Maxfli Tour with Max Align Technology Golf Balls! - 2024 Forum Review

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Testers Announced!

We are once again offering the Maxfli Tour series golf balls for member testing. However, this time around, there is a slight twist: Maxfli has added a new feature to this series.

First, let’s recap the Maxfli Tour X golf ball and its standout performance in the 2023 MyGolfSpy Ball Test.

Both the Maxfli Tour and Maxfli Tour X performed really well in testing. But the Maxfli Tour X  was recognized for producing a higher ball flight for high-speed golfers while also cracking the top-10 fastest balls for all speed categories and topping the low swing speed driver chart.

Maxfli also earned best direct-to-consumer ball and best DTC brand quality in our recent Golf Ball Quality Awards of 2023.

Despite that high praise and results, the MyGolfSpy Ball Lab results came back varied, with previous versions performing better. The Maxfli Tour series scored 89, 82 and 73 out of 100.

With that out of the way, let’s dive into the new golf ball!

What’s Changed?

At the core, the Maxfli Tour and Tour X  remain the same, with the Tour being a three-piece ball and Tour X being a four-piece ball. However, Maxfli has added the following models with some significant claims.

Straight from Maxfli: “Center of Gravity Balanced with MAX ALIGN Technology, a patented balancing process combined with new MAX ALIGN alignment aid improves consistency and accuracy with a dynamic visual roll.

Consistent Performance, Hole After Hole: Experience consistent performance on the course with MAX ALIGN, designed to help you line up your shots perfectly.

Aim with Confidence: Gain the confidence to hit your shots with precision and accuracy, thanks to MAX ALIGN.”

Please welcome and congratulate our Maxfli Tour testers!

@Peejer

@ScramblinMan 

@VernL4 

@tw1ns

@tdc1

[Peejer]

Hello to all the golfer's out there!

My name is P.J., my closest friends shortened it to Peej and somewhere along the way it became Peejer.  Yes, much longer now...

I'm originally from Akron, Ohio - but joined the Air Force after High School and lived (and golfed) around the world.  I 'retired' from the Air Force in 2004 and settled in Colorado where I went to work for Lockheed Martin as a Software/Systems Engineer.  Other than a short two-year stint in the Destin/Fort Walton Beach area, I've stayed in Colorado.  To help appease my desire for golf in the winter months - I put a simulator in my garage back in 2017.

You might say I'm somewhat of a golf fanatic, despite working full-time still - I manage to get in 100+ rounds a year.  Last year was 111 rounds, in 2022 it was 123.  My highest total was 138 in back in 2016!  Another fun fact, despite the cold Colorado winters, I've managed to play at least one round every month of the year - this May will be my 20th year in a row.  Granted, December, January and February can be challenging, I've had to drive as far as 2 hours south to find a course open, but so far (fingers crossed), my streak continues!!

I've played the Maxfli Tour balls before and really liked them.  I try to pick them up when the 4-dozen package goes on sale.  It's hard to beat the performance, quality and price combination.  I was most recently selected as a tester for the 2023 Titleist Whitebox Testing.  Having a simulator at home, I have the ability to do real numbers comparison - plus take the balls out on the course for real playability.  This test I plan to show the numbers comparison against the current Titleist ProV1, as the Maxfli Tour is the equivalent ball for comparison.

The addition of the "MAX ALIGN" technology should suit my game.  My favorite ball right now is the Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide (Orange/Yellow) and I line up not only my putts, but also on the tee box to ensure I'm squared up to my target.  As an Engineer, I live in the numbers and I have my past years worth of putting stats for comparison.  It'll be interesting and fun to see how it all works out.  Additionally, I'll see if I can beat my putting record on my indoor putting green.  I'm looking forward to it.

I haven't received the balls yet, but I wanted to get this thread started.  I'm off to Mesquite, Nevada in the morning to play 4 rounds of golf there.  I'll be back on Tuesday and I'm hopeful the balls will be waiting for me when I arrive.

Please feel free to reach out with questions, comments or ideas about this new Maxfli Tour "MAX ALIGN" golf balls.  I look forward to hearing from you!

-- Peejer

Welcome Back!

I’ve been doing some homework on the 2023 version of the Maxfli Tour and yes, they’ve made some changes.  The most exciting change is the new ‘Max Align Technology’ which provides a visual aid for lining up putts and tee shots.  I’m glad to see that 3-piece Urethane Maxfli Tour ball continued with the Center of Gravity (CG) balancing to ensure you ball doesn’t stray from your line due to any manufacturing variables.  Sorry folks, can’t blame this ball for your wayward shots!  Additional changes include the introduction of the 318 tetrahedron dimple patten across the ball.  This new pattern is designed to decrease spin off the long clubs and increase the aerodynamics for longer distance.  This ball is a little softer than its predecessor.  This ball now clocks in with an 85 compression, compared to the 92 compression of the 2019 ball.    

I’ve included the specifications from Maxfli so you’ll have some idea what to expect from each ball in their Tour series.

Specifications

 

The Unboxing…

First Impressions (8 out of 10)

When I first opened up the Maxfli box, it’s apparent that they take their packaging seriously.  The text is sharp and clean, along with some gold (for the Tour version) adds a nice polish to the look, without looking gaudy.  The box contains some useful information, similar to what I indicate above, along with picture of the ball and the explanation of the “CENTER OF GRAVITY BLANCED WITH MAX ALIGN TECHNOLOGY”.  It states:  “Patented balancing process combined with new MAX ALIGN alignment aid improves consistency and accuracy with a dynamic visual roll”.

Looking more closely at the ball, they are a high-gloss finish.  In recent years I’ve personally gone to a matte finish, but the performance of the ball could easily sway me back to high gloss.  The alignment arrows (3 in total) stand out immediately.  My initial thought was I’m not sure I’m going to like that, it may be too big for my tastes.  But as you can see from some of the other balls I play – I may have been too quick to judge.  The concern of the large alignment aid is why I deduct a few points from my initial “First Impressions” score.  I’m taking them out tomorrow for a live test on the course, so I’ll update these comments and score, if warranted.

There are three distinct, wide arrows to help you line up your shots.  As a player who like to line up his balls on both putts and tee shots, I’m really intrigued by the idea!!

Finally, above I talk about the tetrahedron dimple pattern.  Well, probably like you – I said, super…but what does that mean?!? 

