Titleist NXT: Tour vs. Extreme

[Ed_Bighead]

I know there are quite a few threads about picking a golf ball, but I'd like this one to be more about comparing the NXT Tour with the NXT Extreme. There's a great review of the two balls here , but I was wondering what people who play one of them (or have played both) think about the balls. Today I played a round with the Extremes. I liked the way they came off the tee, as well as the way they felt when I put. Unfortunately, I'm not really capable of hitting the ball far, so that 3rd shot on a par 4 or 4th on a par 5 is really critical for me to get it as close to the hole as possible to save par. As such, I've got a few Tours that I plan on trying out tomorrow (weather permitting), and I'm hoping that I find them more responsive. Any thoughts?

[MI Rob]

I've played both and with my personal experience, the NXT Extreme had more distance off the tee and a little with irons. The Tour seemed a little softer and spun more.

[Ed_Bighead]

How noticable was the distance? Would you recommend sacrificing the gained distance for more control or do you think that extra distance would help?

[glbrum]

I actually played most of my round yesterday with the NXT Extreme. I get good distance off the tee and with my irons. If you're worried about control into the greens, be weary [sp?] that you won't get a lot of spin on the ball so account 5-7 yards of roll if you get a pure shot on it. If you don't tend to get a lot of spin while playing any ball, then account for more........

[MI Rob]

I'd go with the tour. I would rather give up the few yards and have some more control and feel.

[sp33d]

I'd never sacrafice spin and feel for distance. I had a box of Tours and EXtremes, like said its spin vs 10 yards of distance.

[kfowler]

I've played both and they're great balls for the price. The Tour is closer to a Pro V1 to me. The Extreme was longer but I'd still say only marginally. See how they come off the putter and around the green chipping. If you're ok with both, try the Extreme for the added distance.

[Hockeyman11385]

I like the Tour a lot. It's a lot of ball for the money. I would say that it's a budget Pro V1. In fact I've mixed and matched the Tour with the Pro V and I really couldn't find too much of a difference.

[Aaronsrix17]

i hate the NXT EXTREME NO SPIN AT ALL THE TOUR IS OK THOUGH

[twinke masta]

i hate the NXT EXTREME NO SPIN AT ALL THE TOUR IS OK THOUGH

Caps Lock is on I believe

[shankapotamus]

It depends on whether you want more distance or more spin.

[Chief Broom]

I play recycled NXT Tours and like them a lot. I used to play the Bridgestone e6+ for it's low spin qualities, but through trial and error found that the NXT Tour is a good all around ball for my game. In fact I've got a couple of e6+'s still in my bag from the last dozen I bought a few months ago and the last time I played one I really didn't like the feel of it especially off the driver and other long clubs. The NXT Tour has a higher compression and the lower compression e6+ feels dead off my clubs in comparison.

[ricod00]

I've played both, and I agree with most of the other people posting. The NXT Extreme is a little harder which leads to a slight increase in distance off the tee making the Extreme and the Tour comparable.

However, from 100 yards in and on the green the Tour distinguishes itself significantly from the Extreme. If you buy them retail, it's well worth the extra $5/dozen.

Another option is checking out Edwin Watts where they sell NXT Tour Logo overruns for $15/dozen.

[Ed_Bighead]

I played with the Tour today. I definitely prefer them. They flew long and straight and stuck greens. I plan on buying some more.

Another option is checking out Edwin Watts where they sell NXT Tour Logo overruns for $15/dozen.

Where do you see that? Can you link to them?

[uppi]

Not to steal this thread, but in terms of spin and control, would you rather go with a used/refurbished ProV1 or a new NXT tour (about the same price)

[MI Rob]

Used Pro V1 for me. Depending on what grade you are getting but I would take the used Pro V1 over a new NXT Tour but that's just me.