85 MPH BALL FITTING // Is Left Dash Pro V1X The Perfect Choice?
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- Опубліковано 13 лют 2024
- Today we have a special guest in the bay, Ronnie, on his 18th appearance on the channel is here to get fit for his preferred ball this season. See what Ian thinks will treat him best between the -Pro V1X, Chrome Tour X and the Pro V1X.
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Rocket Ronnie is back!!!! So good.
RONNIE IS BACK BABY
First off congrats to Ron!! Improving your game each year from 65 yrs old to 69 yrs old is quite an accomplishment. Turning 65 this fall and appreciate the inspiration. Timing of this session is right as I just bought my first dozen left dash Pro V1x’s a few hours before this dropped. I will experiment with my launch monitor against my regular ProV1x’s and analyze the tendencies highlighted in the video. Thanks for the superb and detailed content on the channel fellas. Appreciate how committed the program is to uncovering the slightest opportunities for game improvement. 😊
Testament to Ronnie and his dedication but also to the game of golf itself that one can improve your game going into late 60s...
Glad Ron is back in tge studio. 👍👍👍
Ron's a machine. What I don't get is that while we're the same age, I hit 15-20 mph faster CH (and 40 yds more carry) with driver, but he hits his 7-iron 20-25 yards further than me! I think that speaks volumes - about my poor iron play! 🤔
This video has become one of my all-time favorites! Your storytelling skills are exceptional, and the way you weaved together information and personal anecdotes was brilliant. I found myself feeling motivated and empowered after watching. Your authenticity is refreshing, and it's clear that you genuinely want to make a positive impact on your audience. I'm grateful for this insightful video and can't wait to see more!
Love to see Ronnie in your videos. It's meaningful and helpful to me. Thanks
So good. Ronnie - you are an icon. My two bits - go with the 'softer' feel, but that is my bias. Well done.
Always enjoy when the Rocket comes to visit. He and I are not that different in age and speed, so his stuff seems particularly relevant to me.
welcome back Ronnie, return of a legend. Awesome video as always boys, love your work
Ron and you always make a fantastic video. This helps my game. Thank you.
always cool to see such a clear definitive outcome and the excitement it put into Ronnie.. just scooped some TruTrack Tour X's, looks like won't be disappointed
Always a pleasure to see Ronnie doing his thing!
Thanks Boys
Really appreciate the senior testing 👏⛳️
This was great to watch. I would be very curious to put these balls up against more budget friendly urethane balls like Tour Response, Q Star Tour, etc.
By far, the best tester on the channel EVER. Keep bringing it Ronnie! 🔥
RONNIEEEEEEE
Ronnie is a legend shoud be on every day 🙂
Cheers from Norcal
Our favorite tester is back! Heck yeah guys
Always fantastic to have Ronnie testing
Great test gents! I think what the ball does off the putter should be included, massive factor when I help my team pick their ball.
So good to get a visit from Ronnie, make us +50´s hope for many more years with the game. Thx Ronnie, just keep going and look fore the smal gains
Love to watch Ronnie and his tests. I’m now 87 and going on 88, a single digit albeit high single digit 8.6 and my swing speed is more closer to between 80-85 and occasionally on a warm day, maybe 88+-. I wish I had Ronnie’s smash factor (efficiency) of 1.45+-. My driver carry is 180+ and recently got it to 200 occasionally. I too, tested a lot of balls, however, not with the accuracy of your test with Ronnie because it was primarily out on the course. I found the premium balls (Titleist, TS5x, etc. 90+compression) were surprisingly just as long as the softer compression Vice Pro Soft, Srixon Soft with 70+- compression. When I say this, it is my observations w/o launch monitor verification. There might have been 5+ yards difference with an occasional 10+-. The Titleist Velocity when well struck was probably the longest. My major criterion for golf balls, however, is not distance but what was my score after 18 holes and I have come to the conclusion that I prefer the feel of the Vice Pro Soft and I seem to score well with this ball. In addition, the $15+ dollar higher cost for the premium balls is not justified to the $30 a dozen cost of the Vice Pro Soft. With a decent roll after my carry of 180-190 yds, I may get 215-220 with an occasional 225+. My main concentration on the tee is to tee it high and hit a solid shot (maybe 142+- smash factor) with about a 15+ degree launch angle, and hopefully a spin rate of 2500+-, I will get a 210+- yard drive. I can work with this distance because, I am very accurate and keep the ball in the fairway. Last thing, I don’t play the course at longer than 6000 yds. My distances doesn’t warrant playing at 6,500+- yds any more. I know at my age of 87 I’m doing well physically and mentally so I don’t care what others may think when I move up to the front tees for par 4’s that exceed 375 yards from the white tees to the 350+ yard tee. Keep it up Ronny, love your appearances❤ and I always listen to Ian carefully cuz, I don’t know of any other fitter with such knowledge of golf equipment.
