Best Value Golf Balls Of 2023

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In this video. I give you some of my favorite golf balls I have ever tested that possess incredible value for the money.
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00:00 Intro
1:53 Number 7
2:55 Number 6
4:26 Number 5
5:51 Number 4
6:42 Number 3
8:00 Honorable Mentions
13:06 Durability
13:51 Conclusion

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  • @dragg292
    @dragg2923 ай бұрын

    Tried the zip golf ball after your review, absolutely love them ,my new golf ball.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much. Be sure to check out my top 10 golf ball video coming out this tuesday. The zip made the cut and it at a pretty good spot

  • @cleve0h
    @cleve0h6 ай бұрын

    Happy to see a new video! Hope the new job is going great!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you. Honestly it's incredible. The culture and people are amazing and the courses are straight out of a painting.

  • @jpccola
    @jpccola2 күн бұрын

    A friend flipped me Legato that he uses and I was impressed with how it played

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    Күн бұрын

    I just got done doing a review of the legato finally. Absolutely amazing golf ball with tremendous value. Be on the lookout when I do 2024s video you'll probably see it on there

  • @ejd1149
    @ejd11496 ай бұрын

    I'm a 9hcp, 93 swing speed that has been playing the Maxfli Straightfli. These are the straightest balls I have ever hit to reduce the annoying fade or draw. Discovered these balls with your review on them.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Hey that's awesome. Glad you like them.

  • @Handletaken4

    @Handletaken4

    5 ай бұрын

    As a 9 the most important thing is hitting the fairway. Nice job. A 9 will hit 50% of greens from 150 but only 35% from the rough at 140.

  • @richardjacobs7632

    @richardjacobs7632

    4 ай бұрын

    Ever try the Wilson Triad? Pretty straight as well!

  • @ejd1149

    @ejd1149

    4 ай бұрын

    @djacobs7632 I have not. I only try balls when I find them on the course and I have never come across one yet. One ball that I have been finding is the Vice Pro Plus. This is another ball that I notice I don't lose that much. For some reason they seem to fly straighter with my driver. I also really like the way they check up on the greens. One thing I noticed is on bump and runs with the vice pro plus is the ball will check more than the straightfli, but I think the sraightfli is a little straigher off the tee which keeps the penalty strokes down.

  • @billvarga8336
    @billvarga83366 ай бұрын

    I have had good luck with the orange maxfli straightfli. Love the ball.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I always have a soft spot for the straight fli

  • @mattharvey968
    @mattharvey9686 ай бұрын

    I really enjoyed using the Wilson Smartcore this year. Great value!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I'll have to look into that ball. Haven't reviewed it yet!

  • @cameronlawoffices898
    @cameronlawoffices8986 ай бұрын

    This was interesting and useful. Thank you.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you sir! Always appreciate the love 😃

  • @tizdizzley
    @tizdizzley6 ай бұрын

    I started playing the cut red after watching your review. My favorite ball by far

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you! Have you had many durability issues?

  • @tizdizzley

    @tizdizzley

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict I usually lose them before durability becomes an issue

  • @richardjacobs7632
    @richardjacobs76326 ай бұрын

    Some of us go to the two courses in my area, walk the course and pick up lost balls clean them up and give them to our buddies. Of course I keep my share of performance balls! Thanks

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    That's awesome if they let you do that. A lot of courses down here don't allow it because the course is always full. Some of the cheaper local courses will though. Definitely the cheapest route though😆

  • @CamMacMastermusic
    @CamMacMastermusic6 ай бұрын

    Great video as always !! Thanks !

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    As always, thank you so much for watching and for the love. 😃

  • @TigerMarine62
    @TigerMarine6220 күн бұрын

    Fathers day sale, get the Encore Elixr, 3 dozen for $60. Great ball and super deal!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    16 күн бұрын

    Love that sale they run.

  • @rigitdigit
    @rigitdigitАй бұрын

    Buy in the off season. Ive found Wilson Staff Duo soft+ and Wilson Duo Optics for $13 and $14 a dozen but you have to be diligent looking. Rock Bottom Golf is off season good site.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    Ай бұрын

    If you pay attention, you can definitely snag some awesome deals in the off season. I know Walmart clearance a bunch out this year and I had people telling me they were getting crazy good deals

  • @SethMoxie
    @SethMoxie6 ай бұрын

    Been waiting on these!!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    More to come also. I filmed like three or four already.

