Wilson is not big in golf, but very big in sports generally. And you know what they make most…balls. World class footballs, basketballs, tennis balls, name a sport and they makes balls for it, including golf balls.
I will be the outlier in this thread. I am a 3 who hits solid drives 275 (getting older!). I have used the Taylor, Callaway and Bridgestone and will now test the Wilson but always come home to the Titleist. Such a well rounded ball that always feels right - particularly around the greens and putting.
Thank you Pete ,for not automatically choosing the Pro V1 like so many people and channels. It's getting a bit boring..Because( To use your own words ):"other manufacturers are available" 😊. Greeting from a Vice Pro guy!
$12 a dozen on Rock Bottom Golf and one of the best balls you can play. The Spalding SD Tour 3 piece Urethane TPU cover ball. People playing big name balls are suckers.
I’ve moved to the Wilson, for the most part, from the ProV1 and the TP5x. It’s such a phenomenal ball for my game and the price point is a nice little sweetener. Great vid mate ⛳️🏌🏽
Was pulling for the Wilson Staff! I played the Wilson “TRUE” ball back in the day which I loved! TP5 amazing ball so good choice. I do love how Wilson seems to be putting out relevant golf balls and clubs again and should continue to push others in the market. Great content Peter and crew!
I just bought 3 dozen Wilson Staff Tour Yellow for around £76 ie about £2 per ball- that's what makes it a winner or me. I normally play PRO V1 yellow which is an awesome golf ball, but at £4 per ball hurts when I lose it 🙂 I have tried most of the golf balls in your list- none of them disappoint- I would say that probably the biggest factor in choosing a golfball is how you want it to feel when you are putting or chipping not any of the long shots.
I love the TP5 pix. That won its place in my bag, after I tested 10 different golf balls over half of this past season. I found that it offered me the most Control and forgiveness, without sacrificing durability or distance. Thank you once again for a fun video, Peter. Keep up the great work, cheers!
Used Bridgestone for a long time and switched to the TP5 a few years ago. Can’t play with any other golf ball. For me, the results are great. Feel nice around the green, and soft when putting. Great product.
Nice! Great review, Pete! I normally play the TP5Pix and I LOVE the feel of this ball! The Pro V1 is my second choice, and honestly I prefer the ERC Soft Triple Track whenever I play a 9-hole course.
I play TP5 having switched as an experiment from Vice Pro. Both are great golf balls, but the TP5 seems a touch more stable in wind and definitely feels as though it spins a bit more
Awesome video! PLEASE do consider a mid-range / budget test for the future! Not everyone can afford $50-$70+ per dozen balls, and with all the extra options targeting the critical $30 to $40 per dozen range (i.e. the balls you get for $20 a dozen on sale), knowing which ball to get can be significantly more complicated.
Try the Maxfli Tour X (4 piece ball). I played the Pro V1 and Pro V1x for 20+ years. I didn’t notice a drop off in performance. You can find them at Dick’s Sporting Goods two dozen for $70 or four dozen for $120. One box is $40. They also carry the Tour and Tour S which are 3 piece balls. Haven’t tried those yet but they have different trajectories, feel and spin rates as I’ve read.
Vice is the best "cheap" ball. Grab some pro softs for 30 bucks and have a blast. Tbh, unless you're single digit or better, don't buy expensive balls. Or if you only lose 2-3 per round.
I just started playing the maxfli tour. I'm a 15ish handicap golfer. 80 was my previous best round. I played 18 holes this past Saturday with the maxfli and shot a 1 under 71. It has the distance, great stopping power on iron shots, and feels amazing off the putter. Not saying the ball is the reason I shot 71, but it's definitely gonna stay in the bag for a while. Plus it's 60 dollars for 2 dozen 🤷
I was an anomaly for sure. That day everything just went my way. Drove it good, hit a lot of greens, chipped well and lag putted great. Since then my best is 76 and I'm thinking I'm closer to a 10 handicap. I usually shoot low to mid 80s
But yeah, it doesn't make sense that I shoot 88 and a week later a 71 and a week after that 84. I'll probably never shoot under par again, but I did once 🤷
Interesting to see how next year's Wilson balls will perform seeing as they are coming out with a standard and an "X" model. I wonder if they are going to be significantly different like the Chrome Softs or more similar like the ProV1s.
The TP5 pix is my go to ball. Absolutely love that ball and gives me confidence, even if it doesn't always go right! Agree with other comments though - the ball you have the most confidence with is the ball you should play, regardless of make, model or looks.
Big fan of the Vice Pro Plus. Particularly the lime green (which isn’t for everyone) but it is so visible and gets even more so when the light drops. The only slight grumble I have is the cover wears a bit on wedges and bunker shots but all in all it’s a very good ball, especially since it can come in £20 cheaper per dozen than the other premium balls
I’ve been playing the Vice Pro Plus (green) as well for the past year… LOVE IT! Not necessarily the most durable ball but that’s about the only negative aspect I can see…
Been playing the Wilson Staff model exclusively for the last year and, although I mostly buy from Reuse Golf Balls, it’s a fantastic golf ball. Deserved top spot really, especially at its price 😉
I switched to the pro plus a couple years ago, and I'm definitely a believer. To me, it feels almost identical to the proV1x, but it doesn't scar up as easily. I also tend to get a much better flight out of the ball compared to other balls that I've used. Fewer off fairway hits, and a little more distance. If I could switch out balls when on the green, I would probably use the pro soft. I love how that feels on the green.
