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Balls and the comparison between them
Posted on 3/4/24 at 11:57 am
Posted on 3/4/24 at 11:57 am
What is everyone playing? I am a ProV1 fan after switching from the ProV1x a couple of years ago. I usually place a couple of orders a year when Titleist runs their 3+1 offer. Last year, they did not offer it and I just bit the bullet and ordered them anyway. This year, with the new versions of balls dropping, there are currently 3+1 offers on Callaway, Bridgestone, Srixon and TaylorMade. So, I decided to try something different to save a little $$$ for some upcoming golf trips I have planned.
In your opinion, what ball is closest to the specs and feel of a ProV1. I have researched and have an idea but would like opinions from others who may have gone thru this process.
Replies are greatly appreciated.
In your opinion, what ball is closest to the specs and feel of a ProV1. I have researched and have an idea but would like opinions from others who may have gone thru this process.
Replies are greatly appreciated.
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Posted on 3/4/24 at 12:24 pm to contraryman
In general, the cover is what we pay up for.
Urethane is the best performing material.
Price point for urethane cover is $40 a dozen minimum.
Lower compression and lower price options are available:
1. Taylor Made Tour Response
2. Srixon Q Star Tour
I like the TM tour response. The only negative is the ball with the stripe can be hard to see on the ground.
For you, I would guess Srixon Z Star tour or TM TP5 would be golf balls to try
Urethane is the best performing material.
Price point for urethane cover is $40 a dozen minimum.
Lower compression and lower price options are available:
1. Taylor Made Tour Response
2. Srixon Q Star Tour
I like the TM tour response. The only negative is the ball with the stripe can be hard to see on the ground.
For you, I would guess Srixon Z Star tour or TM TP5 would be golf balls to try
This post was edited on 3/4/24 at 12:26 pm
Posted on 3/4/24 at 12:33 pm to contraryman
Bridgestone and Srixon are good options, I’m not a tp5 player, for some reason I swear they aren’t as long as the proV
I do like the tour response….it’s a really good ball in that second tier price point.
My go to for tournament or money games is ProV
I do like the tour response….it’s a really good ball in that second tier price point.
My go to for tournament or money games is ProV
This post was edited on 3/4/24 at 12:35 pm
Posted on 3/4/24 at 12:47 pm to contraryman
At the end of the day, there's still a large gap between ProV1/x and everyone else, imo. The 2021 TP5/x balls were awful (relative to $$ and expectations) but the newly released ones are supposed to have taken a big step in the right direction. I haven't hit them yet so I won't judge the new version, but the 2019 (?) model was a great ball. I'm not sure why they changed off of those.
To me, the closest thing to the ProV1/x is the Srixon Zstar balls. They were not as long off the tee, but also not terribly shorter, either. Irons, wedges, around the green, and feel were all right up there though.
To me, the closest thing to the ProV1/x is the Srixon Zstar balls. They were not as long off the tee, but also not terribly shorter, either. Irons, wedges, around the green, and feel were all right up there though.
Posted on 3/4/24 at 2:01 pm to contraryman
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Titleist runs their 3+1 offer. Last year, they did not offer it and I just bit the bullet and ordered them anyway.
They offered it last year from 3/14 - 3/27. I’m expecting them to offer it again this year around the same time and plan to buy 4 dozen
ETA: Last years link
This post was edited on 3/4/24 at 2:04 pm
Posted on 3/4/24 at 2:18 pm to contraryman
Usually I play the TM tour response but tried the snell MTB prime and I liked them so much I ordered 2 of the five packs.
Posted on 3/4/24 at 2:39 pm to contraryman
Have you looked at Vice Pro. I am not nearly good enough to tell the difference between any balls but I have read that Vice Pro (3pc urethane cover) closely acts like the PV1 especially when it comes to spin and greenside workability.
Posted on 3/4/24 at 3:09 pm to contraryman
I was a Titleist staff guy as a pro. The Pro V series is the best ball I’ve ever played. These days, I’ve switched to the Bridgestone Tour B X and really like its performance.
