I tried the Triad after your review of balls about a month ago. Previous year model, 2 doz for 60 dollars. Great ball, good feel, holds the green, good distance. Looks like I’ll move on to the 2025 soon. Thanks for the reviews. Much appreciated.
Hi William! Love that! I'm glad you saw similar results to what I've seen with the previous version! This new model has got my current Bridgestone golf ball very worried! Haha! Thanks for watching pal!
Hey Luke you have become one of my top reviewers of all equipment. I appreciate that you are only about a club longer than I am, so your reviews are very important. I get tired of reviews from guys with 110-115 clubhead speed. I can't relate. I actually just bought a dozen on Amazon. I think this may be my new gamer. Last years model was just too firm, but per your review seems like been softened up some. Being so well balanced is another plus, and price is very fair. Thank you!
Hi Bruce! Thank you for the kind words! I started the channel because I used to feel exactly like you so always love to speak to golfers just like me! Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy the Triad as much as I do... I've been doing some on course testing with it the last two weeks and REALLY enjoying it still! All the best with your own test - let me know how you get on!
Good to see you enthused about this Triad. Wilson is clawing their way toward cream of the crop status with some of their equipment lately. Good for them I say.
Got a box of the previous version. It will be interesting to see how this one performs. It's between the triad and the TM tour response for me. I do love the alignment tool on the TM ball however.
Hi Jim! In my hands I get a bit more spin out of the Triad and a bit more distance out of the Tour Response! As you know I tend to love all balls in this category (best combination of performance, price and feel at my swing speeds based on all my testing) and therefore I think both are excellent options as different golfers will have slightly different needs and preferences, like you have with the alignment tool whilst I need the extra spin! Thanks for watching mate!
@@weekendtourpro Cheers Luke. Wilson does some excellent equipment. It's good to see someone testing it. I'm using the Wilson Zip or Srixon marathon soft I found in sports direct as my winter ball and will move onto the tour response when it gets warmer. I also play the Wilson tour ball in dry conditions when I need more spin. All excellent products but I definitely hole more putts with the tour response. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching.
Nice review. The triad is my current gamer and I love it. Sometimes I switch it out with the duosofts if temperatures are getting low. We have exactly the same swingspeeds so these reviews are very valuable for me👌
Hi Roy! I’m glad the videos are relatable! That’s exactly what I’m about! I’ve also tested the brand new Duo Soft which will land on my channel in the next week or so too! (Quick spoiler - it’s another great ball for its price point and gave me some good numbers!). Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Luke, thank you for another excellent review of a golf ball. As I mentioned the last time you reviewed the Wilson Triad, I was very impressed with it and put it in my bag. It’s super that the most recent version of it is even better. Thanks for letting us know!
Hi Patrick! Thank you for watching and the lovely comment! Glad the last video helped. I think you’ll enjoy the new version too. It feels to me like a subtle improvement just to round off the edges. The fraction softer feel is minor but I like it, the spin performance now very consistent as well as good and the distances remain right up there for me. All the best pal! 👍🏼
Great review Luke. I came close to using this ball last year but, as you know, I ended up going with the Vice Pro Plus. I’ll look forward to hearing about your on course testing. Hopefully you’ll be able to comment on the durability of the ball when you get it on course. Sometimes durability is a concern with slightly less premium ball
Hi Gary! I took it out for 9 holes yesterday. Played 4 holes with my Bridgestone and then switched to the Wilson for the last 5 holes. Obviously this is subjective (rather than my usual objective data driven approach) but first impressions were that ball flights, particularly with wedges and irons were as high as I'd seen on TM (which I loved) distances were good, feel was great and it rolls lovely off the putter. Can't comment on durability yet but I think any urethane cover ball (whether that's Pro V1 or this) will never be as durable as a surlyn cover but I didn't have any immediate concerns! The Bridgestone is getting very very worried! Haha! Thanks for watching!
