time): Between my stock-up on the US Open Adirondack chair design, Pac Man, the new Stripe, and now this, I'll probably need to use TP5x all season in 2025 to work down the stash. Rob Person and Lefty11 2 Quote Driver: Qi10 LS 8* w/Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 6X or Terra Forza Yellow+ (MGS Test in Progress!) Fairway: Stealth2 Plus, 15* (adjusted to 14.25*) w/ Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ 7X Irons: U505 1 Iron (16*), T200 "Utility Build" 3 and 4 irons, all with Graphite Design Tour AD-IZ 95 X Flex, T100S 5-9 with Nippon Pro Modus 120 X Flex (2021 MGS Test). These things are monsters. Wedges: SM9 46.10, 54.12, and 58.08, all with custom etchings & KBS Tour Masters-themed shafts, X-flex (CHA Post) Putter: Total headcase and Putter Ho. Down to two main options in the rotation (one mallet, one blade), but have 4-5 by the basement putting green that might make it in the bag at some point this year... Mallet: Mezz XL 36" Orange; Blade: Link.1 w/Accra White shaft & grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chux13 Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 20 hours ago, Javs said: I might give the new PXG Tour ball a try when I get back from vacation. I second this thought (just wish I was on vacation too) and moved forward with the purchase of Xtreme Tour with the NAVY design. I loved the first iteration of the PXG Xtreme, but found it is just way too spinny for me. Enter a ball that is allegedly more like the ProV1 with lower driver spin, flatter flight, and still more distance. Will definitely update y'all once I get them in and get a few numbers to compare Rob Person, Javs and Lefty11 3 Quote Chux Bag o' Magic: Black Ops 10.5° 0317X Proto Hybrids (17°/19°) 0211 XCor 2021 Irons (5-PW) CBX Zipcore 46° wedge Juggernaut Max CB Full Face 52,56,60° Wedges DF2.1 custom broomstick Chrome Tour ballz Tech: Garmin R10/Galaxy Watch 5 Pro Golf Edition ---Opus Platinum Forum Testing Review--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisag Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChiefMikeOfficer said: Well, I guess I'm a big TP5x pix guy now... been playing a lot of their limited designs, and just got back from a buddies' trip to French Lick to find this new ball advertised (and yes, we played a fair amount of Craps while there - not a lot of money, but definitely a lot of time): Between my stock-up on the US Open Adirondack chair design, Pac Man, the new Stripe, and now this, I'll probably need to use TP5x all season in 2025 to work down the stash. ... While I agree that money has no value unless you spend it and as much as I love the '24 TP5x I find it annoying that Callaway offers limited designs for the same price as their white and yellow balls. Taylor Made's money grab tacking on $5 for their limited balls over the cost of white, yellow and even PIX balls is a tough pill to swallow. Edited September 11 by chisag Rob Person, Lefty11 and ChiefMikeOfficer 3 Quote Driver: Qi10 10.5* ... AutoFlex Dream 7 SF405 Fairway: Qi10 5 wood ... Kai'Li Blue 70r Hybrids: G430 Hybrid 22*... Alta Hy70r Irons: P770 5-pw ... Steelfiber i80r TP UDi 4 ... Steelfiber i80r Wedges: MG3 46*/50*/54* MG4 58* ... Steelfiber i95r Putter: Custom 5.1 (no alignment) 33" Ball: '24 TP5x/Maxfli Tour X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Javs Posted September 11 Share Posted September 11 (edited) 2 hours ago, Chux13 said: I second this thought (just wish I was on vacation too) and moved forward with the purchase of Xtreme Tour with the NAVY design. I loved the first iteration of the PXG Xtreme, but found it is just way too spinny for me. Enter a ball that is allegedly more like the ProV1 with lower driver spin, flatter flight, and still more distance. Will definitely update y'all once I get them in and get a few numbers to compare I agree with you that their original ball has too much spin for me. I also will be looking at the tour. I want to see less spin and a more penetrating flight. Oh and mine will have the Marine logo! Edited September 11 by Javs Rob Person and Chux13 1 1 Quote Play like a champion today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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