Yeah golfers over 100 really don't need a performance golf ball yet. Still, a cheap Kirkland will give them some bite on chips and pitches which might save a few strokes on the green.
Ruben Santillano seriously, it’s amazing how many ProV’s I find 20-40 yards from fairway in the woods & fields. It seems like a lot of really bad golfers use ProV’s
if you can find a Gamer top-flight, you have found a superior ball. Through that Titleist or the TP five back in the drink where they belong. Two people I hate to get behind are people playing Titleist or that little Toyota car. They are terribly slow and I want to smack them in the head.
@@starke2908 I am in my 60's. Have never tried the gamer ball. I like srixon soft feel and lady precept. There are only a couple of titleist balls that I like. I will check out the top flight gamer.
There's two different Kirkland balls. A 4 piece, which is a great ball, and a 3 piece, which is an okay ball. The 4 piece is as good as any tour level ball. The 3 piece is comprable to mid level balls at best.
@@timdavis1464 Hes a teaching Pro. Gets paid for his skill and knowledge apparently. I don't know him either. but he probably knows his facts and figures.
@@schnertzrush417 I am also a golf pro. I teach just like he does. And with the things he is saying, I can tell you he has no clue. When he says the AVX ball is just the NXT rebranded, that is completely false. The AVX is an offshoot of the Pro V-1, with a little less spin so that it gives you a lower ball flight. Also, it is a premium ball, and costs the same as the Pro V-1. He is spouting a lot of misinformation in this video.
@@timdavis1464 I guess allot of this is oppinion, maybe his reference based on how these "Balls" feel to him. Glad there's guys like him and you to coach old guys like me. If I can ask I one thing, is there a ball that can help me putt better? If I could make a few more 1 and 2 putts( like when I was younger) I'd be scratch again. I lose probably 8-10 strokes on greens a round.
ive never had an issue with that. For me its avoid cleaning a ball near water. You use the ball cleaner and you are guaranteed to hit your next shot in water.
I read a Golf Digest article a few years back that tested a bunch of golf balls that had been in the water for three years and they found very little degradation.
Kind of funny... I won a sleeve of those chrome soft balls for having the low net score in my league. I decided to pull one out and hit it on a drive in a scramble. I absolutely smashed a drive, and I noticed right away that it didn't go nearly as far as my Pro V1s. I thought it would be longer, and just not spin as good. Turns out it was WAY shorter, and DIDNT spin as good too. I gave them away.
I play the Maxfli Tour X. I’ve had very good results-distance, spin, and feel, are(to me), on par with any ball I’ve tried. You can usually get 2 dozen for $50.
Very interesting. I am a 5 handicap and I have never been able to notice much difference at all in golf balls. I have had quite a few rounds in the mid-70s with TopFlite D2 Feel. I seem to hit the Bridgestone B330, Callaway ERC soft, ProV1x and TP 5X the furthest in that order. But when it is all said and done, a solid hit gets them all within 5 yards. I love Chrome soft as well and I can't believe that it is that much shorter than the others.
Apparently the 2020 version is 7 yards longer, after they redesigned the ball and made very expensive upgrades to their factory. But their top tour players still don't play with the retail ball.
Hey Raymond I love the TopFlite D2 Feel too. Great ball. They are getting hard to find now. I'm trying a few different ones now but I'm leaning to Bridgestone e6/e12 have you tried them?
@@JayColucci1 The e6 used to be my favorite ball. Haven't played the e12. All the balls that I play are the ones that I find. I have buckets of found balls.
Golf isn’t all about long and straight off the tee. Yes it helps to have distance but you also need green side control. To each their own but remember the saying “drive for show” “chip and putt for dough”. Everyone just needs to find that right ball that has a combination of both for their own individual game.
Dude I don't know where you're getting your info but the chrome soft is one of the best balls. I've tried all the premium balls and the problem with the pro v1 is if you have a slower swing speed and miss hit them they are awful for control. I found the best distance and accuracy in the chrome soft. I play them and the super soft when I'm on an unfamiliar course just cuz they are a little cheaper.
The data is from robot testing presented by MyGolfSpy. They actually show the 2019 Chrome Soft was one of the least straight balls out there, incredibly slow off the driver, and inconsistent. The issues of the Chrome Soft are pretty well documented if you search - which is why they spent millions upgrading their factory in MA.
he’s actually not wrong, chrome soft is a good ball for driver swing speeds around 85-90 , i guarantee phil mickelson is being given a completely different chrome soft than we buy in the store. if you have a slower speed you under compress it, if you swing too fast you over compress it. And for being called a chrome soft it’s not exactly got the softest touch around greens. But you are right about the Pro V1 and your speed may be absolutely ideal for a chrome soft.
@@andrewwolf4963 The 2020 Chrome Soft X is now higher compression and will hold up better at higher clubhead speed. They are saying 7 yards longer than last year at 120 mph, but that still leaves it behind the other top brands I believe.
Steve Pratt Golf really? that’s awesome i kinda gave up on the chrome soft as an option , not because my driver as i have a 110 speed, but because my 7 iron at 91 was only getting 3900-4500 spin which was scaring the shit out of me , especially when at the time i was considering getting p790s and they were lower spin than my pings and the low spin was giving me a 187 carry with a 7 which would’ve made my gapping atrocious and scary. I love the softer feel ball, i been gaming the bridgestone tiger edition and to bring my spin up i began using the mizuno RB Tour ball, your video was not bad, it was just misleading because i clicked on expecting to hear about ball brand and variance, instead you out a different perspective on it and taught us what to avoid as far as ball finding scenarios. I will say it was very unique. Thank you for the update on the 2020 chrome soft, i loved the old HX Tours as a junior golfer back in 2006/7 for a bit. Hexagon dimples are a bit nostalgic lol like finding an old Ben Hogan Apex ball or Balata Titleist or Top Flight
Started playing Kirkland balls a year ago. My handicap has dropped from 10 to 8 in the last year. Not too shabby for a 58 year old. The Kirkland balls are as good as anything I have ever played including Pro V's and TP5's, Bridgestone's and Chrome soft. I have played them all in 45 years of playing golf. I recently played 4+ rounds with the same Kirkland ball so they last. One of the rounds I shot 1 over par. So please Kirkland balls are no better or worse than any other ball out there but they sure are a hell of a lot less money.
@@louiekidd251 I have and he is right. I have hit 2 that were given to me and I ripped them high and straight off the Tee with the driver going right behind them with a Callaway super fast and a Titleist. I couldn’t believe that the super fast and prov1 went at least 30 yards further
Most importantly, people don’t realize that these are made using the production molds and tools found in an old Titlest factory. They are actually ProV1 in this sense. The brand name of Kirkland on the ball is obviously something people have issues with, not the performance because they are essentially a reverse engineered ProV1
My dad swears by the lady precept. Bought him some for Christmas in hot pink was shocked when he pulled them out to play them and then beat me 78 to 79
Yes a lot of men played that ball for it's soft feel. You might even argue that it started the whole soft ball revolution. Then they came out with the Laddy, which was probably the same ball. Yes it's got soft feel but no spin around the green and no distance at higher speeds. But yes you can shoot 78 with one.
Very few people realize that the difference between the laddie and the lady is simply the spelling it is the same exact golf ball on the inside I have cut many of them open.
