Hahaha. Me too. All the balls in my bags are balls I find in the woods and in the shallow shores of lakes. Soak them in Oxy Clean and rinse them off they look brand new!
I’ve found hundreds of ball and almost 50 Pro V1s in the last 15 months. “Lost another Noodle, where did it go…oh look two Titleists.” I then save those and other premium balls in a couple tubs so I can bang the Kirklands I find on any hole with water or any hole that’s next to a hole that has water.
Big fan of Wilson currently game their cb irons fantastic set of sticks, bought a dozen of these on Sunday played two rounds with them so far great ball performed just as good as the prov1x I was using before and they are cheaper as well.
Im with you on the WS CB’s, they are fantastic, currently playing the Kirkland ball its really impressed me how well it plays at the price point its at.
First two rounds of the year for me in Scotland this year at my local course....first round 83 played really well, played on Monday same course and shot 99. Golf is hard.
it's crazy to hear that year-round golf is not a thing for everyone. I live in South Carolina and golf throughout the winter. I'm luckier than I thought I guess. Good luck on your game this year!
For me, spin, chipping and putting feel, matter the most. Those offline shots, aren't the balls fault, it's the golf swing on that particular shot, IMO. Def gonna get a sleeve of these and give them a try, when the course opens next month!
@@SAMax2268 with the exception of an off centered golf ball! Read my golf spy ball lab. With a robot they determine some off center hits are the balls fault.
Spot on. When Rick dunks a huge hook left with the driver it's nothing to do with the ball despite him saying heather 1 ball 0. Ridiculous to suggest it was the balls fault.
@@MSFaz07 absolutely that's what people worn show. They show a robot hitting it perfect and then their isn't much difference. The few studies that have been done with robots on mishits show lower compression ball like a Bridgestone e6 and other company's who have similar will go much straighter on mishits then a tour ball pro v or b330 etc... Hitting balls with a robot perfectly only shows that all balls are somewhat similar when hit perfectly which is useless information to the masses who rarely strike it perfectly
*Alright so. Bought & played with these today* firstly, they feel real nice! Couldn’t agree more about the feel off the putter. Irons and even driver. Felt like I actually gained some distance today off the driver which I was very surprised at. *But* and it’s a big but. I hit a good few shots with mg3 wedge (not bunker shots) and the coating was in a bad way after…. Deep cuts everywhere! I’d definitely say the durability isn’t all what it seemed. Was very poor in comparison with say a Bridgestone tour xs, pro v1 etc. Honestly I’d even say you might be switching to a new ball after first 9! But on the 2nd hole at my local this morning, a par 4. I drove the green then sinked the 40ft’r for eagle. How could you not like the ball after that haha! Cheers for another top video Rick 🥃
Played these yesterday for the first time. The ball feels very good, I like a low compression ball. I shot a good round at 85. Couple bad holes but that was user error. I will try these out for a few more rounds but definitely a top 5 golf ball imo. Try it and see for yourself. Good luck with your game everyone.
Tested the Triad today. You are spot on. Shot 75. On 6500 yards course. No three putts. Ball was able to bite so could attack the pins. Mid irons were very consistent on distances and chipping was amazing. Keeping this ball in the bag for my everyday ball
I bought these the first day they hit the shelves and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this new Wilson Triad ball. Switching from Callaway Chrome Soft LS. Played one round and went back to buy 3 more dozen. Great feel off the putter, great trajectory, good distance and loads of check spin around the greens.
Easily one of the best balls I've played. I bought a dozen when I was in Arizona ( got the chance do a durability test off some desert rock lies- it did great) but seriously a very impressive ball, great feel off of every club, checks up and spins well. Nicely done Wilson.
Pretty much in love with Wilson golf products. Currently using C300 forged irons and love em. Need Gary Woodland to get on the podcast for the win! Will be trying this ball.
Wilson Staff gear is so underrated. I have a WS Infinite West Loop putter and it's phenomenal. Also I use WS Tour Velocity balls and they play more consistently than any other ball I've used, including TP5 and ProV1. The Triad is a little more on the expensive side but the rest of their gear is punching well above their weight given the price point.
Recently went for a ball fitting, fully expecting to come away with TP5s or ProV 1s, actually went for Wilson Duo soft, absolutely superb feel when putting and highest spin with wedges, very little difference in driving either, very impressed with them.
Why would you expect to get fitted to a tp5 that's the one of the highest compression their is and a 5 piece literally about the worst ball for an average golfer.
Ive started playing in October 2021, over 5 rounds got my score down from 124 the first round to sub 110 last 2 rounds. Maybe this will help me break 100, let alone 80 !!
I don't think I have heard you say phenomenal so many times in a single video! Nice shots on the par 3! I have been waiting for these golf balls to come in stock in the UK and now you have made me pull the trigger.
