This comparison test had me Googling what the difference was between softcore and hardcore (startling results!) and now i have to clear my browsing history before the wife gets home.

@MikeDomi0618

3 жыл бұрын

Thats where you messed up you should have just asked her.

@natgolfpro1

3 жыл бұрын

ROFLMAO

@ogxbox

3 жыл бұрын

You went from researching golf balls to working on your putter grip. It happens.

@eazyeach1876

3 жыл бұрын

Solid comment

Would like to see Mr. Short game and Rick Shiels talk for hours about golf balls.

@biggregg5

3 жыл бұрын

Really? Hours?

@ernbone

2 жыл бұрын

@@biggregg5 I agree... Love them both but maybe ONE hour...MAX!

So........Tee off with ball #1, drop ball #2 to hit with mid-iron, drop ball #3 to hit with wedge, drop ball #4 to putt with. Ok, got my course management on balls for the day. :)

I’ve been playing the Maxfli Tour (I’m cheap) and was glad to see that they performed in the top half in all 3 categories. 3 piece construction and hardly ever scuff up. Thanks Matt for saving me from a $50 dozen!

Thanks Mr short game, I've hit a few different brands of golf balls but the one that got me into the 70s was the pro v1x, for my first score in the 70s which was a 76.

I was a ProV1 user for many years but I will be switching to the Tour BX as it gives me ideal distance and I feel confident hitting it. I gave the ProV1x another shot the other day and even holed a birdie but mentally I can't get over the thought I spin it too much with my driver and therefore lose distance. Great video. Looking forward to more in the near future. All the best!

I bought ProV1s last year and shelved them until I improved since I was losing them. I went back and started playing the remaining ones after lessons and tons of practice. The extra yards are nice and I find myself not losing them due to their spin. Outside of those, I play Wilson Pro Staff ZIPs since they are a good ball for the money.

You should review the Kirkland performance ball.....love your content my friend. 🏌️‍♂️⛳️

I think the most important factor of choosing a golfball is just personal feel and the feel of the clubface. I just HATE some golfballs and LOVE others, how they feel when i test them with a 7 iron and the putter, for example. It just comes down to personal preference - most of the balls out there perform pretty similar, but they feel incredibly different. I love a very soft and massive feel of the clubface. I game the Srixon AD333, Z-Star and the Taylormade TP5. They do what I want them to do and i really like those three balls a lot ;)

It would be fascinating to repeat the whole test to see if the results are consistent.

@zachotey

3 жыл бұрын

you want to watch him do that again?

@melborrego6370

3 жыл бұрын

@@zachotey Right,I got tired just watching,Imagine what he felt like.

@GolfMessiah420

2 жыл бұрын

Redo it and leave the swing footage in

@geoffcohen613

Жыл бұрын

You could have 10 golfers do same test and get 11 different results today, then repeat tommorrow and get different results. Then factor in wind, and air temperature, type of iron used, loft of iron etc but main factor is.. Quality of strike will add or subtract 500rpm. If hit driver high on face vs low on face. It's best not to get too hung up on small spin differences. My experience is golfers have poor wedge technique and thin the shot, then complain the ball doesn't spin all that well.

At $60 for 3 dozen, I play the Q-Star Tour. I'm good enough to want some greenside benefit but not good enough to keep the ball out of the woods/ponds/brush etc. Good mix of cost/performance

@johnnywaffles2482

3 жыл бұрын

This is the exact problem I have. I can spin the wedges from 50-75 yards away but I also lose a lot of drives and hit every patch of water on the course. I really liked the titleist avx but they were expensive to lose all the time.

@foxacresfarm7595

3 жыл бұрын

Johnny Waffles that’s why I just look for them in the woods

@johnnywaffles2482

3 жыл бұрын

@@foxacresfarm7595 you probably found a few of mine lol

@rayfreeman2305

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnnywaffles2482 that is why I don't buy Titleist balls.

@jbeezy126

2 жыл бұрын

@@foxacresfarm7595 faded, cracked, and dirty balls aren't the same as new

Excellent video and presentation of data, thanks, Matt!

