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mrbillinoc Well Established Member

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In the practice area at my club here near Los Angeles there was a Volvik tour van and they were working with some Korean pro's, men and women. After watching them for a while one of the Volvik reps asked me about my game and the ball I used, and I told him I really like playing the Srixon Z Star. He asked me my swing speed, and not knowing, I just guessed it in the low to mid 90's. Hitting in the same setup that the other players were hitting I soon found out my REAL swing speed averaged 84mph.

They make the "Vista" which is their 4 piece tour ball, but he had me hit their "Crystal" and the "DS-77" against the Srixon Z Stars I had in my bag. Pretty eye-opening when I saw the results...and FELT the results. Ended up being fit with the "Crystal" which is a true 3-piece ball. Been playing them for about 3 weeks now and couldn't be more pleased. I knew you could get CLUBS fitted, but getting properly "fit" for a golf ball was something new...and LONG overdue!

I know the LPGA has a number of players using their balls, and now some of the Champions Tour players are using them too. What also surprised me was reading the results of "Independent Labs" testing that show the Volvik ball performing BETTER that even the Titleist balls. He told me that Volvik is stepping up their sponsorship of Web.Com players knowing that once they make it to the "Big Show" there will be more visibility for Volvik on the PGA tour.

I'm not trying to "convert" everyone, but if you get a chance give 'em a try...might just surprise you!

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joekelly Great Member

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Hello Mr. Bill.  What do you mean by 'swing speed averaged 84mph'?  Over all the clubs from driver to wedge, or all the driver shots you took?

And if only the average of driver shots, at 84mph those drives won't be going very far and so how can you get to HC of 3?  I only ask because there seems to be a dis-connect between your handicap (a measure of scoring)  and your driver swing speed.

BTW, i use plenty of Volvik balls here in Asia.  Nice balls, some covers rough up easily but all round good. Lots of swell colors but if matching the fallen tree flowers, trouble finding in the rough.

handicap average driver club speed

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Yes, Volvik has certainly stepped up their game recently and are producing some very nice balls. Several of us have had the opportunity to review them recently.

http://thesandtrap.com/products/volvik-white-color-s3-golf-balls/reviews/4914

http://thesandtrap.com/products/volvik-white-color-s3-golf-balls

http://thesandtrap.com/products/volvik-vista-is-golf-balls-orange

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Patch Incredible Member

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If I could buy Volvik golf balls conveniently,  I would switch from Bridgestone. I used Volviks years ago, and truely felt they were as good as anything else on the market. Still do.

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A whole bunch of Tour Edge golf stuff...... :beer:

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vangator Great Member

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I play the Volvik Vista iV in green. You can get them at Edwin Watts. $42 a dozen. The Vista is a long ball with a firmer cover but bites as well as a Pro V1 on approach shots. I prefer a ball with a consistent release when chipping and a Pro V1 sometimes checks and sometimes not. I know it's me but the Volvik is more consistent. Volvik makes a Vista iS that spins more but does not come in green. The Crystal does not check very well for me. Too hard. I like it off the tee for scrambles.

Driver.......Ping K15 9.5* stiff 3 wood.....Ping K15 16* stiff 5 wood.....Ping K15 19* stiff 4 Hybrid...Cleveland Gliderail 23* stiff 5 - PW......Pinhawk SL GW...........Tommy Armour 52* SW...........Tommy Armour 56* LW...........Tommy Armour 60* FW...........Diamond Tour 68* Putter.......Golfsmith Dyna Mite Ball..........Volvik Vista iV Green Bag..........Bennington Quiet Organizer Shoes.... ..Crocs

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I see them listed on Dick's Sporting Goods website but don't recall seeing them in the stores. I only see colored balls listed.

Driver:  :nike:  Vapor Pro 9.5°  Wood & Hybrids : :nike:Covert Tour 13°, 18° & 21°
Irons & Wedges:  :nike:  Covert 2.0  5i - AW,  :titleist:   56-14F,  60-07S
Putter:     :titleist:Newport Select
Balls:  :bridgestone: B330-RX

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I've checked out Dick's and have not found them. I had to really search for them at Edwin Watts, but eventually found them.

Driver.......Ping K15 9.5* stiff 3 wood.....Ping K15 16* stiff 5 wood.....Ping K15 19* stiff 4 Hybrid...Cleveland Gliderail 23* stiff 5 - PW......Pinhawk SL GW...........Tommy Armour 52* SW...........Tommy Armour 56* LW...........Tommy Armour 60* FW...........Diamond Tour 68* Putter.......Golfsmith Dyna Mite Ball..........Volvik Vista iV Green Bag..........Bennington Quiet Organizer Shoes.... ..Crocs

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