I use the Wilson Duo Soft when I play with my vintage golf set. With my persimmon woods it feels a bit like the old wound balata balls of old. I just don't want those old persimmon heads cracking, and the Duo Soft takes that worry away.
Yeah I am a new golfer and I am glad I have Supersoft Callaway, they are pretty good and I managed to do pretty good shots with the Supersoft callaway!
This guy has no clue what he is talking about. I used to play ProV1’s for the longest time. When the AVX came out they suggested I tried them because of my swing speed and high ball spin with driver. I gained about 25-30 yds switching balls. This is why you get fit for a ball.
Mckinsey Rodriguez for me the prov1’s were spinning back more but I hit me irons pretty high so the AVX balls stop almost immediately and still spin back a little bit on occasion.
Steve Pratt Golf then why would you say to avoid them at all costs when they will benefit and work better for a lot of players depending on swing. That is misinforming people and bad advice. The AVX is by far the best ball for me.
Noodle seem to me just as good as ProV1, much more distance and very consistent spin rate into the greens. My theory is; deduct your handicap from the price of a dozen ProV1 and thats your limit per dozen. $45-20 hdcp=$25 per dozen max.
@@82isaak unfortunately no. That's the trade off with most soft "distance" balls. My favorite ball that has a soft feel but has great performance are the Srixon Q Star Tour balls. The Z star line is exceptional too but not as soft and spin more
I'm a 9 hc and I use the Maxfli Tour and Tour X and find these balls superior to most. The Tour is a three piece and the Tour X a four piece. Both are "center of gravity balanced"; which helps with direction of flight and also putting alignment. I generally do not care for Dicks Sporting Goods, but these balls perform and hit an excellent price point. My other favorites are: Prov-1 and Srixon Z Star. I find the Maxfi's comparable.
Steve frequent refers to “decent golfers” and he thinks the soft balls are horrible. I believe the soft golf balls are made for slower swing golfers. I wonder if swing speed was taken into account in his ball comparison.
The best for sure! The new Vera X1 (the ball that G. Player's kid tried to introduce at Augusta during the opening ceremony) is really close to the Pro V1. Basically the same $.
I hit Bridgestone 330 & Chrome Soft & ZStar half a club further than a Pro V1 I hit them all higher as well. 102 mph 14 handicap been playing since I was a teenager.
I use them too, looks like they've been discontinued however. I've got a bunch, but also finding out that I can play well with multiple different balls
I have played the chrome soft for years , you talk about robot testing but the problem with robot testing is that there is no mistakes or other variables. I have both the pro v1x and chrome soft currently a I'm far more consistent with the chrome soft an hit it further than the pro v1x which spins up to much.
I'm confused?... You include a ball (Kirkland) in this video with headline "avoid at ALL COST" but then offer a reason why you could use it?.... Frankly, I've played several rounds with Kirkland and find it to be a very good ball.
I bought a box of cut blue after reading a bunch of great reviews comparing them to pro vs the only negative being that they aren't as durable! Was excited to try them but my back's been out for a couple weeks now a little less excited thanks buddy😢
Most important thing you said, I’ve always disobeyed, because I’ve used “found balls”, but I understand what you mean in various performances. If a certain swing places the ball right next to the cup, if I use a different ball I may be short, long, or off line depending on the ball I use, so using always the same performing ball gives one a huge advantage.
@@imxploring love the new maxfli balls. Used to play the Maxfli HT'S when they first went to urethane. Then they screwed it up when they went to the Black Max. Now they seem to have gotten back on the right track again. The best deal I found at Dicks was two dozen for $50.
I’ve been playing the new Kirkland and it seems that it is a little bit shorter than the pro v1. Not a bad thing though because it doesn’t go as far into the trees when I hit it
Great video.... But let's be honest..... for anyone at the skill level that would be watching this video the quality and construction of the available modern golf balls today would have VERY little impact on their game. Most of us would benefit more from a couple of lessons and a bit more time at the driving range.
@@tedzink4574 That's 90% of the game in my mind..... playing smart and knowing the limits of your abilities to attack the course in a way that doesn't get you into trouble.
@@imxploring I talked to a guy yesterday who told me that the "fun" was hitting driver, he hoped to break 100 in some rounds. Golf is easy to play and score in the 80's, if you avoid trouble, lost balls, and penalties.
@@tedzink4574 Exactly.... like singles the golf course throws in when you don't have a foursome.... always an old timer.... never drives the ball as far as the rest of us.... always hits it straight... on in regulations.... never three putts! Never in trouble....You know the type.... usually beats us by 10 strokes! LOL
@@imxploring Lol, I'm 59 now and play as single often, except for the driving it shorter part, I'm trying to be that guy. I'll choose to go less than driver or iron off holes that are not welcoming to driver or leave me better approach yardages with other clubs. My best compliment EVER, was when a guy told me, "you don't play 58". I have beaten young bucks that are big hitters. They seemed shocked, Accuracy counts.
I have tried everything out there including your Snell MTB. My pick based on performance first and price second is the Top Flite D2 Feel.It is longer off the tee than any ball I've tried, durable, decent (not a ProV) around the green, available at Dick's for 2/$25. It comes in colors as well and even wins in the simple rebound test off your garage floor. Don't take my word for it, go buy a box or two and try them. Don't let your ego get in the way because your buddies play Pro V's. You have nothing to lose and you will be surprised at what you find.
I COMPLETELY agree with you. Ive used dozens of different balls at different price points and the D2 feel is one of my very favorites. Long off the tee and good (not great) greenside spin. Unfortunately top flight no longer makes it. It was replaced but im not sure if it was with the Hammer control or the redesigned Gamer. Considering Gamer is a 3 piece ball my money is on the Hammer
@@bmmellott13 distance is great if you can keep it between the stakes. For me I prefer green side performance in a ball. At the stage in my game that's where my focus now is. If I can put my drives to the 150 marker on the par 4's I'm good. From 150 in to 75 yards is where my games strength is. If I do miss the green its generally is in a spot where I can up and down it most times. I also focus on elimating doubles, sometimes a bogie is a good score. That's the mindset of a guy who can only get 150 out of his 6 .
I worked and played a course were a lot of balls were lost in the brambles and woods and it amassed a collection that filled up eight five gallon buckets. I would take different brands of balls out on the course and compare them by hitting straight, fade and draw shots to compare carry, roll and the ability to shape the shots. There is a marked difference in performance of urethane covered balls which is seen when trying to shape shots. It’s possible to shape any ball, the difference is how much one needs to open or close the face and stance to do it. For a beginner who has trouble hitting range balls straight and keeping the ball in the short grass when playing, a premium urethane ball will result in more lost balls due to slices and hooks than the less expensive balls. But please keep buying and playing those ProV1s so I can keep finding them in the woods. 😂
Maxfly standard price is $35, however, they tend to run them on sale at 2 for $50. Performance is absolutely great. I used to play the ProV1 and it performs very similar. I have a high swing speed. My driver ball speed is generally around 180-185 and the ball still has great distance.
My favorite ball is the top flight straight distance. Slick paint surface keeps the ball in the fairway and maximum distance. Softer than the pro V one. I bought a bunch of boxes when the last version was released about two years ago. My swing speed is about 105. I get decent spin and the price was less than one dollar per ball.
