Comments on: Titleist NXT Tour/Extreme Balls Review

By: Andrew Gregory

Andrew Gregory — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 03:08:32 +0000

My dad plays the NXT Tour ball and I decided to try a couple for the first time today at Seneca Golf Course in Louisville, Kentucky. The ball felt amazing coming off of my irons. Especially my short irons. Most of my approach shots were some of the best feeling shots I have almost ever hit.

By: Lou

Lou — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:20:53 +0000

I don't know what it is about the NXT Tour, but I absolutely love this ball. When I need to go low and be in contention in my local tournaments, this ball is in play.

I have tried almost all the premium balls (Nike One Tour; ProV1; Bridgestones; TaylorMade; Callaway; et al) and the NXT Tour just works. I play all of the other balls well and like different attributes of each, but when I need to go low, this is the ball.

Even better, the price is great!

By: SJS

SJS — Thu, 28 May 2009 17:36:47 +0000

I have just played my first round with the NXT Extreme. I loved it! The feel off the club face from driver to putter suited me perfectly and they definately fly longer than the wilson Dx2 soft I was using. It will take a little while to adjust to the yardage difference on my irons but I just love the feel of this golf ball!! I can't wait to get out there again! I am a 22 handicapper with an average swing speed and this ball really works for me.

By: JVC

JVC — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:59:34 +0000

I have been a die hard ProV1x player for as long as they've made them. I am a low single handicapper, with a drive distance around 270. I refuse to compromise on my ball, and have been willing to pay the extra money for the V1x. I've been on the hunt for a more affordable ball, and committed enough to buy a dozen of the latest, "as good or better than ProV" balls from Titleist, Bridgestone, Callaway, Srixon, etc., over the years. I adjusted to play the other balls, but as soon as I put one of the ProV's back on the tee, I was instantly reminded of their quality and reliability, and went right back to them. I can frequently play the same 2-3 balls for a round, or two, or even three, because I can keep them in play. So, even though people complain about them being easily scuffed, I don't see a whole lot of playability difference when they are. I generally relegate them to the shag bag only because they get a little grungy looking, not because they are playing poorly. A playing partner of mine handed me a sleeve of the NXT Extreme and NXT Tour last week. I kept the same two Extreme's in play for two solid rounds, and finally lost one in the drink, on the third round. I was pleased with the performance, and when I decided to compare them off the tee to my ProV1x, I was happily surprised to feel or see very little difference, though I may concede that the Extreme might be a little longer than the ProV. Long irons and fairway woods, the Extreme was probably a little straighter and not quite as workable as the Pro V. I was able to reach a couple of par 5s in two with the Extreme, where normally, I'm chipping or pitching up on the third shot with the ProV. Around the greens with the mid to short irons, yes, the V1x had some noticeable stopping difference than the Extreme, especially on the hard/fast greens I was playing. I found them a little speedy on the chips, but that could readily be adjusted for, once I knew the characteristics. The putting was about the same. I tried the NXT Tour for eighteen holes, but slipped them back in the bag and went back to the Extreme. My second of the three Extreme balls decided to take a swim, so I went back to the ProV1x for the remainder of the week. Will I switch to the Extreme? Hmmmm...If I am seriously considering a dozen, I'll have to compare. Let's see $40/dozen vs. $25/dozen...that's $15 difference per dozen, $1.25 difference per ball. Nahhh...the price difference per dozen is what I pay for a couple decent cigars. I will stick with the ProV1x. They're just that good. It's only a game, a bloody, silly, ridiculous game, a complete waste of time and money, and I love it. No matter what else is happening in the world, life is beautiful on the golf course...unless I triple bogeyed, then I hate it - and hate it with a passion - then I laugh. It's only a game, a bloody, silly, ridiculus game... Have a fabulous golfing season everyone.

