The Top 5 Golf Balls You Should AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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- Опубліковано 5 лип 2024
- In this video, Steve takes you through his list of the 5 worst performing golf balls on the recent comprehensive robot testing.
One ball is actually 39 yards SHORTER than the longest premium brand!
These golf balls are slower and shorter, requiring more clubhead speed, and they aren't as straight or consistent either.
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My favorites are the free ones I find in the woods while I'm looking for mine
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New Rule of Golf! If you can't find your ball in the ruff, play any ball that you find as your own.
The #1 lost ball in golf is topflight. That's because when miss hit, people say... "F it, it's just a top flight"
You must use a lot of pro v 1. I find those more than any.
😂
I love the guys who only play Titleist proV1's and refuses to play anything else because they thinks it's the best, but they cant break 100.
Yeah golfers over 100 really don't need a performance golf ball yet. Still, a cheap Kirkland will give them some bite on chips and pitches which might save a few strokes on the green.
@The Tick Yep....watch Rick Shiels test it.
I know / play with a lot of guys like that.. when I do, I’ll bring out the top flight yellow balls, which. Titleist guys seem to hate
Yes! The MOJO goes farther higher and straighter. 20 handicappers cant work the ball anyway. They never use enough club to reach the green haha.
Lol I use random balls from eBay and I always shoot around 81 to 78 is my average lol with a 8 handicap
They're all terrible. None of them go where I want them to.😉
I have the same problem!
So true!
Some are guaranteed to go farther.... into the woods
They just aren’t obedient!
Sounds like the player not the ball lol
I got a box of top Flites for Xmas last year. I loved them. Every time I lost one I found at least 3 more top flites looking for it
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣👍
Perfect
I stopped watching when he put Kirkland on his best and worst list. Pick one!
There's two different Kirkland balls. A 4 piece, which is a great ball, and a 3 piece, which is an okay ball. The 4 piece is as good as any tour level ball. The 3 piece is comprable to mid level balls at best.
Don't know who the guy in the video is, but he's an idiot.
@@timdavis1464 Hes a teaching Pro. Gets paid for his skill and knowledge apparently. I don't know him either. but he probably knows his facts and figures.
@@schnertzrush417 I am also a golf pro. I teach just like he does. And with the things he is saying, I can tell you he has no clue. When he says the AVX ball is just the NXT rebranded, that is completely false. The AVX is an offshoot of the Pro V-1, with a little less spin so that it gives you a lower ball flight. Also, it is a premium ball, and costs the same as the Pro V-1. He is spouting a lot of misinformation in this video.
@@timdavis1464 I guess allot of this is oppinion, maybe his reference based on how these "Balls" feel to him. Glad there's guys like him and you to coach old guys like me. If I can ask I one thing, is there a ball that can help me putt better? If I could make a few more 1 and 2 putts( like when I was younger) I'd be scratch again. I lose probably 8-10 strokes on greens a round.
Avoid using a brand new prov1 near water trust me on this.
I use inexpensive balls on courses with a lot of water
JB... lol, I learned that the hard way also my friend!
;)
Prov1 are water magnets this is a fact I’ve tested it every time I’m on the course it ALWAYS goes in
ive never had an issue with that. For me its avoid cleaning a ball near water. You use the ball cleaner and you are guaranteed to hit your next shot in water.
I trade a Topflite for a Prov1x or a TP5 every time I go into the rough looking for my shot. It's a pretty good system if you ask me
Ruben Santillano seriously, it’s amazing how many ProV’s I find 20-40 yards from fairway in the woods & fields. It seems like a lot of really bad golfers use ProV’s
I find more ProV1's in the lakes and woods than any other ball.
if you can find a Gamer top-flight, you have found a superior ball. Through that Titleist or the TP five back in the drink where they belong. Two people I hate to get behind are people playing Titleist or that little Toyota car. They are terribly slow and I want to smack them in the head.
@@starke2908 I am in my 60's. Have never tried the gamer ball. I like srixon soft feel and lady precept. There are only a couple of titleist balls that I like. I will check out the top flight gamer.
@@tmo4330 you will be pleasantly surprised. And the cost is so good that if you lose one you don't have to find it.