  • @SethMoxie

    @SethMoxie

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict litttttt

  • @slwsnowman4038
    @slwsnowman40386 ай бұрын

    I got a box of Nitros. Was expecting to lose them all by now, still have around 20 after a year. I only use them at one course that has a high probability of me losing balls. Nothing like having a forced carry with OB behind the green, or OB behind the green, or just forced carry. Sounds like a redesign is in order...lol The ones I play most are Srixon Soft Feel. I've got some Volvik Vivid, which is like hitting a chunk of ice and 2 boxes of Bridgestone X (red). I have a few TayloMade stripes for putting practice.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Good stuff. Good call on the taylormades for putting practice. They really help. I've only tested one volvik ball but my goodness it was awful. I share your sentiment there lol

  • @RobVanDam1591
    @RobVanDam15916 ай бұрын

    Did you do one on the wilson triad ball? I love that ball. Great video as always.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I did but it needs to be retested. My numbers weren't that good but I've had many people tell me they've had much success with it. Could have been a lemon

  • @colinfagan539
    @colinfagan5396 ай бұрын

    Would love to you get and review some Seed balls. They are an Irish company running between $29-$34 a dozen depending on amount you buy. I saw a club champion video where they had Max Boucher hitting them and there was minimal difference with Pro V1s. I finally ordered some and I have a local simulator place with a Trackman. I have seen no difference in my numbers from Chrome Softs to the Seeds (other than the price)

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm working on getting some. Hopefully seed works with me a little.

  • @starks1974
    @starks19746 ай бұрын

    I'm still a big fan of the Vice Pro as it appeared to me a very consistent ball. But for a cheaper ball the zip was not far off. I've mentioned before, have you tried the Piper balls which they recommend fit based on handicap? Which does not make sense as you could be a 20handicap and have a 110mph swing speed. I tried the Blue(sub $30 3piece) and they worked great for me on course versus a pricier Callaway. I literally watched the ball straighten in the air.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm going to review that I promise. I'm just working on getting the funds so I can order different ones.

  • @bradleystuart8608
    @bradleystuart86086 ай бұрын

    I love my Kirklands.

  • @vintageswiss9096
    @vintageswiss90966 ай бұрын

    Maxfli StraightFli... $15/dozen. Slightly harder than a Callaway, slightly softer than a ProV1. More roll than spin, so good tee balls, but they still work around the greens. You just can't beat them for the price.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Especially at 15 per dozen. That's an incredible value

  • @tonythaiger93
    @tonythaiger933 ай бұрын

    Miss when Freddie was bombing the Maxfli Revolution back in the 90s😢 that was my favorite golf ball in high school, but too expensive 😅

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 ай бұрын

    Just out of curiosity, do you remember how much that ball was in the '90s?

  • @tonythaiger93

    @tonythaiger93

    3 ай бұрын

    ​@GolfBallAddict I think premium balls were hovering still at $30 even in the 90s, so yeah, pro v1 charging 55 is low considering inflation due to a lot more competition.

  • @funmachine3
    @funmachine34 ай бұрын

    Been about 20 years since I last played as a kid and picked up the game again this past year. Bought a hodge podge of used balls to see what I liked, always noticed I wasn’t losing Wilsons at the same rate as the “best” brands. Didn’t know if it was just a placebo effect like trying to not f*ck up w the “good balls” (Titleist, Callaway, etc) or if the Wilsons were actually legit. Thought I was crazy for noticing till I saw the Todays Golfer robot video and your reviews. Thanks for confirming bro

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    I push to people all the time how important a good for giving golf ball is. Even myself, I've been using tour balls lately, mainly the pro V1 since my work provides them for free and I have so many of them. The other day I was struggling hitting the irons pure and man every time I miss hit it I lost about 15-20 yards. When the round was over I realized my mistake. Having that forgiveness is such a big key for so many golfers

  • @gregstandingbear132
    @gregstandingbear1323 күн бұрын

    Would love to see the Wilson Chaos tested, which runs about $1 a ball for a 24-pack and can be had for even less when on sale. I've found a couple of these out on the course, put them into play, and was surprised at how well they performed for me.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 күн бұрын

    Wilson is pretty amazing when it comes to their two-piece golf balls. I have had a few requests for the chaos so I will definitely get it tested as soon as I can

  • @patmac104
    @patmac10413 күн бұрын

    Well done! I need this vid LOL Why no Bridgestone E6 on the list? I like them, they are my fav...