In geometry, a tetrahedron is a polyhedron composed of four triangular faces, six straight edges, and four vertices.  Still baffled?  Yeah, me too.  I stared at this ball in the light for quite some time and I’m not certain if it’s my eyes playing tricks on me or not, but I do seem to note a pattern similar to the hex look of some Callaway balls.

                      

Does that mean it will help the ball really fly longer and straighter?  That remains to be seen, but I’m definitely interested in finding out!

So that’s my first impressions.  I will say I’m really excited about testing these balls.  Maxfli produces a top-quality, tour level ball and if the alignment aid helps me make more putts, then I’m in.

Stay tuned…more to come!

 

Aesthetics (9 out of 10)

Out of the box, the looks of this ball can be a little off-putting (no pun intended).  The 3 arrow are large and obvious.  I initially didn’t think I’d like the design, believing it’d be too big a distraction.  After only a few shots, I came to really like it.  I line up my putts using the arrow, using the middle arrow as the primary alignment, with the first and third to confirm my line.  Personally, I think this really adds to getting the ball on line.  I also used the arrows on the tee box to ensure I was lined up properly.  The only downside is it takes away one of my excuses for missing a shot because I wasn’t lined up correctly.

Durability was really good, after 2 rounds with the same ball, there was minimal wear.  Granted, I didn’t hit any trees or cart paths, but I was in several bunkers.  In the 3rd round, I hit a couple of trees and could barely see marks.  So, I’d say the durability of this ball was really good for me.  In the pictures below, the ball looks like it’s yellowing a bit – but to be clear, it’s a reflection of my camera lighting skills and not the ball.  It still looks bright white.

The Numbers (19 out of 20)

The Maxfli Tour ball is a 3-piece, 318 dimple urethane golf ball.  Its on the firmer side, measuring in at 85 compression.  For me, the ball felt softish, yet had a solid feel to it.  I’ve tried to play ‘soft’ golf balls, but they feel mushy to me.  I really enjoyed this ball.  My typical gamer, the Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide comes in at 69 compression, but coming off the clubface, they feel very similar.  From a putting standpoint, in my on-course testing, I averaged 32 putts a round.  In my previous four round before switching to the Maxfli Tour MAX ALIGN ball, I averaged 34.75 putts per round.  There are lots of variables in golf, but do I think this ball help you make more putts?  Yes, it does.

The primary update for the Maxfli Tour ball this year was the addition of the MAX ALIGN graphic on the ball, but as we all want to know – how does it perform?

My swing speed is considered ‘medium’ with my driver varying between 95 and 100 mph.  As such, the driver data below (compliments of MyGolfSpy) show the Maxfli Tour ball with some really solid numbers very similar to the Titleist ProV1.

Driver Data

7-iron Data

Very similar story here, this ball performs stat for stat against the Titleist ProV1.  Rock solid performance at half the price of the top ball in golf!

On The Course (18 out of 20)

On-course play is exactly what you would expect from a ‘Tour Ball’.  As stated above, the numbers are spot-on and that was certainly the case for me.  Distance off the tee was a little better than my usual gamer.  I was concerned this ball would spin a little too much for me, as I like to play low-spin balls.  But I actually had one of my best ‘off the tee’ days with this ball, hitting 14 of 18 fairways.  Approach shots had ball flight that I’m accustomed to and held the green nicely.  I’d say this ball plays VERY closely to a ProV1.  Using this ball for 7 rounds, I posted 4 rounds in the 70’s!  This is definitely some solid numbers for a guy whose handicap floats between 8 and 10.

 

The Good, the bad, the inbetween (19 out of 20)

Other reviewers commented on durability, but I did not have an issue with that at all.  I think it’s fair to expect wear/tear on a ball if it hits a tree or cart path, but I had no issues with shots that hit grass or sand.  I took this ball out on the course on some very windy Spring days with 20+mph winds.  I was pretty impressed with how well it cut through the wind.  My playing partner's also commented how the wind didn't seem to affect my ball as much as theirs.  I'd say if you play in the wind, you seriously need to give this ball a try for yourself.

 

Play it or Trade it? (20 out of 20)

Admittedly, when I first saw the arrows – I thought they were distracting.  However, as stated above, that went away very quickly.    The Maxfli Tour ball hasn’t changed from last year and that’s a great thing!  It performs exactly as I like.  Great distance, spin control and a soft, yet solid feel to it.  Maxfli improved the alignment aide with the new 3 arrows and it improved my putting by two strokes for my average in the last 7 rounds.

 

Conclusion

I’ve played the Maxfli Tour ball previously and liked it, but there wasn’t enough there to pull me away from my Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide - I like how easy it is to align the Srixon Divide ball, but if I’m being honest, it was a little too soft for me.  Now with the Maxfli Tour MAX ALIGN element added, I’m back in the camp of this is a ‘must have’ golf ball.  I think I'd like the arrows a little thicker, but that's something a Sharpie can help me fix quickly. The ball actually performed better than my usual gamer.  When you couple that with the immense value that you get from this ball (~$30 when buy 4 dozen at a time) and you just can’t beat it!  MyGolfSpy ball test proves the consistency and quality manufacturing process.  For me, as an Engineer, it's all about the numbers – when I do the math, this is a no-brainer.  If you struggle with putting, this may be a ball that helps you too.  I quickly got over the initial ‘shock’ factor when I saw it and love the new graphics now.

I used this ball in 3 tournaments during my testing period and I'm convinced - I’m switching over! (See my Signature line below).

Final Score (93 out of 100)

Edited April 8 by Peejer

[ScramblinMan]

Introduction 

Hello Forum members and once again it is an honor to be chosen to test the new Maxfli Tour with  Max Align Technology. If its good enough for Lexi... Well maybe it will improve my game! My name is Cliff and this is my 2nd testing opportunity from MGS (my first one was with the Sqairz Bold Golf Shoe). I reside in Danvers, MA which is about 10 miles north of Boston. I have been fortunate enough to have been playing golf for over 50 years and have a Love/ Hate relationship with this addictive hobby. I am a member at a very challenging, unforgiving, non-pretentious private club in North Reading, MA (all 18 holes have either "out of bounds" or some type of hazard). I am an 8 handicap and play 3-4 times per week. I recently retired from my financial advisory practice that my youngest son will eventually takeover. My other son works in the Pharmaceutical industry and has blessed me with 2 granddaughters.