I’m currently on staff with Wilson being an Assistant Pro at my club, I love everything about the staff model. I believe this ball is the best ball in the world.
For my game, the Srixon Q Star Divide is the most durable, longest, and best golf ball I've played. The cover seems to be different than other Q Stars and something about it makes it more durable. It was also noticeably longer off the tee and super easy to find. Not ashamed to say it was my favorite ball to play and really fun to watch while in the air. Almost comically fun.
SHHHHHHH!!!!! What the HELL is wrong with you... please, tell them ANY other ball, not the DIVIDE. We DO NOT want that ball to get well known.😂😂😂 My choice is the orange/yellow Best ball, feels great, putts like a dream, and STOPS on the green. Long as hell too. Wait, did I say all that out loud?? Best
I think the reason he used the Srixon Z Star and picked the TP5 is just cause it gets more spin and aren't just distance golf balls. Great to see you found something that helps specifically your game!
Staff Model muuntuu kahdeksi ensi vuonna. Staff Model X tulee olemaan aikalailla nykyistä vastaava, ehkä hieman kovempi. Staff Model taasen on nykyistä pehmeämpi, Triad:n kaltainen, joskin lähipelissä tuottaa enemmän spiniä.
Entertaining and informative. As a high handicap golfer, I shot my lowest round this past week of 84 with a TP5 Pix. Previously I had played ProV1 and Snell MTB for the past 3 years. I am sold on the Taylor Made TP5 and truly appreciate a thorough analysis supporting my personal choice. Well done, Peter!
The ball you are most confident with is the ball you should play. I would like to see the mental side of golf explored more, I know there is no way to get solid evidence of the mental game's results, but if you stand over a shot and think you have the right club and the right ball for the shot it simply has to be better then if you have the slightest doubt about either one.
TP5 is a good ball but it’s short! My golf Spy confirmed my thoughts on this. It spins really good though! I switched from tp5 to Chromesoft x ls and I swear I gained 10 yards off the tee! No loss in stopping power.
Well obviously - you should play the TP5x if the Chrome Soft X gave you better numbers. I was similar found TP5 too skinny but no question TP5x is the longest ball I’ve ever played and I have played them all - and it seems like wind doesn’t even affect it which is an added bonus
Hearing you talk about the TP5 is exactly what I found aswell. They seem to get more spin around the green with chip shots and shorter pitches for me, while still going 3-5 further than any other ball I tested it against. Great ball overall and in my back for a couple of years now aswell.
For the first time in my life, I decided to buy a dozen new balls for my first overseas golf trip to the Algarve last week!! I prefer a softer feeling ball but didn't want to give up anything off the tee. After using most of the top brands (when found!), I narrowed it down to the Bridgestone Tour B XS, Srixion Z Star and TP5. In the end, I went with the TP5 Pix and it was perfect and no complaints in any department!! 😃
Nice. The biggest problem with testing golf balls in the simulator is that it can’t easily test for the dimple pattern design and aerodynamics. It gives ball speed and spin rate cut calculates based on a generic dimple pattern aerodynamic (probably Pro V1) for it. I’ve heard the TP5 is better in the wind - hence would carry differently than what it shows on a simulator. Higher spin on driver but with smaller dimples might carry just as far. Wilson used to have a golf ball with TC2 (or truncated cone squared) shallow dimples which was designed to be less affected the wind.
Thanks for such an scientific approach Pete, so many data you put in this review thruought one year just stunning 💪👏👏👏 we appreciate you and your humour 😁
Wilson have often made some great balls. I still have a few dozen wilson fg tour when they used to so do x outs for about 1.50 a ball. Love the feel for short game.
Now if only I could afford the TP5. I would say price alone would have helped me decide that one. I look at the top 5 you chose and I chose the Vice Pro Plus, due to price and availability to make it unique!
Kirkland (Costco) $1.46 each TP5 $3.75 each Given the state of my game (lost balls adds a significant percentage of the price to any round I play), Kirkland wins every time. 🙂
So I also tested 4 different brands of balls this year looking for better spin on the greens for myself. Here's the balls I tested. I'll give them 1-10... 10 being the best for spin/distance/feel on irons. 1. Sirxon 6/5/6 2. Bridgestone 4/7/6 3. Taylormade 3/7/5 4 Titleist 7/8/8 5 Kirkland 6/5/5 I'm a 5 ♿️. I truly wanted that TP5 to be the best because I had my best scores with it but I couldn't get it to stop on the greens at all. The Kirkland was actually pretty good but the cover will only last 2 rounds before it starts getting beat up. I.E. hitting trees and bouncing off cart paths and rocks! Say what you will, but Titleist was the ball of choice for me and I hate paying so much for it. I'll be looking into this Staff ball tho and hopefully I can get the action in looking for out of the less expensive ball.
2023 version of the Srixon Z-Star Diamond is absolutely next level. It's like the Bridgestone Tour B X/B XS and Pro V1/V1x had a baby and made a freak of a product. Does everything you want it to do with each club.