I bought a box of cut blue after reading a bunch of great reviews comparing them to pro vs the only negative being that they aren't as durable! Was excited to try them but my back's been out for a couple weeks now a little less excited thanks buddy😢
Kind of funny... I won a sleeve of those chrome soft balls for having the low net score in my league. I decided to pull one out and hit it on a drive in a scramble. I absolutely smashed a drive, and I noticed right away that it didn't go nearly as far as my Pro V1s. I thought it would be longer, and just not spin as good. Turns out it was WAY shorter, and DIDNT spin as good too. I gave them away.
Bridgestone Tour BXR is my favorite ball. The E6 soft model is a nice cheap alternative that I really enjoy
I love Maxfli Tour balls. I’ve been playing maxfli’s since the old Blue Dot days.
Maxifli noodles are good too
I’ve been playing the new Kirkland and it seems that it is a little bit shorter than the pro v1. Not a bad thing though because it doesn’t go as far into the trees when I hit it
I like the Calloway triple track 🤙🏾
Vice Pro, I dig it.
Most important thing you said, I’ve always disobeyed, because I’ve used “found balls”, but I understand what you mean in various performances. If a certain swing places the ball right next to the cup, if I use a different ball I may be short, long, or off line depending on the ball I use, so using always the same performing ball gives one a huge advantage.
I play the Maxfli Tour X. I’ve had very good results-distance, spin, and feel, are(to me), on par with any ball I’ve tried. You can usually get 2 dozen for $50.
I found a maxfli while golfing and what a difference it made. I lost it because it went further than I expected.
Great ball, even better is the price
I buy the maxfli Straightfli for my kids and i play their softfli...good enough for us.
I read a Golf Digest article a few years back that tested a bunch of golf balls that had been in the water for three years and they found very little degradation.
Yeah pond balls work fine for me to be honest
I use the Wilson Duo Soft when I play with my vintage golf set. With my persimmon woods it feels a bit like the old wound balata balls of old. I just don't want those old persimmon heads cracking, and the Duo Soft takes that worry away.
I thought the same when putting with my old Wilson 8802 putter.
Hi Steve, wondering if you can publish all the golf balls testing data. I am wondering about the brands that I own, since I just but whatever on sale
Check out MyGolfSpy.com.
Where is the testing link? I swear this info comes from MGS 2019 testing where the Chrome Soft did have its issues. If it's from 2020, can you please provide the link? I can't find it. Thanks.
MGS did an nice update article on the Chrome Soft. Apparently its 7 yards longer at 120 mph.
*I'm not a callaway or chrome soft fan just sharing info
The guys at TXG did a test on this recently showing the MGS test results for chrome soft was likely skewed by environmental variables
Yeah I am a new golfer and I am glad I have Supersoft Callaway, they are pretty good and I managed to do pretty good shots with the Supersoft callaway!
I like almost any high spin soft ball,noodles are nice too
Steve, I hit a Vice Pro a friend gave me. Felt very firm and straight to me, a 94 mph SS. Any opinion on that ball?
Good ball for that speed.
Steve, I tried the MAXFLI Tour and it's pretty good for my swing speed 83 to 85 mph. I found the Srixon Soft feel to go the farthest and best on the Green for me.
I've heard lots of good things about it!
I totally agree. I Use the ERC regularly and tried the Chromesoft and was amazed at how bad the performance was. Distance was the biggest drop.
I think the 2020 ones with the graphene core may have a huge difference then. I seem to hit them a lot farther than TP5X or PoV1x
I hit Bridgestone 330 & Chrome Soft & ZStar half a club further than a Pro V1 I hit them all higher as well. 102 mph 14 handicap been playing since I was a teenager.
My favorite ball is the top flight straight distance. Slick paint surface keeps the ball in the fairway and maximum distance. Softer than the pro V one. I bought a bunch of boxes when the last version was released about two years ago. My swing speed is about 105. I get decent spin and the price was less than one dollar per ball.
Have you tried the topflite gamer? Good ball for the price
I like the new shiny yellow ones that say Super Range. They sell them by the buckets.
Me too. 100 balls for £5. Loads of lovely people leave me tees as well.
They have racing stripes baby!
