The BEST PREMIUM BALLS IN GOLF (tested over 12 months)
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- These are the best premium golf balls in every category - tested against each other over 12 months!
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I love the TP5s I find in the woods. Their flight off the tee and back into the trees is mesmerizing.
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You're preaching to the choir!
Great to see Wilson doing so well and well done Pete for giving them a chance
It was honestly very good
Wilson is not big in golf, but very big in sports generally. And you know what they make most…balls. World class footballs, basketballs, tennis balls, name a sport and they makes balls for it, including golf balls.
Pete! I’ve been enjoying Wilson Staff balls for under £30 a dozen on Amazon. Now you’ve screwed it! 😂
P.s. they also feel brilliant off the putter
I found a Wilson Staff in the woods and it played marvelously. I am going to buy a dozen.
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Thank you Pete ,for not automatically choosing the Pro V1 like so many people and channels. It's getting a bit boring..Because( To use your own words ):"other manufacturers are available" 😊. Greeting from a Vice Pro guy!
whoever edited this video really had a lot of fun with the memes lol
yes i did!
Awesome video! Fantastically informative with brilliant editing and production value! One of your best yet!
What a well done review! I've been waiting for a video like this. Thank you Peter for putting this together!
Played the Wilson Staff ball all 2023 season and loved it! Great ball at a fantastic price point
Nice! Great review, Pete!
I normally play the TP5Pix and I LOVE the feel of this ball! The Pro V1 is my second choice, and honestly I prefer the ERC Soft Triple Track whenever I play a 9-hole course.
For my game, the Srixon Q Star Divide is the most durable, longest, and best golf ball I've played. The cover seems to be different than other Q Stars and something about it makes it more durable. It was also noticeably longer off the tee and super easy to find. Not ashamed to say it was my favorite ball to play and really fun to watch while in the air. Almost comically fun.
SHHHHHHH!!!!!
What the HELL is wrong with you... please, tell them ANY other ball, not the DIVIDE. We DO NOT want that ball to get well known.😂😂😂
My choice is the orange/yellow
Best ball, feels great, putts like a dream, and STOPS on the green. Long as hell too. Wait, did I say all that out loud??
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I love the TP5 pix. That won its place in my bag, after I tested 10 different golf balls over half of this past season. I found that it offered me the most Control and forgiveness, without sacrificing durability or distance.
Thank you once again for a fun video, Peter. Keep up the great work, cheers!
Agreed. I tested the TP5, Tour B XS, and the Z-Star. The consistency of the TP5 around the greens is undeniable
I’ve moved to the Wilson, for the most part, from the ProV1 and the TP5x. It’s such a phenomenal ball for my game and the price point is a nice little sweetener.
Great vid mate ⛳️🏌🏽
Was pulling for the Wilson Staff! I played the Wilson “TRUE” ball back in the day which I loved!
TP5 amazing ball so good choice.
I do love how Wilson seems to be putting out relevant golf balls and clubs again and should continue to push others in the market.
Great content Peter and crew!
Thanks for such an scientific approach Pete, so many data you put in this review thruought one year just stunning 💪👏👏👏 we appreciate you and your humour 😁
Really good and informative video. I've always liked the Wilson staff ball but recently I've gone over to Srixon and really enjoy them.
I play TP5x, so YES to TP5!! lol. Definitely a great overall golf ball! Thanks for the end of the year ball comparison, Peter! Happy Holidays!!
I will be the outlier in this thread. I am a 3 who hits solid drives 275 (getting older!). I have used the Taylor, Callaway and Bridgestone and will now test the Wilson but always come home to the Titleist. Such a well rounded ball that always feels right - particularly around the greens and putting.
