Bridgestone e5/e6 or Top Flite D2 Series

[mutadayen]

I've played the Top Flite D2 series ball all last year, and am thinking of making the switch to the Bridgestone e5/e6 series. They're $5 more per dozen and have been getting really good reviews (golf.com, golfdigest.com). I'm not looking to play the ProV1's, NxT's, or HX Tour because they all cost a bit much for balls I may ultimately lose. I want a ball that plays close to those, and the reviews are saying the Bridgestone's are right up there. So the question is, D2's or e-series and what's your experience with either, good or bad? Thanks...

[dave39]

The e5 is an excellent way to go. I am going to have to preach for these Top Flite TL Tour balls as well though.. they feel great and I can't wait to use this 7 dzn that I purchased at $13/dzn. Apparently the Top Flite Gamer is excellent as well.. and is fairly new.. so yeah.. there are a couple more options.

[TourSpoon]

I have been playing the e5+ for three rounds and find it to be a decent ball with enough spin. It has good length and good feel but nothing that I am totally sold on. I am going to try the gamer next.

[limoric]

I played the e-6 last at the beginning of the season to help with a fade that at times turned into a slice. It really helped with my confidence as I worked on my swing. I've since switched back to Pro v1, the e-6 does not provide nearly enough spin, hence why it minimized a slice.

If cost is a concern, I would suggest the Gamer. As a 12 index, I would think your short-game would be the next evolution of your game...you need a ball with spin.

[Shindig]

My love for the e6 is well known on this board. I have a sleeve of the e6+, which I used for one round and had two 250 yard drives: sadly, they were on a medium par-5 and a short par-4, so they weren't where I needed the long ball! But that can't be blamed on the ball. And it's hard to complain about such a drive anyway. For the record, both drives found the fairway.

Get yourself a sleeve of the e6 or e6+ and try it out ; you won't be disappointed.

[Three Putt]

Ive played the e5 and liked them, might want to try wilson zip or wilson "fitty" also.

I liked the D2 feel also.

I've played them all and I think they are very close to the same.

[nykfan4life]

would go with the E series, e5 if you want spin and e6 if you slice.

[mustangbryk]

D2 and e5 are pretty much the same. The E5 might be longer with the d2 giving you more control. Both cheap balls.

[allin]

I feel the E-5 is easier to spin on short game shots. If you tend to baloon your tee shots, it might not be a good choice. Although it spins well I can't stop it dead like a pro v, on the other hand they are a lot more durable and as long as you allow for a few feet of release very consistent.

[gogolfing]

Bought some of last ear's e6 a few weeks back for $21 a dozen. I had never played them before, but after a few rounds with them am very impressed.