By: Hayden

Hayden — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 02:35:13 +0000

Just got a dozen nxt tours from my cousin who never golfs. Great ball bit does scuff easy. Not as easy as the callaway us hot bites which were my favorite ball until today. The tours have great control and good distance. Lowered my score significantly, I usually shoot from a 48 to a 53 but today I shot back to back 41's. A great ball that doesn't break the pocket. As a highschool golfer I found a great deal.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:19:27 +0000

This is great, i live in england, and have just got some of the new nxt extremes off ebay for a good price cant waot to try them out now!! i was previously using some cheapy top flite balls, which were a step up from the first balls i started last year when i first started playing. GREAT REVIEW, thanks. cant wait ot play

By: moby

moby — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 02:51:55 +0000

I play to a single digit handicap. For many years I refused to use anythhing but the pro v1x. The other day, I decided on the NXT Extreme because I wanted to save a few bucks. I think I'll be sticking with them. For all the people who say the Extreme doesn't bite on the greens, give me a break. A well struck iron will have these balls stopping in their tracks (with the added bonus of less side spin off the tee). If you don't hit your irons well enough to produce this kind of backspin, you shouldn't even be considering pro v1s anyway. As for handling around the greens, I think amateurs have gotten caught up with the idea of producing tons of spin on pitches and chips. The vast majority of amateurs have the problem of the ball checking up and not getting to the hole. There's nothing wrong with a ball having a bit of roll around green. In fact I think this characteristic will help most people. Don't be a sucker and blindly emulate what the pros use. Even very good single digit amateurs play an entirely different type of game than the pros.

By: JHSchwarzkopf

JHSchwarzkopf — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 22:57:50 +0000

Although, it took me this longf to run accross this review, your words on the NXT line remains timeless.

I am on those players that has to keep a balance between performance and value.

The key starting point with me, is with the putter.

The NXT Tour w/my Cleveland Form Forged III Milled, is a very good combination. There is a desired feedback at impact that I seek. It can be described as a dense-deep centered contact that reverbs back to my hands, not just a surface contact.

Next, is how well it reacts to my short game with the wedges.

Although, these do not immediately stop on a dime which is ok by me due to I'de rather chip at my target spot, and allow it to roll to the hole.

Drives are very good with distance and control.

I agree, that the cover of this ball is not it's main focus. It's going to get scuffed...reminds me of the Balatas which, I do miss.

I give the NXT Tour a thumbs up...These are what I prefer to play a this time. Until, they change the line just to recreate the wheel that may not be broken.

By: John

John — Wed, 21 May 2008 17:10:17 +0000

I've been playing the NXT Tour for a couple of years now (I like it). I have average swing speed and tend hit a decent fade on good days and more of a slice on bad. I tried out the extreme last week and was amazed at the increase in distance and by how straight I was hitting the ball. My only gripe was that the ball really ran out when it hit the green, even with a 7 or 8 iron. I ended up having to putt from much farther out then usual. That being said, the distance and accuracy are making me think Extreme over Tour for this season. I've read some about the Callaway HX Hot Bite. Does this ball seem like it's somewhat of a better alternative ...the distance of the NXT Extreme with the "bite" the NXT Tour.

By: Doug Howell

Doug Howell — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 16:34:08 +0000

WAKE UP TITLEIST!!!
I've been playing the new NXT Tour, as well, and have had good results as far as playing characteristics go. The durability sucks, however. Every ball I've played so far has "sheared" as a result of the first iron shot.
I wrote to Titleist and was informed that it's not a problem with the ball, but rather the fact that I have new irons(???). Of course, I haven't had that problem with any other ball, including all the new premium balls I've been testing. I've never even seen a ball shear like this. Titleist has a problem and is hiding from reality.
By the way, I just traded irons two months ago and had the same result with my old ones. I just didn't realize what was happening. I attributed it to a bad ball or two. I now believe there is a design or material problem that Titleist doesn't want to face.
I've got two dozen new NXT Tours in the garage, and they are going back to the shop to trade for something else. It's a real shame as I've played NXT Tours exclusively since the were introduced.