Nice review I have a very similar swing speed and use the bridgestone brxs, it would be nice if you did your ball comparisons with your gamer especially since the PV1 is probably not the ball for those in our category, I really enjoy your content, thanks
Hi Alan! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I hear you on the benchmarking ball and I’ve toyed with this for a while… I’m not sure if it’s better to always use Pro V1 so every video has a level of consistency and you can draw some conclusions depending on my swing on the day or whether to use my gamer when in the studio, so it’s great to have this helpful feedback! Thank you! 👍🏼
Hi Seth! Thanks for watching! I felt similar when testing it! Also love the badge in your profile picture but don’t tell anyone I said that (when you’re trying to grow a small channel you’ve got to keep info like that under wraps! Haha!) 👍🏼
Hot Damn!! I bought 6 doz after your last video and will definitely want to try the newer model ones as I really like a sub 85 compression ball. FWIW the previous generation TRIAD gave great numbers on TM4 & I/O as well and the feel was AMAZING. Thanks for the efforts in these videos 🙏
Hi Dr Dan! Glad to hear you loved the previous model and my video helped and you’ve seen good numbers too! I think you’ll really like the subtle improvements to this model, that touch lower compression of 80 feels great and I really like the ball flight I’m seeing on the course too after a few holes with it the other day! Thanks for your kind words on my video too! All the best pal! 👍🏼
Totally agree DMKFactor! You just can't beat Wilson (and Cobra) for that perfect price vs. performance balance! I took this out on the course yesterday and the love continues to grow! My Bridgestones are starting to get worried! Haha! Thanks for watching!
I want to use the best ball for 85-90 mph swing speed. Is this ball better than the Bridgestone RXS ? I value your opinion very much, more than anyone else on TH-cam. What do you think is the best balanced Golf ball as for distance and spin? Just asking for your thoughts and opinions. What golf ball do you use?
@terrypeeples1942 Hi Terry! That’s very kind of you! I do think it’s difficult to say one ball is “best” as even at similar clubhead speeds we will all have different swing DNA that makes us need a ball to ‘help’ us a little bit differently. Plus feel and value is incredibly subjective… and I wouldn’t want to assume others see those things the same as me! What I would say though is based on my testing I think the Bridgestone Tour B RX, RXS and the Wilson Triad are the three best performing balls at my swing speed… the RXS is a lot softer than the other two though and the Triad is definitely the cheapest. Whilst the Triad and RX spin a touch more where I need it most. Otherwise there’s not a huge amount between them and I don’t think any of those balls is a bad choice… Also if you feel like you’ve got one you like and that is working for you, then why change? Hope that helps! 👍🏼
Thanks Torbjørn! Chrome Soft is also a great ball! I think you’ll enjoy the feel of the new Wilson Triad if you like the Chrome Soft for its feel! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Hey Luke! Another fine video. I've played the Triad and I think it's a great value and always seems to perform well, both for me on the course and in the testing I've seen. I don't want to give you more work to do in editing, but I wonder if you'd ever consider including club path and angle of attack averages in the data? My swing speed is in your ballpark and those two numbers always help me a lot in interpreting ball data. Just a thought! Keep up the great work! -Dan
Hi Dan! Thank you for watching and for the request! You are limited with TM on how many data points you can show in the table view so showing both with the existing data points is tough so I usually try to show AoA or Face to Path depending on which one may or may not be telling me something. The only issue I have is the online TM portal is often buggy when selecting the data tiles you want to display and actually takes me 5-10 attempts at times to even get it to show the ones I need! So when the happens I don’t risk breaking it after I’ve got the ones I need! I have reported it to TM and the do a server reboot, it works for a while then goes again! But will show it whenever I can pal!!! Sorry to be a pain! 👍🏼
Hi SigmaJAD! I’ve previously tested the Seed SD-01 on the channel and really liked it - a great DTC option! It was a while ago but I remember it performing very similar to Pro V1 so won’t be a million miles away from the Titleist numbers in this video! I’ve not yet put the Vice balls on TM yet and that’s something I need to put right this year as a lot of people have asked! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Hi Stuart! I definitely recommend it! Especially if you liked the old one. Consider this a minor improvement (evolution not revolution) that existing players will find seamless but get that little bit of extra performance out of! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Hi Mark! Sadly I don’t think I’ll get a chance to do that before old stock is sold through and only the new one is available, at which point I think the video won’t add any value for people. However in short the changes are evolution rather than revolution. More a rounding off of the edges! Slightly softer feel, a touch less driver spin, a touch more wedge/iron spin and a more consistent ball through the bag. I’d be surprised if people playing the old version didn’t find the changeover to be seamless! Not sure if that helps though? Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Hi ybach64! Yes I’ve tested the Seed SD-01 3rd generation on my channel a while back and remember being really impressed by it! I remember giving a sleeve to a few friends too who liked them! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
I would like to compare 3 piece and 2 piece Wilson golf balls. If they did a sample box of Triad, Chaos, Boost etc. Good review Luke. Always enjoy your videos as you know.