Steve, I'm a 75 yr old golf teacher who usta swing at 105-110 (could make that old Black Pro Staff 100 compression "Squeak") now swing @ 75mph & play the Callaway (Red). @ 110mph you do not appreciate the law of diminishing returns. This Callaway ball is very close to the old Titleist Tee Mee which was the soft version of the old Titleist (3 piece wound) Tour ball which was the number one ball in golf. Feel is everything in golf.
A soft feeling ball is incredibly overrated. Those golf balls are completely different. For scoring you're looking for a high spin ball which likely means soft cover high compression, firm feel. Kirklands would be perfect for you too.
@@Inmotion70 My short game is the proof of the pudding, allows for my quick, nervy chips...hit the pin twice in my last nine holes...it's psychological...
Yeah I’m a Bridgestone BX guy Such a great ball! I was a ProV1 or ProV1x (depending because if I needed to buy at Clubhouse some don’t carry the X). I really thought I would see Nitro on this list. A couple of cheap friends think it doesn’t matter and I can’t get through to them no matter how bad I beat them! Yes I’m a better golfer anyhow, but ball is huge in my opinion and also the confidence you get from it helps tremendously.
This guy must get paid by the word. Keeps comparing balls to “other balls” without telling you what he’s comparing to. If you have all day, watch this and be bored.
A premium performance ball can hurt your game more than help it. For the less technical player. Titleist didn't sue Kirkland because it was a terrible ball.
I agree that the less skilled less technical player will have a hard time seeing a big difference. In that case, Kirkland moves up as a decent value ball.
Absolutely stunned. Who would have thought that much cheaper premium golf balls like Kirkland and Wilson Duo aren't as good as Pro V1s, TaylorMade TP5 and Tiger Bridgestone?
Steve, I tried the MAXFLI Tour and it's pretty good for my swing speed 83 to 85 mph. I found the Srixon Soft feel to go the farthest and best on the Green for me.
I used the Kirkland ball. I liked them a lot around the green and with the short game. I did notice a big difference in how short they were off the tee.
My go to balls was the Bridgestone Tour Rx, but for 2022 I now play the Maxfli Tour CG. Price for 2 dozen on sale is $30 per dozen with a two dozen purchase at Dicks. Honestly, I can’t see any difference between the Bridgestone and Maxfli, other than saving $20 per dozen. I play 160 rounds per year and a 5 handicap senior player. If you are looking for a urethane covered quality ball, the Maxfli checks all the boxes.
I would agree that the Vice Pro is a pretty good ball at lower speeds, 85-90 mph. Once you start getting faster than this, other balls start zooming way ahead in distance. Good comment.
On the 1st tee, I pulled a brand new Titleist Prov1, duck hook it into the woods, gone lost forever, ruined my day. Got me a used Top Flight from the bag and hit it all the way to the 18.
Played with a low handicapper and he was mortified to see that I was playing a (complimentary, logo) Top Flyte. “Hard as rocks,” he said, “they cost you 5 strokes easily.” At the end of the round he shot a 100, meanwhile I was at 85. Granted it was a course renowned for its difficulty.
I’m loving the Maxfli tour in matte red or orange, fly great off the drive , great spin off the wedges, roll fantastic on the greens. Some of my top favorites, along with those Wilson duo staffs. Some may laugh but noodles L&S are great too .
I just bought and tried the Callaway chrome soft balls, and I'm actually hitting them farther. And don't have a problem hitting them straight. Been using Pro V's for 10+ years easily.
@@jimstoller1936 Yes. The Chrome Soft regular will not hold up to a faster swing as it will fall behind other balls. The X are doing a lot better on fast swings now though.
I've had great rounds with the Callaway Chrome Soft, last week I was out driving some good guys who were using drivers, I was going Chrome Soft and 3 wood. The ball I avoid is any Warrior ball, I lost 4 dozen way faster than I thought possible, though 1 of them was headed OB and spun back into play. But just that one.
Agree . . . it seems he is pulling the testing from 2019 because I can't find any 2020 testing w/ the updated Chrome Soft. I find the 2020 ball to be pretty awesome.
The most important tip you gave was to alwatys use the same ball... even if you arent a great player it will improve your game by simply having the same feel when putting. Putting is what makes or breaks your game. The more consistant your putting the better you will do. Iam a disable vet now, but used to play scratch golf. I can barely swing now and have purchased 8 doz Taylormade distance plus balls. I have heard that for seniors and people with slower swing speeds that this ball is a real winner. Can you do a test of this ball on the basis of senior golfers. Would be interested to see what you have to say about it. At 12 bucks a doz on sale at amazon it is a great price point... remember... always use the same ball.... another neat video would be the most interesting old ball video... what you liked and used and why. Accushnet club specials were my favorite as a junior... loved the royal with hexagon dimples and as a kid... who can forget the "Oh Shit Specials. Didnt care about performance but they were fun to play with.. really cheap at Canadian tire in the 70s. But I lost a lot of balls... so they were perfect. My all time favorite ball was thr Taylormade TP Black 100 compression ball. Used them for years and it was all I played... except a cheapie when shooting over water with a very dangerous approach... lol. Always enjoy your videos... thx.
Chrome Soft X LS is a very strong contender from Calloway. In My Golf Spy's recent ball test, it was one of the best performing balls, especially distance-wise, and I love the noise and feel of it (very firm).
Yeah interesting that they had to make "SOFT" very "firm" to keep up with the other balls. Definitely most improved ball company, but I still prefer others personally.
@@Inmotion70 Soft seems to be one of these marketing terms manufacturers want to put on anything whether the ball is soft or not. I don't really get it - I like nice firm/loud feedback, but I have a decent swing speed, so maybe that's a factor. Titleist are definitely still the kings of quality manufacturing - I would use the Pro V1X as the feel is very similar to CS X LS but it spins a bit too much for me.
ABSOLUTELY and totally agree. The AVX does NOT LAG a “few steps behind”. I’ve seen MULTIPLE testers on TH-cam using GCQUAD during the AVX sometimes being LONGER than other premium brands
MyGolfSpy's robot testing has the AVX slower and shorter and virtually all clubhead speeds, and it spins significantly shorter off the wedge too. At 115 mph, tour speed, the AVX is a full 3 mph ball speed and 15 yards carry behind the Snell. At 85 mph the gap is less, but AVX also has one of the worst and widest dispersion patterns of any ball.
@@Inmotion70 all I can tell you is about my eyeball test. My AVX blows the doors off my z-stars. Which were the longest thing I ever hit down any fairway before.
Recently picked up Maxfli Soft-fli 35 balls at Dick's. Three dozen for $30. They fly striaght, far enough for me to be within mid-iron range to the green (I am not a long hitter. 260-ish max on a drive). And, they're durable.
I love showing up at my local muni with my knock-off driver and my off-brand balls like Intech BetaTi or Nitro Pulsar and out perform the golf snob who talks crap and has to have the latest and greatest.
It's like anything else...If you're good at any sport etc , equipment doesn't matter much. Goes for a lot of things, musicians etc..A good guitarist can make any guitar sound good. One thing I can't stand are cork sniffers.
