Comments on: TaylorMade Introduces 2008 Golf Ball Lineup

By: Bogiedust from Canada

Bogiedust from Canada — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 01:20:48 +0000

My favourite ball is the one I happen to be scoring with. The golf equipment (balls, clubs, gloves, training tools, etc) is the best "sting" pulled on the general public since professional wrestling. I have been playing golf as a member of a club since I was six years old - 35 years. I buy new golf balls when I'm feeling flush. I care what ball I play when I have a surplus in my bag. I buy a club when someone (who has been enticed by the marketing machine) gets tired of theirs (because VJ or Tiger upgraded). I buy new irons when mine have worn out. In my opinion, the greatest developments in the game of golf over the last 35 years have been the Rain Glove (extra golf days for me) and the 3-wheel push cart (I can sling a small beer cooler over the handle). NOBODY loves the game of golf anymore than I do. I am a 4 handicap. I am a tournament player. I love competetion. I feel very sad for all the folks out there that are falling prey to "new and improved". C'mon folks. Everyone knows that it isn't Washington, the UN, or Hollywood that run the world - it's Madison Avenue! Don't let them take over golf too.

By: Lee Kraft

Lee Kraft — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:25:40 +0000

The information on Taylormade balls is interesting. However, what information is available for these balls for a female small frame? I have a Taylormade Burner Driver.

By: Florence Rosato

Florence Rosato — Wed, 07 May 2008 14:30:44 +0000

I find it so confusing as to low core compression/ high core compression golf balls! I'm told if you have a low swing speed, you should use a low core compression ball. Can you tell me if it's true

By: jr.

jr. — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 15:10:52 +0000

recently whited out the name and logos on some balls .the balls ranged from low to high in the price range. balls included pro v1,callaway,top flite,ti tech beta ti ls and taylormade burner tp.it was very clear that no one ball out performed the other.what is clear spend your money on a lesson not the ball.

By: Paul Trainor

Paul Trainor — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 16:34:51 +0000

Is the BurnerTP and the Maxfli Tour Fire the same ball? :

By: james lacy

james lacy — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:38:29 +0000

i am now using maxfli fire 3 pc. ball. will maxfli balls still be available?
i am a short driver, but good around greens. i need distance but spin around green. what ball would you recommend.

please reply,
jim

By: hines

hines — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 04:11:56 +0000

besides the launch and spin differences, what can a ~6 handicap expect to get out of either of these balls (red or black). i play proV1 or proV1x without much consideration of the differences. thanks

By: Frezz

Frezz — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 17:56:11 +0000

I love the feel of Taylor Made's Tour Preferred Black balls. In my 14 years of playing golf, I have never played anything made by Taylor Made. I decided to give these balls a try and have never looked back.

These are great for players who have trouble controlling the height on their drives and mid-iron approach shots.

By: Erik J. Barzeski

Erik J. Barzeski — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 11:29:24 +0000

Andy Brown said on December 28, 2007:

The game is turning one dimensional with POWER being the main ingredient of the golf game.

Actually, Andy, if anything it's all about putting and GIR. Those two stats alone account for about 70% of the game. Driving distance is 20% and driving accuracy about 10%, based on our calculations.

And Ben Hogan was complaining about how much putting mattered in the 50s. Not much has changed. You've still got to put the ball in the hole.

Andy Brown said on December 28, 2007:

Standardisation of the golf gear is a must to be a fair judge of a players game vis a vis another player.

Well then it's a good thing the rules already do that!

By: Andy Brown

Andy Brown — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 06:09:22 +0000

Each time I read about Golf Equipment companies coming out with new and improved versions of golf balls and golf clubs I feel like shouting out.

Bad enough professional golf has become a tad bit irritating with players involved in a "I will muscle past you" competition when they stand on the tee. The game is turning one dimensional with POWER being the main ingredient of the golf game.

That is still easy to digest because we know there are wicked architects out there who have enough tricks up their sleeves to reign in the power hitters and make them focus more on skill.

My real grouse is with the great number of different equipments out there. Standardisation of the golf gear is a must to be a fair judge of a players game vis a vis another player. What is the point of crowning a champion who has won on the strength of what's in his bag and not purely on the basis of skill.

Have the different brands ensconced themselves so firmly in the game that it is impossible to dream of a situation where we could see the players playing with the same kind of gear? Hopefully it is not just wishful thinking.