@@moweejim you're a STUD! those are incredible numbers for someone approaching 90. I once played with a guy who was 88 and hit his driver about 200-220 total. We were playing the local muni, I was just back to the game, and I think he beat me from the same (short) tees despite giving up 80 yds of driver carry!
Great video. It is one that I can relate to. Turning 77 this year and still trying to get better. Playing the new Callaway Smoke HL irons to help my ball flight. That with the Chrome Soft ball has made the game enjoyable. Hope to see some more videos with swing speeds more in common with us older guys.
TXG shirt! Subtle. Love it!
Ron!!!!!!! Good to see you!
Interesting to see Ronnie’s confidence grow with each video. Great work.
More Ronnie please. Relates more to us older guys with slower swing speeds. At 56 years old My swing speed is 88 with driver and my ball is the prov1x. Keep up the great work guys. Love the channel.
Congratulations, this was a great video for me.
Glad Ronnie mentioned the putter, for me that's an important factor. Great job Ronnie!
Great to have Ronnie back in the bay and looking so well (damn I'm just a wee bit jealous)
I hope that he has a great season in 24 and has many more to come in the future
Great video! Could come down to sight lines or visuals too. If you like Callaway's triple track or 360 lines that could definitely be the deciding factor.
I love seeing the Ronnie videos
Ian iv done Ronnie ping 430 lamkin sonar + grip
Ronnie is back! Yeah!
It's great to see the thinking senior golfers' thinking golfer on the channel again. Looking good Ronnie.
Ever since you rebranded to Club Champion your lav mics have been SUPER hot. Turn down the gain a bit because all your "S"s are clipping really bad.
Agreed. Don’t try to do it with compression it’s just too loud… even the room sounds boomy. Maybe put up some acoustic treatment. Sounds like you are in a subway station with the reverb. I’m wondering if it’s part of whatever you guys do in mastering the sound. Every “s” or “t” sounds like it’s clipping. Like even the background noise is crazy loud.
Just turn your volume down audio snob lmao
Clipping yep. Knock the gain down plz
I love it when you have videos featuring Ronnie. I am about his age (68) and can relate to his distances, issues, etc., more than anyone else who swings on your videos. I would love to see a second driver bracket and challenge with Ronnie hitting the golf balls. I would learn a lot from that. Pick eight drivers that would be well suited to him (not to the youngers) and let him go at it.
Ron is STRIPING IT!!
Ronnie!!! My man!
This is so useful, for the larger majority of golfers
Great video! Why did you test the prov1x and not the prov1? I thought the x is for faster swing speeds?
always great videos when Ronnie shows up being 71 years old with swing speed like Ron it really helps us seniors you need to keep making these videos instead of people hitting hit 300 yards no disrespect Ian your knowledge of golf is unbelievable thanks
Legend Ronnie! We need an update when he picks the best ball on course
I was wondering Ronnie would have done with the Bridgestone Tour RXS since it is aimed for swing club speed of less than 105mph
This was both entertaining and informative. What about a Mizuno ball for this swing speed category?
Ronnie is a legend ❤
I love that you do videos of different types of handicaps. I’d love to see/help with a “former athlete” fitting. Former athlete being someone who was a college athlete who got into golf in the post athletic years. I started golf super unserious in early 20’s. Now as a 39 year old who is avid in golf but still that mid handicap. I find all your info very interesting. Thank you
Love seeing Ronnie on stage.
Thank you Ronnie for doing this test for me 46 year old senior. Ballnamic told me I should use Bridgestone tour bx. Any opinion on this ball?
great i swing at around 85 myself a bit older at 75 i use mizuno x is this as high spin as the 2 x balls you are testing thanks for great video
Great to see a video for the seniors. I found it both helpful and informative. I’ve obviously missed previous videos as it’s the first time I’ve actually seen a senior on your channel. You mentioned that Ronnie is in the top 1% but it wasn’t clear what you were referring to, please can you expand?
Hope I'm still going like Ron when I'm older. He's in fantastic shape!
Great to see this testing. I have a couple guys who have that slower swing speed, who can benefit from this test. Cheers!
Glad to see Ronnie back. He and I are very similar. Both 69 yrs old.
The MAN the LEGEND the GOAT
Ron might want to try some Srixon Q star tours. I love the divides they make, and the distance they get is great, especially for a soft ball.
Good work. Playing LeftDash myself at 90-95mph. Love the driver and iron performance. Not bothered by a firm feel in putting and short game. My struggle is too high driver spin.
Give Chrome Tour a try. That will knock down that driver spin.