Just bought a box of these to give them a try. Didnt eatch a review before buying but did buy them hased on how they feel in the hand and the crucial bite test ... They feel soft on the outer which is something I like. My preference is for softer feel around tue green and these have that. Lookibg forward to my Texas Scramble at tye weekend to put them through their paces.
I love the look and feel of the raw version out of the box, but play a few holes with it and it looks like it's gone through a war. I'm going to get a box of the normal ones.
Just bought a dozen...was waiting until I can use these balls. Now after your review I will pull them out and use them on my next golf day... I score low 80s and if I can will use these balls with a mental state it can help me lower my score...I've give it a go.
Personally I use the Wilson Dx2 Soft Golf Balls, decent price and feel great. If I had money to burn however I would use the Vice Pro Plus, best feeling ball I've tried.
I've used these all season and I would heartily recommend them. The non painted have a great feel but stain easily, doesn't necessarily impact performance though.
Yeah I’ve switched from the noncoated to the regular balls because he’s I love the look of the non coated at start but after like three shots they are stained as if you’ve used them for three rounds.
Tried the Triads for the first time today and shot my best round of the year. Loved the feel of the putter, great distance control. Hit a lot of fairways and reasonably long. Iron play was so so but that was operator error. Wish they came in yellow, but that is my only complaint.
I have not seen this ball yet in my area ,but I will tell you in all honesty I use the Duo. I am 71,play from the senior tees and on a good day break 85.My best round ever is a 79 ,but was on a short par 70 links course.
I have played 27 holes with this ball and I love the feel and it is decent off the tee and great with the irons for distance for me as well. My gamer is the ProV1x and I will finish the sleeve and as the weather improves I will finish off my dozen of the ProV1x left dot. Good choices out there.
Wilson sent me a dozen of them a couple weeks before they hit the market since I work at a golf shop and already play their irons. Happy to say that I still have 7/12 of the them (florida courses have a ton of water) and honestly, they have been the best golf ball I’ve found so far. They feel a little weird off the driver, but when I get that feedback I know I’ve sent a rocket down the fairway. Hit my first 300yd drive with the ball as well!
Your videos are brilliant lost a lot of interest in golf but you have brought the excitement back just need to get myself some golf clubs now :) thanks Rick
Aren't we all just looking at promotion slogans by the big manufacturers. I have been on this game for more than 35 years and if all promo talk was true, I would be hitting by drives some 720 yards (on par 4s measuring 1100 yards, of course), straight out of the gate every time, have a perfect short game at every shot, hit wedges out of bunkers 5 inches to the hole every time, and would need less than 1 putt per hole on every course ...But clearly, Rick, this does not diminish the value of your test videos. Well done. I love watching you on this channel!
Dear Rick, a friend gave me a sleeve of these to try out, and I think you hit the nail on head with this one. Soft but firm, and has great feel. I think this is one of my favorite balls in the wind, solid shots fly with little effect in the wind. I think this is a hit for Wilson. Only thing I kinda noticed is pulled and pushed shots track straighter but further off line.
With a name like TRIAD had to be good and some of Wilson irons in the good old days (30 yrs ago) where the best hope we can get these. Great review as always
I did try these and they have a unique dimple pattern as well. Are they straighter than most really depends on the user much like most things in golf. But if we can make small incremental improvements through equipment it can save you a few shots throughout the course of a round. A forgiving iron or driver shot with a forgiving ball may just find a fairway or may just avoid a hazard which can lead to a better score on that particular hole.
Great vid, what a lovely day to play Formby Ladies looks great. It’s big brother surrounding is some track as well though lost a good few of the pines in recent storms unfortunately . Last few holes backing onto where the footballers live is a different world.
I bought a dozen of these to try out. My usually ball is the TP5X. After playing them for a few rounds and switching back and forth during rounds, I probably won’t bug my these again. They’re long but too long for me to get use to. An example. I hit a great drive with a 3 wood which carried about 250 on a short par 4. I was left with 125 yards into a front pin. My pitching wedge normal carry is 130. I had some wind in my face and figured I’d play it at 130 and if anything, I’d leave myself a putt below the hole. I pured my PW and it looked good all the way. Everyone in my group was saying it’s going to be close. Then the ball just kept going. I ended flying the green and carried it 145. This was a constant issue with this ball.
Agree with others who have stated that offline shots are, um, "user error". I am using Wilson C300 driver, fairway (3 and 5 woods) and hybrid, very pleased. Wilson is putting out some great top-tier equipment now at less than top tier prices, they deserve serious consideration by good players.
Thank you for the review - I went out and bought my a box for the Wilson Triad based on your video to test them myself - No, it didn't result in a magic low round of golf, I didn't find the fairways more, didn't get any distance increase, putted any better or felt the ball rolled straighter or anything. But striking the ball just feels better to me compared to say Titleist Pro V1's or Taylormade TP5s. So I am going to change to Wilson Triads, once I have lost all the Pro V1's and TP5s I currently have in my bag. (Wont be to long a wait... :D )
I've been waiting for you to review this ball! Honestly, compared to other channels, Rick puts together the best golf ball review. I can't recall other channels putting extensive effort into reviewing balls. I love your content Rick!