@@billyshag8582 thanks for this, brother William. You took me back. Not only was my old man a musician (loved to take the random "decorative" musical instrument off the wall, tune it, and play it), he also referred to "the cork."
William Shaughnessy thats actually false. If a guitars neck is warped or the intonations off no one, not even the late Stevie ray vaughn can make that sound good but we get your point .. just a bad analogy
@@Samscoinsandheavymetal Oh I bet he could..Just look at the old blues guys that played Stellas, Kays etc, stuff out of Wards catalogues. And 3 saddle Tele's aren't exactly know for great intonation, but some mighty fine music has sure come out of them..
I’ve thought the first version had the softest feel. My home course is along a river and very windy, it’s called Riverwinds. So wind is a constant issue. The AVX gets good distance in the wind for me. Ive tried many balls, if you have any you’d recommend I’ll give them a try. They can’t spin or balloon and low flight is preferable.
@@DeepBlue1882 I'm sure the golfer has a lot to do with it, but I've had much better success with other brands. I have an Oncore Avant 55 I have not been able to lose. I have never stopped playing with one specific ball because it was worn out, but this might be the first.
Loosen up your grip on the club. Feel like your grip is so light that the club is going to fly out of your hands. It won't, but just try it next time you play. I would almost guarantee you will hit ANY balls straighter than what you do now.
Great video. I always thought performance balls were better for my game than feel/soft across most brands. Disagree on the Kirkland versus MaxFli debate. I’ve scored some of my best rounds with Kirkland Signature and worst ones with MaxFli StraightFli. Never missed more fairways nor had as many 3-putts. Disappointing because old school (25+ years ago) MaxFli was da bomb.
I’m still waiting to see one scientific study (not from a ball company) that lake balls lose distance. Water doesn’t penetrate a urethane cover; the core is unaffected.
My favorites are the free ones I find in the woods while I'm looking for mine
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New Rule of Golf! If you can't find your ball in the ruff, play any ball that you find as your own.
The #1 lost ball in golf is topflight. That's because when miss hit, people say... "F it, it's just a top flight"
You must use a lot of pro v 1. I find those more than any.
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I love the guys who only play Titleist proV1's and refuses to play anything else because they thinks it's the best, but they cant break 100.
Yeah golfers over 100 really don't need a performance golf ball yet. Still, a cheap Kirkland will give them some bite on chips and pitches which might save a few strokes on the green.
@The Tick Yep....watch Rick Shiels test it.
I know / play with a lot of guys like that.. when I do, I’ll bring out the top flight yellow balls, which. Titleist guys seem to hate
Yes! The MOJO goes farther higher and straighter. 20 handicappers cant work the ball anyway. They never use enough club to reach the green haha.
Lol I use random balls from eBay and I always shoot around 81 to 78 is my average lol with a 8 handicap
They're all terrible. None of them go where I want them to.😉
I have the same problem!
So true!
Some are guaranteed to go farther.... into the woods
They just aren’t obedient!
Sounds like the player not the ball lol
I got a box of top Flites for Xmas last year. I loved them. Every time I lost one I found at least 3 more top flites looking for it
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Perfect
I trade a Topflite for a Prov1x or a TP5 every time I go into the rough looking for my shot. It's a pretty good system if you ask me
Ruben Santillano seriously, it’s amazing how many ProV’s I find 20-40 yards from fairway in the woods & fields. It seems like a lot of really bad golfers use ProV’s
I find more ProV1's in the lakes and woods than any other ball.
if you can find a Gamer top-flight, you have found a superior ball. Through that Titleist or the TP five back in the drink where they belong. Two people I hate to get behind are people playing Titleist or that little Toyota car. They are terribly slow and I want to smack them in the head.
@@starke2908 I am in my 60's. Have never tried the gamer ball. I like srixon soft feel and lady precept. There are only a couple of titleist balls that I like. I will check out the top flight gamer.
@@tmo4330 you will be pleasantly surprised. And the cost is so good that if you lose one you don't have to find it.
I stopped watching when he put Kirkland on his best and worst list. Pick one!
There's two different Kirkland balls. A 4 piece, which is a great ball, and a 3 piece, which is an okay ball. The 4 piece is as good as any tour level ball. The 3 piece is comprable to mid level balls at best.
Don't know who the guy in the video is, but he's an idiot.
@@timdavis1464 Hes a teaching Pro. Gets paid for his skill and knowledge apparently. I don't know him either. but he probably knows his facts and figures.
@@schnertzrush417 I am also a golf pro. I teach just like he does. And with the things he is saying, I can tell you he has no clue. When he says the AVX ball is just the NXT rebranded, that is completely false. The AVX is an offshoot of the Pro V-1, with a little less spin so that it gives you a lower ball flight. Also, it is a premium ball, and costs the same as the Pro V-1. He is spouting a lot of misinformation in this video.
@@timdavis1464 I guess allot of this is oppinion, maybe his reference based on how these "Balls" feel to him. Glad there's guys like him and you to coach old guys like me. If I can ask I one thing, is there a ball that can help me putt better? If I could make a few more 1 and 2 putts( like when I was younger) I'd be scratch again. I lose probably 8-10 strokes on greens a round.
Avoid using a brand new prov1 near water trust me on this.
I use inexpensive balls on courses with a lot of water
JB... lol, I learned that the hard way also my friend!
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Prov1 are water magnets this is a fact I’ve tested it every time I’m on the course it ALWAYS goes in
ive never had an issue with that. For me its avoid cleaning a ball near water. You use the ball cleaner and you are guaranteed to hit your next shot in water.
I read a Golf Digest article a few years back that tested a bunch of golf balls that had been in the water for three years and they found very little degradation.
Yeah pond balls work fine for me to be honest
Kind of funny... I won a sleeve of those chrome soft balls for having the low net score in my league. I decided to pull one out and hit it on a drive in a scramble. I absolutely smashed a drive, and I noticed right away that it didn't go nearly as far as my Pro V1s. I thought it would be longer, and just not spin as good. Turns out it was WAY shorter, and DIDNT spin as good too. I gave them away.
I play the Maxfli Tour X. I’ve had very good results-distance, spin, and feel, are(to me), on par with any ball I’ve tried. You can usually get 2 dozen for $50.
I found a maxfli while golfing and what a difference it made. I lost it because it went further than I expected.
Great ball, even better is the price
Very interesting. I am a 5 handicap and I have never been able to notice much difference at all in golf balls. I have had quite a few rounds in the mid-70s with TopFlite D2 Feel. I seem to hit the Bridgestone B330, Callaway ERC soft, ProV1x and TP 5X the furthest in that order. But when it is all said and done, a solid hit gets them all within 5 yards. I love Chrome soft as well and I can't believe that it is that much shorter than the others.
Apparently the 2020 version is 7 yards longer, after they redesigned the ball and made very expensive upgrades to their factory. But their top tour players still don't play with the retail ball.
I can hit the AVX a mile as well. I don't get the stats here.
Hey Raymond I love the TopFlite D2 Feel too. Great ball. They are getting hard to find now. I'm trying a few different ones now but I'm leaning to Bridgestone e6/e12 have you tried them?
@@JayColucci1 The e6 used to be my favorite ball. Haven't played the e12. All the balls that I play are the ones that I find. I have buckets of found balls.
@@JayColucci1 Do they still make the D2?