I currently play the new Callaway Paradym woods that came out last year and made the switch from Mizuno irons to the Paradym irons as well. Still getting used to the stronger lies on the irons. After reading the reviews about Maxfli last season, I switched from my usual Titleist Pro v1 ball to the Maxfli Tour around August 2023. I experimented with the Maxfli Tour X and the Tour S but for my unusually high ball flight and moderate swing speed (95-100mph) the Tour model was the best fit.

I recently installed a putting green with 4 holes in my backyard and since New England weather is so unpredictable this time of year, my golf club probably won't open for another 3-5 weeks. Most of my reviews will be focused on the new Max Align technology and show how it relates to putting. I'll probably only be able to get on the local public courses once a week as some of them have slowly started to open.  I hope you will find my feedback to be informative as well as entertaining. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions...

FIRST IMPRESSIONS/UNBOXING 8/10

 

I figured I'd start this post with a picture of the latest "ambassador to the Maxfli Golf ball" with something that might get your attention. Thank you, Lexi, for posting these pictures on Instagram! Ok, now for the "boring" photos!  Rather than post pictures of the box that they came in, I decided to show some pictures comparing it to the previous year model.

As you will notice, last years ball is on the left and the latest edition with the Max Align technology is on the right.

Here is a close-up of the previous year

And here is the latest version

Since I live in New England, the weather has been pretty dismal since I received the new balls and I haven't been able to roll them on my putting green yet. My first impression of the alignment aid is pretty favorable but I want to hold off judgement until I see what it looks like while putting. The arrows are printed 3 times across the ball and therefore the Maxfli Logo and the number only appears once.

 

The 2-dozen balls that I received were in a plain FedEx box and thought that a more personalized letter (instead of an email requesting updates on the website) would have been more appropriate.  Last year when I started using the Maxfli Ball, I was made aware that the Maxfli Golf balls are only available for purchase at Dicks/Golf Galaxy. Not sure why the exclusivity of this decision? Looking forward to warmer/drier days to give them a test drive!

 

Final Review

As mentioned earlier, I have been playing the 2023 Maxfli Tour ball since last summer. I continue to be a huge advocate for the latest version with the Max Alignment Technology. Initially I was concerned that the new graphics would be a distraction on fairway/approach shots but found that assessment to be nonexistent.  I’ve noticed that some of my fellow testers have added red sharpie marks on the alignment graphics and concur that this will enhance the feedback while putting. 

As for performance and durability, I am very impressed with all characteristics of the Tour model. I have also played the Tour X and S model but found the Tour ball to be more accommodating for my ball flight. Several of my colleagues comment about the high trajectory of my game but I am trying to reduce the apex and seem to get more distance with the Tour vs the other models. It’s only taken me 50 years to shallow my swing and create more lag! Also I have not experienced any unusual wear problems and have played in temperatures ranging from 35-85 degrees during the past 9 months. 

I wanted to compare the latest version of the Tour ball with the prior generation models and according to the simulator that I was using, performance numbers were almost exactly the same. 


 

 

As you can see from the above video, the graphics of the MAX ALIGN are very subtle but not distracting. My golf course does allow us to “play the ball up” if hit in the fairways during non-competitive events. This is definitely an advantage with the graphics on this ball to be able to aim the ball on the intended line for approach shots. 

Aesthetics    9/10


Initially I was concerned that the graphics were going to be distracting but for someone who always uses the alignment aid on putting and tee shots, I found them to be more beneficial than other balls that have less impeding markings. Last summer, when I started using the Maxfli Tour balls, I was worried that the “Bright Glossy White” appearance was also going to be an issue but found that it was easier to identify your ball vs. your playing partners. By coloring in the graphics (see Red and blue markings on centered ball above) the alignment aid is more effective and easier to recognize. I will always be an advocate for any time saving strategies that keep the game moving more efficiently!



 

 

The Numbers   18/20

During the testing period, I was unable to put the ball into play under real world conditions. The weather has been brutal and my home course has not opened yet. I went to the PGA Superstore and spent 2 hours on the simulator testing the Maxfli Tour ball against the Titleist ProV1 and the latest Callaway Chrome Tour ball. At $55 per dozen I am not convinced that an extra 2-3 yards off the tee or an extra 1-2 mph in ball speed justifies the extra premium especially when buying the Maxfli in bulk (4 dozen) reduces the price to $30 per dozen.  I use to be a “Ball Snob” and would only play ProV1’s because one of the perks of working in the Financial Services industry was that for the past 35 years my golf balls were always free! I am now retired and appreciate value/ price/performance/durability over high priced balls that will also underperform with poor contact and swing dynamics. 



At only about half the price of those other premium balls and comparable performance numbers, it’s a pretty easy decision!

On the Course  17/20

Other than the 2 hours of simulator time, my “On the Course “ testing was allocated to putting in my backyard putting green that I had professionally installed last year.  Since this ball was tested in 2023 by other forum members, the Max Align Technology is the only difference with the 2024 design. 


The longest putt is about 21 feet and there are 4 holes that include one that breaks left and another that breaks right. The level holes roll at about a 10 on the Stimp meter which is what my local club rolls at.  If you are someone who does not use the alignment marks on a golf ball, you will probably not benefit from the new Max Align Technology that this ball displays.  If you are looking for a premium ball but aren’t interested in this new Alignment aid, I still highly recommend the previous years model and you can read those reviews here:

https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/59180-maxfli-tour-series-golf-balls-2023-forum-review/#comment-922782

The Good, The Bad, The Somewhere in the Middle   18/20

The Good… Make no mistake about it. This is a premium golf ball that will perform as well as the “Big Boys” and hold its own in every category (Distance, Feel, Spin,Ball Speed, etc.)

The Bad… Once a marquis player (like Lexi Thompson) wins a tournament playing this ball a couple of things will happen. The price of this ball will most likely escalate. Also since very few people are gaming this ball you won’t be the only one at your club playing it and pace of play may slow down if several people in your foursome switch to this ball. I kind of like the current exclusivity of this ball and I’m impressed with the performance. 

The Somewhere in the middle… I’m torn between the 2023 version and the latest Max Align Technology introduced this year. The graphics aren’t bold enough to give you a clear reading on rolling putts. Unless you color in the balls arrows, unfortunately you will not be able to see the alignment aides. 

