I need a longer ball

[erock9174]

Just watch the compression factor on the e5.  I was seriously considering this ball as Golf Digest gave it rave reviews in the 2011 spring ball review edition.

However just read last week where golfballtest.org did their semi annual compression ratings and the e5 (2010) had a 103 rating which is right in the middle of the Pro V1's (2011) (99 rating) and Pro V1x's (107 rating).  So the e5 basically has roughly the same compression rating as a tour ball.

From what I understand their rating is roughly equivalent to the swing speed mph necessary to compress the ball.  With that in mind your sub 90 mph swing may not be enough.

Just for comparison the e6 (2010) is a 71 and would be a much lower compression ball according to their tests.

The e7 was also 103 same as the e5.

The lowest compression tour ball they tested was Bridgestone Tour 330 RXS (2010) with a 78 rating.

Here are the full ratings sheet

http://www.golfballselector.com/pdf/GBS_CompressionHardness_Test_090811_v8.11a.pdf

Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

From some reason, I can't edit my own post, so I'll add this -- I discovered my swing speed is now below 90 in a driver -- so I was thinking about trying out the 2011 Bridgestone e5 -- it is a 2 piece ball with a urethane cover -- which should give you great green side control; it also has a dimple technology that launches well but descends slowly off the driver for greater roll. It's worth a shot at retail of $27/dz.

[colin007]

you want a 2 piece ball.  i dont think a 3 (or 4 or 5) piece spinnier urethane covered ball will ever be longer than a 2 piece.

[BullyBully]

Noodles are great!!

[FLOG4]

Here are the full ratings sheet

http://www.golfballselector.com/pdf/GBS_CompressionHardness_Test_090811_v8.11a.pdf

Thank You Great Post

[MattM]

Without a doubt the best ball for your buck would be the Srixon "soft feel."  It has a 70 compression rating so you should get great distance with it and the cover is very soft and will allow you to stop the ball where it hits on the green.  It is in my opinion the best "not known" ball out there!

[B-Con]

My SS is in the lower 90s. The longest 3-peice ball I've played is the NXT Tour.

[jjsqueeze]

I have a low-mid 90s swing and i've found the Nike distance balls are the longest for me.  The Nike's are a good deal, $14/dozen.

[BuckeyeNut]

Slow swing speed......big distance.....soft feel around the greens?  Is that all?????????????????  LOL

OK, I just know this by finding them, but the Nike Powersoft is a distance rock with a softish' cover that I think feels pretty good around the green.  If you're looking for distance off the tee and feel around the green, I have to admit this ball cover feels OK...even though I never bought it.   I've  found a few...LOL

The MOJO?...who said that?....hahaha...that thing is granite!!