Hi John! I filmed the review of the new 2 piece Wilson Duo Soft on the same day, back to back, which lands on the channel shortly so you’ll definitely be able to compare the two data sets and see how both perform in my hands! Not an exact test but should be a nice indicator for you! Thanks again pal! 👍🏼
I have 2 dozen of current model to use. Problem I have is in winter I’ll use almost any ball as so easy to lose a ball in the low sun, wet leaves, plugging etc. I find so many good balls as well just today have found 8 balls that are all playable so have gone in the bag
Hi Guyr7351! Thanks for watching! I don’t think you’re alone in your approach in the winter! So many people I know change to a cheaper ball or are a bit more willing to use one they find etc! Regarding the Triad I think this is evolution and rounding off the edges of the previous model (which was already AWESOME!) rather than revolution. So when you’ve used up your existing supply I think you’ll enjoy the move over to the new model! 👍🏼
Nice video. One suggestion: when testing golf balls, give the hitting area of the mat a quick spray with water or soapy water. Should stop the artificial turf from grabbing onto the ball while you're hitting it and give you spin numbers more consistent with real grass.
Hi Omnis2! Thanks for watching! I’ll give that tip a try, thank you for the recommendation! My natural instinct is to question if it not then reduce friction or if it will be hard for me to replicate consistently to ensure video to video I can compare but definitely open to trying it when I’m next in the studio so thank you! 👍🏼
@@weekendtourpro It'll reduce friction between ball and mat, but if you start with a clean dry ball each time the friction with the clubface is unaffected and you should see spin jump up 1-2k rpm.
Hi Golfaddict! I apologise as I’ve promised a few people I’ll get to the Vice but just not got round to it yet as ball reviews take me so long to film! I will 100% get there once I’m through the rush of the new equipment releases this winter! Please bear with me! Thanks for your continued support too! 👍🏼
nice review. with which ball you achieved the longest total distance? I have a similiar swing speed and the Titleist avx and tp5 are the longest for me at the moment.
Hi Bessergolfmitalex! I think that’s hard for me to answer as some balls carry a bit longer and others roll out a bit more and some are longer in different parts of the bag. I tend to find that budget softer golf balls are longer in wedges and irons (due to less spin) but shorter in driver whilst firmer balls are longer with driver and shorter in wedges and irons (due to more spin!). If we were talking pure distance off the tee with driver I’d be similar to you… A premium firmer ball. One thing I would say is when it’s all evened out I find the balls in the middle are just as long but give me more control and I need that! Thanks for watching!
It’s a great ball like most things Wilson grossly underrated but they are on the way back. I’m toying between Ping G440 and Dynapwr forged at the moment.
Hi Sevesellors2831! Totally agree! I think the next few years are going to be big for them! If the rumours are true, you might want to hang on a couple more days before making your decision on the irons! Thanks for watching!
Hi Paul! The four key changes Wilson call out vs the previous version are: 1. Slightly lower compression for a touch softer feel and slightly faster ball speeds 2. A fraction less driver spin (to help with that high launch / low spin) 3. An improved urethane cover for more iron/wedge spin 4. Incredible consistency through what they call their tri-balanced design so you should get a true roll off the putter and extreme consistency from one ball to the next - something that’s hard for me to test but not something I’ve ever had concerns with Wilson balls before. I’d consider it a rounding off of the edges of the previous model rather than a revolution - which I think is great news! I took it out on the course yesterday and the love continued! My Bridgestone is worried for the first time in a couple of years! Haha! Thanks for watching Paul!