All testing I have seen has been the complete opposite on the AVX distance wise and even beat the prov1
It is a long golf ball if you are a high spin high speed player. But it is much slower off the face, that is a fact.
Golf isn’t all about long and straight off the tee. Yes it helps to have distance but you also need green side control. To each their own but remember the saying “drive for show” “chip and putt for dough”. Everyone just needs to find that right ball that has a combination of both for their own individual game.
Yes I agree. But greenside control is pretty much a given nowadays as so many balls have soft urethane covers. Thanks for your comment!
Ah yes. I remember the old adage - "great scores, got someone else to play your shots" or something like that.
I love Maxfli Tour balls. I’ve been playing maxfli’s since the old Blue Dot days.
Maxifli noodles are good too
Dude I don't know where you're getting your info but the chrome soft is one of the best balls. I've tried all the premium balls and the problem with the pro v1 is if you have a slower swing speed and miss hit them they are awful for control. I found the best distance and accuracy in the chrome soft. I play them and the super soft when I'm on an unfamiliar course just cuz they are a little cheaper.
The data is from robot testing presented by MyGolfSpy. They actually show the 2019 Chrome Soft was one of the least straight balls out there, incredibly slow off the driver, and inconsistent. The issues of the Chrome Soft are pretty well documented if you search - which is why they spent millions upgrading their factory in MA.
he’s actually not wrong, chrome soft is a good ball for driver swing speeds around 85-90 , i guarantee phil mickelson is being given a completely different chrome soft than we buy in the store. if you have a slower speed you under compress it, if you swing too fast you over compress it. And for being called a chrome soft it’s not exactly got the softest touch around greens. But you are right about the Pro V1 and your speed may be absolutely ideal for a chrome soft.
but this video was in fact misleading and mehhh
@@andrewwolf4963 The 2020 Chrome Soft X is now higher compression and will hold up better at higher clubhead speed. They are saying 7 yards longer than last year at 120 mph, but that still leaves it behind the other top brands I believe.
Steve Pratt Golf really? that’s awesome i kinda gave up on the chrome soft as an option , not because my driver as i have a 110 speed, but because my 7 iron at 91 was only getting 3900-4500 spin which was scaring the shit out of me , especially when at the time i was considering getting p790s and they were lower spin than my pings and the low spin was giving me a 187 carry with a 7 which would’ve made my gapping atrocious and scary. I love the softer feel ball, i been gaming the bridgestone tiger edition and to bring my spin up i began using the mizuno RB Tour ball, your video was not bad, it was just misleading because i clicked on expecting to hear about ball brand and variance, instead you out a different perspective on it and taught us what to avoid as far as ball finding scenarios. I will say it was very unique. Thank you for the update on the 2020 chrome soft, i loved the old HX Tours as a junior golfer back in 2006/7 for a bit. Hexagon dimples are a bit nostalgic lol like finding an old Ben Hogan Apex ball or Balata Titleist or Top Flight
Vice Pro, I dig it.
Bridgestone Tour BXR is my favorite ball. The E6 soft model is a nice cheap alternative that I really enjoy
Bridgestone e6 soft feel for me nowadays just as good as anything high ended priced
e6 does not fly high enough or long enough. They feel great but for a straight hitter I think there are much better balls.
Whenever i used my wedge I’d find part of the paint(?) Hanging off.
Started playing Kirkland balls a year ago. My handicap has dropped from 10 to 8 in the last year. Not too shabby for a 58 year old. The Kirkland balls are as good as anything I have ever played including Pro V's and TP5's, Bridgestone's and Chrome soft. I have played them all in 45 years of playing golf. I recently played 4+ rounds with the same Kirkland ball so they last. One of the rounds I shot 1 over par. So please Kirkland balls are no better or worse than any other ball out there but they sure are a hell of a lot less money.
I get really good distance with Callaway but have not tried the Chrome soft.
@@louiekidd251 I have and he is right. I have hit 2 that were given to me and I ripped them high and straight off the Tee with the driver going right behind them with a Callaway super fast and a Titleist. I couldn’t believe that the super fast and prov1 went at least 30 yards further
Most importantly, people don’t realize that these are made using the production molds and tools found in an old Titlest factory. They are actually ProV1 in this sense. The brand name of Kirkland on the ball is obviously something people have issues with, not the performance because they are essentially a reverse engineered ProV1
I've had great success with the AVX, better than pro v1 and pro v1x
Would you say you spin the ball a lot?
@@Inmotion70 no, not much spin at all. Ironically, I have a high trajectory on Driver, and low trajectory on irons
i played prov1x and loved that ball, but have gained about 15 yards or so with AVX. I average 240-250 on driver, up from 225-235 before
My dad swears by the lady precept. Bought him some for Christmas in hot pink was shocked when he pulled them out to play them and then beat me 78 to 79
Yes a lot of men played that ball for it's soft feel. You might even argue that it started the whole soft ball revolution. Then they came out with the Laddy, which was probably the same ball. Yes it's got soft feel but no spin around the green and no distance at higher speeds. But yes you can shoot 78 with one.
Great ball
Very few people realize that the difference between the laddie and the lady is simply the spelling it is the same exact golf ball on the inside I have cut many of them open.
I'm 66 and played Lady Precept for about 15 yrs..........they changed and play a bit harder so I no longer play them !!
They were the longest ball in golf digest about ten years ago.
If you've a swing, you can play a decent round of golf with ANY ball ... and that goes for a range ball, too.
Good luck getting up and down on a real golf course.
@@Inmotion70 Done it tons of times. I'm a swing coach too, my namesake.
How can I take this serious if a ball on the top 5 best list is also on your bottom 5 list?
Especially when his video shows nothing to support his claim. I’d recommend he watch Rick Shiels’ ball comparison video on these same balls. 🤦🏻♂️
I like the new shiny yellow ones that say Super Range. They sell them by the buckets.
Me too. 100 balls for £5. Loads of lovely people leave me tees as well.
They have racing stripes baby!
@@JwMatrix they're speed stripes. It's been proven stripes on a ball, like a car, increase speed by 2/3rds but the stripes have to be facing the hole.
I use the Wilson Duo Soft when I play with my vintage golf set. With my persimmon woods it feels a bit like the old wound balata balls of old. I just don't want those old persimmon heads cracking, and the Duo Soft takes that worry away.
I thought the same when putting with my old Wilson 8802 putter.
Yeah I am a new golfer and I am glad I have Supersoft Callaway, they are pretty good and I managed to do pretty good shots with the Supersoft callaway!
I like almost any high spin soft ball,noodles are nice too
The AVX is a great ball
Seriously is. Hits just as long as my prov1x. Lower flight same distance if not a bit further. Just no spin on the greens.
@@jgarss they have plenty of spin around the greens. I'm a PGA pro, and I get almost there same spin as the pro v-1, and more than the pro v1x.
This guy has no clue what he is talking about. I used to play ProV1’s for the longest time. When the AVX came out they suggested I tried them because of my swing speed and high ball spin with driver. I gained about 25-30 yds switching balls. This is why you get fit for a ball.
Yes they are low spinning and will have some benefit to a high spin high speed golfer.
When you switched, how did your feel around the green change. I can find balls that fly farther but have bad feeling for touch shots.