I have been using the Vice Pro over the past couple of years and my second choice is the T-P5...The T-P5 has a firmer feel, but a great all-round ball...
Bridgestone Tour is a great ball. Great performance from the few I've found in the woods. But I stocked up on Pro V1, Pro V1x and Left Dash during the pandemic so I'm good for the next 5 years, just in time for the roll-back, lol.
Been playing a few different balls out of Vice’s lineup for a few seasons now. The pro plus made the final cut though, love the ball and the different colors/designs they can come in. And for the price, sold sold sold
Handicap of 11.8 and I play either the Kirkland signature or Callaway hex soft. Can get 2 dozen of either of them for 30 odd quid and I find them good for distance as well as short game . Would be interested to know Pete's opinion on them
First of all, yes love it I’ve been looking for this kind of stuff on UA-cam but secondly I have some suggestions. asking Golf companies to send you a ball and them knowing that it’s a promotional material. They have all live in the incentive to send you a much higher quality premium product that is actually available in your local pro shop so I think it would be good to get fans to send a box of premium golf balls they’ve bought and tell you the location so that you can get across the world map of which countries have the best golf balls say Scotland, for instance. Also, the golf balls should be tested with good golf clubs and bad golf clubs to see if there is a better ball for a worse club.
In the UK where it rains more in the winter I find personally that a firmer ball with the additional carry works wonders. Of late I have used Titleist AVX. Let's face it on the soft greens anything is going to stop, but I have found the AVX does the job, it feels ok, it flies ok although when it's windy it does get a bit balloony. In the Summer I play TP5 because it gives me exceptional control. Soft like butter off the irons and it loses nothing to anything else off the driver. Funny enough I hit the standard TP5 longer than the TP5x, just weird but nonetheless true. Some surprises in your test I thought. Not tried The Tiger Bridgestone but expect I will find one and then will give it a go.
Good stuff, very surprised with the Wilson Staff but not surprised you ended with the TaylorMade. I am not in the market for the top premium balls (don’t have the game or the budget) but I have got to love the TaylorMade Tour Response, especially the Stripe. It seems to give me the best feel, distance and spin over all the balls I’ve used and I love the visuals, especially lining up putts. I did use the pix for a while but the Tour Response seems softer and more responsive to me.
I enjoy playing Callaway Chrome Soft and Taylor Made TP5’s, especially in the soccer ball pattern for Callaway and triangle pattern on the Taylor Mades.
My stack of boxes of TP5s (and Tour B XS) approve of this test. Ha ha. The Vice Pro and Pro Plus I've found on courses have really impressed me too. Definitely adding the Wilsons to my future shopping lists now... Great vid, Pete.
I 100% agree that the Taylormade TP5 is an amazing golf ball. Great flight, feel, spin, visibility, and appearance are top-notch. I always have these in the bag.
I think the only thing the tp5 is missing, is the option of the stripe that’s offered in the tour response. I’ve tried all sorts, from pro v1, Wilson triad (really nice ball actually), tp5, the x versions of the pro v and tp5, srixon z star, tour response, Kirkland, vice. Always gravitate back to the tp5. Such a great ball.
I've played the TP5 , ProV1, Pro+, and V1x. But, there is a new ball out there that really got my attention for overall performance and price. It's the Legato LTX 3085. My swing speed on driver is 105+. Occasionally, I'll rip a driver well over 300 yards, but most are about 280-290. So, in simple terms, I don't swing fast enough to 'turn on' the distance factors of the premium brands. But I like their durability and flight characteristics. The Legato has more feel than the premium balls, IMO. It also has an 85 compression rating, and is USGA approved. The 85 compression rating seems right there where I need it. At the price point combined with this ball's durability, it's the only option that makes sense for my game.
I have played the CSX LS ball A TON this year....i will say that the "its a rock" comment from Peter, at least for ME is not true. It never felt super firm or hard when hit. It felt identical to the ----- PRO1Vx LD and I currently have the LD in my bag since a callaway rep said the CSX LS was going away in 2024.... I found PROV1 and PROV1X to be like rocks off my clubs. the CSX LS & PV1X LD feel the softest for me (i know i know it doesnt make sense). This is the content we subscribe to Peter for, overall golf content not just match after match, round after round.
I dont often buy premium balls because where i play the ball is pretty much on the fairway or lost, but i treated myself to a box of TP5x balls just before the weather turned and I must say the few rounds I had with them, they were an absolute joy.
I still have a big box of Bridgestone made in Japan Balls they are excellent ball and feel, when they started producing them here in the United States the same ball felt really hard and I hated them.. My other favorite ball believe it or not I know there's going to be haters is Taylor made Noodle.. 🍜
I’ve done a fair bit of research but the ball that I typically play with is the one that I find in the bushes while looking for my ball. It can be a little inconsistent but I typically change out when I go on to loose that one a couple of holes later
loved that you did this test. I would love to see the same type test done for a 85-90mph swing speed and using maybe a softer compression type ball series. Love to see the "wilson" getting recognition too because I see a lot of great quality and value in their products. Love the Wilson Zip balls.
