I’m intrigued. What did feel like as an all round ball across different shots and around the greens.Played with it today, still couldn't find any negatives. Apparently, sold out in the US... still available for us
Didn’t see any noticeable differences across any shots. Subjectively, similar distance, feel, trajectory, stopping etc. I’m sure there is difference if all of these were measured scientifically but at £17 per dozen I had no complaints. Your mileage may differ
That’s good to hear, I probably won’t give it a go as I like what I’m using as and get it for a very good price.Didn’t see any noticeable differences across any shots. Subjectively, similar distance, feel, trajectory, stopping etc. I’m sure there is difference if all of these were measured scientifically but at £17 per dozen I had no complaints. Your mileage may differ
Just to give some data-based context - Ian Fraser’s review comparing to ProV1: higher launch, lower spin, lower speed (driver) = same carry!Didn’t see any noticeable differences across any shots. Subjectively, similar distance, feel, trajectory, stopping etc. I’m sure there is difference if all of these were measured scientifically but at £17 per dozen I had no complaints. Your mileage may differ
Yes that put me off.
Seen quite a few reviews of various you tube Pro’s comparing Amazon call to ProV1 and Kirkland. I think these comparison reviews are a little false economy when they try and do as like for like because it’s obvious there’ll be a lot of difference between a 2 piece and 3 piece ball, James Robinson review was terrible saying how bad the ball is, of course it is because he plays to a higher level so doesn’t get what’s required from it. . Better comparisons in that regard would be 2 piece vs piece.
I think most of the robot testing lately has the softer two piece balls costing distance even at lower swing speeds. I think the biggest trade off is cost, is it worth spending more on a ball to gain ~ 5-10 yards off the tee?Seen quite a few reviews of various you tube Pro’s comparing Amazon call to ProV1 and Kirkland. I think these comparison reviews are a little false economy when they try and do as like for like because it’s obvious there’ll be a lot of difference between a 2 piece and 3 piece ball, James Robinson review was terrible saying how bad the ball is, of course it is because he plays to a higher level so doesn’t get what’s required from it. . Better comparisons in that regard would be 2 piece vs piece.
The real value in this kind of review for the average amateur is showing they often don’t need a 3 piece premium ball which I’ve said for years as they often don’t reap the full benefit and wouldn’t see a difference switching to a softer 2 piece. Especially with slower swing speeds as they’ll be able to compress the softer ball better maximising their distance and control. But was an interesting watch
One could easily replace "ball" in this with many golf products.
Simple answer should be yes absolutely because 5-10 Yards in the grand scheme of things is absolutely nothing. But we all know the modern golfer is obsessed with distance and will pay hundreds for a driver to go a couple of yards further.
Pretty much all golf equipment except a putter you could put in that category. But people are obsessed with distance these days.One could easily replace "ball" in this with many golf products.
In Ian’s review the point was that whatever was lost in ball speed was made up for in higher launch and lower spin, therefore there was no loss of distance.
Seed SD-01 is as close to a pro-v1 that I’ve found and they are very well priced. Having used them for well over a year now, there is one thing making me swap back to the pro-v1 next year. consistency around the greens. They just roll out too much and I’m finding I’m wanting more grab on the short sided shots.I’ve been meaning to start a balls thread for a while, and so as suggested on the bargains thread, here we are.
Personally, I’ve been using the prov1x for the last year or so, mainly because a club fitter recommended it. I do like them, I like the feel, distance and the spin I get. However, I don’t like the price!
With that in mind I’ve been trying to wade through the mygolfspy ball test, and have taken a punt on srixon zstar xv. From what I can gather they give good distance and spin. £30 for a dozen on eBay, will see what happens!
Reading the bargains thread I’m kind of wishing I’d tried the Wilson triad now. Although the way I’m playing I’ll probably need to buy some more balls soon anyway!
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I think it was those I was using for a while and I did like them. Only think I didn’t like was having to buy in bulk to avoid postage. I’m playing the Wilson staff model x at the moment and really liking them.
Not wanting to call an influencer a fibber - but when did Calvin Klein start using the same discount stickers as Sports Direct?
Sports Direct sell CK clothing. If they are going to sell golf balls, they do have a golf clothing range, it's logical to use them to be the outlet.Not wanting to call an influencer a fibber - but when did Calvin Klein start using the same discount stickers as Sports Direct?
Beat me to it I was about to say he’s chatting absoluteNot wanting to call an influencer a fibber - but when did Calvin Klein start using the same discount stickers as Sports Direct?
because that’s sports direct sticker and they’ve had them balls in there for months
To be fair I’ve got a couple of the CK midlayers they’re really good quality and value for golf. Imagine the balls must be terrible though
Yeah, bit of creative language as he clearly found them in Fat Mike's Emporium.Not wanting to call an influencer a fibber - but when did Calvin Klein start using the same discount stickers as Sports Direct?
I have several bits of CK Golf clothing (mostly from County-Golf) and they're all good quality. Making balls seems like a bridge too far though.To be fair I’ve got a couple of the CK midlayers they’re really good quality and value for golf. Imagine the balls must be terrible though
That was not my point- my point is that Rick Shiels states he has come out of the CK shop when he clearly has been in Sports Direct.