I have used the Maxfli Tour ball and found it a good all round ball. It has good distance and green side spin. I picked 3 dozen for $25 per dozen.
Thanks for the review Randy.
The orange Titleist Velocity ball is my gamer.
great ball you can get cheap at Walmart
I have played the chrome soft for years , you talk about robot testing but the problem with robot testing is that there is no mistakes or other variables. I have both the pro v1x and chrome soft currently a I'm far more consistent with the chrome soft an hit it further than the pro v1x which spins up to much.
Golf isn’t all about long and straight off the tee. Yes it helps to have distance but you also need green side control. To each their own but remember the saying “drive for show” “chip and putt for dough”. Everyone just needs to find that right ball that has a combination of both for their own individual game.
Yes I agree. But greenside control is pretty much a given nowadays as so many balls have soft urethane covers. Thanks for your comment!
Ah yes. I remember the old adage - "great scores, got someone else to play your shots" or something like that.
Very interesting. I am a 5 handicap and I have never been able to notice much difference at all in golf balls. I have had quite a few rounds in the mid-70s with TopFlite D2 Feel. I seem to hit the Bridgestone B330, Callaway ERC soft, ProV1x and TP 5X the furthest in that order. But when it is all said and done, a solid hit gets them all within 5 yards. I love Chrome soft as well and I can't believe that it is that much shorter than the others.
Apparently the 2020 version is 7 yards longer, after they redesigned the ball and made very expensive upgrades to their factory. But their top tour players still don't play with the retail ball.
I can hit the AVX a mile as well. I don't get the stats here.
Hey Raymond I love the TopFlite D2 Feel too. Great ball. They are getting hard to find now. I'm trying a few different ones now but I'm leaning to Bridgestone e6/e12 have you tried them?
@@JayColucci1 The e6 used to be my favorite ball. Haven't played the e12. All the balls that I play are the ones that I find. I have buckets of found balls.
@@JayColucci1 Do they still make the D2?
Bridgestone e6 soft feel for me nowadays just as good as anything high ended priced
e6 does not fly high enough or long enough. They feel great but for a straight hitter I think there are much better balls.
Whenever i used my wedge I’d find part of the paint(?) Hanging off.
I’ve tested a few at my swing speed 72/74mph. The Wilson Duo Soft was 9 yards longer (avg of 12 shots) over a pro v1
I don’t believe that was the one he mentioned
Steve frequent refers to “decent golfers” and he thinks the soft balls are horrible. I believe the soft golf balls are made for slower swing golfers. I wonder if swing speed was taken into account in his ball comparison.
i have an average swing speed around 108mph and i hit duo softs like 10 yards longer also i dont know what this guy is on about
I play the AVX when it’s windy. Them seem to cut through the wind pretty well. Maybe not as long as ProV1 but more predictable when I’m playing links 🇬🇧
They are a bit lower in backspin off the driver than the ProV1. And much less spin off the wedge.
I like the Wilson Duos. I agree with you on the distance but the accuracy is good around the greens. I aim for accuracy over distance.
Dude I don't know where you're getting your info but the chrome soft is one of the best balls. I've tried all the premium balls and the problem with the pro v1 is if you have a slower swing speed and miss hit them they are awful for control. I found the best distance and accuracy in the chrome soft. I play them and the super soft when I'm on an unfamiliar course just cuz they are a little cheaper.
The data is from robot testing presented by MyGolfSpy. They actually show the 2019 Chrome Soft was one of the least straight balls out there, incredibly slow off the driver, and inconsistent. The issues of the Chrome Soft are pretty well documented if you search - which is why they spent millions upgrading their factory in MA.
he’s actually not wrong, chrome soft is a good ball for driver swing speeds around 85-90 , i guarantee phil mickelson is being given a completely different chrome soft than we buy in the store. if you have a slower speed you under compress it, if you swing too fast you over compress it. And for being called a chrome soft it’s not exactly got the softest touch around greens. But you are right about the Pro V1 and your speed may be absolutely ideal for a chrome soft.
but this video was in fact misleading and mehhh
@@andrewwolf4963 The 2020 Chrome Soft X is now higher compression and will hold up better at higher clubhead speed. They are saying 7 yards longer than last year at 120 mph, but that still leaves it behind the other top brands I believe.
