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CallawayGolf25 Established Member

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I love them personally, like a lot... just not the high price point, but I can deal with it I suppose, lol. It'd be great if they had some deals on them...

A great ball overall tho for my game. I think it's the best out there. What are others' thoughts on the ball for those that have tried it?

MY GEAR:

Driver/Woods/Hybrids: RBZ Tour

Irons: X Forged 2013's

Wedges: SM4's (52/56)

Putter: PROTYPE Series

Balls: HEX Black Tour/Chrome +  Pro V1x/NXT Tour


ajst22 Well Established Member

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Try the HEX Chrome. 3 piece, basically same performance, but aimed at a lower clubhead speed. They have good spin and distance. $36 a dozen. I actually got a sleeve of Bridgestone e5 which is the only 2 piece ball with a urethane cover ($26 a dozen, wanted to see how good) and boy are they nice. Really good spin. I might switch because hey...I would save $10 the next time I need balls.


CallawayGolf25 Established Member

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Originally Posted by ajst22

Try the HEX Chrome. 3 piece, basically same performance, but aimed at a lower clubhead speed. They have good spin and distance. $36 a dozen. I actually got a sleeve of Bridgestone e5 which is the only 2 piece ball with a urethane cover ($26 a dozen, wanted to see how good) and boy are they nice. Really good spin. I might switch because hey...I would save $10 the next time I need balls.


I am a bit curious about the Chrome however my clubhead speed is about 107mph. Sometimes as high as around 110-111mph. I wonder how much they'd jump off the clubface with a bit higher speeds...

I enjoy hitting Bridgestones from time to time as well. Really good balls. I have this thing tho where it's like I only want to buy (or more like) play a ball that started at a $40+ price point. I know I'll be getting the most out of my game with a top-end ball, or at least that's what I hope for... lol

MY GEAR:

Driver/Woods/Hybrids: RBZ Tour

Irons: X Forged 2013's

Wedges: SM4's (52/56)

Putter: PROTYPE Series

Balls: HEX Black Tour/Chrome +  Pro V1x/NXT Tour


Domenic Dedicated Member

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The both look sick, but because mom make me pay for everything now, I'm saving up for something in this range

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Motley01 Great Member

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I just tried the HEX Chrome this past weekend, for the first time.

I really like them, they are long, and get good spin from shot irons into the green.

I've been playing the NXT Tour's for about the last 5 years. They just don't quite perform as good as the Callaways.

Driver: Callaway Big Bertha 10.5* 

3WD:  Callaway Big Bertha 15* / X2 Hot H4 Hybrid
Irons:  Callaway Apex 4-PW Project X 5.5 shafts

Wedges: Callaway MackDaddy 2  52/58
Putter: Odyessey Metal X Milled 1


Laws of Woo Well Established Member

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They are a decent ball, couldn't beat out the Z-Star XV for me, but it was close. GPPGolf.com has the Hex Blacks for $33 a dozen.

In the Ogio Chamber Cart Bag w/ Ogio X4 Synergy Push Cart: Driver: Adams Super LS 7.5* w/ Harrison Striper H2 60x Fairway: Adams Tight Lies 16* Fairway Wood w/ Harrison Mugen Black 70x Irons: Adams Idea Pro Black CB1 Irons w/ Project X 6.0 Flighted Steel Shafts (3-PW) Wedges: Yururi Raw Gekku w/ Project X 6.0 Flighted Steel Shafts (53, 57, & 61) Putter: Never Compromise Gambler Straight Ball: Srixon Z-Star/Z-Star XV Tour Yellow GPS: Garmin Approach G6 Shoes: True Linkswear


x129 Great Member

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Ebay has them for about 30 bucks/dozen which seems pretty decent for a tour ball. I am sure Callaway will have a 3 for the price of 2 deal at some point....

Originally Posted by CallawayGolf25

I love them personally, like a lot... just not the high price point, but I can deal with it I suppose, lol. It'd be great if they had some deals on them...

A great ball overall tho for my game. I think it's the best out there. What are others' thoughts on the ball for those that have tried it?


delbertfarbe Newbie

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I have to agree regarding the Chrome.  I have switched from the Penta (which has been my go to ball the last two seasons).  I get plenty of spin on full and partial wedge shots and I also get release from the Chrome for when I want to run the ball when chipping.


saevel25 Incredible Member

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Going to give them a shot this weekend. I play Taylormade TP Blacks and Penta's, but want to try a different ball.