I play TP5 having switched as an experiment from Vice Pro. Both are great golf balls, but the TP5 seems a touch more stable in wind and definitely feels as though it spins a bit more
Great vid! Thanks for this! 👊🏼
Interesting to see how next year's Wilson balls will perform seeing as they are coming out with a standard and an "X" model. I wonder if they are going to be significantly different like the Chrome Softs or more similar like the ProV1s.
love these type of vids peter
Your content is top notch Pete 👌🏻 with almost too much golf content to chose from nowadays, I can rest assured yours hits the spot.
Nice review and with the usual Peter Finch flair. Good to see a long term test, so many folks test for a few days or even hours. Thank you.
have always wondered about the differences, great video
Would enjoy seeing another test of mid range golf balls for sure!
Solid content and perspective. Digging the editing too
Absolutely love this video! I was looking to see what ball was the best fit for me last year. I am between a +1.2 and a 2 handicap the last 4 years with a 113-118 mph clubhead speed with my driver.
Ironically, I was between the same two finalists and settled on the the Wilson Staff Model because I liked the way it felt off the clubhead a bit more and also the alignment on putting. However, it really is a toss up! Glad to see your data verifying my feelings!
Glad the editors had a good time with this one😂. Great vid.
Hearing you talk about the TP5 is exactly what I found aswell. They seem to get more spin around the green with chip shots and shorter pitches for me, while still going 3-5 further than any other ball I tested it against. Great ball overall and in my back for a couple of years now aswell.
Love the TP5 and also...GREAT EDIT! Top notch.
Big fan of the Vice Pro Plus. Particularly the lime green (which isn’t for everyone) but it is so visible and gets even more so when the light drops. The only slight grumble I have is the cover wears a bit on wedges and bunker shots but all in all it’s a very good ball, especially since it can come in £20 cheaper per dozen than the other premium balls
Have you tried the drip model of the Pro Plus? I find that you visually can't see the wear as well on them.
I'm also a fan of the vice lime green.
I’ve been playing the Vice Pro Plus (green) as well for the past year… LOVE IT! Not necessarily the most durable ball but that’s about the only negative aspect I can see…
Love the vice, the wear on the ball isn't a big issue as I go through 6 per round minimum
Awesome video! PLEASE do consider a mid-range / budget test for the future! Not everyone can afford $50-$70+ per dozen balls, and with all the extra options targeting the critical $30 to $40 per dozen range (i.e. the balls you get for $20 a dozen on sale), knowing which ball to get can be significantly more complicated.
The vice pros are only 32 per dozen when you buy bulk
Mid range v lake balls
Try the Maxfli Tour X (4 piece ball). I played the Pro V1 and Pro V1x for 20+ years. I didn’t notice a drop off in performance. You can find them at Dick’s Sporting Goods two dozen for $70 or four dozen for $120. One box is $40. They also carry the Tour and Tour S which are 3 piece balls. Haven’t tried those yet but they have different trajectories, feel and spin rates as I’ve read.
Vice is the best "cheap" ball. Grab some pro softs for 30 bucks and have a blast. Tbh, unless you're single digit or better, don't buy expensive balls. Or if you only lose 2-3 per round.
I switched to the pro plus a couple years ago, and I'm definitely a believer. To me, it feels almost identical to the proV1x, but it doesn't scar up as easily. I also tend to get a much better flight out of the ball compared to other balls that I've used. Fewer off fairway hits, and a little more distance. If I could switch out balls when on the green, I would probably use the pro soft. I love how that feels on the green.
Got 3 dozen Wilson Staff Model's back in August, really happy with them. Helped that it was 3 for the price of 2!
Great video! Great editing too.
Entertaining and informative. As a high handicap golfer, I shot my lowest round this past week of 84 with a TP5 Pix. Previously I had played ProV1 and Snell MTB for the past 3 years. I am sold on the Taylor Made TP5 and truly appreciate a thorough analysis supporting my personal choice. Well done, Peter!
