What Ball Are You Using?

Eddie

For about the last year or so, I've been using the TP5 primarily, with the TP5x on windy days. The ball has served me well. I'll buy a box of every company's ball each year and try.

I have a bucket where I throw all my eagled balls into, and just looked at them, and realized that they are all... ProV1s.

Which leads me to an internal struggle, the ball I enjoy using or the ball that has helped me have all my eagles? Hm. I'm contrarian by nature, so I've always looked for an alternative to the ProV1, but damn it's a good ball.

What ball are you guys using and why?

mljones99

I'm very similar. I like playing TaylorMade and Callaway balls because everyone seems to play ProV1s and I tend to play them pretty well. Buuuuttttt, I can't argue with how consistent and reliable the ProV1 is so I always seems to have a few in the bag "just in case"

ckay

Pro V1x is my ball of choice. Second will be TM’s tour ball when they’re on sale.

TFixer5

I'm a Pro V1 guy, but should just spend more time hunting lost balls on the course and use those.

ckay

TFixer5 I bought a bunch of mint Pro V1x PRACTICE balls a while back and for some reason those always stay in play. As soon as I crack open a new sleeve, they seem to love going into the woods. Must be a defective batch 😂

KentonQ

I've been a TP5x guy for a long time, but recently tried the new Bridgestone and really enjoyed it. I'm buying a box to give it a full test.

Moni_SLO

Still have some K-Sig 4 piece from the OG release I am using funny enough (I don't play enough golf) and before that I loved the feel of TM Project A balls. My game just isn't good enough to warrant a pro level ball but I've also never had a ball fitting so no idea what I should be using. I did used to rock the Bridgestone E6 before I found the Project A....

icec0ld

If I got free golf balls... Taylormade TP5x.... but seeing how I have to pay for them.... Srixon Z-Star XV. On cooler days (not that I have many in So Cal).... Q-Star Tour.

I've always liked the Taylormade golf balls.... TP Red, Penta, Lethal, Tour Preferred X.... but the XV just performs for me (both on the course and in my wallet) and I like the feel.

kdotp

icec0ld i too gamed the Q Star Tour for a bit and liked them a lot. I say they performed like a high quality ball. The only thing I found wrong with them and this is all preference, is I wished they were softer around the greens and off the putter face.

DaHOF

For years I used ProV1-x. Then when they switched the setup between the ProV1 and X version (wtf?), I kind of started using Chrome Softs (because I dug the different Truvis designs). I played those for a while, and still do to an extent, but kept dabbling with other balls like the TP5x. However, after giving the new Bridgestone ball a try, I have made the switch. I now either game a Bridgestone B-X or the Bridgestone B-XS (I haven't landed on which one I like more yet). They fly off the driver, have great spin around the greens, and it is one of the most durable balls I've ever hit. Overall, it's a winner in my book.

gfranktw7

DaHOF I got frustrated with this. I never understood why they did this. I too, have switched, just to the TP5X. We had some left dash prov1X and I would probably buy a truckload of those if I could.

Jaybananapantsarthur

ProV1x or TP5x

Snell MTBx mid range

Wilson FLI or Maxfli UFli Soft on the cheap

Golfingfanatic

Mainly use the TP5, but am somewhat interested in trying the Tour B XS.

PureStickGolf

I bought multiple dozens on TP5X at the beginning of the season and feel like they penetrate the wind better than most. But I keep feeling like the prov1X needs to be brought back.

ForeLeft

Yellow ProV1.

Trying to get my ZB on. lol

agadawg1717

I’m in the same page as @Eddie.... I try all the new balls when they come out but always look bag on some of my best rounds, tournament wins etc and 95% are with a ProV1. The other 5% are with a Bridgestone. I like to play something outside the norm as well because let’s face it everyone plays ProV1’s. There’s a reason it has more wins than any other ball and that’s not just the money paid to play it. I like the TP5X and spent a season playing it. I also spent a couple of seasons playing the Bridgestone B330. If I’m playing in Bent Grass greens I’ll play a TP5X or a Bstone all day. But both of my home courses are Bermuda and hard. Even being a high spin player I can’t make anything stop like a ProV1 on Bermuda greens.

southpawfox

Bridgestone B-XS is my favorite ball for any serious rounds
Srixon Z Star is my old faithful + normal gamer. I stock up when they do BOGO's

However I recently tried the Maxfli Tour X based on the TXG YouTube comparison, I was honestly VERY impressed with the performance from tee to green. Hard to beat at the 2 dozen for $50.

I wanted to like Snell based on the price and rave reviews online but I've had terrible luck with cover durability on my past 2 boxes.

Putterho

Some of you will see the list of balls and will remember the hustle from years past. I don’t get too nutty over pellets so I use what I can get for cheap that is still a new premium ball and in bulk. Being so close to the Players I’ll buy the balls they hit once on the range for $7-8 a dozen after the tournament ends. If can’t find a ball in the first 2 minutes I don’t even look and keep the pace up.

Taylormade Lethal Practice (woot DOND) 93 dozen
Taylormade Project A balls (refer a friend’s email) 62 sleeves
Callaway Chrome-Soft PGA Tour Range Balls 25.2 dozen
Srixon X Star Tour Range (golfballs direct) 40 dozen

Black Sharpie (I steal 1 of 2 from my kids back to school supplies every August)

Ball Alignment tool. Mission solved, there 3 of these bins full of balls that should last until the next deal.

ForeLeft

Putterho If can’t find a ball in the first 2 minutes I don’t even look and keep the pace up.

Putterho Black Sharpie (I steal 1 of 2 from my kids back to school supplies every August)

Giphy - best friends bff GIF

Moni_SLO

Putterho Taylormade Project A balls (refer a friend’s email) 62 sleeves

Might have just found my next Project A re-up source 😁

mattybeyel

Putterho do you have a second house to store (check my math) your 1,500 dozen golf balls?!?

ckay

Wow the w00t mistake! Blast from the past!

Putterho

ckay I knew some OG's would remember the 3X $9.99 a dozen deal and then scrambling to your email shipping confirmation to see the weight! 2 out of 3 orders were the lucky ones.

Jaybananapantsarthur

Putterho still have 8 to 10 dozen left, most of what I haven't gone through yet are the ones with the "prototype" double dots