Steve Pratt Golf really? that’s awesome i kinda gave up on the chrome soft as an option , not because my driver as i have a 110 speed, but because my 7 iron at 91 was only getting 3900-4500 spin which was scaring the shit out of me , especially when at the time i was considering getting p790s and they were lower spin than my pings and the low spin was giving me a 187 carry with a 7 which would’ve made my gapping atrocious and scary. I love the softer feel ball, i been gaming the bridgestone tiger edition and to bring my spin up i began using the mizuno RB Tour ball, your video was not bad, it was just misleading because i clicked on expecting to hear about ball brand and variance, instead you out a different perspective on it and taught us what to avoid as far as ball finding scenarios. I will say it was very unique. Thank you for the update on the 2020 chrome soft, i loved the old HX Tours as a junior golfer back in 2006/7 for a bit. Hexagon dimples are a bit nostalgic lol like finding an old Ben Hogan Apex ball or Balata Titleist or Top Flight
Snell MTB and Vice Pro provide a great overall ball close to Pro V1 performance not quite, but the price point cannot be beat.
Yes I think ProV1 has them beat in the consistency, but most golfers will never notice.
Thanks - really interesting. I personally find the Titleist AVX really very good because the ball flight appears to be lower and I tend to hit the ball too high. Not sure why this is
Agree. Nothing wrong with the AVX. Pretty long and straight for me.
The whole idea of the AVX is to give players who hit it too high a lower ball flight. Most likely you have a more steep angle of attack in your swing, and that's why you hit the ball high.
I was sucked in but been baffled by a massive loss of distance, thought had lost swing speed. But Callaway got me.
As they did many!
That range is sick
I’m loving the Maxfli tour in matte red or orange, fly great off the drive , great spin off the wedges, roll fantastic on the greens. Some of my top favorites, along with those Wilson duo staffs. Some may laugh but noodles L&S are great too .
I used the Kirkland ball. I liked them a lot around the green and with the short game. I did notice a big difference in how short they were off the tee.
They upgraded the ball. This video showed the green box. The version 2 costco ball is actually really good
Maxfly standard price is $35, however, they tend to run them on sale at 2 for $50. Performance is absolutely great. I used to play the ProV1 and it performs very similar. I have a high swing speed. My driver ball speed is generally around 180-185 and the ball still has great distance.
Wow that's great to know that they hold up.
The Kirkland signatures r 🤤
My dad swears by the lady precept. Bought him some for Christmas in hot pink was shocked when he pulled them out to play them and then beat me 78 to 79
Yes a lot of men played that ball for it's soft feel. You might even argue that it started the whole soft ball revolution. Then they came out with the Laddy, which was probably the same ball. Yes it's got soft feel but no spin around the green and no distance at higher speeds. But yes you can shoot 78 with one.
Great ball
Very few people realize that the difference between the laddie and the lady is simply the spelling it is the same exact golf ball on the inside I have cut many of them open.
I'm 66 and played Lady Precept for about 15 yrs..........they changed and play a bit harder so I no longer play them !!
They were the longest ball in golf digest about ten years ago.
Yeah I’m a Bridgestone BX guy
Such a great ball! I was a ProV1 or ProV1x (depending because if I needed to buy at Clubhouse some don’t carry the X). I really thought I would see Nitro on this list. A couple of cheap friends think it doesn’t matter and I can’t get through to them no matter how bad I beat them! Yes I’m a better golfer anyhow, but ball is huge in my opinion and also the confidence you get from it helps tremendously.
How can I take this serious if a ball on the top 5 best list is also on your bottom 5 list?
Especially when his video shows nothing to support his claim. I’d recommend he watch Rick Shiels’ ball comparison video on these same balls. 🤦🏻♂️
I’ve always felt that a lost ball is lost for a reason ,that reason is so I can find and use them
Yea,but they they seem to go back to where they came from 😜
good review, thank you.
Noodle seem to me just as good as ProV1, much more distance and very consistent spin rate into the greens. My theory is; deduct your handicap from the price of a dozen ProV1 and thats your limit per dozen. $45-20 hdcp=$25 per dozen max.