Play it or Trade it?  19/20

A definite “Play it” for me. I’ve been extremely satisfied with how this ball performs in different weather conditions.  I bought 10 dozen last year right after that golf ball factory in Taiwan  that was a leading global supplier was decimated in September 2023. I anticipate that prices across the world will be affected.  I purchased the Maxfli Tour, Tour X, and Tour S and found that the Tour model worked best for me. It will take me 2-3 seasons to retire this many balls and unless I can find something else that will outperform the Maxfli, I am continuing to use these balls. 

Thank you again MGS and Maxfli for this opportunity and if anyone has any questions feel free to reach out to me…

Final Score    89/100

Edited April 7 by ScramblinMan
Final Review

[VernL4]

Hello all, my name is Tom. I’ve been in the Lafayette, Indiana area my entire life. (You’ve heard of Purdue University, right?) Aside from golf, I enjoy mountain biking and hiking. Basically, just being out in nature is good. I’ve been playing golf since the mid-1990s. In all honesty, I’ve never been good at driving the ball. Fairway woods and short irons are what I consider to be my strengths. Looking back, I don’t feel like my game has improved much through the years. I play when I can- maybe a time or two per month during the summer. I generally play the middle tees- in the 6,000 yard range. My scores average right around 100. I played with a friend in November of 2023 and he had multiple pars and even a few birdies during the round. That was when I decided that I wanted to improve my game. I bought a new set of clubs- TaylorMade M6. I went to the driving range multiple times this winter and even had a few lessons about improving my swing. I really do think things have improved. Now that we are getting back to warmer weather, I guess we are going to find out if I can apply those things while on the course.

Now here’s the exciting part- testing new golf balls! I am not dedicated to one brand/model of ball. I will often play whatever I find as I’m moving along through a course. I do prefer a soft golf ball. I’ve noticed that some models are softer than others, but my favorite local course has water on 10 of the holes, so balls don’t tend to spend much time with me. Water + high scores = me not wanting to waste a bunch of money on overpriced balls. Over the winter my wife surprised me with a pack of Vice Pro balls that she found on clearance at Sam’s Club. (We are both suckers for deals.) I also ended up with a free set of Callaway Chrome Soft Truvis balls when I got my clubs. Now I’ve got the Maxfli Tour Max Align balls as well. Decisions… Decisions… I’ve got new clubs AND new balls. You can see that much has changed for me over the winter.

With so many variables, it seems like it could be tough to give an accurate review for the Maxflis, but I’ve got a plan. During the four weeks of review time I’m planning on playing once per week. My plan is to play an entire round with only the Maxflis and then one round with 6 holes for each of the three new balls. Then I will play a mixed round for round #3 and go back to only Maxfli for #4. I will also use only the Maxflis to practice putting while at home to see if I can benefit from the claims made in the ball description. Multiple statements got my attention- “ MAX ALIGN alignment aid improves consistency and accuracy with a dynamic visual roll”, “ designed to help you line up your shots perfectly”, & “Aim with Confidence: Gain the confidence to hit your shots with precision and accuracy”. Well now, we ALL want to improve our game, right? You, me, and even Rory… 

There are a few questions that have been posed to the testers- 1) What will make this product stay with you after testing? 1A- If this ball leads to a better score, that is all it will take for me. 2) Why are you excited about testing this product? 2A- I am very excited to play the Maxflis. I used to play only the Noodle. That was Maxfli back in the day, so I still have an emotional/sentimental feeling for the brand. I prefer hitting a soft golf ball. I chose the “Tour” model instead of the “Tour X” because the Tour is softer. 3) What do you know about the product already? 3A- I’ve read the reviews for the Maxfli Tour Series from 2023, so that, plus the product description for the Max Aligns are what I know about the ball for now. 4) What are your expectations? 4A- I would hope that the product performs as described. Does the alignment aid help me to line up shots? Does it improve my accuracy? Can it help me gain confidence? (Is that in general or only on the golf course? )

FIRST IMPRESSIONS - 9/10

Yes, I am impressed. The box was nothing special, but I don't expect it to be. It's just a box. The ball and the alignment are the main objective here and the alignment aid was a pleasant surprise. I don't know why, but I was expecting the alignment arrow was going to be printed one time on the ball. It actually repeats three times around the ball, with "MAXFLI" taking the place of what could have been a fourth arrow. (See the short video.) There were a few tiny blemishes in the white paint and arrow marks, but nothing major. I was very surprised how yellow the Callaway looks in comparison to the MAXFLI. The dimples are interesting as well. The Vice has circular dimples. The Callaway has hexagons. The MAXFLI almost seem to be circles within hexagons. I do not have any way to accurately measure the balls, but the MAXFLI seems a bit bigger than the others. The MAXFLI feels harder and slicker than the other two as well. The Vice and Callaway seem sticky and soft to the touch. I have no idea how this will affect flight, but I'm going to find out soon!

 

Aesthetics (9/10)

For me, the packaging is fairly simple. There’s nothing too flashy, but a few nice graphics. I would almost describe it as “elegant”. Sometimes less is more. I would consider this to be a soft ball. It doesn’t feel like I’m hitting a rock. As for sound, most of my strikes were similar to that of other balls. There were a few times that I hit the ball and I got a higher pitched “tink” sound, which made me feel like I was doing something right. As I mentioned in my first impressions, The MAXFLI feels harder and slicker than the other balls that I used alongside of it. After playing multiple rounds with this ball, I did not notice any issues with durability. I hit multiple trees and cart paths, and the balls only had a few minor scuffs.

The Numbers (10/20)

They say numbers don’t lie. I played two rounds with only the Maxfli. On a different round I played 6 holes each with the Maxfli Tour Max Align, Callaway Chrome Soft, and Vice Pro balls. I’ve tried to look at the numbers from several different angles. There are a few things that catch my attention when I compare the Maxfli to stats from previous years. Putts per hole in the past has been 2.05. With the Maxfli it comes out to be 1.98, so that does appear to be a bit better. The Maxfli gave me the best results for drive distance as well. My numbers showed a drive distance improvement of 16 yards!

Overall score is what really counts at the end of the day. I did not notice a huge change in my overall score. On my favorite course, I scored three higher than my average for the past few years. On the course when I played the three different balls, the Maxfli was the worst by score and also when compared to par.

I’m torn as to what to give this section for a score. It seems that the ball was able to improve my game in some aspects, but the score actually got worse. 10 seems fair.    

