What Happened To Cut Golf?

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One of my favorite golf brands ever. An important part of Golf Ball Addict history. What happened to such a dominating powerhouse in the D2C industry? I take a deep dive to see what went wrong.
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  • @Blahblahmahbaw
    @Blahblahmahbaw9 ай бұрын

    Just started watching this channel. Absolutely fantastic information. You’re really thinking in the mind of a high handicap golfer who’s trying to get a great ball for a great price. Very helpful research 👍🏼

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    9 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much for the watch and the kind words, :-)

  • @rclick1226
    @rclick12264 ай бұрын

    Just bought 2 boxes Cut Grey on clearance at WalMart for $8.50 each. Thinking I had better go back and get the rest!! Great Channel!!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    That is an insanely good deal. Can't beat it with a stick.

  • @bodynfocus
    @bodynfocus10 ай бұрын

    Really appreciate all the work and effort to help us save some $$$ and still enjoy this great game. Thanks.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    No problem at all. I really appreciate you keeping on watching! :-)

  • @TS_Esquire
    @TS_Esquire10 ай бұрын

    You were 100% the reason I tried the Cut line. You are right in saying everyone else trashed the one ball. I wasn’t going to try them until I watched your reviews. I think they put all their eggs in one basket sending the one line to be reviewed and it really backfired.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    I think the cut blue is what they wanted their golden ball to be. Unfortunately it ended up the opposite.

  • @IanNubbit
    @IanNubbit14 күн бұрын

    Played 2 rounds with blues, absolutely love them for $19.99. Grabbed a box of DC’s which will suit me better. So far no issues

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    13 күн бұрын

    I think this year I'm going to try to retest the cut line up. I love to testing it before but that was 20/20. It's been 4 years now so I think it deserves a retest

  • @IanNubbit

    @IanNubbit

    13 күн бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict the DC has substantially more durable shell, and they also play very differently. I think I need to try the reds to see if they are suitable for me

  • @jhowell6015
    @jhowell601510 ай бұрын

    I do like the Cut Red. I got my buddy to try them, being a die-hard titleist fan. He was impressed and has been using them for a few rounds. I hope they survive!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    I do as well.

  • @Grunt21Tennessee
    @Grunt21Tennessee10 ай бұрын

    Great review!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much

  • @donaldowens829
    @donaldowens8294 ай бұрын

    I started with Cut reds and I really liked them.I since have tried the DC and I absolutely love them.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    It's hard to beat the value. Sure their issues, but for that price point it's easy to overlook them

  • @El_Oso77373
    @El_Oso7737310 ай бұрын

    I like cut golf ball. I tried the blue and enjoyed it. However they should have marketed the ball as for everyone but especially beginners. I didn’t feel bad losing a ball because it was so cheap. Yes the cover was a bit cheap but really due to inconsistent layer. Their are spots that were thinner than others. Im definitely buying cut as long as i can. Gonna try the DC next.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the feedback. Please let me know how you like the DC.

  • @13vansman
    @13vansman10 ай бұрын

    Cut offered logo printing for the Blue and DC balls last year. I took a chance and purchased a couple of boxes of each. I actually preferred the Blue over the DC. I was hoping to order more logo printed balls, but that option disappeared. I recently took advantage of a deal on their Red balls (not with my own logo). I haven't tried them out yet, but I should be trying them in a few weeks.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Let me know how you end up liking them. The fact that cut doesn't offer the logo printing anymore worries me even further

  • @starks1974
    @starks197410 ай бұрын

    Assume they could be bought out by someone larger? And thanks again for your reviews!!! I just played the Vice Pro drip and what an amazing ball! Did not lose one ball with my first round with them.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    That I think is the best case scenario. I don't see them coming out with new stuff on their own. Otherwise they wouldn't have went silent for almost a year. I imagine they're going through a transition or sell out if the going out of business thing isn't an option.

