What Golf Ball Are You Playing In 2024?

[Will_Mac]

No... idea...



Last year, I went on a tear with the tried and true Z-Star from June through November. But once the chilly weather set in, and ever since, my scores suffered. I stuck with the Z-Star until last week when I played the RB Tour X for the very first time.

I'd played the standard RB Tour extensively last spring and absolutely loved it. Only switched away because I was having issues tracking a white ball in the air. Yellow just appears darker to me against a light background, easier to track, and the RB Tour is only available in white. Hence, the switch (back) to the yellow Z-Star and the unrelated tear (set-up find) just so happened to occur with that ball in play at the time. So, I stuck with it.

Back to the RB Tour X. Although my overall play has still been erratic lately regardless of ball, the clear to me fact is, is that the RB Tour X is a half-club longer off irons and seemingly 10+ yards with driver. So, consider my interest piqued and my willingness to give the X a chance, as high.

Btw... in April of last year, I carded my first albatross with the standard RB Tour. I didn't see the ball drop, so it was an INCREDIBLE FEELING to discover that Mizuno running bird logo staring up at me from the bottom of the cup! So, there's also a rather huge sentimental attachment to these Mizuno balls.

[GregGarner]

10 hours ago, Will_Mac said:

Last year, I went on a tear with the tried and true Z-Star from June through November. But once the chilly weather set in, and ever since, my scores suffered. I stuck with the Z-Star until last week when I played the RB Tour X for the very first time.

I'd played the standard RB Tour extensively last spring and absolutely loved it. Only switched away because I was having issues tracking a white ball in the air. Yellow just appears darker to me against a light background, easier to track, and the RB Tour is only available in white. Hence, the switch (back) to the yellow Z-Star and the unrelated tear (set-up find) just so happened to occur with that ball in play at the time. So, I stuck with it.

Back to the RB Tour X. Although my overall play has still been erratic lately regardless of ball, the clear to me fact is, is that the RB Tour X is a half-club longer off irons and seemingly 10+ yards with driver. So, consider my interest piqued and my willingness to give the X a chance, as high.

Btw... in April of last year, I carded my first albatross with the standard RB Tour. I didn't see the ball drop, so it was an INCREDIBLE FEELING to discover that Mizuno running bird logo staring up at me from the bottom of the cup! So, there's also a rather huge sentimental attachment to these Mizuno balls.

Have you tried the Z-Star Diamond? If you're seeing significant gains with the RB Tour X, it might be that you could benefit from more spin and the Diamond is a pretty incredible ball (AND comes in yellow!)

[Lefty11]

I was hoping to get my hands on the Maxfli Tour balls in yellow.  But we don’t have them here in Canada. . I’ll switch between the Tp5x and the Kirkland.  However the Titleist Tour Soft  interests me as well. 

[Guest-0]

3 minutes ago, Lefty11 said:

I was hoping to get my hands on the Maxfli Tour balls in yellow.  But we don’t have them here in Canada. . I’ll switch between the Tp5x and the Kirkland.  However the Titleist Tour Soft  interests me as well. 

I bet there is a member only 90 miles south of the Sault who would gladly send you a box

[Lefty11]

3 minutes ago, Marlin Dave said:

I bet there is a member only 90 miles south of the Sault who would gladly send you a box

Marlin you’re in MI were close send them over the bridge.  

[THE GOLF GUY]

When the weather is below 50* 

Bridgestone BRX , otherwise the Bridgestone XS( and not because Tiger plays it but rather that  I get a bigger discount at the course I work at ) I typically like a tad softer ball than most . The Bridgestone XS plays better for me than the ProV1 also !

 

Edited February 10 by THE GOLF GUY

[Rob Person]

2 hours ago, Lefty11 said:

Marlin you’re in MI were close send them over the bridge.  

you could both row a boat halfway, then pitch them into each other's boats

[chisag]

... I has some credit with Callaway and I was interested in the new Chrome Tour so I picked up a dozen of the Dragon edition. 

[THE GOLF GUY]

I saw those in the pro shop this past Thursday and was going to inquire about them on this site . Have you play with them yet and if so , how were they ? 
The Callaway rep told me that this is their version of the ProV1? What ball do you typically play?

Edited February 10 by THE GOLF GUY

[chisag]

26 minutes ago, THE GOLF GUY said:

I saw those in the pro shop this past Thursday and was going to inquire about them on this site . Have you play with them yet and if so , how were they ? 
The Callaway rep told me that this is their version of the ProV1? What ball do you typically play?

 

... I play the Maxfli Tour and have not found a better performing ball. Equal but not better. ProV1x is also an excellent performer for me but twice the price of the MT. I have only played the Chrome Soft X which was a poor performer for me with too much spin and noticeably shorter with my irons, the Chrome Soft X LS that I liked and the Chrome Tour is the updated and "improved" version of the LS. 

... While I like to know about as much equipment as I can and I have played most every premium ball, I would not have ordered these without my Callaway trade in credit. If it is a better performer than the Maxfli Tour I will be surprised, but you don't know unless you try.

[THE GOLF GUY]

Thanks my friend 

[Wheelieb]

I think this year, this is going to be the only ball I use. The Wilson Triad. Did well for me last Friday out on the course, even though it was a tad chilly and I was an idiot. You need to club up in chilly weather cause the ball doesn’t go as far. 