Mckinsey Rodriguez for me the prov1’s were spinning back more but I hit me irons pretty high so the AVX balls stop almost immediately and still spin back a little bit on occasion.
Steve Pratt Golf then why would you say to avoid them at all costs when they will benefit and work better for a lot of players depending on swing. That is misinforming people and bad advice. The AVX is by far the best ball for me.
@@mcmilkg192p7 Why do you like it over the ProV1x, which is clearly straighter and more consistent?
Noodle seem to me just as good as ProV1, much more distance and very consistent spin rate into the greens. My theory is; deduct your handicap from the price of a dozen ProV1 and thats your limit per dozen. $45-20 hdcp=$25 per dozen max.
I really like that. My handicap is 15 so I get $30 a dozen. I’m gonna use that method
I play Noodle almost 100 percent of the time, love them
Bridgestone E6 soft feel , good distance and good price .
My personal favourite!
how about short iron and wedges? does it have good spin?
@@82isaak unfortunately no. That's the trade off with most soft "distance" balls. My favorite ball that has a soft feel but has great performance are the Srixon Q Star Tour balls. The Z star line is exceptional too but not as soft and spin more
I'm a 9 hc and I use the Maxfli Tour and Tour X and find these balls superior to most. The Tour is a three piece and the Tour X a four piece. Both are "center of gravity balanced"; which helps with direction of flight and also putting alignment. I generally do not care for Dicks Sporting Goods, but these balls perform and hit an excellent price point. My other favorites are: Prov-1 and Srixon Z Star. I find the Maxfi's comparable.
I hole heartedly agree, Jeff.
That range is sick
Srixon Zstars are all I need.
Triad might be a touch better. Crazy, but... straighter, stops just as well, but it is even straighter
I like the Calloway triple track 🤙🏾
I’ve tested a few at my swing speed 72/74mph. The Wilson Duo Soft was 9 yards longer (avg of 12 shots) over a pro v1
I don’t believe that was the one he mentioned
Steve frequent refers to “decent golfers” and he thinks the soft balls are horrible. I believe the soft golf balls are made for slower swing golfers. I wonder if swing speed was taken into account in his ball comparison.
i have an average swing speed around 108mph and i hit duo softs like 10 yards longer also i dont know what this guy is on about
Steve, great breakdown of the golf balls. I have to agree that the Titleist ProV1 is the best ball on the market! Well done !
I buy the maxfli Straightfli for my kids and i play their softfli...good enough for us.
Titelist ProV I everytime! Shoot low 80’s or high 70’s with a 95 thrown in a couple of times per summer!
The best for sure! The new Vera X1 (the ball that G. Player's kid tried to introduce at Augusta during the opening ceremony) is really close to the Pro V1. Basically the same $.
The orange Titleist Velocity ball is my gamer.
great ball you can get cheap at Walmart
Snell MTB and Vice Pro provide a great overall ball close to Pro V1 performance not quite, but the price point cannot be beat.
Yes I think ProV1 has them beat in the consistency, but most golfers will never notice.
real men hit Nitro
I totally agree. I Use the ERC regularly and tried the Chromesoft and was amazed at how bad the performance was. Distance was the biggest drop.
I think the 2020 ones with the graphene core may have a huge difference then. I seem to hit them a lot farther than TP5X or PoV1x
I hit Bridgestone 330 & Chrome Soft & ZStar half a club further than a Pro V1 I hit them all higher as well. 102 mph 14 handicap been playing since I was a teenager.
I use Noodle easy straight. Used one for 23 holes in a row.
I use the noodle neon and absolutely love them!
Noodle neon here. Love them.
I use them too, looks like they've been discontinued however. I've got a bunch, but also finding out that I can play well with multiple different balls
noodle is a decent ball. maybe best for the price. maxfli makes them so not surprised..
I have played the chrome soft for years , you talk about robot testing but the problem with robot testing is that there is no mistakes or other variables. I have both the pro v1x and chrome soft currently a I'm far more consistent with the chrome soft an hit it further than the pro v1x which spins up to much.
The Kirkland signatures r 🤤
I'm confused?... You include a ball (Kirkland) in this video with headline "avoid at ALL COST" but then offer a reason why you could use it?.... Frankly, I've played several rounds with Kirkland and find it to be a very good ball.
Because eventually, I'm hoping you improve, and then you will outgrow the Kirkland and start demanding more out of your golf ball.
I bought a box of these and while they were ok, they weren’t very durable. My wedges tore them up pretty fast compared to other brands.
I bought a box of cut blue after reading a bunch of great reviews comparing them to pro vs the only negative being that they aren't as durable! Was excited to try them but my back's been out for a couple weeks now a little less excited thanks buddy😢
Most important thing you said, I’ve always disobeyed, because I’ve used “found balls”, but I understand what you mean in various performances. If a certain swing places the ball right next to the cup, if I use a different ball I may be short, long, or off line depending on the ball I use, so using always the same performing ball gives one a huge advantage.
I have used the Maxfli Tour ball and found it a good all round ball. It has good distance and green side spin. I picked 3 dozen for $25 per dozen.
Thanks for the review Randy.
I bought the Maxflis on sale for $17.50/dz. Bought 10 boxes! 😁 Best ball I've played in a long time.
Wow where did you get such a great deal?
Been using Maxfli for a while as well.... good deals can be had at Dicks.
@@imxploring love the new maxfli balls. Used to play the Maxfli HT'S when they first went to urethane. Then they screwed it up when they went to the Black Max. Now they seem to have gotten back on the right track again. The best deal I found at Dicks was two dozen for $50.
I’ve been playing the new Kirkland and it seems that it is a little bit shorter than the pro v1. Not a bad thing though because it doesn’t go as far into the trees when I hit it
Great video.... But let's be honest..... for anyone at the skill level that would be watching this video the quality and construction of the available modern golf balls today would have VERY little impact on their game.
Most of us would benefit more from a couple of lessons and a bit more time at the driving range.
And making better decisions about shot selection, aim points, and hole strategy.
@@tedzink4574 That's 90% of the game in my mind..... playing smart and knowing the limits of your abilities to attack the course in a way that doesn't get you into trouble.
@@imxploring I talked to a guy yesterday who told me that the "fun" was hitting driver, he hoped to break 100 in some rounds. Golf is easy to play and score in the 80's, if you avoid trouble, lost balls, and penalties.
@@tedzink4574 Exactly.... like singles the golf course throws in when you don't have a foursome.... always an old timer.... never drives the ball as far as the rest of us.... always hits it straight... on in regulations.... never three putts! Never in trouble....You know the type.... usually beats us by 10 strokes! LOL
@@imxploring Lol, I'm 59 now and play as single often, except for the driving it shorter part, I'm trying to be that guy. I'll choose to go less than driver or iron off holes that are not welcoming to driver or leave me better approach yardages with other clubs. My best compliment EVER, was when a guy told me, "you don't play 58". I have beaten young bucks that are big hitters. They seemed shocked, Accuracy counts.
I have tried everything out there including your Snell MTB. My pick based on performance first and price second is the Top Flite D2 Feel.It is longer off the tee than any ball I've tried, durable, decent (not a ProV) around the green, available at Dick's for 2/$25.