@@maximsmith8493 I have seen his review on the ball. But I still think Rick still makes better content regarding golf balls.. just because of all the testing he does.
As a certified fitter, I've had clients hit this ball against their own...it never fails to convert ProV1x hitters...and, I mean NEVER. I hit em myself...
I tried the Wilson Triad for 3 rounds of golf, I was coming off 3 straight rounds of 79, 79 and 78 with OnCore ELIXR 2022. I shot 90, 91 and 93 with Wilson Triad, needless to say I went back to OnCore ELIXR and shot 81 yesterday. OnCore ELIXR will stay in my bag, although the cover does cut (smiley face) more than I like. Wilson Triad was much more durable, no cuts in my 3 rounds.
You never disappoint. I was about to comment that you were swinging a bit swiftly on the irons and then you said, "I'm going to go 3 more" and almost jarred it on your next.
Found one of these on the course the other day, didn't realise its new from Wilson. First thing I did after cleaning it - bite it, so yes is it soft - but will have to see how it performs. For the price though, I don't see it performing that much better, if at all, to the Bridgestone Tour B XS. Like Rick, that's the only ball I've tested to perform better than a ProV1. If I was to go a cheaper ball, I've found the Srixon Soft Feel to be the best value, and stacks up well against the premium balls, overall 90% as good...
Feel has always mattered to me more than anything with a ball. It bread’s confidence. If the ball really is more balanced than other balls, then it is going to help with consistency. And I was always taught that consistency was key. Therefore, when I do get properly back onto the course as my Arthritis continues to recover then this is certainly a ball I would consider using when my basic consistency is back to what it used to be.
Well, what can I say, I generally play Wilson Staff, ProV1 and Bridgestone. I played this very ball today in stiff winds. I saw the box displayed behind the counter as I paid for green fees and asked if that was their new ball? It was, so I purchased the box, $42 US, placed my mark on it and hit away. Unbelievable how good it played. It stayed straight in the winds. I was able to work the ball at will. Putting, I didn't notice any huge improvements, but damn the drives off the tee have never been better. My buddies noticed my tee box work too and they didn't know I was using this ball, since I often play the Staff model. Stopping the ball on the greens was easy-peasy. After my round I went back into the pro shop and bought the remaining two boxes they had left. It's fair to say this is my new ball. I don't know why one wouldn't want to give it a go, except that it's hard to find.
I tried the ball today. There is no question the ball flight is straighter, this really showed in my drives. The spun on irons and pitches was good. What I didn’t like was the ball is very firm feeling.
I normally play the Wilson duo pro ball I have given these a try. I'm a 25 handicap and have found these to be very spinny, feel great and ok of the tee. I was still able to snap hook the ball, I did find more greens in reg than I normally do and I wouldn't say it helped my putting but I did chip really well with it ended up shooting a 91. But had a bad off the tee.
The only thing that will help a golfer break 80, in my opinion, is increasing frequency of playing and maybe some lessons if a player is having trouble. If one is mishitting the ball then that is user error, not the balls fault. Changing the ball is not going to make you better ball striker if you can't strike the ball correctly in the first place.
Totally agree! I'm always around 83-86 and know that it takes repetition and many more rounds to break into the 70's, along with practice. Work is busy though :)
Rick great vid as always. Goin to comment this until I get a response. You and Pete and maybe Matt to should put together a full set of clubs. Driver to putter. And play 18 holes. Everyone use the same bag of clubs. TWIST IS: they are ONLY GIMMICK CLUBS. 760CC DRIVER &Hockey stick PUTTER are a few examples. WINNER gets bragging rights. Maybe a funny trophy.
Nice to see Wilson back with a good ball. The SmartCore was the last one I thought was any good. My mates and I used to love them. Welcome back Wilson 👍
Yeah...love them. I haven't found a ball that I feel suits my game for years but these, I've played 4 rounds with, I think do give me distance and feel... direction is totally my fault haha!
One of the guys at Golf Galaxy talked me into trying these for the feel off the putter last year. I had been playing ProV1x since those balls came out, the Titleist Professional before that, and the Tour Balata before that, etc.... I'm 52 now and over the past two summers playing the Triad, my handicap has dropped back down from a 6 to a 3. The Titleist ProV's are longer in comparison for sure, but the Triad's feel so much better on and around the greens. The softer feel all around gives you better control in all aspects of the game in my opinion. Plus, nobody plays Wilson golf balls, so there's never any doubt who's ball it is when you see the Wilson logo.
Tried this ball today and am impressed. Did not see much difference off driver but iron shots were definitely straighter and checked up well. Chips and putts awesome. Felt as good or better than pro v.