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    12 күн бұрын

    So I do love the Bridgestone e6. However when it comes to value it's actually on the higher end price point wise. I believe for 2024 a dozen of them is around $25. Most golf balls that I give a really good value score that are two pieces are more in the 15 to $20 per dozen range. Don't get me wrong though, like I said the e6 is a great golf ball and I really enjoy it

  • @CamMacMastermusic
    @CamMacMastermusic6 ай бұрын

    9:28 if Taylor made put the stripe, they use on the tour response on the soft response ball it would triple their sales I think. It is a great ball

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    This is an amazing take. I need to reach out to TaylorMade and make it happen.

  • @garymurray924
    @garymurray9246 ай бұрын

    Sam’s had the Vice Pro this weekend for $39.98 a 2 dozen pack!!!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    That's an incredible deal

  • @briandenton2097
    @briandenton20975 ай бұрын

    Anytime I can save money on equipment that can go to greens fees or lessons. But I still like good stuff.

  • @oldspirit9013
    @oldspirit901316 күн бұрын

    Srixon soft feel are great

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    16 күн бұрын

    Feedback for the soft feel has been extremely positive

  • @CamMacMastermusic
    @CamMacMastermusic6 ай бұрын

    If precept put a little work into there, logo or and brand marketing, they could be a top ball, but they are basically what Pinnacle is to Titleist as they are made by Bridgestone or vice versa

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Definitely needs a new logo for sure. Even when I find one of these on the course I still roll my eyes. Even knowing that it's a great golf ball. It just looks and feels cheap

  • @MaartenAnna
    @MaartenAnna6 ай бұрын

    Have you tried the HONMA TW-S and TW-X balls? Three piece golf balls. One ionomeer the other urethane, marketed at 85mph driver speed and 95mph+ driver speed.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I haven't tried that yet. I do have one available for testing though I might move it up the list

  • @mikereed3287
    @mikereed32876 ай бұрын

    Another ball to try is the Chaos. I believe it is a Wilson product but seems to be a good 2 piece ball at a cheap price.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I will keep that in mind. I've seen those chaoses all over the place so maybe they're worth a review

  • @georgegrossi9571
    @georgegrossi95716 ай бұрын

    Looks like the Cut site is fully stocked and operating. Also, have you tried the Legato balls? Thanks and best of luck in the new job

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much. I haven't tried the legato balls but I have seen them. I will test them next year.

  • @KC-zz1so
    @KC-zz1so2 ай бұрын

    Gotta try the Spalding tour. Cheap, durable and feels great.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    2 ай бұрын

    I've heard that as well. I just had trouble getting a hold of them

  • @KC-zz1so

    @KC-zz1so

    2 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict Amazon has them for 20 a dozen and rock bottom has them for 14 a dozen but the shipping is $11. Still not terrible for $2 a ball that's urethane.

  • @razor7241
    @razor72416 ай бұрын

    I am a 75 year old +1 handicap with a driver speed of around 97 Mph and I play the Maxfli Tour X golf ball. I did some very thorough testing against the Titleist Pro V1 and couldn’t find any difference (except the price).

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    That's got to be an amazing switch price wise. Going from $60 a dozen cut in half is so much easier on the wallet.