On The Course (15/20)

Drive distance? Better. Fairway hit percentage? Much better. My personal history is 29%, but the Maxfli helped me get 46% of fairways hit. Workability around the green? I feel that I hit many excellent approach shots with this ball.

I also noticed an interesting flight pattern. It seemed to me that multiple shots that started off looking to be a strong slice were somehow able to straighten themselves out. A guy that I played with noticed this on a few shots as well. I gave him a sleeve of the Maxflis and he agreed that it is very forgiving on mis-hits. I think my fairways hit rate went up partly due to this. I do like the feel of putting with this ball. Many of my putts were very close on distance.

Here is where we get to my dilemma. The key update for this ball is the markings. I tried to use them on every shot- tee shots, putts, and everything in between. The arrow does seem to help align shots. I have an Odyssey two-ball putter, so I was able to use that along with the markings to work on the alignment of putts. This could possibly be what helped me lower putts per hole. However, I feel that the markings are not heavy enough to provide meaningful feedback. As soon as I have hit the ball, I am not able to see how it is rolling. I feel that the repeating logos on balls such as the Callaway Truvis allow me to see how the ball is rolling. The markings on the Maxfli are so thin that they disappear as soon as I’ve hit the ball. To be continued...

The Good, the bad, the somewhere in the middle (10/20)

My wife and I tried multiple different modifications to the alignment markings. My favorite option that she came up with was by adding two longitudinal lines and another arrowhead across the middle of the lines.

This allowed me to line up my putts and also gave visual feedback to see if I had hit the ball on the proper line.

I have no idea how Maxfli ended up with their design. I could throw out a bunch of theories, but they would only be guesses. My feeling in the end is that the markings need some work to be able to provide beneficial feedback on how the ball was struck.

Play it or Trade it? (15/20)

This ball seemed to help my game in various ways, EXCEPT score. Nice flight, soft to hit, good quality. I can’t figure out how it could help with drive distance and lower putts per hole and make my score worse. I guess that leaves all the shots in between the tee and the green. After typing that sentence, I went back through the shots on the hole maps on Garmin. I had several holes with scores of 8 and even a 9! I struggled with the 3 wood one day and this seems to be the downfall. Maybe it was just an off day. The last round I played with this ball had many excellent shots with the 3 wood. Maybe I need to give this ball another chance. I’ve got some left in the bag, so I will continue to use them. I have a few dozen brand new balls from other brands that I will also use this summer. When it comes time to buy balls, I will consider the Maxflis, but I have not yet made the final decision on what I will buy.

Conclusion

This ball is very intriguing. It helped my game in several ways. Sadly, my score went up. Maybe it was an off day that derailed the whole thing for me. Let’s go back to Maxfli’s claim at the beginning. Did it improve consistency? I think so. Dynamic visual roll? Not so much. I had to do some work to make the markings better. “Aim with Confidence: Gain the confidence to hit your shots with precision and accuracy”. In all honesty, I’m not entirely convinced.

Final Score (68 out of 100)

Edited April 4 by VernL4
First Impressions, Final Review on 4/4/24

[tw1ns]

Let me introduce myself - Tony, 57, Mason City, Iowa.  Big Minnesota Twins fan (see profile pic and username) My local course just opened on Monday the 26th of February.  Earliest ever, but on Tuesday it was 8 degrees overnight and we had snow flurries, so much for that!   This weekend is supposed to warm up and hope to get out again.  Appreciate the opportunity to be a tester.  Thanks, MyGolfSpy.

I am a daily grinder.  My wife gets up at 5:30 am to work out, so I go to the golf course!  I play at Highland Park Golf Course, a public, city-owned course.  I take pics that catch my eye and post them on my Facebook page, and have a faithful following, probably looking to see what the weather is like that day!  I tee off at 6 am every day by myself, have a cart, and can usually get 18 holes done in an hour and forty-five minutes.  Short drive home, shower, and off to work by 8:30.  

My handicap currently sits at 4.3, which I think is way too low!  I can go play other courses and struggle to break 80. Highland Park is 6219yds with a rating of 70.1 and a slope of 119.  I am usually in the 70's and shot my personal best there last year with a 70.  I am pretty consistent off the tee, 230ish, and usually not in too much trouble.  I struggle with my approach shots, but have a pretty good short game, known for my touch around the greens with my punch and run 8-iron.  As you can see in my signature, I don't play the latest-greatest equipment, but am probably due for different irons soon.  

My ball of choice is Vice Pro - why?  Probably because of the offers that Vice puts out there.  And at my local golf shop, they have been selling them for $30.  I can usually get through a week without having to replace my ball.  The course doesn't have cart paths on all the holes, so my ball doesn't take a beating.  If I do hit a tree or a path and there is a scuff, I will replace it because I can't afford to lose any more distance!  

How will I be testing - 

I usually, should probably say never, align my ball to the hole or ever mark it, because I am the only one out there, and I leave the pin in.  Saves time and it works for me.  So this will be a good test to see if I can improve my putting by using the new Align system on the Maxfli.  If I can get out on my course again, I will set up some distances and test it vs my gamer (not aligning) and maybe even the EXTREME alignment aid of the Tour Response. 

Simulator - hope to get to a simulator and do some testing - distance, spin, launch, accuracy, etc.  

On Course - I am fortunate to be heading to Jacksonville, FL with the local Junior College golf team over spring break and will be playing 4 days in a row - I will swap out my gamer for a round or two and see how it performs, especially on the short game, since I am such a scrambler. 

Should be a fun test, I hope you all will follow! Thanks again to MyGolfSpy for the opportunity.  

p.s.  if you look up Winnebago Man or "Angriest Man Alive" on YouTube, that's me.  Made the videos and the "Tony" he is talking about - one of the very first viral videos!  

FINAL REVIEW

First Impressions/Unboxing 10 out of 10 

2 dozen balls arrived via a FedEx box the other day.  Nice-looking boxes, as you can see in the pics.  Shiny white boxes with nice gold and silver fonts and graphics.  The black Maxfli logo on the ball is bold and bigger than most logos I would say, but what sets these apart is the MAX ALIGN system that is carried across the ball 3 times and is only interrupted by the logo.  Very shiny gloss white as promised.