I purchased my last box of 6 Pro V1’s. Opened the box and checked the balls in each sleeve…. All had imprints and damaged. It’s not the first time. I love the ball. But I’m ready for something different, new, and something to help me break 80 and hit a single digit HCP (currently 11)
I'm a huge fan of both the Z-starxv Divides and Vice pro plus. The Vice performs slightly better on paper but I perform slightly better on the course with the visual aid the Srixon balls offer. Just goes to show everyone has different needs and tastes, but data numbers aren't always the determining factor.
As a 7 handicap golfer in my early 50's who is slowly losing distance(260 yard drives), I always keep coming back to the Titleist AVX. Perfect for 90-100mph swing speeds. Lower compression and performs very well in winter conditions. The Taylomade TP5 and TP5x spin too much for me and balloon up way too high. Also, everything else being equal, the quality control on the Titleist is head and shoulders above the rest so you get less duds per dozen.
I played the PXG ball this year and loved it. Durability could have been better but it wasn’t that bad at all. The next ball I want to try is the SEED. I also loved the Vice pro plus….
Great video once again Finchy! A brand I'd love to see you review at some point is Snell! Been using the MTB X for the last 8 months and honestly wouldn't go back to anything else now! Particularly for the price! 😉👍
I play a Tp5. Love it. It's pretty similar to a pro v1 but i like the pix for putting. And that hardly while uses them means I'm less likely to have someone hit it by mistake.
I am waiting to see which ball makes the best splash sound as it enters the watery grave. How about which ball creates the best sound as it strikes a tree. Which ball bounces the highest and straightest off a cart path.
No Maxfli? I used to play those 20 years ago, great ball and value. Glad to see Wilson perform, their Irons are really good and not too expensive compared to the big names. I'm hoping to get a brand new set this spring and I'll be looking at Wilson for sure for Irons as I don't play much anymore It's hard to justify $1,300.00 for a set of Irons.
Interesting outcome being that I also prefer the new TP5's. I golf about 10x a month and really did notice a difference with the TP5. When I lose the good expensive golf balls, Kirkland hasn't failed though.
Interesting that Wilson have progressed so much you also were impressed with their Dynapower Carbon Driver could this be a turning point for them. Would love to see them used more on the tours.
Be interesting to now which is the most durable? Some of us don't play tee to fairway to green, we go via the woods, rocks, cart paths, bunkers.....green keepers buggy and club house walls from time to time.......
I love the TP5s I find in the woods. Their flight off the tee and back into the trees is mesmerizing.
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You're preaching to the choir!
Great to see Wilson doing so well and well done Pete for giving them a chance
It was honestly very good
Wilson is not big in golf, but very big in sports generally. And you know what they make most…balls. World class footballs, basketballs, tennis balls, name a sport and they makes balls for it, including golf balls.
Pete! I’ve been enjoying Wilson Staff balls for under £30 a dozen on Amazon. Now you’ve screwed it! 😂
P.s. they also feel brilliant off the putter
I found a Wilson Staff in the woods and it played marvelously. I am going to buy a dozen.
@@BillytheConbest baseball gloves in the game
I will be the outlier in this thread. I am a 3 who hits solid drives 275 (getting older!). I have used the Taylor, Callaway and Bridgestone and will now test the Wilson but always come home to the Titleist. Such a well rounded ball that always feels right - particularly around the greens and putting.
Played the Wilson Staff ball all 2023 season and loved it! Great ball at a fantastic price point
Thank you Pete ,for not automatically choosing the Pro V1 like so many people and channels. It's getting a bit boring..Because( To use your own words ):"other manufacturers are available" 😊. Greeting from a Vice Pro guy!
So just choose something else just because?
$12 a dozen on Rock Bottom Golf and one of the best balls you can play.
The Spalding SD Tour 3 piece Urethane TPU cover ball.
People playing big name balls are suckers.
I’ve moved to the Wilson, for the most part, from the ProV1 and the TP5x. It’s such a phenomenal ball for my game and the price point is a nice little sweetener.
Great vid mate ⛳️🏌🏽
Was pulling for the Wilson Staff! I played the Wilson “TRUE” ball back in the day which I loved!
TP5 amazing ball so good choice.
I do love how Wilson seems to be putting out relevant golf balls and clubs again and should continue to push others in the market.
Great content Peter and crew!
I just bought 3 dozen Wilson Staff Tour Yellow for around £76 ie about £2 per ball- that's what makes it a winner or me. I normally play PRO V1 yellow which is an awesome golf ball, but at £4 per ball hurts when I lose it 🙂 I have tried most of the golf balls in your list- none of them disappoint- I would say that probably the biggest factor in choosing a golfball is how you want it to feel when you are putting or chipping not any of the long shots.
I love the TP5 pix. That won its place in my bag, after I tested 10 different golf balls over half of this past season. I found that it offered me the most Control and forgiveness, without sacrificing durability or distance.
Thank you once again for a fun video, Peter. Keep up the great work, cheers!
Agreed. I tested the TP5, Tour B XS, and the Z-Star. The consistency of the TP5 around the greens is undeniable
Used Bridgestone for a long time and switched to the TP5 a few years ago. Can’t play with any other golf ball. For me, the results are great. Feel nice around the green, and soft when putting. Great product.
whoever edited this video really had a lot of fun with the memes lol
yes i did!
