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My swing speed is about 95 to 100 mph on a good day with my driver. I just learned that if you have a slower swing speed then certain balls can help you out. I picked up some top flight gamer balls today is this a good ball for me, maybe a little added distance, straighter, less spin? I was thinking about also trying the nike crush balls as they are supposed to also be for slower swing speeds. Thought?
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Al B Tross Well Established Member

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I've not played the TF Gamer so can't comment on how they perform. I can say, though, that they get a decent amount of mention here to the extent that I'm considering trying them out. Seem to be a lot of fans. I used to play the TopFlight XL2000 years ago and really liked them. I'm still a high handicapper but heading in the right direction. With the amount of balls I put in the drink or woods each round, I can't justify the ProV's or other high ticket balls - besides, my game isn't strong enough to really capitalize on their benefits. Do a search here on the Gamer and you'll get a lot of good info. Hit 'em well.

Driver- :nike: Nike VR-Pro Limited Edition 9.5* Diamana 'ahina Stiff Flex 3 Wood- :titleist: Titleist 980 5 Wood- :tmade: Taylormade R9 3i-PW- :tmade: Taylormade Tour Preferred (Dynamic Gold S300) Putter- :tarmour: Tommy Armour T-Line 150 (it's old but I love it and haven't been able to find anything that feels better)

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Well for anyone wondering about these balls I played 2 rounds this week with them and I usually play with pro v1s and I really couldn't tell the difference. I got good distance and around the greens they felt good.
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Well for anyone wondering about these balls I played 2 rounds this week with them and I usually play with pro v1s and I really couldn't tell the difference. I got good distance and around the greens they felt good.

Good deal.  Any time you find a ball that's well suited to your particular game for less money, you're doing well!

In David's bag....

Driver: Titleist 910 D-3;  9.5* Diamana Kai'li
3-Wood: Titleist 910F;  15* Diamana Kai'li
Hybrids: Titleist 910H 19* and 21* Diamana Kai'li
Irons: Titleist 695cb 5-Pw
Wedges: Scratch 51-11 TNC grind, Vokey SM-5's;  56-14 F grind and 60-11 K grind
Putter: Scotty Cameron Kombi S
Ball: ProV1

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My swing speed is about 95 to 100 mph on a good day with my driver. I just learned that if you have a slower swing speed then certain balls can help you out. I picked up some top flight gamer balls today is this a good ball for me, maybe a little added distance, straighter, less spin? I was thinking about also trying the nike crush balls as they are supposed to also be for slower swing speeds. Thought?

I have similar swing speed as you and am currently playing Crush+.   Distance is ok, ball trajectory seems to be middle, spin seems to be minimal (could be good or bad for your style).   In short, it is an OK ball and I don't mind playing it.

I played Gamer before and it was "ok," too.   Nothing stuck out, either bad or good for my game.

RiCK

(Play it again, Sam)

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