  • @scottdean27
    @scottdean276 ай бұрын

    I have played the Cut Red some and found its performance to be good. It’s cover durability I found to be excellent which is interesting as the Cut Blue and Cut Grey cover durability is very poor. Then, I too had a Cut Red cover actually crack on me. When I noticed the first crack, I also noticed the second crack on the same ball. I never noticed a crack on other Cut Reds, but it might be possible to overlook these cracks if you do not check your ball over carefully on the green or the next tee. The cracks were about an inch long and about twice the width of a human hair. I could definitely see, feel, and get the tip of a fingernail into it a bit. Disappointing, but not a deal breaker if it only happens to say, one ball out of a couple dozen? Hopefully Cut corrects this, but they have never corrected the awful cover durability on the Blue and Grey and that’s been the case for probably four years or more. Nick, check over your Cut Red at every tee. I don’t hit it that hard and I cracked one in two places and I can only reach the shortest par fives in two once in a while, so I am not a powerful golfer.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for the feedback. I think I agree that with the value, even if a couple of the cut reds are cracked, you're still getting them for a dollar a golf ball. Some people would be willing to lose a couple of golf balls in exchange for what you get with the cut red

  • @pinstalker
    @pinstalker15 күн бұрын

    Would be interested in comparative distances off the tee for the value balls. The big golf ball testers focus on the tour-level balls and most amateurs play the value balls. I'd switch if I could get a few yards more from another ball that tested better.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    12 күн бұрын

    There's definitely another video idea in here somewhere for that. Appreciate the heads up and I'll look into it

  • @geoffcohen613
    @geoffcohen6136 ай бұрын

    I had the Srixon soft feel as number 1.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Love that ball. However it's priced at 23 dollars per dozen, which is only average when it comes to pricing tiers. Value is just ok. However performance was very good. ⛳🏌️‍♂️👍

  • @glenzygmuntowicz3433
    @glenzygmuntowicz34333 ай бұрын

    The Srixon Z Star 24 pack for $64.99 is a great deal.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 ай бұрын

    That's an amazing deal. Where did you see that at?

  • @DrPapa14
    @DrPapa146 ай бұрын

    OnCore elixr and VERO 1x!!!! These are the best value balls I use!!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    The potential value for oncore is insane. If you join their membership program, you can get I think up to like 20% off every golf ball order. That makes them even cheaper if you're someone who buys them frequently throughout the year. Loyal customers are definitely rewarded

  • @DrPapa14

    @DrPapa14

    6 ай бұрын

    I am a part of the program. If you have not tried these yet, try them. They are awesome!!!!!

  • @scottzimmerman5182
    @scottzimmerman51826 ай бұрын

    I purchased 2 boxes of Cut Red off Amazon based primarily on your review. 2 balls literally cracked in half while I was playing them -- brand new, out of the box, not even a whole round with either one. CUT agreed to send me another box of balls (Gray, this time). But I don't have a lot of confidence in the brand or the product.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I've heard that from other people as well. It's such a shame. That wasn't the case for years, but now I'm not really sure where cut is headed in the future. I know the blue has always had serious issues, but I never had any with the cut red when I was doing extensive testing a couple years ago on it. It would definitely make me weary to use them. I hope they can find a way to fix them

  • @jasonswarthout2340

    @jasonswarthout2340

    3 ай бұрын

    Same thing with me

  • @willeric55

    @willeric55

    2 ай бұрын

    Same happened with me. I cracked four brand new Cut Red balls in a single round. One blew into about a dozen pieces when I hit it with my driver, and I have an average swing speed, at best.

  • @jacobmcgee5875

    @jacobmcgee5875

    24 күн бұрын

    Also happened to me. Multiple balls cracked in half.

  • @ultimateequipment

    @ultimateequipment

    12 күн бұрын

    Same here. 4 balls (out of a box) cracked. Will never touch Cut again.

  • @PJae00
    @PJae006 ай бұрын

    I think the Spalding SD Tour and Tour X needs more love. Cheap 3 piece balls that have helped improve my game a lot.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I have had quite a few people tell me this. I've looked around for years looking for this ball. It always feels like it's out of stock. I would love to get my hands on one

  • @PJae00

    @PJae00

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict they are available via Amazon and other websites. For some reason, they are not available thru Spalding themselves.