Tried the PXG recently excellent ball and love the feel around the greens. Good resilience and keeps its colour
Love it. I had a chance to play the top 5 this year. Wilson took the crown for me, but the prov1 and vice pp also were excellent
Been playing the Wilson Staff model exclusively for the last year and, although I mostly buy from Reuse Golf Balls, it’s a fantastic golf ball. Deserved top spot really, especially at its price 😉
I just started playing the maxfli tour. I'm a 15ish handicap golfer. 80 was my previous best round. I played 18 holes this past Saturday with the maxfli and shot a 1 under 71. It has the distance, great stopping power on iron shots, and feels amazing off the putter. Not saying the ball is the reason I shot 71, but it's definitely gonna stay in the bag for a while. Plus it's 60 dollars for 2 dozen 🤷
15 handicap shooting a 71 wtfff?? how?
My stack of boxes of TP5s (and Tour B XS) approve of this test. Ha ha. The Vice Pro and Pro Plus I've found on courses have really impressed me too. Definitely adding the Wilsons to my future shopping lists now... Great vid, Pete.
Great ball. Enjoyed the video.
Srixon Z Star Divide is my ball right now and I absolutely love it.
Awesome detail and insightful video, I do ask tho. Why was the Srixon q star or the z start xv not in the line up.
I also agree, Wilson Staff Model is one of my top choices for going in my bag for next season
Staff Model muuntuu kahdeksi ensi vuonna. Staff Model X tulee olemaan aikalailla nykyistä vastaava, ehkä hieman kovempi. Staff Model taasen on nykyistä pehmeämpi, Triad:n kaltainen, joskin lähipelissä tuottaa enemmän spiniä.
Handicap of 11.8 and I play either the Kirkland signature or Callaway hex soft. Can get 2 dozen of either of them for 30 odd quid and I find them good for distance as well as short game . Would be interested to know Pete's opinion on them
Love wilson staff balls. Been using them this year and won't be changing.
Good stuff, very surprised with the Wilson Staff but not surprised you ended with the TaylorMade.
I am not in the market for the top premium balls (don’t have the game or the budget) but I have got to love the TaylorMade Tour Response, especially the Stripe. It seems to give me the best feel, distance and spin over all the balls I’ve used and I love the visuals, especially lining up putts. I did use the pix for a while but the Tour Response seems softer and more responsive to me.
Great choice. I'm using TP5 Pix 2.0. Love it 😁
Oh man that was a great review Peter Way to give the little guys a little bit more of a shout out. I'm going to be buying some Wilson golf balls as soon as I get out on the course
Been playing vice pro for years now. I think it aligns more to a prov1 and has more spin than the plus. Great video!
2023 version of the Srixon Z-Star Diamond is absolutely next level. It's like the Bridgestone Tour B X/B XS and Pro V1/V1x had a baby and made a freak of a product. Does everything you want it to do with each club.
Yes i do agree im using diamond for this past few month really loved the feel for long n short game previously im using tp5
it's become my new go to ball..Titliest is just getting too pricey
Love that Wilson made it into one of your top picks played Wilson staff irons for the last 5 years however just moved on to the Srixon zx5 mk ii
Been playing a few different balls out of Vice’s lineup for a few seasons now. The pro plus made the final cut though, love the ball and the different colors/designs they can come in. And for the price, sold sold sold
Ive loved the Bridgestone BXS, glad it made it to the final 5. Chromesoft x and the prov1x
Used Bridgestone for a long time and switched to the TP5 a few years ago. Can’t play with any other golf ball. For me, the results are great. Feel nice around the green, and soft when putting. Great product.
The TP5 pix is my go to ball. Absolutely love that ball and gives me confidence, even if it doesn't always go right! Agree with other comments though - the ball you have the most confidence with is the ball you should play, regardless of make, model or looks.
I have been using the Bridgestone tour B RX and XS for the past year. I love them.
Best balls in golf
I play TP5 and I like it. Good to know data. Great Review! Thanks...
Been waiting for someone to do a proper ball comparison for ages, great work guys. I'm personally a believer thay the Pro v1x is better than thr pro v1, but still - I will be buying some of those Wilson staff balls! Great video
When I eventually run out of my TP5 balls I'll strongly consider trying out either the z-stars or wilson staff models :) thank you for the video pete!