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tefunk Dedicated Member

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I played the HEX Chrome for the first time this past weekend (I found one on the course and was curious).  These balls are great!  I'm going to pick up a sleeve of the HEX Black Tour as well and give them a shot.  I'm guessing the Tour may have a bit too much spin off the tee for me though.

I'm really happy with the NXT Tour, and they are a slightly less expensive so I'll probably stick with them.  But I really did like the HEX Chrome!


Derek02 Well Established Member

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I actually got a sleeve of Bridgestone e5 which is the only 2 piece ball with a urethane cover ($26 a dozen, wanted to see how good) and boy are they nice.

Actually, the new Maxfli U2 is a 2 piece with a urethane cover.  Just a friendly FYI.

Driver:       Cobra AMP Cell - Blue

Fairway:    TM Rocketballz Stage 2  *17
Hybrids:    Callaway X2 Hot 19* and 22*
Irons:        Mizuno MX-23 5-PW
Wedges:   Cleveland 588  51*, 56*, 60*

Putter:      Scotty Cameron GoLo Customized

Ball:          Srixon Z Star (2013)


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I just tried the MaxFli U/2 a couple of days ago, and I liked it, except for the clicky sound off the putter.  It spins okay, but still not enough to suit me, so next I'm trying the Z Star.  I practiced putting/chipping/pitching with it today, and so far, so good.  I love Srixon's yellow color.  Just noticed today, that the Hex Chrome now comes in yellow, also.  I might try that one next, since it's a bit cheaper than the Z Star (normally), and spins about the same, according to GD's chart.

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ajst22 Well Established Member

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Originally Posted by CallawayGolf25

I am a bit curious about the Chrome however my clubhead speed is about 107mph. Sometimes as high as around 110-111mph. I wonder how much they'd jump off the clubface with a bit higher speeds...

I enjoy hitting Bridgestones from time to time as well. Really good balls. I have this thing tho where it's like I only want to buy (or more like) play a ball that started at a $40+ price point. I know I'll be getting the most out of my game with a top-end ball, or at least that's what I hope for... lol

The Chrome is probably for under 105mph my guess, but I am also considering getting a sleeve of the Bridgestone B330 RXS (their ball for under 105 with maximum spin) because I really like the e5. I just like to see what is out there.


ajst22 Well Established Member

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Originally Posted by Derek02

Actually, the new Maxfli U2 is a 2 piece with a urethane cover.  Just a friendly FYI.

Ahh you're right. My bad...they didn't come to mind.


ajst22 Well Established Member

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Originally Posted by tefunk

I played the HEX Chrome for the first time this past weekend (I found one on the course and was curious).  These balls are great!  I'm going to pick up a sleeve of the HEX Black Tour as well and give them a shot.  I'm guessing the Tour may have a bit too much spin off the tee for me though.

I'm really happy with the NXT Tour, and they are a slightly less expensive so I'll probably stick with them.  But I really did like the HEX Chrome!

I used to play the NXT Tour, but they didn't spin enough for me, and had a noticible distance over the NXT. This year with the Velocity and the new NXT Tour/ NXT Tour S, I don't know how well they perform so I am just going with last year's results. I don't feel that I had to compromise with the Chrome


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Just started with the HEX Black Tour. Excellent ball.  Its dimple design is marketed as especially useful in windy conditions, and I think there is a difference (never easy to prove).

What especially attracted me to the Black is that it's not marketed as a high spinning ball yet feels soft for putting and short chips.  It's not pillow soft like some balls, but very far from the firm, almost rock-like feel of some.

The advice I've seen before about choosing the right ball  is to start with what works best for the shortest shots and then work back.  The HEX Black seems to fit well for me from the short back to the long shots.


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My game isn't really good enough for a higher dollar ball, so I've been mostly playing the Gamer V2, since I can find them quite often for about $10/doz.  I have also played the Callaway HX Diablo, the HX Diablo Tour, the Taylormade Burner LDP, Titleist NXT and a few balls I have found around the course.   Anyway, I got a gift certificate to Golf Galaxy that was set to expire, so I decided to splurge and try the Hex Chrome..   I played them today for the first time.   At a 95mph swing speed, this ball was way longer than the other balls I have played and was biting good off the short irons.    One hop and stop.   I doubt I play them much because I don't think I am to the point where I want to drop $3/ball regularly but you can bet I will play this ball when I feel flush!     It was flat amazing!

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Timothy Voyles Well Established Member

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Played them this weekend, can't say I'd make the switch from the Z-Star yellow. I'll certainly not be giving them away when I find one though, definitely a ball I'd put into action if I have a scary shot over some water or trying to play a potential lost ball shot, they felt really good and had some good spin.


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