@paulmcgee1867 no problem Paul! Can’t go wrong with these (inc. the previous model) or the Bridgestone pal! Neither is a bad choice based on my testing! You know you can trust both! 👍🏼
@@weekendtourpro well I already had the Bridgestone’s waiting to be played and then added the Triads and having seen both your reviews have put both into play. Seems we agree about them. Plus feel for me is important. Keep up the great work
Looking forward to trying the new ball as the current model is my gamer. It just feels the sweet spot compression wise for a 90mph SS. I do really like the slightly firmer z star diamond in warm weather however as it flies higher and spins like a pro v1x with a softer feel and you can pick them up for £34 from a well known online retailer.
Hi 2AngelN6! I totally agree with you! There’s a few balls in that compression category (inc. the ones I mentioned) and they ALL see to deliver the best all round package of price/performance/feel at my SS (same as yours!). If anyone of my level/speed tells me they play any of them and are happy I totally get why! For me, where I need that touch more spin and height the Wilson has just sprinted into the gold medal position for me! I’m a big fan of Srixon balls too so love that you switch to that in warm weather! The new Wilson Triad is definitely flying higher in my hands, particularly with Wedges and Irons (backed up with my on course testing yesterday in the cold UK winter!) so might be worth seeing how you get on! Thanks for watching pal! Appreciate your great comment too! 👍🏼
Hi Pete! I apologised to someone else for my delay in getting to these! Priority for January/Feb is to get through as many of the new releases that have all dropped in parallel then get back to the rest of the list (which has PXG and Vice) at the top of it. I’ll get there ASAP! Sorry for the delay pal! 👍🏼
Hi Sevenh1101! Yes I’ve heard of the Noodle ball and seem them around on the golf course before but not tested them! I do plan on doing a lot more budget and DTC golf balls later in the year and will get them on the list! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Hi Martin! I think the Mizuno (and PXG, which I've now got my hands on but haven't filmed yet) are the only two main brands whose balls I've not put through their paces - I'll correct that this year when I get through this busy spell of new club releases for you! Thanks for watching!
I don’t think I will use anything else then the triad, I’ve used a few balls and the Triad just feels better, lasts longer (I’ve played 3 rounds with one triad, I only retired it because it was so dirty). It must fly straighter too, I lose less of them, which makes them extremely cheap.
Hi Keyboardoracle1044! Sounds like you’ve found the perfect ball for you! It’s great when you have complete trust in your equipment! I think you’ll really enjoy this new version too. It’s more of a subtle improvement and rounding off the edges than a revolution so existing players should see a largely seamless transition! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Hi electec2008! Thanks for watching! I’ve not heard of them as I don’t think we have them in the UK! Do you think they are better than the Maxfli I recently tested on my channel? A lot of my American subscribers spoke highly about them and in my testing they were incredible value for money! 👍🏼
Hi Chris! Thank you for watching and sharing your opinion. Would be great to hear what experience you had with their products that led to that conclusion? As I’ve only ever experienced high quality products at great price points! 👍🏼
I tried the Triad after your review of balls about a month ago. Previous year model, 2 doz for 60 dollars. Great ball, good feel, holds the green, good distance. Looks like I’ll move on to the 2025 soon. Thanks for the reviews. Much appreciated.
Hi William! Love that! I'm glad you saw similar results to what I've seen with the previous version! This new model has got my current Bridgestone golf ball very worried! Haha! Thanks for watching pal!
@@weekendtourpro I just moved from the Bridgestone. Lol
@WilliamSmart-g3s no way! We must be very similar profiles of player to find two balls very good in our hands! Love it!
Hey Luke you have become one of my top reviewers of all equipment. I appreciate that you are only about a club longer than I am, so your reviews are very important. I get tired of reviews from guys with 110-115 clubhead speed. I can't relate. I actually just bought a dozen on Amazon. I think this may be my new gamer. Last years model was just too firm, but per your review seems like been softened up some. Being so well balanced is another plus, and price is very fair. Thank you!
Hi Bruce! Thank you for the kind words! I started the channel because I used to feel exactly like you so always love to speak to golfers just like me! Thank you for watching and I hope you enjoy the Triad as much as I do... I've been doing some on course testing with it the last two weeks and REALLY enjoying it still! All the best with your own test - let me know how you get on!
Good to see you enthused about this Triad. Wilson is clawing their way toward cream of the crop status with some of their equipment lately. Good for them I say.
Totally agree Petro! Given Wilson’s heritage it’s great to have them back at the top table and smashing it!