Nice! Great review, Pete!
I normally play the TP5Pix and I LOVE the feel of this ball! The Pro V1 is my second choice, and honestly I prefer the ERC Soft Triple Track whenever I play a 9-hole course.
I play TP5 having switched as an experiment from Vice Pro. Both are great golf balls, but the TP5 seems a touch more stable in wind and definitely feels as though it spins a bit more
Awesome video! PLEASE do consider a mid-range / budget test for the future! Not everyone can afford $50-$70+ per dozen balls, and with all the extra options targeting the critical $30 to $40 per dozen range (i.e. the balls you get for $20 a dozen on sale), knowing which ball to get can be significantly more complicated.
The vice pros are only 32 per dozen when you buy bulk
Mid range v lake balls
Try the Maxfli Tour X (4 piece ball). I played the Pro V1 and Pro V1x for 20+ years. I didn’t notice a drop off in performance. You can find them at Dick’s Sporting Goods two dozen for $70 or four dozen for $120. One box is $40. They also carry the Tour and Tour S which are 3 piece balls. Haven’t tried those yet but they have different trajectories, feel and spin rates as I’ve read.
Vice is the best "cheap" ball. Grab some pro softs for 30 bucks and have a blast. Tbh, unless you're single digit or better, don't buy expensive balls. Or if you only lose 2-3 per round.
Got 3 dozen Wilson Staff Model's back in August, really happy with them. Helped that it was 3 for the price of 2!
With a swing speed of 85 (11-12 hcp) in the summer I play Wilson Soft DUO/Taylormade Soft Response. Winter I play SrixonQStar/Maxfli Softfli.
I just started playing the maxfli tour. I'm a 15ish handicap golfer. 80 was my previous best round. I played 18 holes this past Saturday with the maxfli and shot a 1 under 71. It has the distance, great stopping power on iron shots, and feels amazing off the putter. Not saying the ball is the reason I shot 71, but it's definitely gonna stay in the bag for a while. Plus it's 60 dollars for 2 dozen 🤷
15 handicap shooting a 71 wtfff?? how?
Brilliant ..everyone else thinks it’s all in the swing but did it just with a different ball 🤔
I was an anomaly for sure. That day everything just went my way. Drove it good, hit a lot of greens, chipped well and lag putted great. Since then my best is 76 and I'm thinking I'm closer to a 10 handicap. I usually shoot low to mid 80s
But yeah, it doesn't make sense that I shoot 88 and a week later a 71 and a week after that 84. I'll probably never shoot under par again, but I did once 🤷
Nice! Give yourself some credit!
I have been using the Bridgestone tour B RX and XS for the past year. I love them.
Best balls in golf
Me too, I’ve been playing with the Tour xr so long I remember when they actually spelled Bridgestone instead of the big B
Interesting to see how next year's Wilson balls will perform seeing as they are coming out with a standard and an "X" model. I wonder if they are going to be significantly different like the Chrome Softs or more similar like the ProV1s.
The TP5 pix is my go to ball. Absolutely love that ball and gives me confidence, even if it doesn't always go right! Agree with other comments though - the ball you have the most confidence with is the ball you should play, regardless of make, model or looks.
Big fan of the Vice Pro Plus. Particularly the lime green (which isn’t for everyone) but it is so visible and gets even more so when the light drops. The only slight grumble I have is the cover wears a bit on wedges and bunker shots but all in all it’s a very good ball, especially since it can come in £20 cheaper per dozen than the other premium balls
Have you tried the drip model of the Pro Plus? I find that you visually can't see the wear as well on them.
I'm also a fan of the vice lime green.
I’ve been playing the Vice Pro Plus (green) as well for the past year… LOVE IT! Not necessarily the most durable ball but that’s about the only negative aspect I can see…
Love the vice, the wear on the ball isn't a big issue as I go through 6 per round minimum
Been playing the Wilson Staff model exclusively for the last year and, although I mostly buy from Reuse Golf Balls, it’s a fantastic golf ball. Deserved top spot really, especially at its price 😉
I switched to the pro plus a couple years ago, and I'm definitely a believer. To me, it feels almost identical to the proV1x, but it doesn't scar up as easily. I also tend to get a much better flight out of the ball compared to other balls that I've used. Fewer off fairway hits, and a little more distance. If I could switch out balls when on the green, I would probably use the pro soft. I love how that feels on the green.
I’m currently on staff with Wilson being an Assistant Pro at my club, I love everything about the staff model. I believe this ball is the best ball in the world.
For my game, the Srixon Q Star Divide is the most durable, longest, and best golf ball I've played. The cover seems to be different than other Q Stars and something about it makes it more durable. It was also noticeably longer off the tee and super easy to find. Not ashamed to say it was my favorite ball to play and really fun to watch while in the air. Almost comically fun.
SHHHHHHH!!!!!
What the HELL is wrong with you... please, tell them ANY other ball, not the DIVIDE. We DO NOT want that ball to get well known.😂😂😂
My choice is the orange/yellow
Best ball, feels great, putts like a dream, and STOPS on the green. Long as hell too. Wait, did I say all that out loud??
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I think the reason he used the Srixon Z Star and picked the TP5 is just cause it gets more spin and aren't just distance golf balls. Great to see you found something that helps specifically your game!