I really like that. My handicap is 15 so I get $30 a dozen. I’m gonna use that method
I play Noodle almost 100 percent of the time, love them
Titelist ProV I everytime! Shoot low 80’s or high 70’s with a 95 thrown in a couple of times per summer!
The best for sure! The new Vera X1 (the ball that G. Player's kid tried to introduce at Augusta during the opening ceremony) is really close to the Pro V1. Basically the same $.
Titlesst prov 1 or taylormade 5 thanks Steve
#REALTALK
My son got me some Oncore Avant 55s, and I've played 3 rounds with the same ball (granted, a couple lucky bounces were involved). I don't think that's ever happened before. I went to the Oncore site and did a 'ball fitting,' and the Elixir was the result, so I ordered some of them. Have yet to try them, but if they perform like the Avant55 with a bit more spin, I'll be quite pleased.
Steve what's the best ball for a senior lady with swing speed of 60 with driver. Like soft feel but won't more distance. Using the new taylormade soft response. What do you recomend
Hi Miriam! You won't go wrong with the Kirkland here as it feels pretty soft, and most golf balls will be within 5 yards of each other at this speed. The most important part of the game will be the approach pitch or short iron and getting it to stop quickly - this will be an enormous factor in your score.
For distance you will get more from hitting up from the inside and striking the sweet spot consistently. And make sure you have enough loft! You should be at least into a 14 or 15 degree driver at this speed.
At your swing speed, look for spheres of the lowest compression (Duo's are a good example) combined with high ball flight potential. These may not stop on a dime around the green, they typically add a few yards in carry.
@@Inmotion70 Thanks
@@jalan8171 thanks
Srixon Zstars are all I need.
Triad might be a touch better. Crazy, but... straighter, stops just as well, but it is even straighter
I play Top Flite because I like the sound they make when putting. Unfortunately I hear that sound too often during my rounds.
Right when you triple putt every hole
This is the driving range in Moorpark, CA. Right next to Tierra Rejada
I use Callaway warlord 2.0 what is your opion or data on this ball
Bridgestone E6 soft feel , good distance and good price .
My personal favourite!
how about short iron and wedges? does it have good spin?
@@82isaak unfortunately no. That's the trade off with most soft "distance" balls. My favorite ball that has a soft feel but has great performance are the Srixon Q Star Tour balls. The Z star line is exceptional too but not as soft and spin more
I'm a 9 hc and I use the Maxfli Tour and Tour X and find these balls superior to most. The Tour is a three piece and the Tour X a four piece. Both are "center of gravity balanced"; which helps with direction of flight and also putting alignment. I generally do not care for Dicks Sporting Goods, but these balls perform and hit an excellent price point. My other favorites are: Prov-1 and Srixon Z Star. I find the Maxfi's comparable.
I hole heartedly agree, Jeff.
You're absolutely right Steve, I bought a sleeve of chrome soft and got a ball with a no dimple patch on it. Fell off the drying rack ?
This year's?
@@Inmotion70 no, first year of production. Can hardly believe it got packaged.
What do you think of the prosimmon nutek golf balls?
Hit the pro V 285 off the tee and the avx 300 how would you explain that?
Hey you're one of many who has made this comment. The MGS testing measure ball speed about 2 mph slower on the AVX vs. the ProV1. Maybe send them an email. if you're a better golfer, the biggest drawback of the AVX is that it has 4 times the dispersion of the ProV1 - it just isn't very consistent.
Thanks very much for the comment - I'm always up for agreeable disagreement.
Most likely cause- the AVX aerodynamic pattern 'digests' your swing impact factors more efficiently. Getting an added 15 yards of distance is an extraordinary difference just from ball selection.
@@jalan8171 Aerodynamic pattern is not really that different between balls in terms of distance. But yes the robot testing showed at least 15 yards at slower speed, and much more than that at high speed.
Is it possible you hit the avx better. If you are so consistent that you are confident in your assessment then you are a better player than me and should disregard my comments
I have tried everything out there including your Snell MTB. My pick based on performance first and price second is the Top Flite D2 Feel.It is longer off the tee than any ball I've tried, durable, decent (not a ProV) around the green, available at Dick's for 2/$25.
