lyden
Head Pro
So I having been playing Titleist prov1x for nearly 2 years with no real substance for my argument for using it except it stops quickly and feels nice off the putter. That been said I'd never compared it with any other decent quality ball so I decided to road test the RZN-x.
At £28.99 per dozen they were significantly cheaper than the prov1x but you don't get the urethane cover most of us crave.
Firstly off the tee this ball was long and straight but undoubtedly a different feel / sound more in line with cheaper balls but probably due to the cover. My mi***** severity was reduced with no lost balls and significantly more fairways hit. Hit straight this ball cut through the wind like a warm knife in butter, a welcome sight by the coast.
Approach shots had an explosive feel off the club face without the compression of the prov1 but with an above average stopping power. I make no apologies for saying again that into wind it outperformed the prov.
Short pitches had a fair amount of spin and checked but perhaps the main draw back and noticeable difference between the prov1x was the performance on my favoured flop shot, the spin wasn't quite there when needed on firm greens.
When putting the feel was medium which i liked and gave me confidence in distance control compared to the softer premium balls. While not strictly scientific I definitely putted more consistently with the rzn.
While I can't comment on the 2013 version of the prov1 previous models had serious issues with durability and there were times if I could afford to I would have changed one out mid round. No such problems with the rzn, in fact the very same ball is going out for my next tournament.
Tee shots 8/10
Approach 8/10
Shot game 7/10
Putting 8/10
Durability 9/10
In conclusion I would happily recommend these balls to most handicaps especially the 10-20 range. These will be my go to balls in blustery conditions and maybe permanently although I still have plenty of love for the prov1 which is a sublime summer ball if you can afford it.
At £28.99 per dozen they were significantly cheaper than the prov1x but you don't get the urethane cover most of us crave.
Firstly off the tee this ball was long and straight but undoubtedly a different feel / sound more in line with cheaper balls but probably due to the cover. My mi***** severity was reduced with no lost balls and significantly more fairways hit. Hit straight this ball cut through the wind like a warm knife in butter, a welcome sight by the coast.
Approach shots had an explosive feel off the club face without the compression of the prov1 but with an above average stopping power. I make no apologies for saying again that into wind it outperformed the prov.
Short pitches had a fair amount of spin and checked but perhaps the main draw back and noticeable difference between the prov1x was the performance on my favoured flop shot, the spin wasn't quite there when needed on firm greens.
When putting the feel was medium which i liked and gave me confidence in distance control compared to the softer premium balls. While not strictly scientific I definitely putted more consistently with the rzn.
While I can't comment on the 2013 version of the prov1 previous models had serious issues with durability and there were times if I could afford to I would have changed one out mid round. No such problems with the rzn, in fact the very same ball is going out for my next tournament.
Tee shots 8/10
Approach 8/10
Shot game 7/10
Putting 8/10
Durability 9/10
In conclusion I would happily recommend these balls to most handicaps especially the 10-20 range. These will be my go to balls in blustery conditions and maybe permanently although I still have plenty of love for the prov1 which is a sublime summer ball if you can afford it.