[ZackS]

12 minutes ago, chisag said:

 

... I play the Maxfli Tour and have not found a better performing ball. Equal but not better. ProV1x is also an excellent performer for me but twice the price of the MT. I have only played the Chrome Soft X which was a poor performer for me with too much spin and noticeably shorter with my irons, the Chrome Soft X LS that I liked and the Chrome Tour is the updated and "improved" version of the LS. 

... While I like to know about as much equipment as I can and I have played most every premium ball, I would not have ordered these without my Callaway trade in credit. If it is a better performer than the Maxfli Tour I will be surprised, but you don't know unless you try.

I have considered the Maxfli Tour X for a while. The main thing that has kept me from it is peak hight was quite a bit more than the Z star diamond in the ball test and I would like if anything a slightly lower flight window. 

[chisag]

57 minutes ago, ZackS said:

I have considered the Maxfli Tour X for a while. The main thing that has kept me from it is peak hight was quite a bit more than the Z star diamond in the ball test and I would like if anything a slightly lower flight window. 

 

... As I have said before, I thing the MGS ball test is a valuable starting point. I seem to remember they use a neutral AoA and of course results can be radically different for someone with a +3 or a -3 AoA. Not sure why they used different drivers but they used different lofts at slow, mid and fast swings. But if you swing at 115 and use a 10.5* low spin driver your numbers may be ver different than the test.  

PING G430 MAX 12° for Slow ss

Callaway Paradym 10.5° Mid ss

PXG 0311 GEN6 7.5° Fast ss
 

[Lefty11]

3 hours ago, Rob Person said:

you could both row a boat halfway, then pitch them into each other's boats

Actually I’m close enough to get my own when I cross the border next time.  But I do wish the Maxfli Tours were sold here.  

[ZackS]

4 hours ago, chisag said:

 

... As I have said before, I thing the MGS ball test is a valuable starting point. I seem to remember they use a neutral AoA and of course results can be radically different for someone with a +3 or a -3 AoA. Not sure why they used different drivers but they used different lofts at slow, mid and fast swings. But if you swing at 115 and use a 10.5* low spin driver your numbers may be ver different than the test.  

PING G430 MAX 12° for Slow ss

Callaway Paradym 10.5° Mid ss

PXG 0311 GEN6 7.5° Fast ss
 

Very true, I could have different results. I am just comparing to the ball I use on their results. There is a bigger difference in the mid iron which is my bigger concern anyway than with the driver. Really the only reason I haven’t tried them myself is because I can’t just get a sleeve. 

[Javs]

I read an interesting article on how Tiger picks his golf ball.

https://www.golfdigest.com/story/tiger-woods-golf-ball-testing-bridgestone-amateur-mistakes

[CB Lobo 4 Life]

Had a bunch of loyalty rewards points so I picked up two dozen of these since they just came out today!!

I am super excited to try them out!

Big bombs here we go!!

Edited February 15 by CB Lobo 4 Life

[PhilM75072]

Despite my "old man", slow swing speed, the Vice Pro and Pro Plus work very well for me. I think I'll stick with the Vice Pro in the colder temperatures, and switch over to the Vice Pro Plus once it warms up.

[YourKillingMeSmalls]

Pro V1, if it ain’t broke don’t fix it.

[ZackS]

On 2/15/2024 at 9:53 AM, CB Lobo 4 Life said:

Had a bunch of loyalty rewards points so I picked up two dozen of these since they just came out today!!

I am super excited to try them out!

Big bombs here we go!!

This is the ball I am most excited to test. Always liked the Pix look and been wanting to try out the feed back you get from them but the last models seemed to be lacking slightly vs others but hopefully they have fixed that. 

[noodle3872]

Pro V1x has been a good dance partner so there’s no reason to change. 

[GolfSpy_APH]

I still have a lot of Vice Pro Plus to get through and a dozen Odin golf balls to get going on, but the new Callaway Chrome Tour is making a real push.

[bens197]

This has been such a great ball for me. The new TP5x looks to be a contender but ZStar XV has me for this season. 
 

[Jeff D.]

Maxfli Tour 2021 version with the extra alignment aid.

[Jbugai]

I exclusively play the Vice pro plus. The price point is way more affordable, and the performance tee to green is right there with any of the other premium balls. 

[Indy_Oz]

My supply of TM TP5, TP5X and Bridgestone BX and BX-S should see me through 2024. The new TP5X seems good so far and I'm liking the Callaway Chrome Tour, but for a next ball purchase I'd likely go for something like Vice or Seed to save a few $$ and because they have great reviews. I've picked up a couple of Vice balls on courses and liked the way they played. MGS ball testing results obviously help figure out what to try too.

[Guest-0]

2 hours ago, bens197 said:

This has been such a great ball for me. The new TP5x looks to be a contender but ZStar XV has me for this season. 
 

My one and only Ace came with that ball!! Love em

[GregGarner]

On 2/18/2024 at 2:01 PM, bens197 said:

This has been such a great ball for me. The new TP5x looks to be a contender but ZStar XV has me for this season.

Love the XV! Are those the prior gen 4-piece? Have you tried the 3-piece version yet?

[Jbugai]

Vice pro plus all the way. Premium performance at affordable price.