Ha! I gamed the Top Flite Magna in the mid-late 90's. I was about a 15 hcp back then, and I almost always hit it straight, but not really far. My drives averaged about 215 yds back then. I liked the feel, and the affordability (I was in my mid 20's and I had a limited budget). It did lack spin and checking around the green. I probably still have a few rolling around in the garage somewhere. I should dig one out and put it up against the current balls.
Yeah me too, I remember them being pretty good back in the day but when you compare them now there’s a lot to improve. Be great to hear how they compare to modern balls for you! 👍🏌️♂️
Compare balls from equivalent generations. You can’t be serious comparing a current ball with one from 30 years ago just by cutting it in half. Where is the featherie?
The Magna was meant for begginers, as its size made it easier to hit and get up in the air. However it won't go as far as a normal sized ball. Callaway now make a modern version called the "Supersoft Max".
As a teen in the late 90s early 00s I use to play exclusively with the Dunlop Titaniums. They were affordable and I thought they were great. Recently found a few at my parents place in my old golf bag so thought id give them a go. They felt horrible and my wicked slice returned 😂
Topflite is an ancient ball. The Moliter is too. I can’t remember when I played any of those balls. Topflite today is truly a different company. It sold through bankruptcy. Callaway now produces golf balls from the location previously occupied by Topflite.
@@upclosegolf Callaway invested over four million dollars into the location and many jobs were saved. It’s in Chicopee MA in the former Topflight location and subsequently was bought by another company (Quester I think) then sold in bankruptcy proceedings. Callaway swooped in and saved the day and now has an incredible manufacturing plant.
We used to buy Molitors one at a time ($2 each) at the local course when we were kids in the 70s and couldn’t afford a whole dozen, or even a sleeve. (IIRC, the “sleeves “ were actually triangles). They were the most expensive balls available at the time, and were supposed to be made with extra precision. They were indeed very hard, and didn’t spin much, but they also lasted more than two holes, which premium balata balls at the time usually didn’t.
Found a molitor recently and played it a couple 9 hole rounds until it found the deep weeds once more. I'm not a good enough player to know it from anything else to be honest. Had no idea it was a rare find, though I could tell it was an oldie.
I reckon in the 70s early 80s when all these balls were about there was an abundence of the 1 piece crap. Others i remember finding, well usually in halves were St Peter Halo, Apollo, Player & Penfold Ace. All these balls were great for the beginers who were not bothered losing one in the long grass or water hazard. For anyone who gave a hoot about their score it was either Macgregor Tourney a wound ball with a Surlyn Cover and Titliest Balata that were wound with a Balata cover. They were like sponge, in fact you would potentially lose 30 yards off the driver distance but the spin into the greens was unreal, true drop and stop
via bounce test, Srixon is the live'est ball, but @ $3/ball just too Xpensive. Wilson ultra is just as hot, feels great off the club, and costs just $1/ball.
That’s cool! Yeah a Kirkland is not bad, it’s a good budget golf ball which is great for beginners th-cam.com/video/hc0mkh_8ApE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JnCOTSvCXb50OK2w
@@upclosegolfKirkland is better than a “budget or beginner “ ball . It just has a budget price. It’s not a prov1 but it IS a 3 piece ball with a urethane cover . Research much? lol
I lose at least 15 yards using Kirkland balls up against a Prov1. But of course Kirkland in the UK are £1 per ball whereas Prov1 are nearer £4. If you slice/hook balls into the trees Kirkland makes sense@@lakedog3616
Thank you Laurence that means a lot 👍🏌️♂️ I did cut open a wound golf ball the other week you can check that out here What happens when I cut open this VINTAGE golf ball… th-cam.com/video/UAUUZLa-uuY/w-d-xo.html
Yes they were classic golf balls! You should check this video out next Inside 1982 Vintage Golf Ball CUT OPEN… th-cam.com/video/nfnRUEgRElw/w-d-xo.html 👍🏌️♂️
These were all just cheap rock hard balls for beginners and hihandicappers who lose 6 or more balls a round. Another one I remember was the "Dunlop DDH".
What you should do is after cutting off the 5 worst golf balls then repeat the same process for the 5 best golf balls. That would give the viewers the better reference.
As others have mentioned, these are golf balls from the past. And even then they where aimed at casual golfers and beginners. Some of your comments regarding the inside of the ball were a bit vague and unhelpful "Just look at how bad it is" doesn't explain what is bad or why its bad.
Just a thought .. if you appreciate the game and your efforts at improving your skills (other than maybe economics) why play with junk/used balls. If they are in the hazards there's a reason. Find a quality ball in your price range. You won't regret it.
Cutting it open so what ? What does that really say ? You need to do so so much more to get any idea of its performance ! Commando balls are popular with P&P players I am told ?