I was satisfied shooting dreadful 102-105 last year with the Wilson Smart Core balls. Never found the fairway, never in a position to attack the pin and didn’t make very many putts, BUT $18 for a double dozen was such a great deal I bought 7 double dozens and burned through/lost all of them in a little over a year with 1800+ holes played.
No joke , first time using these balls yesterday … I’m an 8 handicap and I shot 78 I came to check out the reviews and this video comes up. Break 80 with these balls. We living in a simulation lol
I have a fairly low club head speed due to a very flat swing plane. But I carry this ball 15 yards further with the driver and I get a bet run out as well compared to the prov1's I was using
The whole engineering point to the Wilson Triad is the fact that all three layers have the same density. That allows the ball to ignore imperfect concentric layering, which in normally compounded golf balls (Prov1, Chromesoft, et all) introduce mass imbalances which affect the spin and flight of the ball in unpredictable ways. Off center golf balls in new batches from all of the major makers can exceed 33%, so one "bad" ball in every sleeve.
Great review as always Rick! Would love to try these out at some point. However is anyone else still waiting to see that maxfli straightfli ball get cut in half? Or did I miss it lol
My choice of golf balls usually comes down to whatever I find in the woods while looking for my previous ball. 🤣🤣🤣
Its give 1 take 1, i just happen to be more giving
Yeah me too 🤣😂
@@UpdogGolf I strive for a "No net loss" of balls when I play.
Hahaha. Me too. All the balls in my bags are balls I find in the woods and in the shallow shores of lakes. Soak them in Oxy Clean and rinse them off they look brand new!
I’ve found hundreds of ball and almost 50 Pro V1s in the last 15 months. “Lost another Noodle, where did it go…oh look two Titleists.” I then save those and other premium balls in a couple tubs so I can bang the Kirklands I find on any hole with water or any hole that’s next to a hole that has water.
Can't wait to find these in the rough....
Same brother, same
My thoughts exactly!
What I found instead… pinnacle stone balls 😂
🤣 love it!
I found one last week. Proceeded to lose it permanently in the drink. Golf…
It might be good but I think it might be worth waiting for the under par version!!
Yeah me personally I’ve been looking to break 50 so these really don’t make sense for my game as I hole almost every shot 😔😔
the magnatec one or what lol
That would be the Staff ball
Wilson is no joke now. These are incredible. They feel better than any other ball I've launched into the forest.
😂😂😂😂😂
You are killin' me Rick! I still haven't used up those Maxfli's you convinced me to buy, now I gotta go get a box of these!
Big fan of Wilson currently game their cb irons fantastic set of sticks, bought a dozen of these on Sunday played two rounds with them so far great ball performed just as good as the prov1x I was using before and they are cheaper as well.
Im with you on the WS CB’s, they are fantastic, currently playing the Kirkland ball its really impressed me how well it plays at the price point its at.
@@SePhO11 been wanting to try the Kirklands but been out of stock the two times I looked online
First two rounds of the year for me in Scotland this year at my local course....first round 83 played really well, played on Monday same course and shot 99. Golf is hard.
Yes sir. I did the exact same thing a month ago.
Please keep us updated on all your scores🙄
it's crazy to hear that year-round golf is not a thing for everyone. I live in South Carolina and golf throughout the winter. I'm luckier than I thought I guess. Good luck on your game this year!
@@any1younger grow up! It's social media people can say what they want
I recently got a 123 on a course I got a 89 on 4 months ago. I've only had a back and shoulder surgery in between.
For me, spin, chipping and putting feel, matter the most. Those offline shots, aren't the balls fault, it's the golf swing on that particular shot, IMO. Def gonna get a sleeve of these and give them a try, when the course opens next month!
Agree it’s always the golf swing, no matter how much technology is packed into a club or a golf ball
@@SAMax2268 with the exception of an off centered golf ball! Read my golf spy ball lab. With a robot they determine some off center hits are the balls fault.
@@MSFaz07 definitely some balls will curve much more then others no doubt about it
Spot on. When Rick dunks a huge hook left with the driver it's nothing to do with the ball despite him saying heather 1 ball 0. Ridiculous to suggest it was the balls fault.
@@MSFaz07 absolutely that's what people worn show. They show a robot hitting it perfect and then their isn't much difference. The few studies that have been done with robots on mishits show lower compression ball like a Bridgestone e6 and other company's who have similar will go much straighter on mishits then a tour ball pro v or b330 etc... Hitting balls with a robot perfectly only shows that all balls are somewhat similar when hit perfectly which is useless information to the masses who rarely strike it perfectly
*Alright so. Bought & played with these today* firstly, they feel real nice! Couldn’t agree more about the feel off the putter. Irons and even driver. Felt like I actually gained some distance today off the driver which I was very surprised at.