Please try the z-star diamond ball… i play titleist proV1X because I need the height on my irons, but the diamond ball is probably the best feeling ball I’ve ever tried.
Now if only I could afford the TP5. I would say price alone would have helped me decide that one. I look at the top 5 you chose and I chose the Vice Pro Plus, due to price and availability to make it unique!
Love the editing in your videos now
Love the vid!
Kudos for including the Wilson Staff. I have been playing them all year and they are a great ball, too often overlooked by brand snobs.
Interesting that Wilson have progressed so much you also were impressed with their Dynapower Carbon Driver could this be a turning point for them. Would love to see them used more on the tours.
I just bought 3 dozen Wilson Staff Tour Yellow for around £76 ie about £2 per ball- that's what makes it a winner or me. I normally play PRO V1 yellow which is an awesome golf ball, but at £4 per ball hurts when I lose it 🙂 I have tried most of the golf balls in your list- none of them disappoint- I would say that probably the biggest factor in choosing a golfball is how you want it to feel when you are putting or chipping not any of the long shots.
Great video once again Finchy!
A brand I'd love to see you review at some point is Snell!
Been using the MTB X for the last 8 months and honestly wouldn't go back to anything else now! Particularly for the price! 😉👍
Came here to say the same!
What a cracking vid. Love seeing some buzz for the Wilson brand. Willlllsoooon.
I'm a huge fan of both the Z-starxv Divides and Vice pro plus. The Vice performs slightly better on paper but I perform slightly better on the course with the visual aid the Srixon balls offer. Just goes to show everyone has different needs and tastes, but data numbers aren't always the determining factor.
I love the Srixon Z Star Diamond.
Love this video congrats to TP5 and as a Wilson guy shout out to the Wilson for making it that far😂 Great job Pete and your team.
The ball you are most confident with is the ball you should play. I would like to see the mental side of golf explored more, I know there is no way to get solid evidence of the mental game's results, but if you stand over a shot and think you have the right club and the right ball for the shot it simply has to be better then if you have the slightest doubt about either one.
I agree. Golf psychology videos tend to….do rubbish tbh
@@peterfinchgolf amen to that, course management and psych videos don't do well but they are a major part of scoring well.
@peterfinchgolf would be a really good podcast tho to get a top sports psychologist on for a chat!
@@peterfinchgolfI really liked that video a while back with that brain wave monitor.
Give the channel Golf Sidekick a shot, enjoy his videos and how he takes you through shots.
Good and insightful video. Clearly all of this data collection took a lot of effort.
Great video Pete.
If i was to spend money on ball's instead of using the ones out of the woods i think the wilson would make it into my bag.
Great video as usual Pete, love the Vice balls, played everything on this list besides Wilson and PXG. When price gets factored in I can't get away from Vice, and I really don't want to. Whatever slight difference there is isn't worth a ~50% markup to get into Taylormade or Titleist. If money isn't a factor I think this video shows you should just get fit for a golf ball, but with how close these golf balls are nowadays if price is a factor at all Vice is definitely where it's at.
I use the snell mtb x. New model!! Better distance than most balls ive ever played and spins out of bunkers amazingly.
TP5 is a good ball but it’s short! My golf Spy confirmed my thoughts on this. It spins really good though! I switched from tp5 to Chromesoft x ls and I swear I gained 10 yards off the tee! No loss in stopping power.
Well obviously - you should play the TP5x if the Chrome Soft X gave you better numbers.
I was similar found TP5 too skinny but no question TP5x is the longest ball I’ve ever played and I have played them all - and it seems like wind doesn’t even affect it which is an added bonus
Love the video, just wish we woulda known which balls competed in each category, and at least the top 2 or 3.
I regularly play the Vice Pro, TP5, ProV1, and Snell MTB. They are virtually indistinguishable to me.