  • @jeffjob6995
    @jeffjob699510 ай бұрын

    If Cut is having a slowdown in sales it's partly due to the name brands that are well positioned at golf retailers, online retailers, and green grass locations finally have ample inventory and are now getting more aggressive with their offers. During covid, there was no need to do any "buy 3 dozen, get one free" because Titleist and the rest were going to sell out their inventory without any deals. Well, most of those companies have done the "buy 3, get one free" and some like srixon and Wilson have/are doing "buy 2 dozen, get one free." And that comes at some expense to golfers who are buying Cut based on the price.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    I know a ton of people who took advantage of that buy 2 get one from Wilson. Vice also has a Sam's club deal. The product needed to keep up.

  • @nrodriguez57013
    @nrodriguez5701310 ай бұрын

    When I first started golfing all I would play was Cut Reds. I’ve gone through at least 100 of them and it doesn’t hurt too much when you loose them at a $1 a piece.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    I completely agree. Not to mention the ball performs. Which helps a ton

  • @davidguest457
    @davidguest45717 күн бұрын

    Thought I made a mistake after watching this yesterday. I bought the cut blue then saw the reviews. Today I played 18 hole with the cut blue, very surprised when on ball (blue) lasted the entire round with no skiffs, cuts or nicks.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    13 күн бұрын

    Hey that's good to hear. It's been about 4 years since I've tested the cut line. I would love to do a retest and hopefully they have made some changes that make the blue a little more durable

  • @norwegianwarhound451
    @norwegianwarhound4519 ай бұрын

    I’m just now trying them after finding a Red on the course. At 90-95 mph off the driver, it has been the most stable ball off every club that I’ve found. Even bought the Grey which I’m yet to test. Bummed they could be done.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    9 ай бұрын

    As of now nothing is confirmed. Hopefully they stay in business. Maybe they get bought out? I'm glad you like them though

  • @fretless05
    @fretless0510 ай бұрын

    I played Cut Grey balls for a long time and liked them. I was one of the first people to buy the Atomic Yellow version and that was a big plus, making them easier for me to find. Sadly, when my stock was running low and I needed to order balls, they were out of stock on them and I've switched to a similar DTC ball that's just a little more expensive, the Vice ball. Since I ordered from Vice, I got an email saying the Greys were back in stock, so I assume they're still in production, but I did buy the Vice in bulk to lower the per dozen cost, so it'll be a while before I look to Cut again..

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    I'm seeing a lot of comments like this. It looks like cut had plenty of loyal customers, but wasn't able to keep up with the demand or make solid improvements enough to keep them

  • @whitewiskerz2577
    @whitewiskerz257710 ай бұрын

    I exclusively play cut reds becuase of your reviews that translated exactly on to the course.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for that. However it looks like that time might be coming to an end 😔

  • @ianpierre7020
    @ianpierre702010 ай бұрын

    Totally agree! Don’t like Blue but love the Grey. Never tried Red r DC but even if u look at the reviews on Grey, there are some bashing statements of Blue

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    It's also weird to me that they had years to fix the blue and never did

  • @rustystokes1404
    @rustystokes14042 ай бұрын

    Fan of Cut but your review is spot on.

  • @kevinperry1843
    @kevinperry184310 ай бұрын

    Had to login to leave a comment - As high handicap, I enjoy playing the Cut Red. I did notice in late spring they were out of Cut Grey on the website but just went to site and some were available and I order them and Cut Red and was shipped/delivery promptly. Please do a follow post if you hear anything because it a good ball and sad to see them go away. Thanks

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Can do. I think I will reach out

  • @archerclark7469
    @archerclark74692 ай бұрын

    I played cut balls for the first time this past weekend and thought they hit better for me than the Callaway and Titleist balls I’ve been playing prior

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    2 ай бұрын

    Which Model did you play?

  • @RustyPutter62
    @RustyPutter629 ай бұрын

    played 9 holes with one Cut Blue ball this week,it was worn but not cut or torn in any way.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    9 ай бұрын

    There are some decent ones in there that last a few holes. However you will get three or four per pack that just cut immediately.

