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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

Gamer V2 ?



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tristanhilton85 Great Member

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At $15 I'd say the Top-Flite D2 Feels

At $20 the Top-Flite Gamer V2s

At $30 the TaylorMade TP Blacks

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Topper Dedicated Member

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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

Gamer V2 ?



Third that.

Normal price is $20 (good value) but they can be had for $10 (great value) on Ebay.

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Wilson Staff Zip- http://www.golfreview.com/cat/balls/wilson/zip/prd_425024_2943crx.aspx You can them on internet ,2dz for 24.99 now.

http://www.intheholegolf.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store;_Code=ITHG∏_Code=WIL-ZIPGB&utm;_source=SDC&utm;_medium=CSE&zmam;=66642684&zmas;=1&zmac;=2&zmap;=WIL-ZIPGB

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              56*Wilson R-61 BECU Sandy Andy- Release sensicore tipped same as 8 iron

               60* Wilson Harmonized BECU-Release sensicore tipped same as 8 iron

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I really don't think it matters much for you at this point. ... Keep working on your game, then when things become more consistent start worrying about the type of ball.


I'm on the fence on Grumpter's advice. If you are really working on your wedges, a mid-spin ball could help you be more versatile around the green. And, more up and downs will put you below 90.

As others have said, $20 will get you a dozen TF Gamer.V2. Otherwise the TF D2 Feel would be next choice. Get a sleeve of both and see if you can tell any difference. Gamer is a three-piece, seems to stop a bit sooner on partial shots.

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inthehole Great Member

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Originally Posted by WUTiger

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I'm on the fence on Grumpter's advice. If you are really working on your wedges, a mid-spin ball could help you be more versatile around the green. And, more up and downs will put you below 90.

As others have said, $20 will get you a dozen TF Gamer.V2. Otherwise the TF D2 Feel would be next choice. Get a sleeve of both and see if you can tell any difference. Gamer is a three-piece, seems to stop a bit sooner on partial shots.


Thats kind of what I'm thinking - as I'm at the point of getting together a decent short game around the green, I was just looking to get a better ball that might help put the brakes on chip shots a bit.    A lot of love for the Gamer V2 - I'll definitely check those out...

John

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Chilli Dipper Great Member

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I'll second the Wilson Staff Zip: it was a worthy alternative of the original Gamer when it came out a few years ago, and they're an absolute steal at the current price of $25 for two dozen balls.

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Mr. Desmond Super Member

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If you really want some type of brakes on partial wedge shots around the green, you need a Bridgestone e5 for the urethane cover.

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Mr. Desmond Super Member

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I forgot, some people like the Burner Tour Ball for its ability to stop on full shots. I've read very good reviews on it. I used it, but still, on partial or finesse shots, nothing stops like a urethane ball.

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B-Con Great Member

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Well, if we can work outside of the $15 requirement... I'd say Taylormade Burner Tour and Top Flite Gamer v2, in that order. I used to play the v2 but it was displaced from my bag by the Burner Tour. The Burner Tour goes for $22, the v2 for $20. Personally, I spend the extra $2 to get a bit more distance and green stopping power. But if not, the Gamer v2 is my next choice.

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inthehole Great Member

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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

If you really want some type of brakes on partial wedge shots around the green, you need a Bridgestone e5 for the urethane cover.



Funny you mentioned Bridgestone - a guy at work has 3 boxes of Bridgestone e6's he's going to make me a fair deal on (he apparently went through a major swing change and likes the 330's better now) ... how do the e6's compare to the e5's ?   Thx

John

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Mr. Desmond Super Member

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Originally Posted by inthehole

Funny you mentioned Bridgestone - a guy at work has 3 boxes of Bridgestone e6's he's going to make me a fair deal on (he apparently went through a major swing change and likes the 330's better now) ... how do the e6's compare to the e5's ?   Thx



See

http://thesandtrap.com/b/balls/bridgestone_e5_e6_and_e7_ball_review

The role of the e6 is to reduce sidespin, not give you spin around the greens. In that way, it does not compare to the e5 on finesse shots. The e6 is apparently for golfers who frequently slice or hook and want to reduce that spin. It also offers distance. The new e series has the dimple in dimple for more length and hopefully, better use in the wind.

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inthehole Great Member

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Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

See

http://thesandtrap.com/b/balls/bridgestone_e5_e6_and_e7_ball_review

The role of the e6 is to reduce sidespin, not give you spin around the greens. In that way, it does not compare to the e5 on finesse shots. The e6 is apparently for golfers who frequently slice or hook and want to reduce that spin. It also offers distance. The new e series has the dimple in dimple for more length and hopefully, better use in the wind.



Thx and thanks for the Bridgestone link !

John

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Gresh24 Dedicated Member

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RE:  Gamer V2's

Originally Posted by Topper

Third that.

Normal price is $20 (good value) but they can be had for $10 (great value) on Ebay.



Just bought a dozen for $9.99 on ebay - Shipping Included!

I am looking forward to trying these...

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