Best ball for me

[Gnohymmas]

I am currently in search of a new ball to replace the Pro v1's i was playing before. I loved the spin on them, but I felt like I was losing distance. I just recently tried the Taylormade black tp's but i don't think they spin enough on my irons. I also tried the Nike one tours but i definitely lost tons of yardage on them. I also tried bridgestone rx and b330, but i didn't like them, they felt weird to me. (Swing speed is around 95-100, driver goes about 260-270). Essentially, I'm looking for the best possible combination between spin and distance. I cant really afford to lose much yardage, but I need more spin to hold the fast greens. My irons (5&4) w/ the Taylormade black's are causing the ball to hit the center of the green and just roll off without settling down. My trajectory is somewhat low, but i always strike the ball solidly. Any suggestions on any balls that might fit me?

[leezer99]

Try the Callaway HX Hot Bite. http://www.callawaygolf.com/Global/e...ls/HXBite.html

[Gnohymmas]

Thanks, I'll be sure to try it out! Has anyone hit the Taylormade Pentas yet? I have been meaning to hit them, but they are always sold out. =(

[leezer99]

I am playing the Pentas now actually. You will lose distance as this is a pretty soft ball but man they feel AWESOME! You know how you have those two or three shots per round where you can't even feel the ball off the face and pure it? That's what this ball is like all of the time.

[MikeLowry5]

I'm looking for a new ball too. Played the Pro V1's last year because of the check they had on the greens. I now have the tour burner irons that hit the ball a mile and a half in the air so I should be able to get away with a harder ball that give me more distance off the tee.

[Gnohymmas]

@Leezer Oh, well how is the distance of the Pentas compared to pro V1's? Cause as long as its a little longer than pro v's its good enough for me. i dont really want just distance, I want a good combination. Ill have to give those a try though, everyone says they feel as amazing as you said. @ Mike, lets see if we can find something! =)

[dane]

I would also the callaway is or iz if u like a harder feeling ball. or u could try the provx?

[Dub]

We both may really like the soon to be released Bridgestone 330RXS.

From what I've gathered it's a higher spinning version of the 330RX.

Should be out in March. I'll at least try a dz.

[Cussin hacker]

Might give the TM TP red or black a try. Both are great balls for an all around game. Long and durable for me with around a 95-100mph swing speed. E6 balls are good also. Both about 25$ a dozen.

[Gioguy21]

+1 to for the Bridgestones, great balls. +1 for the Callaway i(S) and i(Z), both are hard but the (S)'s spin significantly more, but similar to the new ProVs, (Not x's). Might want to try the Pentas, bought a box this week and will try em this weekend. :)

[luckyluke699]

From my (admittedly VERY) limited knowledge on the Bridgestones, shouldn't you be playing the B330S for your distance and given that you want the spin etc? Not the 330 which is more like the Pro V1X (lower spin) or the RX which is for lower swing speed players?

[i-Guy]

Z Star

Our desires in a golf ball are very similar...good distance...good spin...but I will add one more thing that is very important to me...I have got to like the way a ball feels off the putter and when chipping.

Well for a long time I was a Pro V1 guy as I went through 2008 testing all the premium balls (dozen at a time) and thought no better ball for what I what out of a ball then Pro V1...then Srixon came out with the Z Star and I made the switch and it will take a heck of a ball to make me switch anytime soon...it does everything I want out of a ball plus they are pretty durable...good luck with your search!!!

[Gioguy21]

Z Star

Great ball :)

[davbrucas]

Yep...Srixon Zstar and Bridgestone B330S. I like the Penta as well. Any of these will give you what you are looking for.

[msd3075]

Z Star

I think this ball fits what you need the best. Over the past year, I've tried almost every premium ball out there, and the Z-Star sounds like it'll fit exactly what you are looking for. If you look at how it performs in all categories (spin around green, spin on approaches, distance off driver, durability, etc.), it's never the absolute best in any catergory but is always above average in all of them. Basically it's the best "all-around" ball you can buy. You'll have enough spin to stop all your approach shots and shots around the green, and you'll also have added distance compared to other "spinnier" balls out there.

[Gnohymmas]

Wow, thanks for all the suggestions guys! So the balls that i will have to try out are:
Callaway i(z)
Penta Tp
Srixon Z Star

Im kinda biased against bridgestones, I dont know why =).

[linkin22luke]

Callaway HX hot bite is great ball, the only one i will hit. But it does have a draw back, the cover is super soft so it can be scuffed pretty easy. i have hit the Callaway ix and it was magical, but it is out of my price range :(

[msd3075]

Wow, thanks for all the suggestions guys! So the balls that i will have to try out are:

If you aren't holding greens with the TP Black, you won't hold the green with the Callaway i(z) either. YOu'd want to go for the i(s) instead. It'll still have more distance and less spin than the ProV1, but it won't be as big of a difference as the i(z).