Curious how the Z Star diamond didn’t make it into this test. MyGolfSpy labeled it as one of the best higher spinning balls and it’s one of the fastest off a driver.
Love the Ronnie videos. I have some of the same ball speed and club speed but do not get the same distance etc. Would love to know his fitness program and coaching. I have tested lots of balls this off season and have pretty much settled on the Prov1x. Yellow seems to be better than white.
Great spin numbers with the Driver - how do you do it ?
great review for us older players - how would the ProV1 compare? I thought the ProV1 was for slower swing speed?
In the pantheon of legendary Rons, there is but one at the pinnacle.
Great call! 👌🏾
Nice to see Ronnie back dang he’s really good I lose so many balls a round and he can play pro balls really good
Rocket Rons always a highlight to watch he ooozes Rizz
Where do you see the Wilson staff model in this line up?
Any chance you guys can test the srixon diamond vs the same ball
Love Ronnie been back. I went for a ball fit in September prov1x was far superior to my old tp5x gamer. Overtime I've found durability much better too
Excellent! Thank you for this as I’ve been trying to get my father to swap from his super soft Callaway’s to one of these. He’s 75, with a handicap between 7 and 8 and could do with some additional distance and consistency.
LOL You can't beat that Supersoft around the Greens it's so good and the price point is excellent, also a lower compression ball so your Dad will benefit from that, Por V's tend to need a 95+ Swing Speed to get the most out of them, Just a thought and I'm only 65 !!! Cheers,
@@stuartriddell3906 I actually do agree and thank you with the comment. I’m 50 ish and hit off 4 ish. I’m also nearly 6 inches taller than my father at 6’2” however I can still (only just) reach short par 5’s in 2, where Dad does need an additional shot. It mostly comes down to Dad just not wanting to try any other balls. Yes, the super softs are great and the price is even better. I’ll use them in cold conditions occasionally as I live in Melbourne. Dad’s further north by about 700 kilometres where it’s warmer all year round. Our drivers are interestingly the same brand. Mines set at 8 degrees with an extra stiff shaft, Dad’s is at 13 with a regular flex (he doesn’t believe he’s old enough for a senior one lol). He did try mine out on a few holes and simply hated it (even though one particular shot had a regular playing partner of his) comment by saying that’s the longest shot I’ve ever seen you hit! Dad politely handed it back and said you can keep that one son as it’s not for me. Obviously we were both fitted for our own clubs. Another interesting point is Dad isn’t at his best green side and will simply putt from as long as distance that allows it. So the extra grip and spin is wasted a bit. Hence why I’ve been encouraging a firmer ball just for additional distance from the tee (his main weekness). I play with TP5’s as I find them to be great from both the tee and also from around the green as a comparison. Where he just doesn’t like the feel and feedback from them. To end this very long response, golf is a funny game, one that regardless of handicap or years of playing we do want to improve, however change is still a difficult thing. Just like life itself. 😊
Hi Marcus Thanks for the nice reply, I actually have Family in Melbourne but it's a long way from Canada and our lovely Long Winters !!! I am in my sixties and have been a 5 handicap for about 15 straight years, Good for your Dad he must have a bit of Scottish in him LOL... I use the Callaway Supersoft in Spring and Fall when the temps are pretty cool it's a really underrated golf ball, I wish Ian would give it a chance on the monitor with lower swing speed players, another amazing ball is the "Pinnacle Soft ' same deal and really surprising results.... Summer I play the ProV1 .... We are Going into our Spring and hoping to be out on the course very soon.... I guess you are going into your Fall season ? Grab a box of those Pinnacle Soft Gol balls and Swing away... Cheers for now.... Stuart @@marcusgeorge1825
What effect does dimple pattern have on ball performance and is it acceptable to discount dimple pattern with GC Quad testing?
I was really expecting to see a 2024 TP5 vs TP5x video today. Not to mention they aren't even included in your video here.
My favorite tester.
Is the ball strike location correct? Why is it so low on the club face?
what has better short game spin P1X left dash or AVX?
I'd like to see Ronnie test the Srizon Dimond. Thanks Ronnie and Ian.
I'm also 69 and have returned to playing golf after 20 years away. In the two seasons I've played I've added over 20 yards of distance, 8 mph in swing speed and dropped 8 strokes from my handicap. If you make the effort (and I've made a real effort) you can totally improve at this age. I anticipate getting down to a 5 handicap or better this year and am looking to drive the 260 to 270 on a good strike. I work out for strength and flexibility, I do speed work, and I hit a lot of balls on a simulator all winter. It takes an effort but my game has been transformed. Old does not mean short and losing strokes.
Would think Srixon 💎would show up in one of these tests?