It comes in colors as well and even wins in the simple rebound test off your garage floor. Don't take my word for it, go buy a box or two and try them. Don't let your ego get in the way because your buddies play Pro V's. You have nothing to lose and you will be surprised at what you find.
I COMPLETELY agree with you. Ive used dozens of different balls at different price points and the D2 feel is one of my very favorites. Long off the tee and good (not great) greenside spin. Unfortunately top flight no longer makes it. It was replaced but im not sure if it was with the Hammer control or the redesigned Gamer. Considering Gamer is a 3 piece ball my money is on the Hammer
@@bmmellott13 distance is great if you can keep it between the stakes. For me I prefer green side performance in a ball. At the stage in my game that's where my focus now is. If I can put my drives to the 150 marker on the par 4's I'm good. From 150 in to 75 yards is where my games strength is. If I do miss the green its generally is in a spot where I can up and down it most times. I also focus on elimating doubles, sometimes a bogie is a good score. That's the mindset of a guy who can only get 150 out of his 6 .
I worked and played a course were a lot of balls were lost in the brambles and woods and it amassed a collection that filled up eight five gallon buckets. I would take different brands of balls out on the course and compare them by hitting straight, fade and draw shots to compare carry, roll and the ability to shape the shots. There is a marked difference in performance of urethane covered balls which is seen when trying to shape shots. It’s possible to shape any ball, the difference is how much one needs to open or close the face and stance to do it. For a beginner who has trouble hitting range balls straight and keeping the ball in the short grass when playing, a premium urethane ball will result in more lost balls due to slices and hooks than the less expensive balls. But please keep buying and playing those ProV1s so I can keep finding them in the woods. 😂
Maxfly standard price is $35, however, they tend to run them on sale at 2 for $50. Performance is absolutely great. I used to play the ProV1 and it performs very similar. I have a high swing speed. My driver ball speed is generally around 180-185 and the ball still has great distance.
Wow that's great to know that they hold up.
My favorite ball is the top flight straight distance. Slick paint surface keeps the ball in the fairway and maximum distance. Softer than the pro V one. I bought a bunch of boxes when the last version was released about two years ago. My swing speed is about 105. I get decent spin and the price was less than one dollar per ball.
Have you tried the topflite gamer? Good ball for the price
I’ve always felt that a lost ball is lost for a reason ,that reason is so I can find and use them
Yea,but they they seem to go back to where they came from 😜
Steve, I'm a 75 yr old golf teacher who usta swing at 105-110 (could make that old Black Pro Staff 100 compression "Squeak") now swing @ 75mph & play the Callaway (Red). @ 110mph you do not appreciate the law of diminishing returns. This Callaway ball is very close to the old Titleist Tee Mee which was the soft version of the old Titleist (3 piece wound) Tour ball which was the number one ball in golf. Feel is everything in golf.
A soft feeling ball is incredibly overrated. Those golf balls are completely different. For scoring you're looking for a high spin ball which likely means soft cover high compression, firm feel. Kirklands would be perfect for you too.
@@Inmotion70 My short game is the proof of the pudding, allows for my quick, nervy chips...hit the pin twice in my last nine holes...it's psychological...
Yeah I’m a Bridgestone BX guy
Such a great ball! I was a ProV1 or ProV1x (depending because if I needed to buy at Clubhouse some don’t carry the X). I really thought I would see Nitro on this list. A couple of cheap friends think it doesn’t matter and I can’t get through to them no matter how bad I beat them! Yes I’m a better golfer anyhow, but ball is huge in my opinion and also the confidence you get from it helps tremendously.
My friend was in golf digest for shooting a 58 at the age of 13 and he played the Kirkland signature
What's his name?
Davis Hartwell
I love the maxfli ball, they go far.
I was sucked in but been baffled by a massive loss of distance, thought had lost swing speed. But Callaway got me.
As they did many!
Got my first ever hole in one with a Chrome Soft!!.....it stays in the bag (oh... 175yds, 7 iron)
Sweet! It was the best ball that day.
This guy must get paid by the word. Keeps comparing balls to “other balls” without telling you what he’s comparing to. If you have all day, watch this and be bored.
A premium performance ball can hurt your game more than help it. For the less technical player. Titleist didn't sue Kirkland because it was a terrible ball.
I agree that the less skilled less technical player will have a hard time seeing a big difference. In that case, Kirkland moves up as a decent value ball.
Absolutely stunned. Who would have thought that much cheaper premium golf balls like Kirkland and Wilson Duo aren't as good as Pro V1s, TaylorMade TP5 and Tiger Bridgestone?
Some cheaper premiums hold up pretty well.
Steve, I tried the MAXFLI Tour and it's pretty good for my swing speed 83 to 85 mph. I found the Srixon Soft feel to go the farthest and best on the Green for me.
I've heard lots of good things about it!
I used the Kirkland ball. I liked them a lot around the green and with the short game. I did notice a big difference in how short they were off the tee.
They upgraded the ball. This video showed the green box. The version 2 costco ball is actually really good
Steve -- you should get a reflector to put some light on your face when the sun is behind you.
Also pass over the single ball overrun bin at the golf store. Some defects are not printing errors. Compression consistency is often an issue.
I play Top Flite because I like the sound they make when putting. Unfortunately I hear that sound too often during my rounds.
Right when you triple putt every hole
My go to balls was the Bridgestone Tour Rx, but for 2022 I now play the Maxfli Tour CG. Price for 2 dozen on sale is $30 per dozen with a two dozen purchase at Dicks. Honestly, I can’t see any difference between the Bridgestone and Maxfli, other than saving $20 per dozen. I play 160 rounds per year and a 5 handicap senior player. If you are looking for a urethane covered quality ball, the Maxfli checks all the boxes.
Been a fan of Vice for about 4 years now. Specifically the Pro model. Great price (especially if you by 5 dozen+ at a time) for great performance.
I would agree that the Vice Pro is a pretty good ball at lower speeds, 85-90 mph. Once you start getting faster than this, other balls start zooming way ahead in distance. Good comment.
On the 1st tee, I pulled a brand new Titleist Prov1, duck hook it into the woods, gone lost forever, ruined my day. Got me a used Top Flight from the bag and hit it all the way to the 18.
Boy I guess ProV1's don't work then.
@@Inmotion70
Steve I notice that these balls loves go to the bunker, to the water and to the woods
Callaway Supersoft and Callaway Diablo Tour are great golf balls to use IMO!
Played with a low handicapper and he was mortified to see that I was playing a (complimentary, logo) Top Flyte. “Hard as rocks,” he said, “they cost you 5 strokes easily.” At the end of the round he shot a 100, meanwhile I was at 85. Granted it was a course renowned for its difficulty.
I am a proud player of the Kirkland tour performance ball
I like the Wilson Duos. I agree with you on the distance but the accuracy is good around the greens. I aim for accuracy over distance.
I’m loving the Maxfli tour in matte red or orange, fly great off the drive , great spin off the wedges, roll fantastic on the greens. Some of my top favorites, along with those Wilson duo staffs. Some may laugh but noodles L&S are great too .
You're absolutely right Steve, I bought a sleeve of chrome soft and got a ball with a no dimple patch on it. Fell off the drying rack ?
This year's?
@@Inmotion70 no, first year of production. Can hardly believe it got packaged.
