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I have been trying out several different brands and variations, but just finally found some Gamers in a store (an hour from my house) and played them for 18. I hate all other Top Flite balls except the Freak(long off the tee), but the Gamers are awesome. I shot my best ever round with the Gamer, I know it probably wasn't the ball but it sure helped. I thought it might not be as long as other balls I have played,but I was wrong it is a very long ball. This ball seemed to be very nice putting also, felt medium-soft while putting, and it stops nice when chipping. On the last hole I miss hit a driver and I have never seen a ball spin so much it took a direct right hand turn(into a neighboring fairway) but none the less it made a very sharp turn. I have finally found a ball I'll be playing from now on, I just wish they were easier to find in stores.Guess I'll have to order a few boxes.

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For pretty cheap 3 piece balls the Gamer and Wilson Zip are the two most impressive in that category that I have found. Both have a good feel and good ball flight, but are around $20 or less per dozen.
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I tried them when I got a free pack but can't imagine buying a dozen for $20. That puts each ball at over a dollar a piece.

« Keith »


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I just bought a sleeve of three to try out. These are definitely my new ball. Sure, they aren't the best I've used, but the best I've used aren't worth the extra $20-25 more for my needs.

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I tried them when I got a free pack but can't imagine buying a dozen for $20. That puts each ball at over a dollar a piece.

A side note, 50/50s are being discounted to $10 and Zips down to $15 many places on the web.

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A side note, 50/50s are being discounted to $10 and Zips down to $15 many places on the web.

I got 2 dozen of 50/50's at $12 so I bought 4 dozens, so I am currently playing those. After that I'll play the ProV1's that I found on the course. Then once I exhaust those, I'll have to pay $20 for the Gamers since they are the best for the money IMO but still expensive.

« Keith »


Posted
cant wait to finally find them somewhere and give 'em a try...play a bit of a slice though so dont know if i'd want a big spinner, but its worth a try i guess

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Yeah - They are really a decent ball. If you're not into playing a "name" I think these deserve a serious round or two. I like 'em.

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I got 2 dozen of 50/50's at $12 so I bought 4 dozens, so I am currently playing those. After that I'll play the ProV1's that I found on the course. Then once I exhaust those, I'll have to pay $20 for the Gamers since they are the best for the money IMO but still expensive.

You have how many dollars in clubs and $1 a ball is too much? Not trying to be condascending(sp?), just doesn't make sense to me.

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I played a hole the other day with a Feel and was pretty impressed compared to rock flights that I have hit in the past.

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You have how many dollars in clubs and $1 a ball is too much? Not trying to be condascending(sp?), just doesn't make sense to me.

I guess I value golf balls differently than my clubs, probably is due to the fact that I lose about 2 golf balls on average per round. Also, I have only bought one box of new balls since I've started thanks to a member on here and the price of the golf balls seem expensive.

Now I'm on the fence, Top Flite Gamers or ProV1 X-Outs. The X-Outs are about $23 and Gamers $20.

« Keith »


Posted
Absolutely pathetic packaging, dimples, alignment (unless you dont line up your putts or draw huge sharpie lines), feel, workability, feel around the green, softness. Spend a couple more bucks and get a low end Titleist Ball or low end Srixon (such as a Srixon soft feel).

Posted
I liked them too. They shred like butter after a well hit wedge, but I think for the money they are well worth it.

/J6

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Posted
Still think they are a great inexpensive ball, played again with one today - still like the feel. I didn't realize they are made by Callaway - go figure - I normally play the Tour iX.

WTIB:
Callaway FT-9 Tour 9.5° Scads of shafts - now: Kai'li 63 stiff
Tour Edge Exotics 3 & 5 FW
Callaway X-22 Tour irons
Bobby Jones 3 & 4 hybridsRife Abaco/Odyessy Black Series i9 puttersWith a few more hangin' around


Posted
guess I won't get a chance to play these Gamers anytime soon...my mom gardens at our local CC and just dropped the motherload of balls on me (that she picked out of flowerbeds) including ~3doz. ProV1/V1x

:D lucky me!

Goals: Correct slice on driver/long clubs(close!), work on consistent iron distance, practice aiming irons

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I have read alot of good reports on the Top Flite Gamer's so decided to try some. I normally hit the Taylormade TP Red and I gotta say I ahve never been so disappointed with a ball, I know they are cheap, but they are not even in the ball park of the TP red, I gave the rest of the box away. They fly ok off the driver, but I do not like them around the greens and thats what its all about for me, even the noise off my putter was annoying. Well I'll just stay with the TP reds....

Posted
I play PRO-V1s and just lost a new ball in the bushes the last round that over $3 a ball.

I will have to try the gamer for the price and see how it performs for about a $1 a ball its worth a try and I do not like them I can always give them to my 14 year old son.

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