  • @billvarga8336
    @billvarga833610 ай бұрын

    I still have yet to try the cut Red. I suppose I better do it soon before I can't find them anymore.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Still a great value at 1 dollar per ball

  • @brianaugustine2299
    @brianaugustine229910 ай бұрын

    Never had a problem with the cover on the Cut Blue. Personally prefer the Cut Grey and have 6 dozen in stock from an Amazon flash sale I jumped on this summer. Cut Grey is a good ball. Period. This spring they went to $25 and for that price point I switched over to Vice Pro. That $25 price point put them in a category where there are other strong options like Vice. The negative reviews on the Cut Blue and the name, Cut, yeah the cover cuts, has hurt this brand. Honestly, really narrow thinking from people there because that $20 per dozen Cut Grey ball was a steal.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    I honestly agree with you on a lot of these points. Most people might think from the outside, hey it's a $5 difference who cares. But you are absolutely right. It puts the mall into a brand new category where I agree that vice is the better option

  • @dashkirby4099
    @dashkirby40993 ай бұрын

    I recently purchased a box of Cut Reds and was excited to try them out. I had tried the Blue and grey, absolutely loved them and wanted to see what the Reds were like after hearing a lot good things. After 2 holes my ball had 2 big splits in the cover. No nicks, splits. Second ball from same sleeve - same result, this time 4 huge cracks. Took photos, emailed Cut customer service and they couldn't care less. No replacement, no refund, nothing. They made a defective product, why wouldn't they want to make it right? Don't buy Cut, they cut all the corners on ball manufacturing and customer service and its obvious.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a darn shame. The cut red was originally on Pace to be a top three golf ball that I had tested on the channel. It was by far one of my favorites. However about a year and a half ago I had people start telling me the durability had gone down the toilet. I've now had dozens and dozens of people tell me this. Which caused the golf ball to be ranked in the higher teens. I love cut golf, but it appears they are either on autopilot or they are just preparing to go out of business. 😢

  • @jackhamill1096
    @jackhamill10968 ай бұрын

    I've been playing the Cut DC (Atomic Yellow) for two years and love them. Especially their Buy 3 Get 1 Free promos. Sadly they are now (Oct '23) out of the Atomic Yellows, saying they are backordered but with no idea when or if they will be available. Could be a sign that the company is in trouble. Too bad. I really liked the DC.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    8 ай бұрын

    The DC is one of the best values around. I hope they continue to produce them.

  • @sv3550
    @sv355013 күн бұрын

    One wedge shot and the cover is ruined, I’d rather pay an extra 10-15 bucks for vices that will last more than a couple holes

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    13 күн бұрын

    I will say it depends on the cut golf ball you play, the blue is by far the worst offender. One or two shots and the cover is ruined. I did have much better results with the gray as well as the cut blue dc.

  • @user-zn7xn4pz4n
    @user-zn7xn4pz4n9 күн бұрын

    I like the reds a lot

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    9 күн бұрын

    I do too. I just wish they would fix the quality issues. Many reports of cracked balls after just one hit 😔

  • @whenmullet2674
    @whenmullet267410 ай бұрын

    I tried Cut Blue a couple of years ago. 6 wedge hits and the cover started peeling. Has that changed?

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Nope. That's been the major issue since day 1. They have had years to fix it, and never did.

  • @whenmullet2674

    @whenmullet2674

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict Well I guess the name says it all. I don't think I'd play a ball named Double Bogey Special.

  • @ronnieprater
    @ronnieprater8 ай бұрын

    I just used the matte orange today,, looks like it will be my new gamer, the downfall is their shipping is horrible. The website says 3 to 7 days shipping, took 15 days for them to ship

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    8 ай бұрын

    Those are amazing golf balls for the price. Ouch though. Two freaking weeks? I guess order your next dozen early. 😖

  • @maxsargent4995
    @maxsargent499510 ай бұрын

    I picked up the cut grey recently cause I was looking for a cheap urethane cover golf ball and needless to say it fit the bill. I will be very upset if they go out of buisness.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too 😞

  • @pjwillsr
    @pjwillsr4 күн бұрын

    Cutting costs...that's the bottom line. I have worked in E Commerce (Grunt Style) and giving away merch, investing in SuperBowl commercials, hiring a large staff and spending more money than what is coming in will put a huge strain on their long term success. I wonder if they were sold to an VC firm or a consultant took over.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    3 күн бұрын

    I completely understand. If most likely what happened. However here's some good news, I did notice today that cut has been posting on social media a lot more and they've redone their website, which is a really good sign!