Got a box of the previous version. It will be interesting to see how this one performs. It's between the triad and the TM tour response for me. I do love the alignment tool on the TM ball however.
Hi Jim! In my hands I get a bit more spin out of the Triad and a bit more distance out of the Tour Response! As you know I tend to love all balls in this category (best combination of performance, price and feel at my swing speeds based on all my testing) and therefore I think both are excellent options as different golfers will have slightly different needs and preferences, like you have with the alignment tool whilst I need the extra spin! Thanks for watching mate!
@@weekendtourpro Cheers Luke. Wilson does some excellent equipment. It's good to see someone testing it. I'm using the Wilson Zip or Srixon marathon soft I found in sports direct as my winter ball and will move onto the tour response when it gets warmer. I also play the Wilson tour ball in dry conditions when I need more spin. All excellent products but I definitely hole more putts with the tour response. Keep up the good work and I'll keep watching.
@jimwocha4949 thanks Jim! I’ll keep trying! 1% better every day etc! 👍🏼
Nice review. The triad is my current gamer and I love it. Sometimes I switch it out with the duosofts if temperatures are getting low. We have exactly the same swingspeeds so these reviews are very valuable for me👌
Hi Roy! I’m glad the videos are relatable! That’s exactly what I’m about! I’ve also tested the brand new Duo Soft which will land on my channel in the next week or so too! (Quick spoiler - it’s another great ball for its price point and gave me some good numbers!). Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
A great trustworthy source. Thank you
Thanks gcoffey233! Appreciate your continued support and comment! 👍🏼
Luke, thank you for another excellent review of a golf ball. As I mentioned the last time you reviewed the Wilson Triad, I was very impressed with it and put it in my bag. It’s super that the most recent version of it is even better. Thanks for letting us know!
Hi Patrick! Thank you for watching and the lovely comment! Glad the last video helped. I think you’ll enjoy the new version too. It feels to me like a subtle improvement just to round off the edges. The fraction softer feel is minor but I like it, the spin performance now very consistent as well as good and the distances remain right up there for me. All the best pal! 👍🏼
Great review Luke. I came close to using this ball last year but, as you know, I ended up going with the Vice Pro Plus. I’ll look forward to hearing about your on course testing. Hopefully you’ll be able to comment on the durability of the ball when you get it on course. Sometimes durability is a concern with slightly less premium ball
Hi Gary! I took it out for 9 holes yesterday. Played 4 holes with my Bridgestone and then switched to the Wilson for the last 5 holes. Obviously this is subjective (rather than my usual objective data driven approach) but first impressions were that ball flights, particularly with wedges and irons were as high as I'd seen on TM (which I loved) distances were good, feel was great and it rolls lovely off the putter. Can't comment on durability yet but I think any urethane cover ball (whether that's Pro V1 or this) will never be as durable as a surlyn cover but I didn't have any immediate concerns! The Bridgestone is getting very very worried! Haha! Thanks for watching!
Nice review I have a very similar swing speed and use the bridgestone brxs, it would be nice if you did your ball comparisons with your gamer especially since the PV1 is probably not the ball for those in our category, I really enjoy your content, thanks
Hi Alan! Thank you for watching and for your comment! I hear you on the benchmarking ball and I’ve toyed with this for a while… I’m not sure if it’s better to always use Pro V1 so every video has a level of consistency and you can draw some conclusions depending on my swing on the day or whether to use my gamer when in the studio, so it’s great to have this helpful feedback! Thank you! 👍🏼
After 5 years of searching, I’ve found my golf ball 😍
Hi Seth! Thanks for watching! I felt similar when testing it! Also love the badge in your profile picture but don’t tell anyone I said that (when you’re trying to grow a small channel you’ve got to keep info like that under wraps! Haha!) 👍🏼
@ haha I don’t walk around telling people these days 😅 keep it up!
Hot Damn!! I bought 6 doz after your last video and will definitely want to try the newer model ones as I really like a sub 85 compression ball. FWIW the previous generation TRIAD gave great numbers on TM4 & I/O as well and the feel was AMAZING. Thanks for the efforts in these videos 🙏
Hi Dr Dan! Glad to hear you loved the previous model and my video helped and you’ve seen good numbers too! I think you’ll really like the subtle improvements to this model, that touch lower compression of 80 feels great and I really like the ball flight I’m seeing on the course too after a few holes with it the other day!