This is the driving range in Moorpark, CA. Right next to Tierra Rejada
I just bought and tried the Callaway chrome soft balls, and I'm actually hitting them farther. And don't have a problem hitting them straight. Been using Pro V's for 10+ years easily.
Thanks for the review! What is your clubhead speed?
Steve Pratt Golf Not super quick. Would that make a difference?
@@jimstoller1936 Yes. The Chrome Soft regular will not hold up to a faster swing as it will fall behind other balls. The X are doing a lot better on fast swings now though.
I've had great rounds with the Callaway Chrome Soft, last week I was out driving some good guys who were using drivers, I was going Chrome Soft and 3 wood. The ball I avoid is any Warrior ball, I lost 4 dozen way faster than I thought possible, though 1 of them was headed OB and spun back into play. But just that one.
Agree . . . it seems he is pulling the testing from 2019 because I can't find any 2020 testing w/ the updated Chrome Soft. I find the 2020 ball to be pretty awesome.
Chrome oft is the way to go
The most important tip you gave was to alwatys use the same ball... even if you arent a great player it will improve your game by simply having the same feel when putting. Putting is what makes or breaks your game. The more consistant your putting the better you will do. Iam a disable vet now, but used to play scratch golf. I can barely swing now and have purchased 8 doz Taylormade distance plus balls. I have heard that for seniors and people with slower swing speeds that this ball is a real winner. Can you do a test of this ball on the basis of senior golfers. Would be interested to see what you have to say about it. At 12 bucks a doz on sale at amazon it is a great price point... remember... always use the same ball.... another neat video would be the most interesting old ball video... what you liked and used and why. Accushnet club specials were my favorite as a junior... loved the royal with hexagon dimples and as a kid... who can forget the "Oh Shit Specials. Didnt care about performance but they were fun to play with.. really cheap at Canadian tire in the 70s. But I lost a lot of balls... so they were perfect. My all time favorite ball was thr Taylormade TP Black 100 compression ball. Used them for years and it was all I played... except a cheapie when shooting over water with a very dangerous approach... lol. Always enjoy your videos... thx.
I would recommend playing a urethane ball for the greenside spin. Will make a huge difference if your score and you won't lose any distance.
Callaway has never let me down, even the ones I find!
Chrome Soft X LS is a very strong contender from Calloway. In My Golf Spy's recent ball test, it was one of the best performing balls, especially distance-wise, and I love the noise and feel of it (very firm).
Yeah interesting that they had to make "SOFT" very "firm" to keep up with the other balls. Definitely most improved ball company, but I still prefer others personally.
@@Inmotion70 Soft seems to be one of these marketing terms manufacturers want to put on anything whether the ball is soft or not. I don't really get it - I like nice firm/loud feedback, but I have a decent swing speed, so maybe that's a factor. Titleist are definitely still the kings of quality manufacturing - I would use the Pro V1X as the feel is very similar to CS X LS but it spins a bit too much for me.
Hard to trust his oinion. He seems to pick on pinnicle. I have played many brands and I really like pinnicle.
Hard to chip and pitch it close for the easy 1 putts.
Been very happy playing snell
Couldn't disagree more. I can hit the AVX to the moon. It is an alternative to proV1 and x. Premium ball.
ABSOLUTELY and totally agree. The AVX does NOT LAG a “few steps behind”. I’ve seen MULTIPLE testers on TH-cam using GCQUAD during the AVX sometimes being LONGER than other premium brands
MyGolfSpy's robot testing has the AVX slower and shorter and virtually all clubhead speeds, and it spins significantly shorter off the wedge too. At 115 mph, tour speed, the AVX is a full 3 mph ball speed and 15 yards carry behind the Snell. At 85 mph the gap is less, but AVX also has one of the worst and widest dispersion patterns of any ball.
I smoke my AVX 305 off the tee all day lol
@@TheGsanchez99 Well apparently you'd hit the other balls 320-325 as that's what the testing found.
@@Inmotion70 all I can tell you is about my eyeball test. My AVX blows the doors off my z-stars. Which were the longest thing I ever hit down any fairway before.
A 5 minute video squeezed into 13 and a half.
I can't wait to watch your amazing channel where you never waste a second!
Wait till Phil M. finds out about this....
Steve , Thanks 👍
Recently picked up Maxfli Soft-fli 35 balls at Dick's. Three dozen for $30. They fly striaght, far enough for me to be within mid-iron range to the green (I am not a long hitter. 260-ish max on a drive). And, they're durable.
I play these too...great ball for money and I dont seam to lose them as much!
I like the Titleist Velocity ball. It has a firm feel, not a soft feel that most balls have with good durability.
I love showing up at my local muni with my knock-off driver and my off-brand balls like Intech BetaTi or Nitro Pulsar and out perform the golf snob who talks crap and has to have the latest and greatest.
The MG ball sounds like a really high performing obscure brand.
It's like anything else...If you're good at any sport etc , equipment doesn't matter much. Goes for a lot of things, musicians etc..A good guitarist can make any guitar sound good. One thing I can't stand are cork sniffers.
@@billyshag8582 thanks for this, brother William. You took me back. Not only was my old man a musician (loved to take the random "decorative" musical instrument off the wall, tune it, and play it), he also referred to "the cork."
William Shaughnessy thats actually false. If a guitars neck is warped or the intonations off no one, not even the late Stevie ray vaughn can make that sound good but we get your point .. just a bad analogy
@@Samscoinsandheavymetal Oh I bet he could..Just look at the old blues guys that played Stellas, Kays etc, stuff out of Wards catalogues. And 3 saddle Tele's aren't exactly know for great intonation, but some mighty fine music has sure come out of them..
The Titleist AVX is a great ball for me.
I'm curious to see the 2021 Mygolfspy results on that ball. They say they made the cover softer.
I’ve thought the first version had the softest feel. My home course is along a river and very windy, it’s called Riverwinds. So wind is a constant issue. The AVX gets good distance in the wind for me. Ive tried many balls, if you have any you’d recommend I’ll give them a try. They can’t spin or balloon and low flight is preferable.
Can't hit a Callaway straight to save my life.
you sure its the ball?
@@DeepBlue1882 I'm sure the golfer has a lot to do with it, but I've had much better success with other brands. I have an Oncore Avant 55 I have not been able to lose. I have never stopped playing with one specific ball because it was worn out, but this might be the first.
I’m like that with the balls that feel like chalk. Like volviks and some Bridgestone
Loosen up your grip on the club. Feel like your grip is so light that the club is going to fly out of your hands. It won't, but just try it next time you play. I would almost guarantee you will hit ANY balls straighter than what you do now.
Great video. I always thought performance balls were better for my game than feel/soft across most brands. Disagree on the Kirkland versus MaxFli debate. I’ve scored some of my best rounds with Kirkland Signature and worst ones with MaxFli StraightFli. Never missed more fairways nor had as many 3-putts. Disappointing because old school (25+ years ago) MaxFli was da bomb.
Titlesst prov 1 or taylormade 5 thanks Steve
#REALTALK
I’m still waiting to see one scientific study (not from a ball company) that lake balls lose distance. Water doesn’t penetrate a urethane cover; the core is unaffected.
I found an actual scientific study.
Steve Pratt Golf I would love to read it. I’m very curious how water breaks down the outer layer of a ball.