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My review of the Nike 20XI-S

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When I first got my 20XI-S' I was doubting them to be worth their high price tag in comparison to a PRO V1. I'm a HUGE fan of the Bridgestone E6 (dual dimple) so I tried to play them both side by side today as best as possible. We played at http://www.trinitasgolf.com and it was my first day with the Callaway Razr Hawk 9.5* Stiff Aldila Rip Shaft. I was a little worried how I would do off the tee as I am a higher handicap and I was using a new ball and new driver. The hole we opened on was a 435 yard par 4. The fairway was split about 3/4 of the way down, with an elevated green. I addressed the ball and gave it a good rip. CRUSHED. I had never hit a ball so far or so straight in my life. It came to a stop past the fairway in the second cut in line with the 100 yd marker. 335 YARDS OFF THE TEE?!?!?! Distance, CHECK. I noticed throughout the day that ball did what you wanted it to do. When I wanted to hit a draw, it drew. When I wanted it to stop and plug the green, it did. When I wanted to bump and close to the hole, it did.

I REALLY like this ball, but the E6 played very well, too. I think that for my budget I will play the E6 but I will definitely treat myself to a box of 20XI-S' every chance I get.

And for comparison, I found a pro v1x on the course, it didn't come off the driver nearly as hot as the 20XI.

So for me the 20XI is a great performer. I give it a 9 out of 10. I would give it a ten if it was 10 dollars cheaper per dozen!

The worst day of golf beats the best day of work!

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I also bought a box of the Nike. I usually play the E6 and found the two balls side by side to have two totally different feels. I liked the Nike but if when I am going to play a ball as highly priced as the Nike I will be playing a ProV1.
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Originally Posted by Rudder

I also bought a box of the Nike. I usually play the E6 and found the two balls side by side to have two totally different feels. I liked the Nike but if when I am going to play a ball as highly priced as the Nike I will be playing a ProV1.



I do have a hookup at Sports Authority I can get them 25 percent off, but even at that I don't know that they are 20 dollars better than the e6. Overall the e6 is a solid performer.

The worst day of golf beats the best day of work!

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Geez, McShank, what'd you shoot?  335 yd. drives, shaping shots, close chips....?

Driver:  :callaway: Diablo Octane
Fairway Wood:   :adams: Speedline 3W
Hybrid:   adams.gif A7OS 3 Hybrid 
Irons:   :callaway:  2004 Big Bertha 4-LW

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oh my score was terrible, but when i the ball striking was good it seemed like ball went where i wanted it, or did what i wanted it to do. I know how to put a draw on the ball and what not, im learning short chip shots, but overall I have a LOT to work on.

The worst day of golf beats the best day of work!

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I was just a little surprised to hear a few of those things for a 22 handicap.  Sounds like you are on the verge of shaving some off that handicap...

Driver:  :callaway: Diablo Octane
Fairway Wood:   :adams: Speedline 3W
Hybrid:   adams.gif A7OS 3 Hybrid 
Irons:   :callaway:  2004 Big Bertha 4-LW

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