HawkeyeMS
Ryder Cup Winner
Honestly, I don't think it makes a blind bit of difference to me. I don't hit the ball well enough or hard enough to take advantage of what a premium ball is supposed to give me. I just like the feel of a softer ball.
Are you really that good.....
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duncan mackie
Money List Winner
Bridgstone e5 is £20 per dozen and I'll put money it would stop the fastest in this 'test' against anything in the premium bracket.
Feel free to test it yourself.
kid2
Money List Winner
Ah....But thats the exception Duncan....The bridgestone E5 uses the same cover material that tour balls are made from....Urethane...
Thats where it gets its spin from....And i have used those and i will agree with you that they are very good....
What i neglected to mention in my post was that even though i use ProV1x's i wouldnt in a million years spend the bucks on them new...
I buy the ones here in Ireland in JJB sports at 16 euro's a dozen or 2 for 25 euro's...
And ok they are used but not refurbished and the majority are in good nick.:thup:
Not me. I prefer premium balls, maybe as part of the hype I've been sold. Been using some mid-price (NXT DX2 etc) during practice rounds and to be honest the only time I notice anything remotely difference is the feel off the putter. Even then it's an indefinable "something" but performance wise, Cally excepted, is very similar
RGDave
Money List Winner
They are very good.
Still find it weird the fitter said he hardly ever recommends them.
...except to sad old Tortoise swing Dave.
upsidedown
Tour Winner
Played greensomes yesterday and my playing partner off 5 was using a PentaTP5 and i was using a Callaway Hex black.
He was having to club down when hitting mine and i was having to club up when hitting his.
When I had to putt with his ball it needed a former strike
He was having to club down when hitting mine and i was having to club up when hitting his.
When I had to putt with his ball it needed a former strike
fireandforget
Newbie
Listened to an internet interview last week with Taylormades American R&D ball chappy.
He was explaining that the premium balls such as TP5 and 3 in their range are harder and create less spin as they are aimed at better players who should be generating their own spin. The RBZ balls for example are softer with higher spin for golfers that need help to generate more spin.
The TP5 requires 90-100mph swing speed to use effectively and the TP3 is almost identical to the ProV1
I am doing this from memory so hope i have this correct but it was a very interesting interview and seem to turn on its head what i understood about golf ball tech.
He was explaining that the premium balls such as TP5 and 3 in their range are harder and create less spin as they are aimed at better players who should be generating their own spin. The RBZ balls for example are softer with higher spin for golfers that need help to generate more spin.
The TP5 requires 90-100mph swing speed to use effectively and the TP3 is almost identical to the ProV1
I am doing this from memory so hope i have this correct but it was a very interesting interview and seem to turn on its head what i understood about golf ball tech.
duncan mackie
Money List Winner
yep..... :thup:
Richuk123
Head Pro
If your starting the game, then No, don't buy premium balls (unless money is not object to you!) you will not find a difference in your game between a Dunlop Tour Elite Or a Pro V1.
Clubhead speed is the key. Sure, a premium , solid core ball will generate more RPM off the face, thus flying higher and generating more spin, but as for distance, as i have read in other posts, there isnt much in it.
is all down to feel and personal taste .
Clubhead speed is the key. Sure, a premium , solid core ball will generate more RPM off the face, thus flying higher and generating more spin, but as for distance, as i have read in other posts, there isnt much in it.
is all down to feel and personal taste .
matriga
Club Champion
I only play with NXT.Do I feel the difference? NoDoes it give me confidence, routine? Yes. It's just a habit that makes my game more regular. I know the characteristics of the ball and that makes me feel better when I pay.
Doon frae Troon
Ryder Cup Winner
In the 1960's the top balls were Dunlop 65's and Slazenger+.
They were both made to the same specification at a factory in Dumfries. This was a well kept secret between the companies.
Experts would stand at the bar and argue how superior one ball was from the other.
They were both made to the same specification at a factory in Dumfries. This was a well kept secret between the companies.
Experts would stand at the bar and argue how superior one ball was from the other.
MikeTimbers
Medal Winner
I don't think it makes a physical difference but I know I "feel" better standing over a ProV1 (albeit the PRACTICE variety).
