Seed Golf Balls

[Jigger]

A friend gave me a seed-02 ball to try at the weekend and I have to say it felt like and performed like a pro v for half the price!

Anyone use these and not gone back? Anyone gone back for some reason? What’s the wear and tear like?

Their subscription offer looks great

 

[MACM85]

Personally I only use the SD01 have done for a couple of years now.

Good ball and feels good for the game. Wear and tear same as all the other "premium" balls. Hit a tree or path and expect scuffs and yellow marks. I have had the odd ball not last 18 due to cuts on the ball but this isn't that often

 

[Jigger]

Personally I only use the SD01 have done for a couple of years now.

Good ball and feels good for the game. Wear and tear same as all the other "premium" balls. Hit a tree or path and expect scuffs and yellow marks. I have had the odd ball not last 18 due to cuts on the ball but this isn't that often

Thanks Mac

 

[Imurg]

I've found a few down the years and when I’ve used them they've always stood up against a ProV very well....
Decent ball

 

[slicer79]

Ya I've used the Seed-01 version, really good I thought. Price crept up a bit in past year. You'd probably get the previous years z-star or similar ball on sale for much the same price

 

[Wilson]

A friend gave me a seed-02 ball to try at the weekend and I have to say it felt like and performed like a pro v for half the price!

Anyone use these and not gone back? Anyone gone back for some reason? What’s the wear and tear like?

Their subscription offer looks great

I've been using the SD-02 for a year now, I'll never go back to the Titleist's unless the lottery win happens, I haven't noticed anything different between the balls.

 

[slicer79]

For those who have been using the Seed ball, on Thursday The Senior Open starts in Royal Porthcawl. There is an amateur here in Ireland named Eddie McCormack from Galway. Few weeks back he won the senior European Amateur which earned him a spot in this week's senior major. What is interesting is that he uses the yellow Seed 01 ball. Surely will be the first appearance for the Seed ball in a major!

 

[Dando]

Been using the 02 for a few rounds and really like them.

Well worth giving them a go

 

[Jigger]

Been using the 02 for a few rounds and really like them.

Well worth giving them a go

I actually bought some 15s in my last order and they are actually quite good.

 

[BiMGuy]

I’ve been playing with Seed SD01 YAF for the last few rounds.

Last time out I played a 2 ball scramble with a Pro V1 for a direct comparison. I found the Seed comparable in all areas apart from spin on short shorts, where the ProV1 seemed to stop more quickly.

The Seed appears to be quite durable too. I’ve had 2 full rounds out of the same ball and it’s showing only minor scuffing.

Is a ProV1 worth the extra £17 per dozen for the extra spin on chips and pitches? Maybe, when the greens are baked hard and fast. But otherwise probably not.

It will be interesting to see what the results of the latest MGS ball tests say.

My only real concern with these types of ball is the quality issues that they suffer from.

 

[Mel Smooth]

Just set up the subscription with Seed this morning as it happens, be interesting to see how myself and the youth get on with them.

He’s a bit fussy over what he’s playing whereas I will take anything I can find..

 

[timd77]

I bought the sd02 trial pack for £20 a few weeks back. Did think i would be more suited to the 01, but at that price it was worth a go.

Playing wise I’ve not noticed much difference between other premium balls, that pro v, tp5 etc. Bit clickier maybe and firmer than the Honma tw-x. Would have no problem using them.

The only thing I’m not convinced about is durability. Half way through the second round I hit a gravel path, which put a small cut in the ball and had to be swapped out. I’ve never had that with other premium balls. Maybe it was just bad luck and caught a sharp edge.

I’ll probably try the sd 01 next time I buy.

 

[Griffsters]

I've been using the SD01 this season and have no qualms continuing to do so. A great ball as far as my skill level can detect, feels good off the clubface and spins when I make good contact.

 

[chico]

Got the 01 recently and find them to be very good. Was using the Honma before as I like a good quality 3 piece urethane cover that doesn't make my wallet bleed.
For the price they're a very good option.

 

[Barking_Mad]

Got the 01 recently and find them to be very good. Was using the Honma before as I like a good quality 3 piece urethane cover that doesn't make my wallet bleed.
For the price they're a very good option.

How do they compare to the Honma? (TW-X)?

 

[Orikoru]

As someone who plays Bridgestone RXS or TM Tour Response - would the SD-05 be the most similar from their range?

 

[Dando]

As someone who plays Bridgestone RXS or TM Tour Response - would the SD-05 be the most similar from their range?

They’ve got a comparison chart on their website mate

 

[Orikoru]

They’ve got a comparison chart on their website mate

Didn't see that, I was just reading the descriptions on each ball.

Edit: It's amazing that every ball goes 'maximum distance' isn't it?

 

[Jigger]

I’ve been playing with Seed SD01 YAF for the last few rounds.

Last time out I played a 2 ball scramble with a Pro V1 for a direct comparison. I found the Seed comparable in all areas apart from spin on short shorts, where the ProV1 seemed to stop more quickly.

The Seed appears to be quite durable too. I’ve had 2 full rounds out of the same ball and it’s showing only minor scuffing.

Is a ProV1 worth the extra £17 per dozen for the extra spin on chips and pitches? Maybe, when the greens are baked hard and fast. But otherwise probably not.

It will be interesting to see what the results of the latest MGS ball tests say.

My only real concern with these types of ball is the quality issues that they suffer from.

My first go of a seed ball was an 02 model which my mate gave me and that stops quick but agree with the 01.

 

[Jigger]

I bought the sd02 trial pack for £20 a few weeks back. Did think i would be more suited to the 01, but at that price it was worth a go.

Playing wise I’ve not noticed much difference between other premium balls, that pro v, tp5 etc. Bit clickier maybe and firmer than the Honma tw-x. Would have no problem using them.

The only thing I’m not convinced about is durability. Half way through the second round I hit a gravel path, which put a small cut in the ball and had to be swapped out. I’ve never had that with other premium balls. Maybe it was just bad luck and caught a sharp edge.

I’ll probably try the sd 01 next time I buy.

I’d suggest you‘ve been unlucky and hit a sharp edge on a stone. I’ve hit paths and been in plenty of corse bunkers and never had an issue.