Just bought some Taylormade tp5x. Always trying something new. Like the distance off of the tee, soft feel, and some spin on the green. Love ya brother!

Excellent. Thanks for talking me off the ledge on the tp5. Im going to give the chrome soft and bridge stone soon

No golf ball test is complete without the Top Flight XL. The longest ball off the tee, great spin on the greens, extremely durable, and by far the best price! For someone like me with 100mph swing speed and 20+ handicap who loses 3-4 balls every 18 holes, you can’t beat it!

@rayfreeman2305

2 жыл бұрын

How can you lose so many balls? I normally get 2 to 3 rounds out of each ball. Can you still buy Top Flight balls, I have not seen them for years in Canada. They were my go to ball in the late 50's and 60's.

@Nikelaos

Жыл бұрын

I have those days too Lysa. My home courses can be tight with plenty of water and when I “let the big dog eat” it can get a little wild. I am still breaking 90 on occasion, but when I realize I am giving away 5-7 strokes a round it gets me wound up. Loved Top Flights for years! Currently playing Bridgestone e6. Feels soft on putter and when chipping. Just can’t spend another $25 in premium balls each round.

You got me looking at different balls now, realizing that I may not be playing the best ball for me and what I am looking for in my game. Wow. Great data!! As always----another great video.

@jamescarter8421

3 жыл бұрын

I tried different golf balls Titleist Bridgestone but the best one I hit and play with his the noodle easy distance

Chrome soft is my favorite. Spins like hell with wedges but not with the driver. Also has a very soft feel which I personally like. A bit softer than the ProV

Great video showing differences in balls for you. In terms of value balls, the Kirkland performance +, has got to be on any list. Three piece with urethane cover for roughly $1 a ball. Been playing it for a couple years. Fantastic wedge spin. My main criticism is that it can be a bit too spinny on long irons and woods with my swing. So, I’ve been considering upgrading to Bridgestone B series, Srixon Z or Pro V. The steep price difference is the main thing holding me back. Is the extra yardage I’m likely to get worth 3-4 times the price? Testing a few rounds with the higher priced balls over the next few weeks to see.

I love this Bridgestone ball. I just switched earlier this year

Did something pretty similar except i used data from my Game Golf shot tracking system. I tested A LOT of golf balls and ultimately the Bridgestone Tour BX was the winner but only narrowly over the Pro V1 and AVX. Of course this is all specific to my delivery characteristics. Great video though. Looked like it was a tough day lol.

Thanks for the video! Really interesting seeing numbers on the velocity. I played my best round in the past 14 years with it. Would love to see shorter higher spin wedge shots with that ball. Maybe some comparisons on short wedge game with 2 piece non urethane balls in general. Are there any cheap, sub $25 non urethane balls that can produce high soon wedge shots?

what happened to the SNELL MTB or MTB-X or the Titleist Tour Soft?

@johnnywaffles2482

3 жыл бұрын

The tour soft is awesome

Hey Matt. Why did you use the Q-star tour and not the z-star. The Q-star is designed for slower swing speeds than your. I think that you would have been very surprised with the z-star performance. Very interesting test though

@braga786

3 жыл бұрын

I was also looking forward for the test on Z Star as this my kind of ball I use... And I think that Ad333 tour performe better than Q star

@TJCombo67

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed and well said. The Zstar XV is an outstanding ball IMO, I prefer the 2017 model but it’s a great ball all around.

@andrewpayne2811

3 жыл бұрын

That Q-Star Tour sneaks into a surprising amount of tests and recommendations I see. Got me wanting to try them!

@isaaclwarren

3 жыл бұрын

Zstar is very underrated I love it

@rayfreeman2305

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewpayne2811 they are great for players with a slower swing speed say the 80-90 area.

I know theres a lot of balls out there but would love to see the new AVX in the mix!

Great video something a little bit different. Callaway Chrome Soft... Looks a good all round ball. But Bridgestone seems to be a up and coming ball also.

The Titleist AVX is the best ball I have ever used. It's the longest and softest. I say this as a sub-100MPH driver swing guy. I like a soft ball because I rely on my short game for scoring. However, the AVX added 10yds to my drives. Occasionally, I try different balls. I just went through several types of bridgestone. Nowhere near as good for me. The AVX always comes out on top.