It comes in colors as well and even wins in the simple rebound test off your garage floor. Don't take my word for it, go buy a box or two and try them. Don't let your ego get in the way because your buddies play Pro V's. You have nothing to lose and you will be surprised at what you find.
I COMPLETELY agree with you. Ive used dozens of different balls at different price points and the D2 feel is one of my very favorites. Long off the tee and good (not great) greenside spin. Unfortunately top flight no longer makes it. It was replaced but im not sure if it was with the Hammer control or the redesigned Gamer. Considering Gamer is a 3 piece ball my money is on the Hammer
@@bmmellott13 distance is great if you can keep it between the stakes. For me I prefer green side performance in a ball. At the stage in my game that's where my focus now is. If I can put my drives to the 150 marker on the par 4's I'm good. From 150 in to 75 yards is where my games strength is. If I do miss the green its generally is in a spot where I can up and down it most times. I also focus on elimating doubles, sometimes a bogie is a good score. That's the mindset of a guy who can only get 150 out of his 6 .
Wonder what you think about the new Chrome Soft X LS. Supposed to fly long and be more forgiving around the greens.
I will look it up. What does the LS stand for Paddy? Is it Low Spin?
Yuuup 👌 Low Spin. I am a super crappy player, but Chrome Soft X seem to work nicely for me. But I 💯 agree with you on the Kirklands, every single time, it slices off ...bye-bye. 😂 but user error is definitely a possibility.
How about the Bridgestone B6?
I've had great rounds with the Callaway Chrome Soft, last week I was out driving some good guys who were using drivers, I was going Chrome Soft and 3 wood. The ball I avoid is any Warrior ball, I lost 4 dozen way faster than I thought possible, though 1 of them was headed OB and spun back into play. But just that one.
Agree . . . it seems he is pulling the testing from 2019 because I can't find any 2020 testing w/ the updated Chrome Soft. I find the 2020 ball to be pretty awesome.
Chrome oft is the way to go
Callaway Supersoft and Callaway Diablo Tour are great golf balls to use IMO!
I've been playing the MaxFli SoftFli for a few months and hit them very well; usually get them for 3-for-$30 at Dicks, but my go-to ball is the bridgestone e6 when I find them on sale
I found a pink softfli and played it as a joke and I have to say I finished with one of the best rounds ever I thought it might be luck so I played it again and again had my second best round ever so I will be buying some next time I'm at dicks.
I found one of the maxfli softfli and played it off the next tee, was my longest drive ever on that hole at the time. I know it is low compression but they really go. From the senior (shortest tee) I have gotten my handicap down to 5 with these balls (index 10.0). 2 dozen for 35.00 at Golf Galaxy (owned by Dick's). Used to play Kirkland but LOVE the Maxfli SoftFli!!
Good information
I've been playing a Top Flight Gamer ball lately. It seems to be decent. I had a dozen I bought a few years ago
Is it pretty good
I played the gamer tour then the gamer urethane for 2-3 years. Absolutely loved them. The only problem was the cover would shred on the first wedge shot, but I didn’t care. The value and performance for my game was far worth it. I was very sad this year when I found out that they got rid of the urethane cover with the new gamer. I tried a box and absolutely hated them. I couldn’t hit them straight off the tee and I got almost no check on the greens, which added strokes to my game. I wish they would make a urethane cover top flite ball again, I would have played them for years to come.
The AVX is a great ball
Seriously is. Hits just as long as my prov1x. Lower flight same distance if not a bit further. Just no spin on the greens.
@@jgarss they have plenty of spin around the greens. I'm a PGA pro, and I get almost there same spin as the pro v-1, and more than the pro v1x.
Steve, great breakdown of the golf balls. I have to agree that the Titleist ProV1 is the best ball on the market! Well done !