*But* and it’s a big but. I hit a good few shots with mg3 wedge (not bunker shots) and the coating was in a bad way after…. Deep cuts everywhere! I’d definitely say the durability isn’t all what it seemed. Was very poor in comparison with say a Bridgestone tour xs, pro v1 etc. Honestly I’d even say you might be switching to a new ball after first 9! But on the 2nd hole at my local this morning, a par 4. I drove the green then sinked the 40ft’r for eagle. How could you not like the ball after that haha! Cheers for another top video Rick 🥃
hard to beat bridgestone self repairing covers lol
I am going to try a sleeve of these Friday. I have read that the “Raw” version is not very durable.
Played these yesterday for the first time. The ball feels very good, I like a low compression ball. I shot a good round at 85. Couple bad holes but that was user error. I will try these out for a few more rounds but definitely a top 5 golf ball imo. Try it and see for yourself. Good luck with your game everyone.
Tested the Triad today. You are spot on. Shot 75. On 6500 yards course. No three putts. Ball was able to bite so could attack the pins. Mid irons were very consistent on distances and chipping was amazing. Keeping this ball in the bag for my everyday ball
What is your driver swing speed?
Perfect!!
I bought these the first day they hit the shelves and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE this new Wilson Triad ball. Switching from Callaway Chrome Soft LS. Played one round and went back to buy 3 more dozen. Great feel off the putter, great trajectory, good distance and loads of check spin around the greens.
Easily one of the best balls I've played. I bought a dozen when I was in Arizona ( got the chance do a durability test off some desert rock lies- it did great) but seriously a very impressive ball, great feel off of every club, checks up and spins well. Nicely done Wilson.
Pretty much in love with Wilson golf products. Currently using C300 forged irons and love em. Need Gary Woodland to get on the podcast for the win! Will be trying this ball.
"I dont know about attacking pins"
Golf ball: And i took that personally
*literally attacks pin*
What’s Updog? Hahaha
Good one
@@gcoffey223 HAHA! Nice one. You could see Rick's shoulders and upper body were way ahead of his hips on those first few pulled shots.
Wilson Staff gear is so underrated. I have a WS Infinite West Loop putter and it's phenomenal. Also I use WS Tour Velocity balls and they play more consistently than any other ball I've used, including TP5 and ProV1. The Triad is a little more on the expensive side but the rest of their gear is punching well above their weight given the price point.
Recently went for a ball fitting, fully expecting to come away with TP5s or ProV 1s, actually went for Wilson Duo soft, absolutely superb feel when putting and highest spin with wedges, very little difference in driving either, very impressed with them.
Honestly never heard of ball fitting in my life. You must be good!
@@cla3189 not particularly, just took advantage of a service my club provides. You get club fittings, why not a ball that suits you as well.
Just had a putter fitting done recently. Ended up with a stability shaft in my current Wilson Staff putter. It's a thing of beauty now
Very surprised a non urethane ball would spin the most
Why would you expect to get fitted to a tp5 that's the one of the highest compression their is and a 5 piece literally about the worst ball for an average golfer.
Ive started playing in October 2021, over 5 rounds got my score down from 124 the first round to sub 110 last 2 rounds. Maybe this will help me break 100, let alone 80 !!
Love a Rick review of anything. Still will be playing pro v's but..
I don't think I have heard you say phenomenal so many times in a single video! Nice shots on the par 3! I have been waiting for these golf balls to come in stock in the UK and now you have made me pull the trigger.
Very fitting that shot was attacking the pin and he almost dunked the ball wearing a Jordan hat. Love it
Been using Wilson's for years. Nice to see they have a premium model. Will check them out!
Just bought a box of these to give them a try. Didnt eatch a review before buying but did buy them hased on how they feel in the hand and the crucial bite test ... They feel soft on the outer which is something I like. My preference is for softer feel around tue green and these have that.
Lookibg forward to my Texas Scramble at tye weekend to put them through their paces.
I love the look and feel of the raw version out of the box, but play a few holes with it and it looks like it's gone through a war. I'm going to get a box of the normal ones.
Same as the Staff Model Raw. Tried those last year, feel was harder than most on those, imo.
That is my exact experience first time using today they go an off colour really quicky.
I love the Wilson brand they are very under rated
Agree. I use DuoSoft golf balls and absolutely love them. I think they get massively overlooked.
Just bought a dozen...was waiting until I can use these balls. Now after your review I will pull them out and use them on my next golf day...
I score low 80s and if I can will use these balls with a mental state it can help me lower my score...I've give it a go.
Wilson staff equipment has been underrated for years now. I have the D7 forged irons and would love to see Rick review the D9 forged! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻
Same here!
Personally I use the Wilson Dx2 Soft Golf Balls, decent price and feel great. If I had money to burn however I would use the Vice Pro Plus, best feeling ball I've tried.
I use the Vice Pro's in drip and love them. Best golf ball for me. I've hit my longest shot and had my only chip in with them.