  • @noahjohnson1210

    @noahjohnson1210

    3 ай бұрын

    They are in stock on Amazon. Could also grab RZN for comparison

  • @mrudd39
    @mrudd3918 күн бұрын

    Vice pro are $39 for TWO dozen at Sam's Club. I've stocked up.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    16 күн бұрын

    They are. Keep in mind that is the older generation

  • @bmoneybby

    @bmoneybby

    12 күн бұрын

    He just 💩 on your parade

  • @patrickmundy1966
    @patrickmundy19663 күн бұрын

    Purchase? I haven't bought a golf ball in over 50 years! I find so many and I've been given some on the high school golf team and in scramble tournaments!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 күн бұрын

    Lol nice

  • @davidcole2337
    @davidcole23376 ай бұрын

    Kirkland Golf Balls are Top 3 Value Golf Balls.. Get 24 Balls for $27.95 at Costco. Very close to the fell of ProV1.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I want to love the Kirkland, however it just tested so bad for me. 😢

  • @tomk9894
    @tomk98946 ай бұрын

    Surprised you haven’t tried encore elixir $30 a dozen direct to consumer three-piece urethane cover great golf ball.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    5 ай бұрын

    I have done two reviews on the oncore elixir. It's a good value, it just didn't test well for me

  • @jhildebrand42
    @jhildebrand426 ай бұрын

    Keeping in the theme of budget, id love to see you review some recycled premium golf balls. This is what i usually do to save money. Kinda curious to see those results.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    That's a pretty good idea. I've heard a mixed results so I would love to do an in-depth analysis.

  • @TS_Esquire

    @TS_Esquire

    6 ай бұрын

    I second this. I was going to recommend this. To expand on it, maybe test the same ball as recycled, 5A used, and 3A used to see the performance differences. I buy pretty much all my premium balls 5A used. I usually can find a 30-40% discount from their original price.

  • @jhildebrand42

    @jhildebrand42

    6 ай бұрын

    That would be awesome. I get excited to load up on 4As. If saw mixed results, id be watching some of your other vids again to see which brand new balls i should buy haha.

  • @randygibsongolf4618
    @randygibsongolf461810 күн бұрын

    I really like the new speedsoft by taylormade...I like the TP5 but just can't see the value and get great results for the speedsoft at half the price at 24 per dozen.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    7 күн бұрын

    It feels like every single comment I'm responding to is about the speed soft. Not that that's a bad thing, because it isn't. I love that so many people are enjoying the golf ball. I also love that Taylor made is making strides in the right direction. I completely agree with you, if I had the choice between the two I would play the speed soft

  • @adampark4238
    @adampark42384 ай бұрын

    I'm just about to start my 3rd year so about to change from second chance balls as I'm losing alot less balls. Thanks to Graeme at lanark golf course for that in his lesson. What do you recommend for a faster swing

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    What specifically is your swing speed?

  • @adampark4238

    @adampark4238

    4 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict 87 mph on a 7 iron

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    If you want a two-piece golf ball that is more forgiving and doesn't have as much side spin, I would try the Titleist velocity. If you are looking to go something three piece for more green sign spin, I would definitely try the vice line. The vice pro would probably be perfect for you. You can also try the vice tour if you don't want to spend quite that much money yet. Also the encore elixir is a fantastic golf ball for that swing speed as well. They are direct to consumer but you can get them for 30 a dozen.

  • @adampark4238

    @adampark4238

    4 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict thank you. 😊 I appreciate you taking the time to help me. Have a great weekend

  • @haotran3279
    @haotran32796 ай бұрын

    Which performs better, Cut Red vs. Maxfli Straightfli vs Kirkland?

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Cut red wins out in performance, straight fli has better durability, and honestly the Kirkland ball tested terrible for me

  • @gilesweiss256
    @gilesweiss2566 ай бұрын

    MAXFLI TRIFLI. I like it better than the tour line or the softfli/straightfli

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I heard they made improvements to the 2023 version. I tested the 2022 and wasn't super impressed

  • @johnmchenry8293

    @johnmchenry8293

    Күн бұрын

    Got two dozen for Father's Day - as good as anything else I've been playing.

  • @hwade3239
    @hwade323910 сағат бұрын

    How about Kirkland by Costco?