I also agree, Wilson Staff Model is one of my top choices for going in my bag for next season
Staff Model muuntuu kahdeksi ensi vuonna. Staff Model X tulee olemaan aikalailla nykyistä vastaava, ehkä hieman kovempi. Staff Model taasen on nykyistä pehmeämpi, Triad:n kaltainen, joskin lähipelissä tuottaa enemmän spiniä.
Love wilson staff balls. Been using them this year and won't be changing.
Love that Wilson made it into one of your top picks played Wilson staff irons for the last 5 years however just moved on to the Srixon zx5 mk ii
love the wilson. It is slightly clicky in the short game which i like, but still a really nice softish thud feel on irons and driver.
I play TP5x, so YES to TP5!! lol. Definitely a great overall golf ball! Thanks for the end of the year ball comparison, Peter! Happy Holidays!!
Entertaining and informative. As a high handicap golfer, I shot my lowest round this past week of 84 with a TP5 Pix. Previously I had played ProV1 and Snell MTB for the past 3 years. I am sold on the Taylor Made TP5 and truly appreciate a thorough analysis supporting my personal choice. Well done, Peter!
The ball you are most confident with is the ball you should play. I would like to see the mental side of golf explored more, I know there is no way to get solid evidence of the mental game's results, but if you stand over a shot and think you have the right club and the right ball for the shot it simply has to be better then if you have the slightest doubt about either one.
I agree. Golf psychology videos tend to….do rubbish tbh
@@peterfinchgolf amen to that, course management and psych videos don't do well but they are a major part of scoring well.
@peterfinchgolf would be a really good podcast tho to get a top sports psychologist on for a chat!
@@peterfinchgolfI really liked that video a while back with that brain wave monitor.
Give the channel Golf Sidekick a shot, enjoy his videos and how he takes you through shots.
I love Wilson Staff getting love. One of my favorite brands in Golf.
TP5 is a good ball but it’s short! My golf Spy confirmed my thoughts on this. It spins really good though! I switched from tp5 to Chromesoft x ls and I swear I gained 10 yards off the tee! No loss in stopping power.
Well obviously - you should play the TP5x if the Chrome Soft X gave you better numbers.
I was similar found TP5 too skinny but no question TP5x is the longest ball I’ve ever played and I have played them all - and it seems like wind doesn’t even affect it which is an added bonus
Hearing you talk about the TP5 is exactly what I found aswell. They seem to get more spin around the green with chip shots and shorter pitches for me, while still going 3-5 further than any other ball I tested it against. Great ball overall and in my back for a couple of years now aswell.
For the first time in my life, I decided to buy a dozen new balls for my first overseas golf trip to the Algarve last week!! I prefer a softer feeling ball but didn't want to give up anything off the tee. After using most of the top brands (when found!), I narrowed it down to the Bridgestone Tour B XS, Srixion Z Star and TP5.
In the end, I went with the TP5 Pix and it was perfect and no complaints in any department!! 😃
Nice. The biggest problem with testing golf balls in the simulator is that it can’t easily test for the dimple pattern design and aerodynamics. It gives ball speed and spin rate cut calculates based on a generic dimple pattern aerodynamic (probably Pro V1) for it. I’ve heard the TP5 is better in the wind - hence would carry differently than what it shows on a simulator. Higher spin on driver but with smaller dimples might carry just as far. Wilson used to have a golf ball with TC2 (or truncated cone squared) shallow dimples which was designed to be less affected the wind.
I have been using the Wilson for a year. I’m a 2 HC. Love it. Great price too
Thanks for such an scientific approach Pete, so many data you put in this review thruought one year just stunning 💪👏👏👏 we appreciate you and your humour 😁
Thanks
Been using the wilson staff balls. There amazing. I like to try the cheaper best options. I like the cheap 10-20$ packs.
Wilson have often made some great balls. I still have a few dozen wilson fg tour when they used to so do x outs for about 1.50 a ball. Love the feel for short game.
I love the Srixon Z Star Diamond.
Now if only I could afford the TP5. I would say price alone would have helped me decide that one. I look at the top 5 you chose and I chose the Vice Pro Plus, due to price and availability to make it unique!
Kirkland (Costco) $1.46 each
TP5 $3.75 each
Given the state of my game (lost balls adds a significant percentage of the price to any round I play), Kirkland wins every time. 🙂
So I also tested 4 different brands of balls this year looking for better spin on the greens for myself. Here's the balls I tested. I'll give them 1-10... 10 being the best for spin/distance/feel on irons.
1. Sirxon 6/5/6
2. Bridgestone 4/7/6
3. Taylormade 3/7/5
4 Titleist 7/8/8
5 Kirkland 6/5/5
I'm a 5 ♿️. I truly wanted that TP5 to be the best because I had my best scores with it but I couldn't get it to stop on the greens at all. The Kirkland was actually pretty good but the cover will only last 2 rounds before it starts getting beat up. I.E. hitting trees and bouncing off cart paths and rocks! Say what you will, but Titleist was the ball of choice for me and I hate paying so much for it. I'll be looking into this Staff ball tho and hopefully I can get the action in looking for out of the less expensive ball.