@No_Fear_33

3 жыл бұрын

The AVX is pretty good, its just the Walmart version of the ProV1x, in case you want all those things you mentioned again plus more control and distance.

@glennwisse6271

11 ай бұрын

I play the AVX as well. Nothing walmartish about this ball. Great feel and I’ve gained driving distance as well.

Greatest channel for golf!

Most golf ball tests are about speed, carry, spin, and sometimes spread...all important factors, but I rarely see anyone talking about feel and control off the putter, which is becoming the most important factor in the golf balls I choose. Some of the harder balls that give me a few extra yards off the tee are so much harder to control on the green. For me, if I consistently leave the ball within a foot of the hole, a marginal difference in "spin" and "carry" doesn't mean squat. I've played all these balls, and the only ones I trust on the green are Chrome Soft X, TP5x, and Pro V1 (in that order). Fortunately they all scored well in these MSG's tests as well. Caveat: I am not good at shaping shots. Maybe when I improve my skill in that area, spin will become more important than putting, but I doubt it. It seems the features of a ball that make it good for shaping also seem to give me better control with my putter.

It really comes down to confidence. Years ago played HT90s, they were 10 yards shorter off the tee, but on the green had total confidence putting so I gave up a 1 club difference for assurance on greens.

Now play the soft response and loving it. Great distance great feel and money left in the bank.

The past few years I have been trying different golf balls and I have settled on using the Titleist TruFeel. The TruFeel has provided me more consistency than any other golf ball I have tried. I love the soft feel on every shot as I feel like I can "compress" the ball versus a harder 3 piece ball. I personally don't like the sound of a "clicky" sounding ball. I consistently carry 250 with driver with between a 95-100mph swing speed and am able to carry around 160 with my 7 iron. I am able to produce enough spin for the ball to hold greens and not hit then run off. Changing to the TruFeel has lowered my average score by 8-10 strokes per round am and consistently shooting in the high 70's to lower 80's!

After 20+ years of thinking there’s nothing all that new and exciting out there until I tried the Titleist True Feel ball. It’s longer and softer than any ball I have ever tried. Game changer for me.

Trajectory and flight curvature also factor in, most importantly is feel and performance around the green since this where scoring is most critical

would love to see tests on some of the less known or different type balls. Matte balls as an example. OR brands like Snell and Inesis. Or even Volvik balls. Thank you.

@glennwiebe5128

3 жыл бұрын

Good point in bringing up the balls with the matte finish. I've never used one since I assumed that they would scuff up quite easily.

@jefferychambrovichjr6681

2 жыл бұрын

Love the volvik s4

Most golfers, myself included, can't tell the difference between golf balls off the tee or on approach shots. But on the green a distance ball feels like a rock. I prefer soft golf balls because putting is the only time feel plays a big factor.

What you say about the Vice Pro is interesting. I use the ball regularly here in Florida. Two reasons. First is that is does perform for me the way that I expect (I am a 6 handicap Teaching Pro) and second, if I lose one in the water which happens a lot here due to all the ponds and sloping fairways, I don't get upset. However, the scuffing you talk about has never happened unless I hit a wayward shot into a tree or hit a cart path. I have used them for about 10 months. I find the latest ball Vice produced to perform a little bit better than last year's model.

@StevenLee2

2 жыл бұрын

Same here! They gave help very very good for me as well!

I recently tried the Bridgestone Tour B RXS and loved it! It just felt like a great ball, long of the tee, I could hit it straight and it checked up well on the greens. But I tend to lose balls. So I thought I would try a cheap and soft ball. I bought and played the Taylormade Noodle ball. Another great feeling ball and half the price of the Bridgestones. It didn’t check up as well on the greens but still great around the course.

@ryanfagan8503

3 жыл бұрын

Agree here on the noodles. I’m no expert but they were horrible for my short shots in and around greens. On the flip side I had some of my best distance off the tee with them.