In the UK where it rains more in the winter I find personally that a firmer ball with the additional carry works wonders. Of late I have used Titleist AVX. Let's face it on the soft greens anything is going to stop, but I have found the AVX does the job, it feels ok, it flies ok although when it's windy it does get a bit balloony. In the Summer I play TP5 because it gives me exceptional control. Soft like butter off the irons and it loses nothing to anything else off the driver. Funny enough I hit the standard TP5 longer than the TP5x, just weird but nonetheless true. Some surprises in your test I thought. Not tried The Tiger Bridgestone but expect I will find one and then will give it a go.
Thanks Pete...I'm a 65yr old 10 hdcp...slow-ish swing speed...normally play Pro v1x...shall I try the Wilson or the TP5?
Great video! I wish someone would do a test on someone swinging the driver 90mph, compared to 116mph and see how the results differ. Pete, do you think the TP5 is the best ball for a slow swinger? And why?
I am waiting to see which ball makes the best splash sound as it enters the watery grave. How about which ball creates the best sound as it strikes a tree. Which ball bounces the highest and straightest off a cart path.
Just switched to the TP5 as my first harder golf ball. This makes me very happy to see it in number 1 😅
I play a Tp5. Love it. It's pretty similar to a pro v1 but i like the pix for putting. And that hardly while uses them means I'm less likely to have someone hit it by mistake.
Great video Pete! 👏🏼 Would love a follow up to compare the TP5 to the Tour Response for us mid handicappers with average swing speeds.
Thanks
I play off 16 and switched from the TP5 to the Tour Response about 6 months ago. Have not noticed any real difference, apart from the missing Pix triangles. Would be great to have them on the Tour Response.
There have been other reviews of these two and they are fairly similar. I would confidently say for the level of golf we play the tour response would be a great fit
I'm a 14 handicap and the tour response performs better than the tp5 for me. Plus the stripe is a cheat code to putt with.
@@fishnaldoThanks for sharing about the switch. I’m trying the same. Tour Response in the pix would be great though. Wasn’t a big fan of the stripe.
@@lavin214 I must give the Tour Response with the stripe a try. Never used it but love the Pix triangles.
Would love a video on the balls a tier below. I've started using taylormade tour response stripe since I get quite a high ball flight and am happy to sacrifice a bit of spin - and love the stripe when putting - but my analysis could be way off!
I thought the Pro Plus had it absolutely love them & have them in the Navy/Orange drip
Cracking ball and definitely noticed a big difference between them and ChromeSoft
I was pulling for the Vice! I’ve never played em but as soon as I finish losing the rest of these chromesoft x I’m going to try em out!
I love the mini montage at 6:41 of Peter missing putts. 🤣 Everybody else in the world shows themselves draining putts from downtown. Not Pete!
Could you do a premium budget test??
ERC SOFT, tour response, Q-star tour, tour speed, etc? 😊
Bridgestone Tour is a great ball. Great performance from the few I've found in the woods. But I stocked up on Pro V1, Pro V1x and Left Dash during the pandemic so I'm good for the next 5 years, just in time for the roll-back, lol.
hey Peter, will you be reviewing the Miura CB302 irons?
Have been waiting for you to do a review on them or something about them.
Need to test the Wilson, but I agree on the TP5. Great golf ball.
Awesome presentation!!! And although I prefer the PXG I can't fault your choice as they truly are the best golf ball made
Been in ProV1X the past few years. Have yet to find a ball that launches higher while spinning as much. Been trying the Chrome Soft X since I like the Triple Track 360.
This has changed my mind about Wilson for sure. I will give the ball a shot in the Spring.
Editing on fleek in this vid 🤘
I dont often buy premium balls because where i play the ball is pretty much on the fairway or lost, but i treated myself to a box of TP5x balls just before the weather turned and I must say the few rounds I had with them, they were an absolute joy.
It would be interesting to know which was the most durable. I use the tp5, but it does seem to scratch up easy