Wilson dx2 is low compression ball. And vice pro plus is the opposite. Vice pro is more simular withe the dx2
@@passiveincomejunkie2752 ya vice pro isn't a good ball. Very firm to hard for most u less you have big club head speed
@@PIP-zf9yb yes you need a pretty fast swing speed to make this ball work. Thats why i like the pro more🙂
@@passiveincomejunkie2752 I have afast swing speed I still don't like it compared to Bridgestone or Callaway but it's decent
I've used these all season and I would heartily recommend them. The non painted have a great feel but stain easily, doesn't necessarily impact performance though.
Yeah I’ve switched from the noncoated to the regular balls because he’s I love the look of the non coated at start but after like three shots they are stained as if you’ve used them for three rounds.
Tried the Triads for the first time today and shot my best round of the year. Loved the feel of the putter, great distance control. Hit a lot of fairways and reasonably long. Iron play was so so but that was operator error. Wish they came in yellow, but that is my only complaint.
You work for Wilson?
@@truthvenum5468 retired high school teacher, 16 hdcp, shot 84, 42 42 Cave Creek GC Phoenix, AZ 6194 yards
@@azands1 Give it up. Honestly. Rick is starting to lose credibility very fast.
@@azands1 Nicely done. Do they feel "soft" on iron hits?
@@GolfQuestChannel I've been using TaylorMade Tour Response. The Wilson Triad felt firmer off the irons to me but seemed to spin and I could stop it.
I shoot in the mid 70s. And this ball is amazing. I went and bought just two sleeves. Love em
4:30 Wow - what a shot Rick! I love soft feel from a golf ball on chips & putts. Might have to check these out.
I have not seen this ball yet in my area ,but I will tell you in all honesty I use the Duo. I am 71,play from the senior tees and on a good day break 85.My best round ever is a 79 ,but was on a short par 70 links course.
Shot 81 at Ilkley wednesday using these balls absolutely love them. It just seems they go straighter especially with the irons
I actually drained a shot hot from around 56 yards away with a Wilson Duo-soft+ .
I have played 27 holes with this ball and I love the feel and it is decent off the tee and great with the irons for distance for me as well. My gamer is the ProV1x and I will finish the sleeve and as the weather improves I will finish off my dozen of the ProV1x left dot. Good choices out there.
Wilson sent me a dozen of them a couple weeks before they hit the market since I work at a golf shop and already play their irons. Happy to say that I still have 7/12 of the them (florida courses have a ton of water) and honestly, they have been the best golf ball I’ve found so far. They feel a little weird off the driver, but when I get that feedback I know I’ve sent a rocket down the fairway. Hit my first 300yd drive with the ball as well!
Your videos are brilliant lost a lot of interest in golf but you have brought the excitement back just need to get myself some golf clubs now :) thanks Rick
I play Srixon q-star tour. I'm starting to work in the Triad. The feel very similar.
Aren't we all just looking at promotion slogans by the big manufacturers. I have been on this game for more than 35 years and if all promo talk was true, I would be hitting by drives some 720 yards (on par 4s measuring 1100 yards, of course), straight out of the gate every time, have a perfect short game at every shot, hit wedges out of bunkers 5 inches to the hole every time, and would need less than 1 putt per hole on every course ...But clearly, Rick, this does not diminish the value of your test videos. Well done. I love watching you on this channel!
I absolutely love your channel. You are the best out there giving us the truth. Thanks Rick!
Dear Rick, a friend gave me a sleeve of these to try out, and I think you hit the nail on head with this one. Soft but firm, and has great feel. I think this is one of my favorite balls in the wind, solid shots fly with little effect in the wind. I think this is a hit for Wilson. Only thing I kinda noticed is pulled and pushed shots track straighter but further off line.
With a name like TRIAD had to be good and some of Wilson irons in the good old days (30 yrs ago) where the best hope we can get these. Great review as always
I did try these and they have a unique dimple pattern as well. Are they straighter than most really depends on the user much like most things in golf. But if we can make small incremental improvements through equipment it can save you a few shots throughout the course of a round. A forgiving iron or driver shot with a forgiving ball may just find a fairway or may just avoid a hazard which can lead to a better score on that particular hole.
Great vid, what a lovely day to play Formby Ladies looks great. It’s big brother surrounding is some track as well though lost a good few of the pines in recent storms unfortunately . Last few holes backing onto where the footballers live is a different world.
I bought a dozen of these to try out. My usually ball is the TP5X. After playing them for a few rounds and switching back and forth during rounds, I probably won’t bug my these again. They’re long but too long for me to get use to. An example. I hit a great drive with a 3 wood which carried about 250 on a short par 4. I was left with 125 yards into a front pin. My pitching wedge normal carry is 130. I had some wind in my face and figured I’d play it at 130 and if anything, I’d leave myself a putt below the hole. I pured my PW and it looked good all the way. Everyone in my group was saying it’s going to be close. Then the ball just kept going. I ended flying the green and carried it 145. This was a constant issue with this ball.