I worked and played a course were a lot of balls were lost in the brambles and woods and it amassed a collection that filled up eight five gallon buckets. I would take different brands of balls out on the course and compare them by hitting straight, fade and draw shots to compare carry, roll and the ability to shape the shots. There is a marked difference in performance of urethane covered balls which is seen when trying to shape shots. It’s possible to shape any ball, the difference is how much one needs to open or close the face and stance to do it. For a beginner who has trouble hitting range balls straight and keeping the ball in the short grass when playing, a premium urethane ball will result in more lost balls due to slices and hooks than the less expensive balls. But please keep buying and playing those ProV1s so I can keep finding them in the woods. 😂
I play to Cut Blue and have had no issues with distance, or spin on the greens. The only slight negative is it seems to be slower on the greens, but since I generally hit putts too hard anyway, it hasn't been an issue
I'm confused?... You include a ball (Kirkland) in this video with headline "avoid at ALL COST" but then offer a reason why you could use it?.... Frankly, I've played several rounds with Kirkland and find it to be a very good ball.
Because eventually, I'm hoping you improve, and then you will outgrow the Kirkland and start demanding more out of your golf ball.
I bought a box of these and while they were ok, they weren’t very durable. My wedges tore them up pretty fast compared to other brands.
Maxfli is great, been playing it recently. They are usually about $29 a dozen, I got some on sale a couple weeks ago 2 dozen for $50
I did a test on 5 golf balls 30 + years ago based on how I putted them and there was a difference - Pinninochole came out the best and i'am still using them ?????
I actually have found the Wilson Staff Professional to be a good golfball. I am a 7 Hdcp player who has played many other name brand Urethane balls and to be honest I am hitting with my Driver + 15 yards further and I am able to spin the ball extremely well with my mid irons and wedges 1 bounce and can spin them back over 5 feet or can I am able to have them hit and stop very quickly.
What is your clubhead speed? Thanks for the great review.
I've also seen increased distance with the ball off the tee.
My clubhead speed is 105 mph with Wilson Staff C-300 irons, 9 degree Cortex Driver, Wilson Staff TW9 & FW6 Wedges
@@garyclarke1978 You're an all Wilson guy eh. That's pretty rare these days.
Great video.... But let's be honest..... for anyone at the skill level that would be watching this video the quality and construction of the available modern golf balls today would have VERY little impact on their game.
Most of us would benefit more from a couple of lessons and a bit more time at the driving range.
And making better decisions about shot selection, aim points, and hole strategy.
@@tedzink4574 That's 90% of the game in my mind..... playing smart and knowing the limits of your abilities to attack the course in a way that doesn't get you into trouble.
@@imxploring I talked to a guy yesterday who told me that the "fun" was hitting driver, he hoped to break 100 in some rounds. Golf is easy to play and score in the 80's, if you avoid trouble, lost balls, and penalties.
@@tedzink4574 Exactly.... like singles the golf course throws in when you don't have a foursome.... always an old timer.... never drives the ball as far as the rest of us.... always hits it straight... on in regulations.... never three putts! Never in trouble....You know the type.... usually beats us by 10 strokes! LOL
@@imxploring Lol, I'm 59 now and play as single often, except for the driving it shorter part, I'm trying to be that guy. I'll choose to go less than driver or iron off holes that are not welcoming to driver or leave me better approach yardages with other clubs. My best compliment EVER, was when a guy told me, "you don't play 58". I have beaten young bucks that are big hitters. They seemed shocked, Accuracy counts.
Great video
What would you recommend for a beginner? Just started a month ago. I’ve been using Callaway Supersoft and they’re $20/dozen.
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Nitro golf balls just as good as anything and at .44 cents a ball you can always have a new ball in play.
@@e.l.dorado1370 Not true at all, check Rick Shiels test.
Hi Daniel! I would steer clear of the Supersoft as there are a number of better balls in that price range. Kirkland is much better, Vice, Snell for $28/dozen, and this MG ball looks intriguing at $20 a dozen. More distance, more spin. Let us know if you make a change!
For a newcomer to the game- round, of the color you prefer and definitely many of them. Regardless of this, get some lessons from a competent instructor and have FUN.
Been a fan of Vice for about 4 years now. Specifically the Pro model. Great price (especially if you by 5 dozen+ at a time) for great performance.
I would agree that the Vice Pro is a pretty good ball at lower speeds, 85-90 mph. Once you start getting faster than this, other balls start zooming way ahead in distance. Good comment.
Steve -- you should get a reflector to put some light on your face when the sun is behind you.