Thanks for your kind words on my video too! All the best pal! 👍🏼
Love the Wilson Triad, great ball for the price.
Totally agree DMKFactor! You just can't beat Wilson (and Cobra) for that perfect price vs. performance balance! I took this out on the course yesterday and the love continues to grow! My Bridgestones are starting to get worried! Haha! Thanks for watching!
I want to use the best ball for 85-90 mph swing speed. Is this ball better than the Bridgestone RXS ?
I value your opinion very much, more than anyone else on TH-cam.
What do you think is the best balanced Golf ball as for distance and spin?
Just asking for your thoughts and opinions. What golf ball do you use?
@terrypeeples1942 Hi Terry! That’s very kind of you! I do think it’s difficult to say one ball is “best” as even at similar clubhead speeds we will all have different swing DNA that makes us need a ball to ‘help’ us a little bit differently. Plus feel and value is incredibly subjective… and I wouldn’t want to assume others see those things the same as me! What I would say though is based on my testing I think the Bridgestone Tour B RX, RXS and the Wilson Triad are the three best performing balls at my swing speed… the RXS is a lot softer than the other two though and the Triad is definitely the cheapest. Whilst the Triad and RX spin a touch more where I need it most. Otherwise there’s not a huge amount between them and I don’t think any of those balls is a bad choice… Also if you feel like you’ve got one you like and that is working for you, then why change? Hope that helps! 👍🏼
@@weekendtourpro great thank you
I use RXS and RX now and I try the triad and give you a update
@terrypeeples1942 sounds great! Look forward to hearing how you get on! 👍🏼
Excellent review. Thank you!
Hi Matthew! Thank you for watching and for your kind comment! All the best! 👍🏼
Great review! Tried them last year and was impressed! Might buy more once I have used up the rest of my Chrome Soft balls 🙂
Thanks Torbjørn! Chrome Soft is also a great ball! I think you’ll enjoy the feel of the new Wilson Triad if you like the Chrome Soft for its feel! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Nice review and useful info.
Thanks Bob! Appreciate you watching and your comment! 👍🏼
Hey Luke! Another fine video. I've played the Triad and I think it's a great value and always seems to perform well, both for me on the course and in the testing I've seen. I don't want to give you more work to do in editing, but I wonder if you'd ever consider including club path and angle of attack averages in the data? My swing speed is in your ballpark and those two numbers always help me a lot in interpreting ball data. Just a thought! Keep up the great work! -Dan
Hi Dan! Thank you for watching and for the request! You are limited with TM on how many data points you can show in the table view so showing both with the existing data points is tough so I usually try to show AoA or Face to Path depending on which one may or may not be telling me something. The only issue I have is the online TM portal is often buggy when selecting the data tiles you want to display and actually takes me 5-10 attempts at times to even get it to show the ones I need! So when the happens I don’t risk breaking it after I’ve got the ones I need! I have reported it to TM and the do a server reboot, it works for a while then goes again! But will show it whenever I can pal!!! Sorry to be a pain! 👍🏼
@@weekendtourpro No, not at all! Thanks for the response. I use a LaunchPro and the Foresight software can be aggravating at times, as well!
Great information. Wonder how these stack up against Seed/Vice. Gonna have to try a dozen
Hi SigmaJAD! I’ve previously tested the Seed SD-01 on the channel and really liked it - a great DTC option! It was a while ago but I remember it performing very similar to Pro V1 so won’t be a million miles away from the Titleist numbers in this video! I’ve not yet put the Vice balls on TM yet and that’s something I need to put right this year as a lot of people have asked! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
@@weekendtourpro thx for responding
realy liked the old triad must give this new one a go
Hi Stuart! I definitely recommend it! Especially if you liked the old one. Consider this a minor improvement (evolution not revolution) that existing players will find seamless but get that little bit of extra performance out of! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Perhaps you could compare the older Triad version to 5h4 new one. Thanks.
Hi Mark! Sadly I don’t think I’ll get a chance to do that before old stock is sold through and only the new one is available, at which point I think the video won’t add any value for people.
