Comments on: Pinnacle Revamps Entire Golf Ball Line

By: Don

Don — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:54:47 +0000

I have played the previous Pinnacle Long Drive (Gold) ball since they first came out and I have converted many Pro V1 players to this ball. At my swing speed (92-94) they are longer than the Pro V1 with great feel. Hard to believe that the new balls can improve on the Long Drive ball but I'm looking forward to trying them.

By: glen

glen — Sat, 27 Oct 2007 02:35:35 +0000

If the Pinnacle Long Drive FX is any better than the old Long Drive model, they will be remarkable. I just started playing the old ones, and absolutely love them. They are very lively, but also have a moderately soft feel. Their trajectory is also quite stable and consistent, and they hold the green on iron shots with no problem. They're so good, I asked my family for a 15 pack for my upcoming birthday. Now, with the new FX, I'll have to alter my request a bit.
I really like the Pro V1s, but as a notorious tightwad, I will not play them as a matter of principle. Too expensive, and with less pricey balls as good as the Pinnacle Long Drive, there's no need to shell out three and a half bucks a ball. Thanks, Pinnacle.

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:18:51 +0000

Whoops....Somehow I missed the "softer surlyn" in your article, my apologies. And I guess none of the ball companies release compression numbers, we'll have to wait on independent testing for that.

By: Randy

Randy — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:15:20 +0000

I looked at the Pinnacle website and several other places.
Is it a state secret on the cover material and the compression of the Pinnacle Platinum Feel?

By: Nena

Nena — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 11:24:52 +0000

I will give the new pink balls a try...another way to help find the cure for breast cancer. This article was informative and encouraging. Why pay more? THANKS!

By: Jack Waddell

Jack Waddell — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 01:45:51 +0000

JP Bouffard said on September 25, 2007:

Having done quite a bit of ball testing, I believe there are almost no golf balls on the market that would negatively impact anyone's golf game, with the exception of very low handicap players and professionals. And even among that rarified group are some who play balls like the NXT, Callaway HX Hot, etc.

JP,
Thanks. By coincidence I played today with three very good players. One of them, Rick Hughes, is a very accomplished club pro and has been backed by Callaway for a number of years now. He personally tested the Callaway premium ball against the Titleist Pro V1 into the wind, against the wind and in dead calm with a 7 iron. His conclusion, the Titleist was basically 5 yards longer, though prone to a smoking long distance on occasion.

This guy is a true player and today, despite full Callaway clubs and bag, he was playing a Titleist Pro V1.

But to your point, it's the better players who really see the difference in balls, no question. Were it not for the feel of the ball off the putter, I think the Pinnacles would be as good for my game as the Pro V1X I play. And maybe better.

By: JP Bouffard

JP Bouffard — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 12:49:45 +0000

Jack: Nice run down. Ball technology has come a long way; it used to be if you used a Top Flite or Pinnacle you knew you were using a rock, now the distance balls feel almost as good as the premium balls.

Having done quite a bit of ball testing, I believe there are almost no golf balls on the market that would negatively impact anyone's golf game, with the exception of very low handicap players and professionals. And even among that rarified group are some who play balls like the NXT, Callaway HX Hot, etc.

It used to be that you needed an expensive ball because there was a good chance the cheaper ones might be out of balance or go "out of round" in the case of wound balls, but even this is highly unlikely today...improvements in manufacturing methods, materials, etc., give a more consistent product overall. Most balls are well balanced and pose no problems.

I am reminded of one of my college professors, who used to advise his students: "Buy the cheapest damn vodka you can find. All you're tasting is alcohol, it doesn't matter what you buy." Today's slick marketing folks writing ads for Grey Goose, Skyy, and Absolut probably take exception to this, but it's sure saved me a few bucks over the years. There's something to be said for applying this logic to one's golf ball purchases, or at least trying it out once or twice.

By: john rueschlin

john rueschlin — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 11:43:07 +0000

Looking forward on reviews on new Pinnacle balls been playing Exceptions for last 2 years.Playing everyday and cost of ProV~S being so high love the Exception! Cant really see too much difference between the two balls in distance and feel.Putting and spin on greens yes but as far as tee,and fairway not much difference.

By: Jack Waddell

Jack Waddell — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:32:26 +0000

Jack Waddell said on September 24, 2007:

"I'll be watching The Sand Trap for a review of the new Pinnacle balls. I'm curious about your findings.

P.S. Loved your review about the Adams forged irons; put them in play with good success. (And the hybrids as well.)

Thanks for the kind words, Martin. I'm not sure we'll be doing a full review of the Pinnacle balls, but since my game has so collapsed this year I may pick up a sleeve or two just to see if I can gain any kind of roll on my drives. If I do use them, I'll be sure to post a reaction in the Forum if we don't do a full-blown review.

Glad you like the Adams forged irons. I think they're pretty special.

By: Martin Kittlitz

Martin Kittlitz — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 17:27:28 +0000

Hello Jack,

in the past I've sometimes used the Pinnacle Exception as a replacement ball for the Titleist NXT (on private rounds). To me the Exception resembled an older model of the NXT. From this point of view it seems quite logical that Pinnacle followed Titleist with newer models.

I'll be watching The Sand Trap for a review of the new Pinnacle balls. I'm courios about your findings.

P.S. Loved your review about the Adams forged irons; put them in play with good success. (And the hybrids as well.)