The absolute WORST ball I ever played is the Srixon Softfli. Whatever it is called, the green box. Feel: Brick Spin: 😂😂😂😂 Distance: Hit a range ball Loft: when you want to hit it high you get a worm burner. If you need to keep it low, watch it fly sky high Greenside: SUCKS Wedgespin: 😂😂😂😂 Putting: Just kick it Conclusion: Range balls are infinity better Apologies to anyone who likes the ball
Donnay is the worst by a mile.if you cut one in half ya probs find rubber dog shit,that said I bet its fake imitation rubber dog shit haha,donnay is the worst of the worst
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Ha! I gamed the Top Flite Magna in the mid-late 90's. I was about a 15 hcp back then, and I almost always hit it straight, but not really far. My drives averaged about 215 yds back then. I liked the feel, and the affordability (I was in my mid 20's and I had a limited budget). It did lack spin and checking around the green. I probably still have a few rolling around in the garage somewhere. I should dig one out and put it up against the current balls.
Yeah me too, I remember them being pretty good back in the day but when you compare them now there’s a lot to improve. Be great to hear how they compare to modern balls for you! 👍🏌️♂️
Here in the US, if I find a Nitro, I leave it in the cart or throw it back in the woods 😂 They’re like hitting plastic rocks.
Ha ha! Yeah they’re really hard! 😂🏌️♂️
I use them sometimes on water hazards so I don't lose a pro v1 🤪🇺🇲
I never heard of any of them, except the Top Flite and Dunlap and never heard anyone complain about either one!
Compare balls from equivalent generations. You can’t be serious comparing a current ball with one from 30 years ago just by cutting it in half. Where is the featherie?
Ha ha! That’s in the next video - don’t forget to subscribe 👍🏌️♂️
No Penfold Ace?
The Magna was meant for begginers, as its size made it easier to hit and get up in the air. However it won't go as far as a normal sized ball. Callaway now make a modern version called the "Supersoft Max".
Probably the same ball. Callaway Golf Ball Factory is the old Spalding factory with a new sign on the building.
As a teen in the late 90s early 00s I use to play exclusively with the Dunlop Titaniums. They were affordable and I thought they were great. Recently found a few at my parents place in my old golf bag so thought id give them a go. They felt horrible and my wicked slice returned 😂
😂😂🏌️♂️
Topflite is an ancient ball. The Moliter is too. I can’t remember when I played any of those balls. Topflite today is truly a different company. It sold through bankruptcy. Callaway now produces golf balls from the location previously occupied by Topflite.
Oh wow I hadn’t realised they make callaway in the old topflite location! 👍🏌️♂️
My cousin was high on Moliter golf balls. I played 2 holes with one he handed me and said no thanks. A true rock.
@@upclosegolf Callaway invested over four million dollars into the location and many jobs were saved. It’s in Chicopee MA in the former Topflight location and subsequently was bought by another company (Quester I think) then sold in bankruptcy proceedings. Callaway swooped in and saved the day and now has an incredible manufacturing plant.
We used to buy Molitors one at a time ($2 each) at the local course when we were kids in the 70s and couldn’t afford a whole dozen, or even a sleeve. (IIRC, the “sleeves “ were actually triangles). They were the most expensive balls available at the time, and were supposed to be made with extra precision. They were indeed very hard, and didn’t spin much, but they also lasted more than two holes, which premium balata balls at the time usually didn’t.
Found a molitor recently and played it a couple 9 hole rounds until it found the deep weeds once more. I'm not a good enough player to know it from anything else to be honest. Had no idea it was a rare find, though I could tell it was an oldie.
I reckon in the 70s early 80s when all these balls were about there was an abundence of the 1 piece crap. Others i remember finding, well usually in halves were St Peter Halo, Apollo, Player & Penfold Ace. All these balls were great for the beginers who were not bothered losing one in the long grass or water hazard. For anyone who gave a hoot about their score it was either Macgregor Tourney a wound ball with a Surlyn Cover and Titliest Balata that were wound with a Balata cover. They were like sponge, in fact you would potentially lose 30 yards off the driver distance but the spin into the greens was unreal, true drop and stop
Those balata balls were something else on the greens! 🏌️♂️👍
I used to play The MOLITOR Golf ball and really liked it. Nowadays I usually play TOP FLITE XL 2000 and WILSON ULTRA or STAFF/ PROSTAFF.
The Pro Staff is a good ball 👍🏌️♂️
@upclosegolf Especially when they are from the time where PROSTAFF was very popular and played on tour
I have played the Magna and Molitor. I think the worst I played was the Maxfli ST - it spun the ball so much you couldn't hit it straight or far.
That’s good to know - I’ll see if I can get hold of the Maxfli. Appreciate your comment 👍🏌️♂️
Trip down memory lane, enjoyed the video.