I am testing the TOUR model which is softer than the TOUR X but not as soft as the Tour S.  I did a bounce test listening for sound as I bounced a Vice Pro, a Titleist ProV1x, and a Callaway SuperSoft from the same height simultaneously with the Maxfli Tour.  The Vice Pro and the Maxfli Tour were almost identical, as was the ProV1x -maybe being a little firmer sounding.  And as expected the SuperSoft was the marshmallowist sounding of them all.  Looking at the data provided by MyGolfSpy regarding compression this sound test confirmed what I was hearing.  When I get out on the course again - damn Iowa weather - it should be a good test.  Vice Pro vs Maxfli Tour.

Aesthetics -  10 out of 10

You can see for youself how the packaging looks - I tried to give you every angle possible!  It looks and feels like a quality ball.  Looking at the number from last years test - it is.  It sounded very much like my gamer, Vice Pro, off all my clubs.   One thing I will say is that I think the MAXFLI logo is a bit large with everything else going on with this ball.   

The Numbers -  20 out of 20

When I did my driver test it performed as well as my gamer.  Distances were very close and it held up against the Pro V1x as well.  

I am not sure you could get closer numbers than this.  Carry, ball speed launch angle.  Apparently I have a very boring swing!

On The Course -  16 out of 20

The picture above describes golf in Iowa in April.  I was able to get out on my home course a couple of times and managed to finagle my way on a golf trip to Jacksonville, Florida for 4 days of golf.  Thank goodness.  

Off the Tee – This ball equals my gamer off the tee - there may have been a little more height on a few shots, but depending on the conditions that day, it performed great.  

Approach – My weakness - I would love to say that it could tell it spun more or held the greens more - but I really struggle hitting greens so this wasn't a good test for me.  

Around the Green – I am a bump and run guy, with my 8 iron, and it reacted as I assumed it would and felt the same as my gamer.  I chipped in a couple of times in Florida so it didn't really throw me off using the Maxlfi Tour.  

Putting – This is where the deductions come in for me.

There is a lot going on - using my current putter, with the lines and dots and such.  I thought it would help on shorter putts to use the alignment on the Maxfli, but it didn't.  It made me stand over putts longer to make sure it was lined up right, instead of just hitting the putts.  Out of the 2 rounds I used it compared to my gamer, I saved 1 putt.  But I also chipped in twice that round, so I am throwing that out!  

The Good, The Bad, the In Between-  16 out of 20

I have no issues with the performance of this ball, it is quality and holds up as well as any other ball I have played.  For me it was just the time I spent standing over the putts and my thought process when the line weren't "lining" up in the fairway on approach shots.  

It's Pointing The Wrong Way!  A little disconcerting for me standing over a 180 yd shot with my hybrid when I am facing bunkers on each side and water on the right!  I think I got in my head a little bit with this one.  And was overthinking it.  

Play it or trade it?   15 out of 20

Would I play these balls?  Probably not....just don't work for me.  I can honestly say I may use them in a best shot scenario where I already know the line that someone has shown me, but on a daily basis I don't think I will play them.   Of course I will play them til the two dozen that were provided for me are gone or I give them to someone else to give them a shot - would be interested in knowing their thoughts.  Reading the other reviews on here, I think we are 50/50 split on them.  

Conclusion

I appreciate being selected to do this review and the process was a lot of fun.  The Maxfli Tour Align is a quality ball.   $40 per dozen - and only at Dick's Sporting Goods makes it that much harder for me to get my hands on them IF I was going to use them on a daily basis.  That, and the mind mess I get standing over a putt looking at those arrows, I just can't pull the trigger.  

Thanks again to MyGolfSpy for the opportunity.

 

Final Score  87 out of 100

 

Edited April 6 by tw1ns
Update

[tdc1]

Hello, fellow MGS Forum members!  I'm excited to be chosen to test the new Maxfli Tour ball with the enhanced alignment aid.  I have used the Tour and it has performed well for me.  As a fan of alignment aids I am eager to see how this one looks and works.

A little about me.  I live in central Michigan, the "middle of the Mitten" as we say*; am retired from 42 years of university teaching in Texas, Arizona and Michigan; took up the game at the age of 40; play a lot of 9-hole rounds; and, walk whenever possible (pushcart or 1/2 set in small carry bag).

This will be my second formal test opportunity for MGS (SwingU App was the first).  I've also posted unofficial reviews of Sunday Golf El Camino carry bag, and the Maxvert 1 Driver which can be found in other threads.

As I said, I am a big fan of alignments aids.  Perhaps because I learned to play as an adult in the early 1990s I had no preconceptions of what golf balls "should" look like -- white, orange, yellow, two-tone Pings -- all were being played by my friends.  My current faves are these:

The T-shaped alignment aid on the Titleist Tour Soft looks very much like the handmade marking I use for balls without a bold side stamp.  I jumped at the TaylorMade Tour Response when it first came out and still enjoy using it off the tee and for feedback on putts.  The Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide is fun to play -- vertically on putts to show roll, as well as on the tee (yellow side to the left to encourage a draw, yellow side to the right to encourage a fade).  Again, maybe because I didn't know any better when learning the game, I am not distracted by what direction the logo/side stamp/stripe/color way is facing when playing from the fairway, rough or sand.  However, I can understand if it does distract others.

Golf courses in the area are still mostly closed although the word is that my home course will open on Saturday!  Hoping the new Maxflis will arrive in time to give them a test this weekend.

*Okay, okay -- full disclosure:  I actually live about 20 miles north of the geographic center of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan so y'all geography purists would be accurate to call me on the "middle of the Mitten" claim.

 

Final Review

I’m sure many Forum members know that a little less than year ago the Maxfli line of Tour balls (Tour, Tour X, and Tour S) underwent member testing (https://forum.mygolfspy.com/topic/59180-maxfli-tour-series-golf-balls-2023-forum-review/#comment-922782).  

This year Maxfli has introduced “MAX ALIGN Technology” on the  white Tour and Tour X versions but not, at least as far as I can tell, on the Tour S version.  According to the packaging for the Maxfli Tour, this “new MAX ALIGN alignment aid improves consistency and accuracy with a dynamic visual roll.”  

As a big fan of alignment aids — especially TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe and Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide — I jumped at the chance to be a tester of Maxfli’s foray into bolder alignment aids.

Unlike typical ball reviews, we were asked to emphasize the success of the MAX ALIGN Technology in our reviews.  As someone who has struggled to find (and remain committed to) a single ball I feel somewhat compelled to go beyond just the alignment aid in describing how this ball does/does not work for me.  