Kudos for including the Wilson Staff. I have been playing them all year and they are a great ball, too often overlooked by brand snobs.
2023 version of the Srixon Z-Star Diamond is absolutely next level. It's like the Bridgestone Tour B X/B XS and Pro V1/V1x had a baby and made a freak of a product. Does everything you want it to do with each club.
Yes i do agree im using diamond for this past few month really loved the feel for long n short game previously im using tp5
it's become my new go to ball..Titliest is just getting too pricey
I regularly play the Vice Pro, TP5, ProV1, and Snell MTB. They are virtually indistinguishable to me.
I have been using the Vice Pro over the past couple of years and my second choice is the T-P5...The T-P5 has a firmer feel, but a great all-round ball...
This has changed my mind about Wilson for sure. I will give the ball a shot in the Spring.
Really good and informative video. I've always liked the Wilson staff ball but recently I've gone over to Srixon and really enjoy them.
Bridgestone Tour is a great ball. Great performance from the few I've found in the woods. But I stocked up on Pro V1, Pro V1x and Left Dash during the pandemic so I'm good for the next 5 years, just in time for the roll-back, lol.
Been playing a few different balls out of Vice’s lineup for a few seasons now. The pro plus made the final cut though, love the ball and the different colors/designs they can come in. And for the price, sold sold sold
Absolutely, the Pro Plus is such a great ball.
Srixon Z Star Divide is my ball right now and I absolutely love it.
Handicap of 11.8 and I play either the Kirkland signature or Callaway hex soft. Can get 2 dozen of either of them for 30 odd quid and I find them good for distance as well as short game . Would be interested to know Pete's opinion on them
First of all, yes love it I’ve been looking for this kind of stuff on UA-cam but secondly I have some suggestions. asking Golf companies to send you a ball and them knowing that it’s a promotional material. They have all live in the incentive to send you a much higher quality premium product that is actually available in your local pro shop so I think it would be good to get fans to send a box of premium golf balls they’ve bought and tell you the location so that you can get across the world map of which countries have the best golf balls say Scotland, for instance. Also, the golf balls should be tested with good golf clubs and bad golf clubs to see if there is a better ball for a worse club.
Glad the editors had a good time with this one😂. Great vid.
In the UK where it rains more in the winter I find personally that a firmer ball with the additional carry works wonders. Of late I have used Titleist AVX. Let's face it on the soft greens anything is going to stop, but I have found the AVX does the job, it feels ok, it flies ok although when it's windy it does get a bit balloony. In the Summer I play TP5 because it gives me exceptional control. Soft like butter off the irons and it loses nothing to anything else off the driver. Funny enough I hit the standard TP5 longer than the TP5x, just weird but nonetheless true. Some surprises in your test I thought. Not tried The Tiger Bridgestone but expect I will find one and then will give it a go.
Lately ive been gaming the Wilson Staff Zip 302. Love the price/quality ratio.
TP5s i found to scuff to easy 🤷
Good stuff, very surprised with the Wilson Staff but not surprised you ended with the TaylorMade.
I am not in the market for the top premium balls (don’t have the game or the budget) but I have got to love the TaylorMade Tour Response, especially the Stripe. It seems to give me the best feel, distance and spin over all the balls I’ve used and I love the visuals, especially lining up putts. I did use the pix for a while but the Tour Response seems softer and more responsive to me.
I enjoy playing Callaway Chrome Soft and Taylor Made TP5’s, especially in the soccer ball pattern for Callaway and triangle pattern on the Taylor Mades.
I use the snell mtb x. New model!! Better distance than most balls ive ever played and spins out of bunkers amazingly.
My stack of boxes of TP5s (and Tour B XS) approve of this test. Ha ha. The Vice Pro and Pro Plus I've found on courses have really impressed me too. Definitely adding the Wilsons to my future shopping lists now... Great vid, Pete.
Just picked up the Wilson triads from a little ginger friend of yours recommendation. I am rather impressed with them
I 100% agree that the Taylormade TP5 is an amazing golf ball. Great flight, feel, spin, visibility, and appearance are top-notch.
I always have these in the bag.
I think the only thing the tp5 is missing, is the option of the stripe that’s offered in the tour response. I’ve tried all sorts, from pro v1, Wilson triad (really nice ball actually), tp5, the x versions of the pro v and tp5, srixon z star, tour response, Kirkland, vice. Always gravitate back to the tp5. Such a great ball.
Ive loved the Bridgestone BXS, glad it made it to the final 5. Chromesoft x and the prov1x
I've played the TP5 , ProV1, Pro+, and V1x. But, there is a new ball out there that really got my attention for overall performance and price. It's the Legato LTX 3085. My swing speed on driver is 105+. Occasionally, I'll rip a driver well over 300 yards, but most are about 280-290. So, in simple terms, I don't swing fast enough to 'turn on' the distance factors of the premium brands. But I like their durability and flight characteristics. The Legato has more feel than the premium balls, IMO. It also has an 85 compression rating, and is USGA approved. The 85 compression rating seems right there where I need it. At the price point combined with this ball's durability, it's the only option that makes sense for my game.
I have played the CSX LS ball A TON this year....i will say that the "its a rock" comment from Peter, at least for ME is not true. It never felt super firm or hard when hit. It felt identical to the ----- PRO1Vx LD and I currently have the LD in my bag since a callaway rep said the CSX LS was going away in 2024....