I tried the maxflii tour x recently and it goes high and far. Gained 10+ yards on drives. I had a few 3 woods I thought I didn't hit great as they went high, but distance surprised me and was 250+. It spins well around the greens, but a little less and its firmer off the putter than a prov1. Agree with you that for $50 for 2 dozen its a good deal. If price were no issue I would play a prov1. I'm a 6 handicap with driver swing speed 105. A ball you didn't test that I also like is the snell mtb x. For $32 a doz its a cheaper alternative to top premium balls but still performs like one. Mygolfspy did a comprehensive review on balls and it performed at the top.

nice and well done comparisation video!

Intro: "Why do we drop golf balls?" Because I absolutely smoked one into the woods

@nash6132

3 жыл бұрын

*Someone's living room

Those are last year's Vice Pro+ balls. They did scuff really easily. Seems like they've fixed this issue in the 2020 release of them. I've played them for a few years now and like them a lot.

I switched to Bridgestone a couple of weeks ago and really like it green-side

one thing i've noticed is that the scuffs that show up on the vice ball are mostly cosmetic. but its insane how quickly those things discolor. on a wet day it'll look like you've played a few rounds with it by the time you get to the fourth tee

Awesome video 👍👍

Good morning, I now use the Vice drive ball and find that it works for me. Off the tee with driver, and nice and soft around the greens. Very good pricing at 14.99$ ca Excellent video

Good ball review. I thought you did a great job putting this together. I play a Srixon Qstar. Looks like from your test, it's a little above average. So, I'll stick with it. Cheers!

I'm high swing speed and play the Bridgestone tiger ball. I am enjoying it

Thanks for the video. Very cool seeing the core. If we don’t have a device for measuring stats, would you recommend going to a ball fitting place like a PGA Superstore and ask to try out different balls you are interested in?

I like the kinds of tests Matt because I like to see the numbers. Couple of issues I have is 1) what was the loft of the 6 iron and what was it set at for your driver? That will change the numbers, i.e. your driver may be set at 8 degrees of loft and mine at 12 degrees, your six iron loft may be different than mine changing the spin rate and distances. 2) in order to be more accurate especially with the accuracy aspect of this test, you need to hit more than 5 shots per ball, you need to take miss-hits in to account. I'm not bashing your test at all, love your tips and videos, just putting it out there that people need to test for their clubs, their swing and their price range. Keep up the great work.

@rayfreeman2305

2 жыл бұрын

Dale Ziegelhofer Some of the best club fitters are now saying that once you have a ball that you like you should then find a fitter to find you the best working clubs for that ball. And I can assure you that some balls work better with some brands of clubs. Callaway is a good example of that as their balls will always work the best with Callaway clubs, JFYI.

just bought the Maxfli, liking them so far. feel soft and I can pound em!

There's just one problem with looking at spin rates of irons..... If you're looking to assess performance on the greens.... Ball spin rates slow down before they hit the green.... The more a ball spins the fast its spin rate slows down because of wind resistance dynamics.... So if ball A spins at 9200 of the club face and ball B spins at 8600 off the club face by the time they hit they green ball As spin rate may have dropped to say 3000, where as ball B may have dropped to say 2800....

You should test the snell MTB-black ball. I’d love to hear your input. I started using it this year and I love the performance. Similar business model as vice but the cover seems to hold up better.

@rayfreeman2305

2 жыл бұрын

Drew Sorley And I have recently seen a number of tests where the Snell MTB Black came out better than any of the Titleist balls. They are a much better price and work well for a variety of swing speed.

Would like to see you test some cheap 2 piece balls (srixon soft feel, wilson staff 50 elite, Callaway superhot, etc) against some of these premium priced balls to see how big of a difference there is. Love your videos.

@ajankowski2

3 жыл бұрын

If my opinion helps any - I am a big fan of both the Srixon Soft Feel and the Callaway Supersofts. (I am a Senior Golfer, 20 HC, not a real fast swing speed). Recently I tried the Wilson Staff 50 Elite and I was surprised at how good they actually are. I lost maybe 5 yards of carry, but for sure, they fly straighter and are more forgiving in that respect. In two full rounds, I have never lost a ball left or right, just a couple in hazards that cross the fairway. For sure are now my ball of choice for narrow golf courses where staying in the fairway is a premium.