This past winter has been my first opportunity to work with a simulator on a regular basis so I had been able to maintain some semblance of a swing going when March rolled around and this testing opp came about.  Luckily enough, the Michigan weather in early March gave me the chance to use the ball on course (approx. 81 holes) although the greens have not been cut/rolled since last November.  Unfortunately, the last 3 weeks have been colder and wetter so less outdoor play.

For my indoor testing I chose to put the Maxfli Tour up against four other non-tour level 3-piece urethane balls:  TaylorMade Tour Response, Titleist Tour Speed, Srixon Q-Star Tour, and Wilson Triad (I told you I had commitment issues!). 

Conclusion -- Total Score:  84.5/100

[Yep, I’m gonna start with the summation so you don’t have to “scroll to the chase” and can decide whether or not you want to look at the rest of the details.]

The Maxfli Tour with MAX ALIGN Technology:

(1) is a very good quality ball at a reasonable price point;

(2) is a mid-launch and, usually, a mid-spin ball at moderate swing speeds [see individual club data elsewhere in this thread];

(3) is a durable ball (photos below after equivalent of 27 holes indoors);

(4) has a dependable ball flight on course and adequate short range spin;

(5) has an almost 360° alignment aid that functions nicely to set ball position on the tee and the green without being overly distracting (the design is much more subtle when viewed from the golf stance than when looking at it right out of the box);

   

(6) is not as effective in providing putting feedback as balls with bolder alignment aids (e.g., Tour Response Stripe, Q-Star Tour Divide) — in fact, I used a red Sharpie to highlight portions of the alignment aid to increase the visual feedback aspect of the ball;

This video shows preliminary backyard comparison of Tour Response Stripe, Q-Star Tour Divide, Titleist Pro V1 with hand drawn T-shapes aid, and Maxfli Tour:

 

This photo shows variations on my own modification to the Maxfli alignment aid (ball on the right is the modification I am currently using):

This video shows a backyard test of the modification:

 

This video shows the same backyard test in slow motion:

 

(7) is not for golfers who do not like or use alignment aids — the MAX ALIGN Technology can be mostly hidden on the tee or green by placing the ball with the alignment aid at the equator but the likelihood of finding the ball in the same orientation in fairway, rough, or bunker is extremely small.

This overhead photo shows the ball with and without the alignment aid visible as it might be on the tee or when putting:

 

The overall quality of the ball is high enough to keep me playing it.  I will continue to enhance the alignment aid to help it give me more obvious visual feedback on putts.  My only concerns are whether or not the launch angle and spin are right for me — only more time with a launch monitor and on course play can help determine this.

 

[Now, for the details of the review.]

Aesthetics:  8.5/10

If there was an Alignment Aid Subtlety Scale (AASS) with 1 being most subtle (e.g., standard side stamp a on Pro V1) and 5 being least subtle (e.g., Q-Star Tour Divide), I would rate the Maxfli Tour a 3.5/5.  The MAX ALIGN graphic has a fairly bold appearance when first taken out of the sleeve, but it is more nuanced at address; in fact, most of it can be hidden by careful placement in the horizontal position on the tee (see photo above).

The remainder of the ball looks and feels the way I would expect for a ball in the non-tour urethane category:  the cover was unblemished with crisp markings, and had a good “hand”; the ball feels soft but not marshmallowy off the club face; and it sounds great — 5/5.

The Numbers:  17/20

Elsewhere in this thread I have posted spreadsheet results for 5 clubs used indoors:  SW, PW, 8 iron, 18° Hy-wood, and Driver.  I just recently turned 73 and have a driver swing speed of about 88 mph.  My indoor tests were conducted over 5 individual sessions each devoted to a single club, and usually separated by 3-4 days.

Some ways in which the Maxfli Tour stood out:                     

(1) it was 1st or 2nd fastest in ball speed with all clubs;

(2) it was the lowest launching ball (except with 8 iron where it was 2nd lowest);  

(3) it had the 1st or 2nd lowest apex;

(4) it was 1st or 2nd lowest in back spin (except with driver where it was 2nd highest); and,

(5) carry distances were a mixed bag — 1st or 2nd longest with Hy-wood, PW and SW, middle of the pack with 8 iron, and shortest with driver.

On the Course:  16/20

Given the wet and cold conditions this Spring, the on course testing may not have shown the Maxfli Tour at its best.  

The low launch angle made the ball come in hot on approach shots and only soft/shaggy greens saved a few GIRs.  The lower launch/apex meant that the ball was unaffected by the wind — nice, boring shots that also did not deviate much on mishits.  The ball performed nicely on short pitches and chips — enough spin to hold greens in a way I would expect.  How the ball would perform in the middle of summer under drier conditions I cannot say.  My guess would be that tee shots with longer clubs would benefit from increased roll due to launch/landing angle but approach shots might have less chance of holding the green.  

Compared to the 2021 version of the Tour ball, I found the 2023 version to be significantly more durable — I used the same balls for both indoor and outdoor testing and the only noticeable damage to the ball came from cart paths or trees, not normal usage.  I would expect to get a minimum of 36-holes of normal use (assuming I could keep from losing the ball or playing for the cart path).  

The Good, the bad, the in-between — 16/20

The Good:  look, feel, durability, ball speed.

The Bad:  nothing stands out as intrinsically “Bad” with this ball.

The In-between:  launch angle and backspin are definitely in the “Mid” range, perhaps even on the low side for me; the MAX ALIGN Technology is very good for aiming the ball on the tee and when lining up putts but I found the visual feedback on putts disappointing — it just wasn’t as strong for me as I expected unless I added additional color Sharpie markings to the ball.  Perhaps this is just down to my vision, but the ball does not live up to the manufacturer’s claim that this “new MAX ALIGN alignment aid improves consistency and accuracy with a dynamic visual roll.”

Play it or Trade it? — 18/20

Gonna keep playing them until I run out!  The ball is quality, the alignment aid works great for lining up putts and off the tee, and a little bit of time with a Sharpie gives me a ball with plenty of visual feedback capability.  

I wonder how MAX ALIGN Technology would look on a yellow ball?  Pretty sure I’d like it a lot!

[Thanks, again, to MGS and DSG for the opportunity to test this ball, and to y’all for sticking with me through this process and too lengthy review!]

 

 

Edited April 8 by tdc1
Added Final Score

[Bohnson]

Congrats testers! I am diggin that align technology ️

[rkj427]

Congrats. to this group, looking forward to the comments and reviews.

