Which Premium Ball?

[HughJars]

I've long since been a convert to Srixon Z-Star or Taylor Made TP, both as long, as much spin, but cheaper and more durable than a Pro V imo.

But today I had a Bridgestone B330 in my bag, so knocked two balls round, that and a Pro V1, I was surprised (as the Bridgestone gets rave reviews as well) to find the Bridgestone consistently 20 yards back from the Titleist, so for me it is definetely a non-starter.

So what's the consensus for premium balls?

 

[Spinn77]

ProVx every time - 'till its wet and soggy again in a few months anyway

 

[freddielong]

I know it sound like a strange reason to use it, but one of the main reasons I use the Pro v1X is the way it feels of the putter. I think premium balls are all pretty equal some are slightly better at one thing others at something else.

I tried to switch to the Nike one a couple of years ago as I liked the way it seemed to stop without spinning but hated putting with it

 

[viscount17]

found a TP Black so I took it for a knock yesterday - to me it's as hard as a Callaway.

 

[intherough]

I've swicthed from a TM TP red ball to a callaway Hot HX hot which i don't seem to be able to stop as quick as the TM ones. I'm not a fan of Pro V because of the price and I still loose a few ball now and then. As soon as my stock runs out of the hot hx, i'm back to tp red's.

 

[Smiffy]

Srixon Soft-Feel for me. My ball of choice.
I seem to play better with a ball that's got green writing on it.
I remember some slazenger balls many years ago that had a green puma on them. They were nice too.

 

[User 105]

I like the z-stars at the moment. I used to use V1x's but I find the z-stars are just as good (for me), slightly cheaper and don't scuff up anywhere nears as much as the v1x's.

I found a box of v1x's under the my shelves last week when I was sorting out my office. Forgot I had some left so might give em a go again.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Bridgestone B300 RXS - superb ball and I've not noticed any loss in distance which for a girly short hitter like me is great (and noticeable immediately)

 

[pokerjoke]

I play prov1 all the time however yesterday i played a srixon ad333 and i was extremely impressed,longer off the tee but not as good around the greens chipping but superb off the face of the putter.

 

[Imurg]

Bridgestone B300 RXS - superb ball and I've not noticed any loss in distance which for a girly short hitter like me is great (and noticeable immediately)

I bought a dozen of these a while back and this may sound strange but I do seem to lose them easier than a ProV. Maybe they spin differently or what but they go off line more often.

So I'm sticking with ProV's and Zstars once the Bridgestones have gone - not too long now!!

 

[DMC]

Have been using the z-star since it was launched,have tried the various other premium balls,but the Srixon still has the edge for me.

 

[Tommo21]

I play the same ball, as the last poll, last week.

 

[mansell]

I play the same ball, as the last poll, last week.

which was what

 

[kid2]

I dont use a premium ball as such....Im not sonsistent enough yet but i do like the Z Star's....I tend to either play with AD333's or Soft Feel.....I prefer the Soft feel though i seem to be straighter with it......I prefer playing the same ball all the time....that way they feel the same off all the clubs....

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Bridgestone B300 RXS - superb ball and I've not noticed any loss in distance which for a girly short hitter like me is great (and noticeable immediately)

I bought a dozen of these a while back and this may sound strange but I do seem to lose them easier than a ProV. Maybe they spin differently or what but they go off line more often.

So I'm sticking with ProV's and Zstars once the Bridgestones have gone - not too long now!!

Now way Dude

Whats happenning is that you hit just as many bridgestones into the rough as Prov's , the difference is that while you have been on the bridgestones the rough has gotten 2 feet thick and they are just more difficult to find again.

If you dont wanno lose them, Don't hit them into the rough you pillock

fragger

 

[RichardC]

Bridgestone B300 RXS - superb ball and I've not noticed any loss in distance which for a girly short hitter like me is great (and noticeable immediately)

I bought a dozen of these a while back and this may sound strange but I do seem to lose them easier than a ProV. Maybe they spin differently or what but they go off line more often.

So I'm sticking with ProV's and Zstars once the Bridgestones have gone - not too long now!!

I find the exact opposite. I used to lose ProV's and I just can't seem to lose the Bridgestone's.

Im still playing with the same ball after 3 rounds

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I'm one of the growing band of Bridgestone converts. I play the S and the 3 things I like about it compared to the Pro-v I used to play are...

Lower more consistent flight with my wedges.

Slightly firmer off the putter

£5 a dozen cheaper

 

[HawkeyeMS]

I find the exact opposite. I used to lose ProV's and I just can't seem to lose the Bridgestone's.

Im still playing with the same ball after 3 rounds

Try playing 72 holes in one day and I guarantee you'll lose some

 

[BROOKIE]

I just love the srixon "soft feel",bought 3 boxes in february for 40 quid and have been a fan ever since.I use them for practice,and for playing a round with..overall an excellent ball

 

[RichardC]

I find the exact opposite. I used to lose ProV's and I just can't seem to lose the Bridgestone's.

Im still playing with the same ball after 3 rounds

Try playing 72 holes in one day and I guarantee you'll lose some

I don't have balls big enough to play 72 holes in one day