I found PROV1 and PROV1X to be like rocks off my clubs. the CSX LS & PV1X LD feel the softest for me (i know i know it doesnt make sense).
This is the content we subscribe to Peter for, overall golf content not just match after match, round after round.
I dont often buy premium balls because where i play the ball is pretty much on the fairway or lost, but i treated myself to a box of TP5x balls just before the weather turned and I must say the few rounds I had with them, they were an absolute joy.
I still have a big box of Bridgestone made in Japan Balls they are excellent ball and feel, when they started producing them here in the United States the same ball felt really hard and I hated them.. My other favorite ball believe it or not I know there's going to be haters is Taylor made Noodle.. 🍜
I’ve done a fair bit of research but the ball that I typically play with is the one that I find in the bushes while looking for my ball. It can be a little inconsistent but I typically change out when I go on to loose that one a couple of holes later
What a well done review! I've been waiting for a video like this. Thank you Peter for putting this together!
loved that you did this test. I would love to see the same type test done for a 85-90mph swing speed and using maybe a softer compression type ball series. Love to see the "wilson" getting recognition too because I see a lot of great quality and value in their products. Love the Wilson Zip balls.
I purchased my last box of 6 Pro V1’s. Opened the box and checked the balls in each sleeve…. All had imprints and damaged. It’s not the first time. I love the ball. But I’m ready for something different, new, and something to help me break 80 and hit a single digit HCP (currently 11)
Nice review and with the usual Peter Finch flair. Good to see a long term test, so many folks test for a few days or even hours. Thank you.
I'm a huge fan of both the Z-starxv Divides and Vice pro plus. The Vice performs slightly better on paper but I perform slightly better on the course with the visual aid the Srixon balls offer. Just goes to show everyone has different needs and tastes, but data numbers aren't always the determining factor.
I play the wilson and it's an awesome ball I'm really happy it got down to the final 2 it deserves more recognition 👏
Love it. I had a chance to play the top 5 this year. Wilson took the crown for me, but the prov1 and vice pp also were excellent
Just switched irons from a players distance set, to a set of cobra cb/mb. I didn't realize i would have to change balls too. The tp5x works great.
As a 7 handicap golfer in my early 50's who is slowly losing distance(260 yard drives), I always keep coming back to the Titleist AVX. Perfect for 90-100mph swing speeds. Lower compression and performs very well in winter conditions. The Taylomade TP5 and TP5x spin too much for me and balloon up way too high. Also, everything else being equal, the quality control on the Titleist is head and shoulders above the rest so you get less duds per dozen.
I played the PXG ball this year and loved it. Durability could have been better but it wasn’t that bad at all. The next ball I want to try is the SEED. I also loved the Vice pro plus….
Thanks Pete...I'm a 65yr old 10 hdcp...slow-ish swing speed...normally play Pro v1x...shall I try the Wilson or the TP5?
Great video once again Finchy!
A brand I'd love to see you review at some point is Snell!
Been using the MTB X for the last 8 months and honestly wouldn't go back to anything else now! Particularly for the price! 😉👍
Came here to say the same!
I've been using the Vice plus for a year. I'm sold. Vice makes great stuff in general. I have a Vice bag. It's great.
Yep, the Vice Pro is the ball of choice for me.
love these type of vids peter
Love this video congrats to TP5 and as a Wilson guy shout out to the Wilson for making it that far😂 Great job Pete and your team.
I play a Tp5. Love it. It's pretty similar to a pro v1 but i like the pix for putting. And that hardly while uses them means I'm less likely to have someone hit it by mistake.
I am waiting to see which ball makes the best splash sound as it enters the watery grave. How about which ball creates the best sound as it strikes a tree. Which ball bounces the highest and straightest off a cart path.
No Maxfli? I used to play those 20 years ago, great ball and value. Glad to see Wilson perform, their Irons are really good and not too expensive compared to the big names. I'm hoping to get a brand new set this spring and I'll be looking at Wilson for sure for Irons as I don't play much anymore It's hard to justify $1,300.00 for a set of Irons.
Tried the PXG recently excellent ball and love the feel around the greens. Good resilience and keeps its colour
Interesting outcome being that I also prefer the new TP5's. I golf about 10x a month and really did notice a difference with the TP5. When I lose the good expensive golf balls, Kirkland hasn't failed though.
I really like Kirkland balls myself.
Interesting that Wilson have progressed so much you also were impressed with their Dynapower Carbon Driver could this be a turning point for them. Would love to see them used more on the tours.
I switched to the TP5 this year from Bridgestone... Absolutely love em! Go get em, Pete!😎🤘🏆
Been playing vice pro for years now. I think it aligns more to a prov1 and has more spin than the plus. Great video!
I usually play the vice pro and it is definitely a good golf ball. Can't ever go wrong with Pro V1 but the price is the killer.
Cracking video, second one that’s come up in my feed - have subscribed. BTW - special mention to your editor!!
Be interesting to now which is the most durable? Some of us don't play tee to fairway to green, we go via the woods, rocks, cart paths, bunkers.....green keepers buggy and club house walls from time to time.......