Could you please do a Chrome Soft X LS vs Chrome Tour since you claim it's the replacement.
Just to be clear, did you test the Chrome Tour, or the Chrome Tour X? You mentioned it both ways. Thanks
We specifically said we’re testing The Chrome Tour X.
Good video, would have been nice to see a non premium in there - see if there was any real difference at that swing speed
Nice to see you back Ronnie. Ian May I ask should Ronnie’s lie Angle be change a few Degrees? The Toe was till down on all his testing the Golf Ball? Would a thicker Mat be Use on Irons Shots to do better Iron Testing? On Ronnie’s Driver should he Have a Shorter Tee height to be Closer to real Play? Also on Testing Golf balls more hits in the center line be a little truer ? Thanks. And I like Callaway Chrome Soft LS
Ahhhhh Rocket Ronnie! 🚀
Good test. I get this question a lot about recommending balls for slower or older players. I tell them a prov1x style ball (chrome X, srixon XV/diamond etc...).
Your test doesn't necessarily prove that but has some support. Would be nice to have a slower swinger test the "X" balls versus the lower compression balls with urethane cover, like the Qstar tour, tour response or AVX.
Get stuff!❤
Ian! Looks like your nose got Chinatowned. Speedy recovery!
I'll bet Ronnie would do well with a Bridgestone BRX. I game the Pro V1X but have recently started to hit the BRX, and it seems to perform just a bit better for me.
I just came here to say exactly this. A great great ball for us older guys with slower swing speeds.
Honestly, for him to pick I would have him putt each ball. I play strictly Titleist but if he uses an alignment for putting, the triple track might put it over the edge.
Left dash is definitely a ball for players with speed to unlock the advantage of low spin. But Chrome Tour X is the surprise from this video. Worthy option to Pro V1X
Can you do a full ball test with a GC Quad? As I understand it, it's only measures the initial flight of the ball so will give accurate ball speed and spin rates but I can't see how it can measure the aerodynamic properties of a ball. Manufactures spend time on developing the dimple patterns they use, but I can't see how an indoor test can differentiate the flight property of a ball.
Ronnie just try a z star diamond. Low spin woods high spin irons. That ball changes my game.
What about testing the balls for putting feel?
Just a quick observation. I've noticed in this video and others when you are using the Quad for face data, most of the shots show that it was hit thin. I believe many have found the foresight recommendations for sticker placement are off and the two middle stickers should be lower. You may already be aware and are just using the horizontal info but just wanted to mention it. Thanks.
I am in my 60s and my driver speed is between 85 & 90 mph. I would love to see a comparison of the Pro V1 and new Chrome Tour.
How do you book a ball fitting?
Is there any particular reason you chose the 17g weight rather than the High Launch weight at 11g? I would assume it’s to get a certain swing weight for Ronnie. Just curious
Nice Showing Ron & Ian, It's really interesting to see the performance of those balls head to head but at $65+ pr Dozen and a high Compression Ball.... Is Ron getting the maximum payoff on a ball that is designed for Golfers with around 100+ MPH Swingspeed?..... I am very curios how Ron might perform with a Titleist Tour Soft or Callaway Supersoft in the Under $40 range? Suited to a lower Swing speed and lower compression for performance these balls are a very pleasant surprise...... Might be worth another Test for visit #19 ? ...Always Great Content Thanks....
It would seem at this point after this test that whatever ball you preferred to putt with would be the gamer.
Interesting. I’m 68 with swing speed only 67mph with 7 iron. So slow swing speed. Handicap 13. Always keen on advice on brand/model I should consider 😊😊😊
What an amazing video for such a large part of the golfing community. I have many questions but I will only ask one … I’m somewhat confused on how Ronnie is able to have pretty good stopping power on his 7 iron as his spin rate and decent angles are relatively low. Am I missing something? Is his peak height the difference? I ask because our swings and results are very similar but I can’t seem to hold many greens with my 7 iron ( actually my spin rates and descent angles are both at least 10 percent higher). Do I have the wrong equipment? Finally, I don’t mean to be disrespectful to Ronnie AT ALL. He’s a legend and has a beautiful swing.
Why are on X versions being tested? I realize what he is playing might have something to do with it, but are the X versions what he should be playing? If so would be helpful for people to hear that explanation, because most probably assume he should be in just the regular line or perhaps a S. Great video as always.
I played Chrome Soft X last year thanks to Ballnamic. Ball performed well, but crappy durability compared to Pro V1x, and my swing speed isn't much more than Ronnie's. Hopefully Callaway improved cover durability.
I remember you saying once if you need extra spin, use the Mizuno.
That ball was discontinued
Everyone loves Ronnie
Great vid. Would be good to see how the AVX would fit into this