  • @Kizinky
    @Kizinky12 күн бұрын

    where does kirklands fit into this list? i get them from my costco for 27.99 24ct

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    12 күн бұрын

    I am getting ready to drop a video in the next day or so that will explain why in pretty good detail.

  • @ronnieprater
    @ronnieprater6 ай бұрын

    The cost of the maxfli tour now is 4dz for 109, 25 dz. Bought 8 dz

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    At $27 per a dozen. That's an amazing deal. If you're someone who loves the max fly tour golf balls, I can't imagine finding too many better deals than that. Awesome insight! :-)

  • @ronnieprater

    @ronnieprater

    6 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict just played with them and shot my lowest round by 8 strokes

  • @dougsholly9323
    @dougsholly9323Ай бұрын

    I typically just shoot whatever I find, and hopefully I find more than I lose. Recently, my stockpile has shrunk to only a few left, so I found on Amazon 75 Kirkland Signature (recovered), which is basically just pond balls cleaned up, for $25. Here' my thing. Let's say I go out and shoot some bargain ball ball and shoot 100. If I had a Pro-V1 instead of the bargain ball, can I expect less strokes, and how many? I'm not convinced that spending $3 a ball will get me under 100. Maybe a pro can take advantage of the performance of a nice ball, but I know I can't. Was it the ball's fault I 3 putted? Was it the ball's fault I shanked one off the tee box and had to hit a provisional? I'm losing strokes because I still blow my swing like I just learned to play yesterday. Until I can hit more consistently, the last thing I am spending any serious money on is balls. These Kirklands are going to be just fine for me, I'm sure.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    Ай бұрын

    You are on the right track. I would say half correct. One of the biggest values we have on the channel is how most golfers need a two piece forgiving golf ball, and not these unforgiving tour balls everyone seems to think you "have" to play. So you are 100 percent correct in that part of the analysis. Shanks and three puts are the golfers fault. However, what about the shots you DO hit well? Are they forgiving? Are they compressing? That is the question. My advice for most golfers is to play a very well made 2 piece with forgiveness on miss hits and side spin. The problem i have with the Kirklands, is that they tested horribly. I lost 30 yards with the driver and they spun waaay too much. My advice, once you burn through those, check out my top 10 golf ball list. There are golf balls on there that are an amazing value and could probably shave strokes off your game.

  • @bigdogpete43
    @bigdogpete436 ай бұрын

    I have a vendor that gives me Pro-V1xs. You can't beat free, but I know it isn't the best ball for me. I play them anyway most of the time. I only use maybe 3 per round, so i have like 5 dozen piled up. I should sell them and buy a more appropriate ball for an old guy like me.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    You could be right. However the v1x I haven't tested yet. So I am not currently aware of the performance dip. You cannot beat free though.

  • @ejd1149

    @ejd1149

    6 ай бұрын

    They are made for tour players who can shape their shots. If your not a low single digit hcp, they will just magnify your unintended fad and draw. I pretty much stopped playing tour balls for that reason and I am a 9hcp.

  • @bigdogpete43

    @bigdogpete43

    6 ай бұрын

    @@ejd1149 I hit it pretty straight.

  • @Cdragoo
    @Cdragoo4 күн бұрын

    What are your thoughts on second hand ball websites? Any value there?

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 күн бұрын

    Honestly I would rather people just play a cheaper golf ball. There are a lot of direct to consumer golf balls you can get for $30 a dozen for a three-piece or $15 a dozen for a two-piece. All that perform really well. My issue with the second handball websites is you don't know what's happened to the golf ball. How many rounds has it been played? Has it been sitting in water? Also a lot of the time they end up being fake.

  • @terrypeeples1942
    @terrypeeples19424 ай бұрын

    How about the cut orange?

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    I haven't had a chance to test the cut matte balls yet. It will be coming soon. I've heard some good things

  • @CamMacMastermusic
    @CamMacMastermusic6 ай бұрын

    A Pro V 1 test may help bring in a new audience for you.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    It's definitely on my list to review the new model. I'm thinking about doing a side-by-side with it and the x model since I've never tested the pro V1X.