The Kirkland Performance Plus is a great ball. I agree the distance off the club is a bit shorter but its spin around the green and approach shots is excellent,
. Again, the price is excellent for a 3-piece ball. The dispersion is about the same as any ball under $35. Despite the price, they perform extremely well for players with swing speeds 105 or below. Thank you for your fine reviews!
Totally agree. Would not recommend for swing speeds over 85 mph...too much distance given away.
Just bought some maxfli softfli but my favorite so far is callaway supersoft.
I bought the Maxflis on sale for $17.50/dz. Bought 10 boxes! 😁 Best ball I've played in a long time.
Wow where did you get such a great deal?
Been using Maxfli for a while as well.... good deals can be had at Dicks.
@@imxploring love the new maxfli balls. Used to play the Maxfli HT'S when they first went to urethane. Then they screwed it up when they went to the Black Max. Now they seem to have gotten back on the right track again. The best deal I found at Dicks was two dozen for $50.
I use Noodle easy straight. Used one for 23 holes in a row.
I use the noodle neon and absolutely love them!
Noodle neon here. Love them.
I use them too, looks like they've been discontinued however. I've got a bunch, but also finding out that I can play well with multiple different balls
noodle is a decent ball. maybe best for the price. maxfli makes them so not surprised..
Depending on the day and how I feel after warming up... love Vice... just look beat up after a couple of rounds, Chrome if I am all over the play...Srixon if I bought it myself, otherwise no idea what it is if picked up off the course. Bad golfer, that is me... but what I do.
Maxfli has been a good ball for me.
Callaway has never let me down, even the ones I find!
Started playing Kirkland balls a year ago. My handicap has dropped from 10 to 8 in the last year. Not too shabby for a 58 year old. The Kirkland balls are as good as anything I have ever played including Pro V's and TP5's, Bridgestone's and Chrome soft. I have played them all in 45 years of playing golf. I recently played 4+ rounds with the same Kirkland ball so they last. One of the rounds I shot 1 over par. So please Kirkland balls are no better or worse than any other ball out there but they sure are a hell of a lot less money.
I get really good distance with Callaway but have not tried the Chrome soft.
@@louiekidd251 I have and he is right. I have hit 2 that were given to me and I ripped them high and straight off the Tee with the driver going right behind them with a Callaway super fast and a Titleist. I couldn’t believe that the super fast and prov1 went at least 30 yards further
Most importantly, people don’t realize that these are made using the production molds and tools found in an old Titlest factory. They are actually ProV1 in this sense. The brand name of Kirkland on the ball is obviously something people have issues with, not the performance because they are essentially a reverse engineered ProV1
What is your source claiming a ProV1 loses distance after being submerged for 6 mos.?
I love the TaylorMade TP5 Pix and the Bridgestone Tour B XS
They are great mate but they are top of the range $$$$. Looking for some value that are super close to this but about two thirds of the price. Used TaylorMade project A for a few years now and are brilliant. TaylorMade have finished this line and come up with Tour response instead but only a few dollars a dozen under the TP5. Why bother for that saving, just get a TP5 which is what TaylorMade want us to do. I’m going to go to the Mizuno RB566 range and see how they go. I bought a heap of Callaway Supersoft really cheap, I got orange ones intending to use them as practice balls because they were cheap and would stand out as mine if others were practicing on the same area but found them really good in cold conditions so I gamed them for awhile but my playing partners are giving me shit for using orange balls. Looking forward to seeing how the Mizunos go.
Recently picked up Maxfli Soft-fli 35 balls at Dick's. Three dozen for $30. They fly striaght, far enough for me to be within mid-iron range to the green (I am not a long hitter. 260-ish max on a drive). And, they're durable.
I play these too...great ball for money and I dont seam to lose them as much!
I love the maxfli ball, they go far.
I like titleist vg3 but don't know why some have red numbers and others black numbers. Any one know the answer?
I play the maxfli I do the neon orange balls they are awesome and easy to find they really stick out. 2 boxes for 30 dollars they are my go to good performance but just for the color alone I love em
A premium performance ball can hurt your game more than help it. For the less technical player. Titleist didn't sue Kirkland because it was a terrible ball.
I agree that the less skilled less technical player will have a hard time seeing a big difference. In that case, Kirkland moves up as a decent value ball.