Ha ha! Thanks, don’t forget to subscribe 😉🏌️♂️
Here's my personal suck list for golf balls:
1. Top Flite
2. Nitro
3. Pinnacle
4. Wilson Ultra
5. Dunlop Loco
Ha ha! Brilliant! I can’t believe Dunlop actually called a golf ball “loco” 😂😂🏌️♂️
@@upclosegolf not just balls. They had a whole line of clubs named Loco. Supposedly endorsed by John Daly.
@@upclosegolf apparently it stood for 'low compression'.
via bounce test, Srixon is the live'est ball, but @ $3/ball just too Xpensive. Wilson ultra is just as hot, feels great off the club, and costs just $1/ball.
You’ve just reminded me to do some bounce tests in my videos, thanks! The Wilson Ultra is a great price! 👍🏌️♂️
After the Korn Ferry departed my course .... I found a Kirkland golf ball along with many Titleist, Bridgestone etc. Is Kirkland a good golf ball?
That’s cool! Yeah a Kirkland is not bad, it’s a good budget golf ball which is great for beginners th-cam.com/video/hc0mkh_8ApE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JnCOTSvCXb50OK2w
Plenty of single figure handicappers use Kirklands at my club for casual golf….
@@upclosegolfKirkland is better than a “budget or beginner “ ball . It just has a budget price. It’s not a prov1 but it IS a 3 piece ball with a urethane cover . Research much? lol
I lose at least 15 yards using Kirkland balls up against a Prov1. But of course Kirkland in the UK are £1 per ball whereas Prov1 are nearer £4. If you slice/hook balls into the trees Kirkland makes sense@@lakedog3616
I like the cutter you used.
It’s great fun! amzn.to/3WB8P6W
YOU SHOULD BE DOING VASECTOMIES AS WELL.
Good old commando ❤️
£3.99 a dozen from Argos if i remember correctly.
Yes I remember that too, birthdays and Christmas present from my gran..! 😩🏌️♂️
Yeah don’t know what to say, couldn’t you cut open a balata? That’s always funny 😅 I leve a like for your endeavour 😊😊
Thank you Laurence that means a lot 👍🏌️♂️ I did cut open a wound golf ball the other week you can check that out here What happens when I cut open this VINTAGE golf ball…
th-cam.com/video/UAUUZLa-uuY/w-d-xo.html
Doesn't matter to me which ball I use... they'll all end up in the bush or the water eventually anyways... so why buy expensive balls
Ha ha! I feel your pain! 😂🏌️♂️
I've played with all of them except the Tornado. I must say I've never bought any of them.
👍🏌️♂️ yes the Tornado was a new one for me!
Ah, for the days of ball interiors of a liquid-filled rubber ball wrapped tauntly with rubber bands
Yes they were classic golf balls! You should check this video out next Inside 1982 Vintage Golf Ball CUT OPEN…
th-cam.com/video/nfnRUEgRElw/w-d-xo.html 👍🏌️♂️
Pxg would fall into that lineup unfortunately, just one hit with an iron and the case gets scratched up.
Yeah I’m thinking of doing a modern golf ball worst list - that could be on there too…👍🏌️♂️
These were all just cheap rock hard balls for beginners and hihandicappers who lose 6 or more balls a round. Another one I remember was the "Dunlop DDH".
Yes I remember the Dunlop DDH! Jeez there were some rubbish golf balls back in the day! 😂🏌️♂️
What you should do is after cutting off the 5 worst golf balls then repeat the same process for the 5 best golf balls. That would give the viewers the better reference.
That’s a great idea! Thanks. What’s your favourite golf ball? 👍🏌️♂️
@@upclosegolfCallaway Chrome Soft.
I have 12 new (from last century) Molitors in their original box in my loft, and that is where they are staying.
Wow! They’re probably collectors items! 😂🏌️♂️
When Instarted in the 90s I used topflite magna, they were ok😂
Yes I agree. I used to play the magna and at the time remember them being excellent golf balls - how times change! 👍🏌️♂️
Ha, i go back to the days of the Dunlop 65 and Penfolds. Oh to be young again 😢
Ha ha! Those Dunlop 65’s were meant to be very good at the time I heard? 👍🏌️♂️
There is a KIRKLAND golf ball that is as large as the Magna. i think it is their "performance" golf ball.
Oh that’s interesting…I’ll have to do some research and see if I can find one. Thanks 👍🏌️♂️
As others have mentioned, these are golf balls from the past. And even then they where aimed at casual golfers and beginners. Some of your comments regarding the inside of the ball were a bit vague and unhelpful "Just look at how bad it is" doesn't explain what is bad or why its bad.