I’m undecided on Bridgestone tour b x, pro v1x and left dash pro v1x atm. Keep flipping between them currently. Need to make a decision really

Great video, would be cool to see a video of you using the Golf balls that tested the best in one round. For driver only use Bridgestone,Irons use Taylormade....

I play used provix's from my local shop for 25$/doz. Since Im slowly starting to see my handicap drop its nice to play a premium ball for a fair price.

What about Snell balls?

I bought the Callaway Supersoft balls before my last round thought it was great but had problems to get a grip how fast I should hit it on the green. Really interesting test thx

Have you ever used or tested the Snell MTB X. ?

I love your course vlogs but I also like your tips out there. Maybe soon you can do a vlog and explain each shot? Thanks

Vice pro plus is my go to. I use those and the pro V 1x

That Maxfli sounds like a great option!

I always seem to end up back on the pro v1x’s. I reckon the yellow ones do just a little bit better again 😂🤔

@lawrencebogar6136

3 жыл бұрын

I love the feel of the Pro V1X off the irons

Easy answers for me. I’ve had 7 Aces and all with Titleist. That gives you brand loyalty. I’ve tried all and always pull a Titleist when it counts/matters.

Would like to see this same evaluation with these same balls but hitting one of each and then repeat the same procedure until you hit five of each with the same clubs so that the last balls you are tying aren’t after you become tired. I hope that makes sense. Love your channel.

My budget ball is the Srixon Q star tour, but I prefer to play the z star xv.

The best golf ball is the Bridgestone Tour B RX (for me) or Tour B X. The reason is simple - they go very very straight with driver and all the long woods. When you mishit the ball, it only curves a little with the long clubs - straightest ball I have ever used - and I have used them all - ProV, TP5, Chrome, and all the urethane lower balls (Tour Response, Tout Speed, etc). Tour B RX is a tour level ball with the same consistency and has a quality urethane cover (not crap like some), so you can generate spin to stop it on the greens with short irons. Pros have the skill set to use such a ball with their long woods - but most amateurs hit massive slices and hooks with such a ball (now and then) - they would be better off with a ball that goes straighter. The Bridgestone Tour B RX is the best of both worlds - straight with the woods, but spins and stops with short irons. Putts great too - as good as all Pro level balls except the ProV (that putts awesome). LPGA players use the Tour B for a reason - 90-105 mph swing speeds is normal (I am 96).

Great test. Too bad you didn't add Snell MTBx. That ball finished first in the MyGolfSpy overall testing. I play that ball or the Maxfli Tour GC. I like them both (for the money). My buddy used to be a tour rep for Titleist and he used to give me free boxes of ProV1x. When I didn't have to pay for them, that was definitely the best ball for me. When he retired, I had to buy my own and I saw the actual price. Unless they have a solid gold core, the price was ridiculous. No way is the ball that much better than Snell MTBx and it is $15-$20 more expensive per dozen.

I have used Vice Tour, which has a Surlyn cover and they are $16 per dozen, have play as much as 54 holes with no dings or scuffs. I also hit Oncore Elixir and unless you hit a cart path they are exceptionally durable, played 78 holes with one and it would have been more but I hooked it in the water on that hole. You should test the Oncore Elixir as I prefer it to Pro V1x and it is to me is very similar to the standard Pro V1.

Interesting that the Titleist Pro V1 and the Callaway Chrome Soft X had essentially the same spin, but 15 yards difference with the Callaway winning. However, the Titleist Pro V1x has basically the same spin with 11 yards more than the Pro V1.

Good test, Matt! I know that was a lot of work, so I appreciate it. I was surprised by the higher ball speeds you were getting with the Maxfli. That's one of the few on here I haven't tried.

@ZMustang217

3 жыл бұрын

I just started using them myself, very high handicap so price is big driver in my selection. I can attest that they go farther than the Vice balls that I've used, and the second-hand Pro V's. I hit my longest ever drive with one last week, and followed that up on the next hole with a 7 iron that carried about 175 and then rolled up on the green about 3 feet from the hole..... where the group ahead was still putting.... It was only my second round with them so i wasn't locked in on my distances yet, but I fully expected to be a good 10yards short of the green at best.

