Golf ball question

[raycharles]

I started playing the Callaway I series ball last season with decent results. The thing I hate about the ball is the feel. I cant get over how sweet a Pro-V1 feels.

So. For all you ball junkies. Is there another brand comparable to the Pro-V1 that offers similar performance and a soft feel?

Thanks.

[mcotter]

I play the Calloway tour ix and it feels like the ProV1 to me. Not really cheaper though. Bottom line, there are several ball companies making progress to compete with the Pro V1, but the price point is within $3-4/dozen of the ProV1, so why change?

[TopWalker]

Here are three options to consider. I've found all three to be a bit softer than the ProV1, but also have a urethane cover and comparable greenside control:

Wilson FG Tour
Maxfli Tour
Maxfli Tour LC

The LC is said to be for a slightly slower swing speed than the Tour, but I found a negligible difference in distance, chipping, and putting.

Good luck.

TW

[Jay-Bird]

What you perceive as feel, I'm wondering - is it a mental "feel" - like an emotional attachment – or a physical "feel".
I'm pretty sure the Pro V1 is still the "number one ball in golf", but the Callaway Tour i (s) is pretty sweet. As is the Penta TP - in my opinion. They all feel very similar.

2010 winners and their ball (sponsors)
Ogilvy - Titleist Pro V1
Palmer - Titleist Pro V1
B. Haas - Titleist Pro V1
B. Crane - Titleist Pro V1x
S. Stricker - (formerly Pro V1) now: Srixon
D. Johnson - TaylorMade Penta TP
I. Poulter - Titleist Pro V1x
C. Beckman - Callaway Tour i (s)
H. Mayhan - Titleist Pro V1x
C. Villegas - Titleist Pro V1
E. Els - Callaway Tour i (s) - two wins in 2010
D. Lamely - Callaway Tour i (s)
J. Furyk - Srixon - two wins in 2010
A. Kim - Nike One Tour
P. Mickelson - Callaway Tour i (s)

[delav]

I am surprised not to see a Bridgestone ball up there.

[CrazyXGolfer]

The Nike tour is the softest ball I have ever played, I switch between these and Pro v1's

[ACE]

I love the pro-v1, but the only ball I love better is the srixon Z-star. It feels and prefroms the same (in my opinion) however I find the cover on the Z-star is much more durable, and is rather hard to scuff.

[enis750]

Bridgestone B330-RX S......hands down
and i am a huge fan of the pro v1

penta is also very impressive

[Titleist_ProV1x]

What you perceive as feel, I'm wondering - is it a mental "feel" - like an emotional attachment – or a physical "feel".

Unless Steve Stricker switched balls today, he's still playing the ProV1

http://www.titleist.com/players/play...sp?playerid=76

[Jay-Bird]

Unless Steve Stricker switched balls today, he's still playing the ProV1

MY BAD!

Good catch. My copy paste skills were clouded by the drink... Stricker's a Pro V1 guy for sure.

[Titleist_ProV1x]

MY BAD!

The only reason I noticed it is because Stricker is one of my favorate players, you had me scared there for a second, I was like, NO! NOooooo Steve, you didn't did you? LOL

[flintlock62]

You may find and try the Wilson Staff Zip. They are really nice balls, and cheap too. Most week-end duffers only THINK they need Pro V-1's.

[leezer99]

Try the MG Tour C4. Most like a Pro V than any other ball but half the price. http://www.mastergrip.com/misc.asp?r...hopping=&f;=#C4

[raycharles]

Thanks for thr responses guys. Don't get me wrong about the Callaway, it is a terrific ball. If you have an opportunity to chip with a Callaway I-series and then the Pro-V1, there is a noticeable difference in feel to me. The Pro-V1 is much softer.

I belive I'll give the B330 a try next time out. I've heard some good reviews of the ball.