[Willie T]

Wooo hooo and congrats to the testing team.  I’ve gamed this version (pre-alignment aid) and this should be a fun test comparing this to your current gamer(s).  

[BreakfastBall15]

Congrats testers! 

[TJ Hall]

Congratulations testers!

[msanagustin]

Looking forward to reading results

[GolfSpy_BEN]

Congrats to the testers! Interested in how they like the new alignment aid. Have fun!

[JohnH1]

Congrats to the lucky testers. I'm really interested in the results for the Tour ball. I'm always on the lookout for a deal on a great performing golf ball. Being relatively new to golf I lose a couple per round it seems. It's rare for me to use the same ball for an entire round.

[EMacK1961]

You go testers! Congrats on being selected. You've got a great mission to test this product. Now go get 'em!

[Erin B]

Congrats to you all! Looking forward to this and Happy Birdie Hunting!

[Shrek74]

6 hours ago, GolfSpy_APH said:

Testers Announced!

Please welcome and congratulate our Maxfli Tour testers!

@Peejer

@ScramblinMan 

@VernL4 

@tw1ns

@tdc1

Congrats to the testers!! I love Maxfli balls and have a big stack of the yellow Tour's in my cabinet. I look forward to hearing about your experiences with the balls, but also the new alignment aid. I like the regular one, but the new one should be interesting. Good luck all!

[GolfSpy_KFT]

Congrats, testers! Will be interested to hear your thoughts on the alignment aid as I really am not a big fan at first glance. Maybe it will be one of those that looks better in person than online.

[buckpillar]

Congratulations to all the testers, interested in your review about the alignment assistance. 

[GolferXY]

Congrats testers! I've tried alignment aids and some are better than others of course. Take pics, and it'd be cool if you can squeeze in some video, too!

[Rob Person]

Congrats all!  Never played a regular maxfli ball before, so really looking forward to your reviews and testing!!!

[William P]

Congratulations all on your selection. Have not tried the Maxfli so really interested in your results and opinions. 

[Golf2Much]

Congratulations all on being selected.  I hope you find the Maxfli Tour balls as good as I did!  Throw in the alignment graphics and hopefully it will be a winner!

[Hoyoymac]

Congratulations to all of the testers!

A couple of years ago I went through the Ping Ballnamic fitting and the Maxfli Tour ball was my top recommendation.  The reviews on MyGolfSpy gave me the confidence to try it out.  Been playing it ever since. 

I especially like the center of gravity being marked on the Maxfli balls as it saves me the time it took using my Check Pro Go to find the center of gravity and mark my previous gamer ball the Bridgestone Tour BRX.  Started doing that after reading Dave Pelz’s book the Putting Bible.

I do revert back to the Bridgestone ball in the winter because it is a little softer and doesn’t spin quite as much which makes up for distance loss due to the cold and gives me a better feel.

It really performs well for me and I would most likely still play the Maxfli Tour ball even if it was priced the same as the Bridgestone ball.  As is it’s a great value!

I prefer the double line alignment marking on the previous generation Maxfli balls over the current single line alignment aid.Very curious to get everyone’s impression of the new Max Align markings on these test balls.

The Maxfli Tour X ball flies higher and spins more for me while the new Tour S ball flies lower and spins less.  Exactly as claimed by Maxfli.

The Tour ball is the Goldilocks ball for me.

Edited February 29 by Hoyoymac

[sg01fc]

Congrats to you testers. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.  Always been interested in the Tour series. 

[tw1ns]

On 2/27/2024 at 5:04 PM, Hoyoymac said:

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The Maxfli Tour X ball flies higher and spins more for me while the new Tour S ball flies lower and spins less.  Exactly as claimed by Maxfli.

The Tour S ball is the Goldilocks ball for me.

I probably would have chosen the Tour S ball for myself as well, but it wasn't an option to test.  

[tdc1]

Test balls arrived this afternoon.  No sexy unboxing video -- just a plain, brown FedEx box with 2 dozen Maxfli Tour balls inside.

First impressions:  (1) balls look, sound and feel exactly as I would expect of a 3-piece urethane ball; (2) given the amount of ink needed for the alignment aid there are only a couple of minor blemishes (stray dots of ink); and (3) I was slightly surprised by the orientation of the alignment aid as I had expected it to be more of a side stamp rather than inline with the Maxfli logo (I doubt this will have any impact on the effectiveness of the alignment aid but it was tad surprising).

First nine holes of the season for me today.  Next 2-3 days look playable so I'll take these out for spin.  Greens still damp and shaggy so roll may not reflect accurately on the alignment aid but will get a first impression.

[BreakfastBall15]

2 hours ago, tdc1 said:

Test balls arrived this afternoon.  No sexy unboxing video -- just a plain, brown FedEx box with 2 dozen Maxfli Tour balls inside.

First impressions:  (1) balls look, sound and feel exactly as I would expect of a 3-piece urethane ball; (2) given the amount of ink needed for the alignment aid there are only a couple of minor blemishes (stray dots of ink); and (3) I was slightly surprised by the orientation of the alignment aid as I had expected it to be more of a side stamp rather than inline with the Maxfli logo (I doubt this will have any impact on the effectiveness of the alignment aid but it was tad surprising).

First nine holes of the season for me today.  Next 2-3 days look playable so I'll take these out for spin.  Greens still damp and shaggy so roll may not reflect accurately on the alignment aid but will get a first impression.

Seems like there’s a lot going on yet simple but not distracting. I like the look of these way more than the tour response stripe, they’re way too distracting for me. Looking forward to reading how they do for you!

[tdc1]

Homemade and store bought -- let the testing begin!

[tdc1]

Just back from 9 holes on my home course — lift, clean and place two-over 38!  I used the Maxfli Tour Align for all 18 putts (given how shaggy and bumpy the greens were I was very pleased to two putt my way around).

It may just be the angle of the sun here in central Michigan but I was surprised at how faint the alignment aid was when in motion.  Perhaps because the side lines connecting the top/bottom of the “arrowhead” or “feather” marking are very thin?

Also used it off the tee on the par 3s.  Not as strong a visual as the TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe or Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide but still useful reminder for me.  Ball feels soft but solid on tee shots, and has a nice mid-flight.

More play tomorrow and Monday ahead of rain and droppIng temps for remainder of the week.