  • @pjwillsr

    @pjwillsr

    3 күн бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict I saw that too...good news.

  • @bwilsonleasburg
    @bwilsonleasburg4 ай бұрын

    Great reviews. I am a senior golfer with a slow swing speed (82) and your reviews have improved my game (15 to 12 HCP). I am using the Cut Red now (which are still available at our local rural WalMart - bought another 2 dozen today) and am very impressed with the ball. I hope that Cut can get their act back together. Based on your other reviews I have ordered a couple of dozen Wilson/Staff Zips (Since my last name is Wilson I get "free monogramming"). I have a further question though. I am an engineer so I am always curious about how technology works and through the years I have had drivers with a thinner face (trampoline effect) and ones that are more solid (anvil effect). I would be curious to know which balls work better with what I perceive as those two types of drivers. Older golfers such as myself would be curious to know.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    4 ай бұрын

    Thank you for watching my videos and your kind words. Honestly this is a question I've never even thought about. However it's a pretty darn good one. I will start looking into it immediately

  • @TexasVeteranGolfer
    @TexasVeteranGolfer6 ай бұрын

    do a vid on aviator golf ball target sells them

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    6 ай бұрын

    Ok will do

  • @tdevore63
    @tdevore6310 ай бұрын

    Please reach out to them and let us know I love the cut red

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Will do.

  • @bigdogpete43
    @bigdogpete439 ай бұрын

    Low margin with high marketing costs can kill any company. Sounds like the only people that made any money from the marketing push was the ad agency.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    9 ай бұрын

    What's even weirder is I got a sponsorship request the other day from someone who represents cut. So they're still looking for influencers and stuff. Not exactly sure what's going on

  • @bigdogpete43

    @bigdogpete43

    9 ай бұрын

    @@GolfBallAddict Influencers are cheaper than Super Bowl commercials.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    9 ай бұрын

    Lol that's true. By a large margin

  • @nicetryb0z0
    @nicetryb0z010 ай бұрын

    Sad to see Been enjoying playing them after your reviews

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you very much.

  • @timpoos4635
    @timpoos463510 ай бұрын

    They ran out of money and went out of business

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    That's a real possibility

  • @davelong1139
    @davelong113910 ай бұрын

    They used to be sold at Golftown and haven't sold them in months. I think their just selling out stock.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    That's my fear.

  • @Paul-lm5gv
    @Paul-lm5gv10 ай бұрын

    You are very good! But what's with the colored circles on the right-hand-side of the screen? Very distracting!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    That's my computer. I can't really control it without turning it off completely

  • @thegolfingmusician6345
    @thegolfingmusician634510 ай бұрын

    Cut Blue, Probably the worst golf ball I’ve ever tried. Covers literally “cut” on very first wedge shot. Now I understand how they got their name. BTW, whatever that spinning four circles of light thing is it’s very distracting.

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for watching answer your feedback. :-)

  • @enzy6434
    @enzy643410 ай бұрын

    Terrible durability balls. Tried some a few weeks ago and was able to get like 2-3 holes out of a ball. With the durability of these they should be about $5 cheaper at least. No reason to buy them when you can get a ball like Q-Star tour for slightly more that is actually good quality (and they often go on sale as well).

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    It's very hit or miss. However I do agree with you. That's the main knock against cut golf.

  • @DMKFACTOR
    @DMKFACTOR10 ай бұрын

    Cut was trash! A friend of mine bought a dozen, and gave me one to try. I used it on a par 3 hit a 6 iron with it, hit the green and when I got up there a big old scuff from one 6 iron well struck shot! Trash, that’s why they went under!

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    That was definitely the main issue. I feel like they could have worked on it and kept the price the same and really been a standout.

  • @craciunator99
    @craciunator9910 ай бұрын

    Ive found theyre decent balls but the durability is horrible

  • @GolfBallAddict

    @GolfBallAddict

    10 ай бұрын

    Agree. That was always the main knock. Never fixed it.

  • @jerryresides9954
    @jerryresides995410 ай бұрын

    They are going out of business because your golf ball suck! I cut one in half with the driver. They were the worst golf ball in the market let’s get real!

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