Agree with others who have stated that offline shots are, um, "user error". I am using Wilson C300 driver, fairway (3 and 5 woods) and hybrid, very pleased. Wilson is putting out some great top-tier equipment now at less than top tier prices, they deserve serious consideration by good players.
awesome test.. I would think you need to find a low hcp 10-15 and after some pre-testing see if he / she is able to break 80
I use the Wilson Duo during Winter, and Taylormade Tour Response during Summer
i play di11 irons and d7 driver and duo 50 golf balls became a wilson fans 7 years ago looking forward to trying these new balls
Does it hit itself ?
Can it find itself in the rough?
Can it swim ??
Thank you for the review - I went out and bought my a box for the Wilson Triad based on your video to test them myself - No, it didn't result in a magic low round of golf, I didn't find the fairways more, didn't get any distance increase, putted any better or felt the ball rolled straighter or anything. But striking the ball just feels better to me compared to say Titleist Pro V1's or Taylormade TP5s. So I am going to change to Wilson Triads, once I have lost all the Pro V1's and TP5s I currently have in my bag. (Wont be to long a wait... :D )
I've been waiting for you to review this ball! Honestly, compared to other channels, Rick puts together the best golf ball review. I can't recall other channels putting extensive effort into reviewing balls. I love your content Rick!
You may want to take a look at James Robinson's UA-cam channel, he reviewed this ball about a month ago!
@@maximsmith8493 I have seen his review on the ball. But I still think Rick still makes better content regarding golf balls.. just because of all the testing he does.
As a certified fitter, I've had clients hit this ball against their own...it never fails to convert ProV1x hitters...and, I mean NEVER. I hit em myself...
I tried the Wilson Triad for 3 rounds of golf, I was coming off 3 straight rounds of 79, 79 and 78 with OnCore ELIXR 2022. I shot 90, 91 and 93 with Wilson Triad, needless to say I went back to OnCore ELIXR and shot 81 yesterday. OnCore ELIXR will stay in my bag, although the cover does cut (smiley face) more than I like. Wilson Triad was much more durable, no cuts in my 3 rounds.
I shot 84 today, I'll be trying some of these when the weather picks up. Not much point in the winter, I'll stick to my AD333's for now
You never disappoint. I was about to comment that you were swinging a bit swiftly on the irons and then you said, "I'm going to go 3 more" and almost jarred it on your next.
How to promote a golf ball 101 !! Lols. Great clip 👏
Can you please do a Srizon Soft Feel Review! I’m planning on using those this year!
Found one of these on the course the other day, didn't realise its new from Wilson. First thing I did after cleaning it - bite it, so yes is it soft - but will have to see how it performs. For the price though, I don't see it performing that much better, if at all, to the Bridgestone Tour B XS. Like Rick, that's the only ball I've tested to perform better than a ProV1. If I was to go a cheaper ball, I've found the Srixon Soft Feel to be the best value, and stacks up well against the premium balls, overall 90% as good...
Never really seen Wilson balls before here in UK but always played Wilson irons. Could be worth a try. Another great ball review 👏
I just bought some of these as well. Excited to try it out
Feel has always mattered to me more than anything with a ball. It bread’s confidence.
If the ball really is more balanced than other balls, then it is going to help with consistency. And I was always taught that consistency was key.
Therefore, when I do get properly back onto the course as my Arthritis continues to recover then this is certainly a ball I would consider using when my basic consistency is back to what it used to be.
Great video. Might want to get these for my putter. Speaking of putters, review GG (GoodGood's putters)!
I love Wilson, I used to be obsessed with Callaway until I started using Wilson. Never failed to disappoint then, and now
Like the look of these. Going to have to buy a dozen and give them a try for myself.
Well, what can I say, I generally play Wilson Staff, ProV1 and Bridgestone. I played this very ball today in stiff winds. I saw the box displayed behind the counter as I paid for green fees and asked if that was their new ball? It was, so I purchased the box, $42 US, placed my mark on it and hit away. Unbelievable how good it played. It stayed straight in the winds. I was able to work the ball at will. Putting, I didn't notice any huge improvements, but damn the drives off the tee have never been better. My buddies noticed my tee box work too and they didn't know I was using this ball, since I often play the Staff model. Stopping the ball on the greens was easy-peasy. After my round I went back into the pro shop and bought the remaining two boxes they had left. It's fair to say this is my new ball. I don't know why one wouldn't want to give it a go, except that it's hard to find.
I tried the ball today. There is no question the ball flight is straighter, this really showed in my drives. The spun on irons and pitches was good. What I didn’t like was the ball is very firm feeling.
I normally play the Wilson duo pro ball I have given these a try. I'm a 25 handicap and have found these to be very spinny, feel great and ok of the tee.