Posted on 3/4/24 at 4:13 pm to contraryman
I just switched from the ProV1x to the new 2024 Taylormade TP5x.
It is definitely longer than previous TP models.
It is definitely longer than previous TP models.
Posted on 3/4/24 at 6:48 pm to contraryman
I really like the Vice Pro plus. Similar performance characteristics to a Prov1x
This post was edited on 3/4/24 at 6:48 pm
Posted on 3/4/24 at 11:35 pm to contraryman
This post was edited on 4/13/24 at 4:59 am
Posted on 3/5/24 at 6:42 pm to contraryman
I'm playing the Snell MTB Prime X's. I used to play The ProV1x or the TP5x and the performance difference does not justify the cost difference. I've pretty much rotated every "premium" ball throughout the years and the Pro V's are the best ball by a landslide, but those MTB Prime X's aren't that far behind it.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 8:52 am to contraryman
I usually play Pro V1x all the time. Love the long iron spin and I've gotten accustomed to the firmness of the ball vs the Pro V1. Cally's new Chrome Tour X is in the bag right now. Absolutely love that ball. Performs very similar to the Pro V1x but has some more greenside spin.
I believe that they have positioned the Chrome Tour to be the ball that competes with the Pro V1. They just starting offering their 3:1 deal. Titleist has the 3:1 deal going now as well. Don't think you could go wrong either way.
I believe that they have positioned the Chrome Tour to be the ball that competes with the Pro V1. They just starting offering their 3:1 deal. Titleist has the 3:1 deal going now as well. Don't think you could go wrong either way.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:12 am to contraryman
These 4for3 deals from the big 3 still work out to over $40 a dozen which is pretty steep. Z Star Diamond is a great ball, similar performance to Pro V1x but softer feel and $70 for 2 dozen right now. Occasionally can find them for as low $25 a dozen.
Posted on 3/6/24 at 9:30 am to contraryman
If you can find it, give the ProV1X Left Dash a try. It's closer to the ProV1X of old before they switched profiles and confused everyone.
Not sure if they are included in the 4 for 3 deal or not, but you can find them at Dick's pretty easily.
I loaded up on the ProV1X holiday deal when they were selling the 2 packs for $99. I bought 3 of those and still have 5 dozen left.
Not sure if they are included in the 4 for 3 deal or not, but you can find them at Dick's pretty easily.
I loaded up on the ProV1X holiday deal when they were selling the 2 packs for $99. I bought 3 of those and still have 5 dozen left.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 11:52 am to contraryman
My game is not good enough to play ProV's. I need an "economical" performance ball.
Love the Maxfli Tour balls. You can get a 48 pack for $120 at Dick's. Also play Vice Pro. 2 dozen for 49.95 at SAMs. Maxfli was rated as the best under-the-radar performance ball.
Love the Maxfli Tour balls. You can get a 48 pack for $120 at Dick's. Also play Vice Pro. 2 dozen for 49.95 at SAMs. Maxfli was rated as the best under-the-radar performance ball.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 5:32 pm to contraryman
Snell MTBX or ProV1x. Snell more so because I’m not playing enough to waste my pro vs.
Posted on 3/7/24 at 6:38 pm to contraryman
Callaway Chrome Tour. Finally a Callaway ball very close to left dash I been playing.
Posted on 4/29/24 at 9:15 pm to contraryman
The ProV1 ball line is a hill that I will die on as far as quality and consistency.
With that said, they are also the driver of unrealistic and unreasonable pricing .
I'm trying to like the new Chrome Tour ball at the moment. It's feel is a little different and I am just not sure.
MyGolfSpy just gave the Chrome Tour a rating of 81.
LINK
I plan on trying the Chrome Tour X next.
With that said, they are also the driver of unrealistic and unreasonable pricing .
I'm trying to like the new Chrome Tour ball at the moment. It's feel is a little different and I am just not sure.
MyGolfSpy just gave the Chrome Tour a rating of 81.
LINK
I plan on trying the Chrome Tour X next.
This post was edited on 4/29/24 at 9:48 pm
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