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Has anyone tried the callaway hot bites?


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I bought a sleeve of HX HOT BITES and tried them out today, however I had a terrible round. Not the balls fault though. I just wasn't playing well I really like my FREAKS, however I would like a little more control around the green without alot of driver spin. Any feedback would be appreciated.

In My Limited Edition "Sir Isaac Newton Caricature" Big Bertha Tour Bag:
Driver: Big Bertha Fusion Ft-3
Hybrid: Big Bertha Heavenwood 3h
Irons And Wedges: Big Bertha X-12 3-Sw And
60* Vokey Spin Milled Oil-Can Lob-WedgePutter: White Hot Xg Sabertooth and a Futura Phantom Balls: Hx Hot Bite...

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I tried out the HX Hot and the Hot Bites earlier this year... the HX Hot are the ones I am playing with now.

The Hot Bites seemed like they scuffed too easily and werent as long. I liked the HX Hot purely for the distance factor... at least they seemed longer to me. Around the green they perform avg to above avg... depends on how well I strike it.

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I love the feel of these when putting. Can't tell much of a difference between these and the HX Hot from over 100 yds out.

But they're too expensive for me. I'll continue to play D2 Feel at $1 per ball.

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I like them, but they definately have wear issues. In my opinion it is due to a combination of Callaways Hex dimple pattern and the soft cover. There is a very sharp 'high point' along the dimples that just gets annihilated on the balls for me, and not just from wedges.
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Hot Bites are great for putting andf chipping with a lob wedge (they do bite!) - but...for me, they take my fade and turn it into a wicked penalty-inducing slice. Not great for someone who doesn't hit straight I think...

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I have played them for a few rounds. They are a decent softer feeling ball. However they do scuff/mark really easy. I don't ever scuff balls,however I scuff these all the time.

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Tried a dozen and liked them okay.

I just prefer the E5+ for duribility and value...equal peformance.
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I liked the HOT BITES, they do scuff easily, however the control is awesome.

In My Limited Edition "Sir Isaac Newton Caricature" Big Bertha Tour Bag:
Driver: Big Bertha Fusion Ft-3
Hybrid: Big Bertha Heavenwood 3h
Irons And Wedges: Big Bertha X-12 3-Sw And
60* Vokey Spin Milled Oil-Can Lob-WedgePutter: White Hot Xg Sabertooth and a Futura Phantom Balls: Hx Hot Bite...

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