Appreciate your comments 👍🏌️♂️
Commando! 😆🤣
Just a thought .. if you appreciate the game and your efforts at improving your skills (other than maybe economics) why play with junk/used balls. If they are in the hazards there's a reason. Find a quality ball in your price range. You won't regret it.
Great tip. My favourite at the moment is the Srixon Q Star Tour - amazing ball! (Great price) 👍🏌️♂️
It's amazing how food coloring can change composition 😂
😂😂
The callaway warbird is the worst ball ever. It's hard as a rock. And Topflite XL not too far behind
That’s really interesting, there’s a lot of love for the Warbird out there. 100% agree on the topflite though! 👍🏌️♂️
Cutting it open so what ? What does that really say ? You need to do so so much more to get any idea of its performance !
Commando balls are popular with P&P players I am told ?
The absolute WORST ball I ever played is the Srixon Softfli. Whatever it is called, the green box.
Feel: Brick
Spin: 😂😂😂😂
Distance: Hit a range ball
Loft: when you want to hit it high you get a worm burner. If you need to keep it low, watch it fly sky high
Greenside: SUCKS
Wedgespin: 😂😂😂😂
Putting: Just kick it
Conclusion: Range balls are infinity better
Apologies to anyone who likes the ball
Ha ha. Thats brilliant! 👍🏌️♂️🔥
We should introduce a subscribers worst ball review section! Appreciate you sharing!
Hitting the Topflite is like hitting a stone.
Yes I agree! Once upon a time I remember them being excellent golf balls! 👍🏌️♂️
Donnay is the worst by a mile.if you cut one in half ya probs find rubber dog shit,that said I bet its fake imitation rubber dog shit haha,donnay is the worst of the worst
Poop sound for your deceiving video thumbnail. Click bait.
Remember commando being £4.99 for 12 at Argos
Ha ha! I remember getting a dozen for Christmas as a kid! 😂🏌️♂️
@@upclosegolf noooooo.... 😂😂😂 I've just taken delivery of 300 Callaway chrome soft X1... That's me sorted for a year or so 👌
Anyone remember a ball called a P36??? Awful
I’ve not heard of that one - if I find one I’ll definitely cut it open to have a look though thanks! 👍🏌️♂️
@@upclosegolf goes back to the 60s and 70s
Clickbait crap. Why show, in the preview, a photo of quality balls, and then rave about all these other not even heard of balls.
Ha ha! So you’ve not heard of Pinnacle or Top Flite? 🙄🏌️♂️
Yeah , I’m blocking this channel.
that volvik is a 3 layer not a 4
Ha ha! Thanks, I sometimes forget how to count! 😂🏌️♂️
'The inside looks awful...'????
Sorry, but I'm at a loss to understand how you can determine the quality of a golf ball by its internal appearance!
Ha ha! I’m an expert on the insides of golf balls and I thats my special skill 😂🏌️♂️
Really? Clickbait……must have got a cutter for his birthday…….well done, the cutter works.
Ha ha! Yeah something like that…Don’t forget to like and subscribe 👍🏌️♂️
You missed the faultless ball that was endorsed by Lee travino. Advertised as a ball that you couldn't cut.
Really? That definitely sounds like something I need to test out! 👍🏌️♂️
If you can find one check out a Jato. Worst ever.
Cool I’ll keep an eye out for that one! Thanks 👍🏌️♂️
We used to take few dozen of those to Myrtle Beach to lose. 5.00/doz.
Pro v1 has no layers inside it
What do you mean? 👍🏌️♂️
@@upclosegolf Titleist 99 pro v1 has no layers I it, just one solid ball.
Pinnacle 😢😢😢
Ha ha! Sorry 👍🏌️♂️
Yeah those were like hitting rocks
4:30 you’ll never get back. 🤮🤮🤮🤮🤮
Actually 4:31 but I appreciate you nearly sticking to the end! Don’t forget to like and subscribe 😂🏌️♂️
Nitro
Ha ha. I actually liked that ball 👍🏌️♂️
Szrixon AD333 is terrible
That’s a ball that gets a lot of praise in the comments usually…what’s your favourite? 👍🏌️♂️
No it's not, it's a decent mid range golf ball.
yes rock flight is the worst
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All Slazengers
Yes I agree! 😂🏌️♂️
Top flite has sucked in every generation
Ha ha! 😂
Top Rocks is what I and many people call them
Dumb click bait
Don’t forget to like and subscribe 😘🏌️♂️
They even look bad!
100% 💩😂
Pointless
Ha ha! Don’t forget to like and subscribe! 😂🏌️♂️
Has to be the most annoying video that I have ever watched
Ha ha! I aim to please! Don’t forget to like and subscribe 😉🏌️♂️
@@upclosegolf No thanks
Refurbed Pro v1s. Honking
Yeah I’ve seen some horror story’s! 😩🏌️♂️