  • @garydavis8213
    @garydavis82135 ай бұрын

    Needed: PV1 spin/drop and stop/wedge check/distance off the tee…..for $20. Played the Cut Blue, but it did exactly what they say: it cut, scarred, and was otherwise ruined within 3 holes. Kirkland: highly overrated and 10-15 yards shorter off the tee than PV1.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    5 ай бұрын

    I wish that Cut Blue had a better cover. It would be such an incredible ball.

  • @johnmchenry8293
    @johnmchenry8293Күн бұрын

    Seriously, how good of a player do you have to be to feel/know the difference? I mean when your swing is so inconsistent, how do you know if it is the ball or you? I'm currently a 14-HC and I'm eligible for social security. I almost never buy new balls. I do like Titleist, Srixon, Bridgestone and Callaway (striped). I typically buy them on e-Bay (AAAA - don't buy AAAAA, they are the same balls.) I buy 3 or 4 dozen at a time and rarely pay more than $1 a ball. I was buying new Vice balls (discounted at 5 dozen, but their prices shot up). I did buy the cheapest version of the Vice balls and played some crap rounds - again -- me or the ball? I found a Maxfli TriFli (Shamrock on the ball) recently and played well with it. I bought 2 dozen at GG for $35. Been playing some solid golf recently with them.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    Күн бұрын

    Good question. So I would say most mid handicappers and lower can tell the feel of different golf balls. The thing is, there have been a few people lately who come on this channel and assume I am saying that by playing a better golf ball it will make you better. I can promise you that has never been said. The reason someone would still want to play a golf ball suited to their game, is because it can indeed shave strokes off. For example, every single round I play with a Wilson zip or a snell get some, I always shoot three to four shots better than I do with a pro v1. Why? Because I get forgiveness on the Miss hits with the other two. Instead of pitching into the green by losing 20 yards off of a miss hit, I only lost five and I'm still putting. Big difference. There are a lot of other little factors in there as well, they don't make you a better golfer if they can definitely help limit some of the issues you have. Another example would be side spin with the driver. I knew a guy who had a tremendous slice, so I always made him play with two piece golf balls to limit the amount of side spin. Yes either way he was terrible at keeping the ball straight, but one golf ball allowed him to still stay and play while the other one was out of bounds.

  • @albertmcreynolds7143
    @albertmcreynolds71436 ай бұрын

    👍

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching. 😃

  • @robflynn9526
    @robflynn95266 ай бұрын

    just curious........do you maintain a handicap?

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Kinda. I have an app on my phone that tells me what it is based on my scores. I'm in the high single digits

  • @GOLFADDICT65
    @GOLFADDICT653 ай бұрын

    right now in Canada the Precept Laddie is 25.97 for 2 dozen ( Canadian ) 19.00 ( USD ) great springtime ball and late fall WILSON ZIP ? really ? interesting cheers all

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 ай бұрын

    Anytime a golf ball is under a dollar per ball, it's the best value you can get

  • @johnr.1592

    @johnr.1592

    14 күн бұрын

    My 8 year old hits the Laddie Extreme better than anything else- I think they're 35 compression, if I recall correctly. I had loved the 50 elites for years, at 24 bucks cad for 24 balls- however, I swing the driver way too fast for it, and the simulator proved that for me. I've used the Bridgestone Tour RS, and recently found the titleist tour speed to be great for me.

  • @reedr7142
    @reedr71424 ай бұрын

    Aren’t Molitors cheaper (and worse) than Top Flites?

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    I would assume so, however I'll admit I had to look them up to even see what they were.

  • @geoffcohen613
    @geoffcohen6134 ай бұрын

    If you take a pinnacle rush and put a titliest label on it, suddenly the ball become fantastic. If take a pinnacle core and put a urethane cover around it,, man we can sell for $7 per ball..

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    Lol Don't you love good old marketing?

  • @jlink38
    @jlink386 ай бұрын

    Wilson Zip?

  • @richardjacobs7632

    @richardjacobs7632

    6 ай бұрын

    Underdog! It’s a good little ball for mid to high handicapper folks! And the Kirkland V2 & 3.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Yep. You can get them on Amazon or in most Wal marts.