@wgrooms719

2 жыл бұрын

I've been playing the maxfli tours lately and they perform great. If your SS is around 95-100Mph, Hands down the best bang for the buck. $25/dz

Interesting... I have average swing speeds, brand new sharp irons etc and a week ago I played an entire round of 18 with a single vice ball. One slight scuff from hitting a path/coming out of a bunker. But still completely playable. Must have hit that ball 90 times and it's fine.

Hi Matt... was wondering if you've ever tried a Snell ball?

Mr. Short Game, excellent video thank you sir. I play the ProV1 and Prov1X and recently switched to Titleist Soft. I have scored my lowest round of the year so far 73. Have you ever hit or played that ball and if so, thoughts? Be safe and may you hit nothing but fairways and greens.

You should have tested the TM "Tour" Response, (not "Soft" response). The "Tour" response in $34/dozen and has a genuine urethane cover, (the "Soft" response does not because it only cost $24/dozen). I have been gaming the "Tour" response this year and so far I am impressed.

I’ve been playing Vice for years. Excellent ball excellent price in bulk...

Titleist velocity ball is very underrated by the masses but even Titleist will tell you it’s their fastest ball. Great performance for mid-high handicappers

Glad to see Vice Pro + getting some recognition, great ball

i just got the vice drive balls for 11$ a dozen, got 5 dozen online. i am a 30 handicap and tend to lose a lot of balls so i think it works out great for me.

Great Vid, thanks. ProV1x yellow or bust for me. lol

I dont think you were able to accurately show a "ball test"... I do think you were able to test balls for yourself.! nice video! a ball test must be done with a machine where purposeful speed increments can be shown with their correlative results. a person/ human hitting balls really isnt a ball test. i enjoyed seeing ball spin and speed numbers even if they arent mine. :) Again, great job!

Mr.SG, Awesome video, love the results, thanks for all of the hard work. Next idea: do the same test for putting! Q? does the golf ball make a difference in putting performance? Let me know if you want to play at Woodmont G&CC, Canton

Good vid Mr shortgame! Now an on course test of the Titleist pro v 1x vs the Bridgestone tour XS! That would be interesting

my favourite ball is the prov1x

Awesome video. I am between the Srixon QStar Tour and the Vice pro. I go baxk and forth but don’t know what to do?!?

I have a slower swing speed I find the TP5 to suit my game the best.

Yes it does make a difference particularly if you have a club head speed under 9087 prov tp5 are much more difficult to get the distance. Also if you're not used to wedge spin too much will foul you up. I have been hitting the Bridgestone tour and Maxfli cg to be good balls.

Srixon Q Star Tours. Best bang for your buck. You can always find their previous year mods for $20 either on Amazon or even Dicks or Golf Galaxy. Great Ball for my game. Im not good enough to need crazy spin where my ball will go too far left or right but they do stop well on greens and dispersion it pretty tight for me which I love.

LMAO..."why do we drop golf balls?" Well, why do we? :) Great video Matt.

Would like to get your impression on the Snell MTb and X

I play Vice Tour balls at $21.95 a dozen from Vice. I can get 5 dozen for $15.95 per dozen. I have found them to be long lasting. I think you've got the one of the Pro series balls. Try the Tour version!

@Mr Short Game: how does your skytrak stack up to the track man accuracy? Thanks

I have tested a lot of balls on the course over last 5 years now only use Bridgestone E6 I have a slow swing speed find this the best all round for me

I'm a beginner and like to purchase the ReLoad balls because I lose so many. It would be cool to see you compare a new box of Pro V1s and a box of ReLoads

Would love to hear your thoughts on the Titleist Avx

Very good video

Have you tried the Bridgestone tour b xs? If you are looking for spin with your wedges that ball works wonders on the green.

Snell MTB Black and X???!!!

I get 3 balls for £1. Found around the golf course and sold in little bags. I look for Srixon ad333 as they feel soft and stop on greens.

Wonder if the wet mat you were hitting off made a difference? Inconsistent with water getting in-between ball & club face?