However in short the changes are evolution rather than revolution. More a rounding off of the edges! Slightly softer feel, a touch less driver spin, a touch more wedge/iron spin and a more consistent ball through the bag. I’d be surprised if people playing the old version didn’t find the changeover to be seamless! Not sure if that helps though? Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Have you tried any of the Seed range of golf balls. I can recommend them.
Hi ybach64! Yes I’ve tested the Seed SD-01 3rd generation on my channel a while back and remember being really impressed by it! I remember giving a sleeve to a few friends too who liked them! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
I would like to compare 3 piece and 2 piece Wilson golf balls. If they did a sample box of Triad, Chaos, Boost etc. Good review Luke. Always enjoy your videos as you know.
Hi John! I filmed the review of the new 2 piece Wilson Duo Soft on the same day, back to back, which lands on the channel shortly so you’ll definitely be able to compare the two data sets and see how both perform in my hands! Not an exact test but should be a nice indicator for you! Thanks again pal! 👍🏼
I have 2 dozen of current model to use. Problem I have is in winter I’ll use almost any ball as so easy to lose a ball in the low sun, wet leaves, plugging etc. I find so many good balls as well just today have found 8 balls that are all playable so have gone in the bag
Hi Guyr7351! Thanks for watching! I don’t think you’re alone in your approach in the winter! So many people I know change to a cheaper ball or are a bit more willing to use one they find etc!
Regarding the Triad I think this is evolution and rounding off the edges of the previous model (which was already AWESOME!) rather than revolution. So when you’ve used up your existing supply I think you’ll enjoy the move over to the new model! 👍🏼
@ well I got a deal two dozen for £50 so effectively £2 each which is a bargain as have used triad when I’ve found them
AHH nice one Luke I'm a big fan of Wilson balls triads in for winter then staff for summer ....👍👍
Hi Pete! Thanks for watching! Yeah I’m a big fan of both, but leaning more towards the Triad! 👍🏼
Nice video. One suggestion: when testing golf balls, give the hitting area of the mat a quick spray with water or soapy water. Should stop the artificial turf from grabbing onto the ball while you're hitting it and give you spin numbers more consistent with real grass.
Hi Omnis2! Thanks for watching! I’ll give that tip a try, thank you for the recommendation! My natural instinct is to question if it not then reduce friction or if it will be hard for me to replicate consistently to ensure video to video I can compare but definitely open to trying it when I’m next in the studio so thank you! 👍🏼
@@weekendtourpro It'll reduce friction between ball and mat, but if you start with a clean dry ball each time the friction with the clubface is unaffected and you should see spin jump up 1-2k rpm.
would love to see you do the new VICE PRO AIR or and the VICE PRO cheers from Canada
Hi Golfaddict! I apologise as I’ve promised a few people I’ll get to the Vice but just not got round to it yet as ball reviews take me so long to film! I will 100% get there once I’m through the rush of the new equipment releases this winter! Please bear with me! Thanks for your continued support too! 👍🏼
nice review. with which ball you achieved the longest total distance? I have a similiar swing speed and the Titleist avx and tp5 are the longest for me at the moment.
Hi Bessergolfmitalex! I think that’s hard for me to answer as some balls carry a bit longer and others roll out a bit more and some are longer in different parts of the bag.
I tend to find that budget softer golf balls are longer in wedges and irons (due to less spin) but shorter in driver whilst firmer balls are longer with driver and shorter in wedges and irons (due to more spin!). If we were talking pure distance off the tee with driver I’d be similar to you… A premium firmer ball. One thing I would say is when it’s all evened out I find the balls in the middle are just as long but give me more control and I need that! Thanks for watching!
@weekendtourpro thank you very much. I agree with your opinion. love your channel 👍
@bessergolfmitalex thank you! Really appreciate that! 👍🏼
It’s a great ball like most things Wilson grossly underrated but they are on the way back. I’m toying between Ping G440 and Dynapwr forged at the moment.
Hi Sevesellors2831! Totally agree! I think the next few years are going to be big for them! If the rumours are true, you might want to hang on a couple more days before making your decision on the irons! Thanks for watching!
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I agree. This or the Bridgestone. How has this version changed for 2025?
