Another "Help me find a ball" thread

[pixel5]

I've been looking and I found a lot of these thread, but none that were looking for a ball in the same category as me (in the present time, swing speed, handicap, etc). So here we are again. I'll make it easy.

Me:

• 7-8 Handicap
• 108 MPH swing speed
• I like my low-mid trajectory

Balls I like:

• Pro V1
• Pro V1x
• Nike One Tour D

Why change?

• Price. Need ~$30 or less brand new, not $50-60.

I want brand new because shipping charges from used ball sites is so high I may as well buy new. Any suggestions?

[cruzthepug]

Try some Srixon Z-star's. I know they are $45 at the store but you can get them on ebay for $25-30 a dozen if you buy several dozen at a time. I got 4 dozen for $90. I really like the Nike tour D ball, wish they hadn't stopped making them.

[pixel5]

Originally Posted by cruzthepug

Try some Srixon Z-star's. I know they are $45 at the store but you can get them on ebay for $25-30 a dozen if you buy several dozen at a time. I got 4 dozen for $90. I really like the Nike tour D ball, wish they hadn't stopped making them.

Presents me with the same problem, shipping. I can't afford to buy more than one dozen at a time right now.

[pixel5]

Shameless bump, I'd really appreciate some comments and suggestions from some more people.

[1puttit]

So you want a premium ball at a non-premium price? I'd suggest looking at some of the "poor-man's" pro-v1's.

Top-Flite Gamer v2  - very nice 3 piece ball, not quite as spinny around the greens but very good- about $20

Wilson FG Tour - $25 -

Wilson Duo - two piece but long and really soft. decent spin around green. $20

Wilson Zip 302 - These are last years ball and are being blown out at $25 in 24 ball pack. I believe the Duo replaces it. Found a deal on these at the PGA Superstore for $15 for 24 so I stocked up

[Motley01]

You MUST try the Callaway Hex Chrome. It is one badass ball!! Closest thing to a ProV1x.

It's very long, I mean really really long. Soft feel around the greens and putter. Decent spin off mid-short irons.

I tried these for the first time about 1 month ago, and I played the NXT Tour's exlcusivly for the last 5 years.

You can get them for about $33/doz. (I'm sorry Titleist I hope you understand)

[pixel5]

Originally Posted by Motley01

You MUST try the Callaway Hex Chrome. It is one badass ball!! Closest thing to a ProV1x.

It's very long, I mean really really long. Soft feel around the greens and putter. Decent spin off mid-short irons.

I tried these for the first time about 1 month ago, and I played the NXT Tour's exlcusivly for the last 5 years.

You can get them for about $33/doz. (I'm sorry Titleist I hope you understand)

Do you have any < 10 handicap friends who play them with higher swing speeds? I am really considering the NXT tour. I played the Callaway Tour i(s) a while back and it wasn't bad, but it's $45 as well. I wonder how the hex chrome compares with that.

[Precis1on]

You can get last year's version of Bridgestone B330 from Golf Galaxy for like 27 bucks now. I've been stocking up.

For those companies that come out with new variants of balls every year, definitely check them out. Even Titleist sometimes drops prices of their older balls, but that's a rarer situation than Bridgestone who made sweeping changes on their ball design this year.

[Motley01]

Originally Posted by pixel5

Do you have any < 10 handicap friends who play them with higher swing speeds? I am really considering the NXT tour. I played the Callaway Tour i(s) a while back and it wasn't bad, but it's $45 as well. I wonder how the hex chrome compares with that.

No I don't, but check this out here for swing speeds concerning the Hex Chromes. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/668940-hex-black-tour-vs-hex-chrome-in-relation-to-swing-speeds/

And my swing speed with driver is 105MPH. (just not as accurate as you).

[pixel5]

The new Nike 20XI-X balls are $30 a dozen here now, but from what I hear they suck. People are saying Nike really missed the mark with this one. Can anyone else attest to that? If they aren't as bad as people claim I'd give em a try. I wish I had a golf galaxy near me. I only have Academy and my local pro shop at the course, which is limited.

[iacas]

I'll send you a PM.

[NuclearMike]

The Top Flite Game V2 is a low priced 3-piece ball with adequate spin on the green (not like a Pro V1, but better than any other ball in its class) and costs $20 or so.  I see some people on eBay selling for $14 or so a dozen so they can be had for a steal until they only go to Golf Galaxy and Dick's, who bought the Top Flite brand from Callaway and likely will make it just another house brand.

[pixel5]

Originally Posted by NuclearMike

The Top Flite Game V2 is a low priced 3-piece ball with adequate spin on the green (not like a Pro V1, but better than any other ball in its class) and costs $20 or so.  I see some people on eBay selling for $14 or so a dozen so they can be had for a steal until they only go to Golf Galaxy and Dick's, who bought the Top Flite brand from Callaway and likely will make it just another house brand.

Top Flite makes range balls. That is the only way I can look at the brand. I don't think I could ever have confidence in a Top Flite ball.

[B-Con]

Top Flite makes range balls. That is the only way I can look at the brand. I don't think I could ever have confidence in a Top Flite ball.

They've changed that. They still make some low end rocks, but the Gamer series has been admired by many. They're a solid mid-priced ball and feel nothing like range balls.

[teamroper60]

Originally Posted by pixel5

Top Flite makes range balls. That is the only way I can look at the brand. I don't think I could ever have confidence in a Top Flite ball.

The Gamer V2 is a good a ball.  IMHO they are the best their price range.    Are there better balls than the Gamer?  Sure.  But they typically cost $10-$15/doz. more.

[socks and shoes]

You have probably read this but golf digest does their golf ball hot list by price categories

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-equipment/2012-05/hotlist-golf-balls#slide=9