I was still able to snap hook the ball, I did find more greens in reg than I normally do and I wouldn't say it helped my putting but I did chip really well with it ended up shooting a 91. But had a bad off the tee.
The only thing that will help a golfer break 80, in my opinion, is increasing frequency of playing and maybe some lessons if a player is having trouble. If one is mishitting the ball then that is user error, not the balls fault. Changing the ball is not going to make you better ball striker if you can't strike the ball correctly in the first place.
Totally agree! I'm always around 83-86 and know that it takes repetition and many more rounds to break into the 70's, along with practice.
Work is busy though :)
I like the laddie X from Precept, long, straight, nice feel.
Rick great vid as always. Goin to comment this until I get a response. You and Pete and maybe Matt to should put together a full set of clubs. Driver to putter. And play 18 holes. Everyone use the same bag of clubs. TWIST IS: they are ONLY GIMMICK CLUBS.
760CC DRIVER &Hockey stick PUTTER are a few examples. WINNER gets bragging rights. Maybe a funny trophy.
Rick. Please please PLEASE so a review on the new TaylorMade Tour Response stripe golf ball. Would love to see a review on that!!!
Nice to see Wilson back with a good ball. The SmartCore was the last one I thought was any good. My mates and I used to love them.
Welcome back Wilson 👍
Yeah...love them. I haven't found a ball that I feel suits my game for years but these, I've played 4 rounds with, I think do give me distance and feel... direction is totally my fault haha!
I have 2 dozen on order already. I’m currently playing the Wilson Staff and want to save some money and try these!
I've been playing the Kirkland 2.0 balls and they've been pretty good. Maybe I'll give these a try too.
One of the guys at Golf Galaxy talked me into trying these for the feel off the putter last year. I had been playing ProV1x since those balls came out, the Titleist Professional before that, and the Tour Balata before that, etc.... I'm 52 now and over the past two summers playing the Triad, my handicap has dropped back down from a 6 to a 3. The Titleist ProV's are longer in comparison for sure, but the Triad's feel so much better on and around the greens. The softer feel all around gives you better control in all aspects of the game in my opinion. Plus, nobody plays Wilson golf balls, so there's never any doubt who's ball it is when you see the Wilson logo.
I've enjoyed playing Wilson golf balls for years. Even though I get mocked by friends, I never have to mark my ball to identify it !
Ok I just bought a set online from Marangaroo Golf Course Pro Shop and will have to give them a belting.
Tried this ball today and am impressed. Did not see much difference off driver but iron shots were definitely straighter and checked up well. Chips and putts awesome. Felt as good or better than pro v.
I’m not consistent enough to really see the difference in a ball but I did try these yesterday and played decent
Similar to the Oncore golf balls that I play with. Would love to see you review them. Thanks for the great content
I was satisfied shooting dreadful 102-105 last year with the Wilson Smart Core balls. Never found the fairway, never in a position to attack the pin and didn’t make very many putts, BUT $18 for a double dozen was such a great deal I bought 7 double dozens and burned through/lost all of them in a little over a year with 1800+ holes played.
Had a go with these balls on Sunday and was really impressed with them,
Just bought some of these, they feel unbelievable when shanking them into the sea
No joke , first time using these balls yesterday … I’m an 8 handicap and I shot 78 I came to check out the reviews and this video comes up. Break 80 with these balls. We living in a simulation lol
I have a fairly low club head speed due to a very flat swing plane. But I carry this ball 15 yards further with the driver and I get a bet run out as well compared to the prov1's I was using
Looking forward to trying these golf balls.
Thanks Rick. Another really solid review
Best ball on the market. I played the PRO V1 X before, but the feel off this ball is next level
The whole engineering point to the Wilson Triad is the fact that all three layers have the same density. That allows the ball to ignore imperfect concentric layering, which in normally compounded golf balls (Prov1, Chromesoft, et all) introduce mass imbalances which affect the spin and flight of the ball in unpredictable ways. Off center golf balls in new batches from all of the major makers can exceed 33%, so one "bad" ball in every sleeve.
Great review, RIck (as always)! It would be awesome to see you review the new Srixon ZStar Diamond next.
Great review as always Rick! Would love to try these out at some point. However is anyone else still waiting to see that maxfli straightfli ball get cut in half? Or did I miss it lol
Hey Rick can you test the Uther golf balls the air x and the tour icon. I love it but wanted to see what you guys thought! Cheers from Texas!
Rick I can see all the work you’ve put into your swing! Especially keeping your weight forward a bit.
Rick could you please do the distance test and wedge spin test at 100 and 50 against your pro v1’s!
Rick used to love the Wilson V6 irons. He should just go ahead and put them back in the bag. It would shock the entire world.
My average is 83… first round with this ball shot a 76 with 3 birdies… this ball is no joke
Rick - bring back the break 75 series. It's why I started watching your channel - was great entertainment!