Hi Paul! The four key changes Wilson call out vs the previous version are:
1. Slightly lower compression for a touch softer feel and slightly faster ball speeds
2. A fraction less driver spin (to help with that high launch / low spin)
3. An improved urethane cover for more iron/wedge spin
4. Incredible consistency through what they call their tri-balanced design so you should get a true roll off the putter and extreme consistency from one ball to the next - something that’s hard for me to test but not something I’ve ever had concerns with Wilson balls before.
I’d consider it a rounding off of the edges of the previous model rather than a revolution - which I think is great news! I took it out on the course yesterday and the love continued! My Bridgestone is worried for the first time in a couple of years! Haha! Thanks for watching Paul!
@@weekendtourprofirstly Luke thanks for such a full reply. Following your comments I have both to use but clearly not the 2025 version. I enjoy both
@paulmcgee1867 no problem Paul! Can’t go wrong with these (inc. the previous model) or the Bridgestone pal! Neither is a bad choice based on my testing! You know you can trust both! 👍🏼
@@weekendtourpro well I already had the Bridgestone’s waiting to be played and then added the Triads and having seen both your reviews have put both into play. Seems we agree about them. Plus feel for me is important. Keep up the great work
Looking forward to trying the new ball as the current model is my gamer. It just feels the sweet spot compression wise for a 90mph SS. I do really like the slightly firmer z star diamond in warm weather however as it flies higher and spins like a pro v1x with a softer feel and you can pick them up for £34 from a well known online retailer.
Hi 2AngelN6! I totally agree with you! There’s a few balls in that compression category (inc. the ones I mentioned) and they ALL see to deliver the best all round package of price/performance/feel at my SS (same as yours!). If anyone of my level/speed tells me they play any of them and are happy I totally get why! For me, where I need that touch more spin and height the Wilson has just sprinted into the gold medal position for me!
I’m a big fan of Srixon balls too so love that you switch to that in warm weather! The new Wilson Triad is definitely flying higher in my hands, particularly with Wedges and Irons (backed up with my on course testing yesterday in the cold UK winter!) so might be worth seeing how you get on!
Thanks for watching pal! Appreciate your great comment too! 👍🏼
Luke ....when you doing the vice balls mate....hope soon
Hi Pete! I apologised to someone else for my delay in getting to these! Priority for January/Feb is to get through as many of the new releases that have all dropped in parallel then get back to the rest of the list (which has PXG and Vice) at the top of it. I’ll get there ASAP! Sorry for the delay pal! 👍🏼
Have you heard of the TaylorMade ball “Noodle”? It’s £14 per dozen on Amazon.
Hi Sevenh1101! Yes I’ve heard of the Noodle ball and seem them around on the golf course before but not tested them! I do plan on doing a lot more budget and DTC golf balls later in the year and will get them on the list! Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Would love to see this vs Mizuno pro s
Hi Martin! I think the Mizuno (and PXG, which I've now got my hands on but haven't filmed yet) are the only two main brands whose balls I've not put through their paces - I'll correct that this year when I get through this busy spell of new club releases for you! Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching Anthony! 👍🏼
I don’t think I will use anything else then the triad, I’ve used a few balls and the Triad just feels better, lasts longer (I’ve played 3 rounds with one triad, I only retired it because it was so dirty). It must fly straighter too, I lose less of them, which makes them extremely cheap.
Hi Keyboardoracle1044! Sounds like you’ve found the perfect ball for you! It’s great when you have complete trust in your equipment! I think you’ll really enjoy this new version too. It’s more of a subtle improvement and rounding off the edges than a revolution so existing players should see a largely seamless transition!
Thanks for watching! 👍🏼
Legato...best for price in usa
Hi electec2008! Thanks for watching! I’ve not heard of them as I don’t think we have them in the UK! Do you think they are better than the Maxfli I recently tested on my channel? A lot of my American subscribers spoke highly about them and in my testing they were incredible value for money! 👍🏼
£32 as well a bargain people
Wilson and Golf are two words that should never be in the same sentence. Wilson is the lowest quality you can get in anything golf related.
Hi Chris! Thank you for watching and sharing your opinion. Would be great to hear what experience you had with their products that led to that conclusion? As I’ve only ever experienced high quality products at great price points! 👍🏼
First time I heard that. Maybe 20 years ago.... what happened??