  • @DMKFACTOR
    @DMKFACTOR5 ай бұрын

    2 balls I’m interested to see if or if you would review are the Titleist TruFeel and the TM Distance

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    5 ай бұрын

    I have reviewed these in the past, however they are both in dire need of updated. Coming soon friend.

  • @CamMacMastermusic
    @CamMacMastermusic6 ай бұрын

    4:28 the beef you have against Maxfli is a little weird, because every single product on the planet has increased in price.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I'm not super upset overall, I guess the reason I'm not as mad at the lesser models is because they can still be had for great value compared to other golf balls in their market. Two for 30 is one of the cheapest you can get around. The tryfly as well. However with the tour balls going up $5 every single year for the last 3 years. Does that mean next year they'll go up again? Is it going to be two for $75 or two for $80? Because at that point there will be multiple golf balls that are less expensive than that that offer the same performance if not better.

  • @CJock
    @CJock6 ай бұрын

    "except for Nitro, I don't consider them a golf ball" 😂

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Lol it's the only ball I will legit just throw away. Cannot stand them 😂

  • @ultimateequipment
    @ultimateequipment12 күн бұрын

    I'm disappointed to see that you list Cut Red to be the #1 ball. Not sure whether you have actually played it. I had the worst experience with Cut red. 4 balls out of one box cracked on impact (my club head speed is 90 - 95 mph). Quality is just unacceptable. I have never seen any other golf ball crack like this, and of course, I swear I will never play the Cut balls even if they are given to me for free.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    12 күн бұрын

    Thank you for your comment. Please allow me to give a timeline of the cut red from my channel's perspective. April 6 2022: I do a full length review on the cut red. The numbers tested are some of the best I've ever had on the channel. With an amazing value score as well. Quickly becomes a number one favorite of mine as well as others on the channel. August 2023: I start receiving feedback from multiple subscribers and viewers that the cut read is cracking and breaking after one hit. I test a few of the leftovers i saved, but cannot replicate any cracking. December 2023. I still put cut red on this video. But I've still received tons of feedback the newer balls are cracking. I tried to reach out to cut for comment. No response. February 2024. I purchase new cut reds and the durability is horrible. Due to the drop in performance, the cut red is left out of my top 15 of my top 100 countdown. Going forward, there will be a re test with full review done. If they can't figure out the disability issue, it most likely will receive a negative review.

  • @i_villa7967

    @i_villa7967

    6 күн бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddictcrazy thing happened, I had a scuff on one out of the box. Brand new, you could tell it was a manufacturing defect on a few of the balls. I emailed them, and cut said we aren’t offering any help. Won’t be buying those again haha

  • @EldredMerricks
    @EldredMerricks6 ай бұрын

    I guess Sugar Ball didn’t make this year😢

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    It'll be on a different list

  • @petervonstackelberg7340
    @petervonstackelberg73406 ай бұрын

    Cut golf balls are brutal. I bought cut blue and they shredded after 3 wedges. Horrible. Pretty disappointed you are recommending those.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Definitely didn't recommend the cut blue. I recommended the cut red.

  • @jaystoner9475
    @jaystoner94756 ай бұрын

    I thought Laddie was male and Lassie or Lass was female

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    I think you are correct.

  • @retflo2583

    @retflo2583

    4 ай бұрын

    back in the day, 80/90s they made the Lady, but a bunch of older players liked it so they made a Laddie

  • @mt-nv4jd
    @mt-nv4jd20 күн бұрын

    FYI...'Laddie" is a boy. "Lassie" is a girl.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    20 күн бұрын

    👍 thank you

  • @mt-nv4jd

    @mt-nv4jd

    20 күн бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict BTW, really good content.

  • @Mjoby31
    @Mjoby312 ай бұрын

    Laddie is a male - lassie is a female!!!!!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the info. I think a lot of Americans don't know that.

  • @Mjoby31

    @Mjoby31

    2 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict Cool - I live in NJ but am of of Irish heritage. X points not meant for you - Sorry - bought a lot of the balls you recommended and will be trying some in 2 hours..... Thx and God Bless

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