Urethane Covers for Cheap.... rank your top ones!

Few things are as great as a nice, fresh ball out of a new sleeve.... beautiful!

Trouble is, these damn ProV1's are expensive and get chewed up pretty quick. I'll play an NXT Tour when I'm out dicking around but for serious rounds I like the feel and higher spin of a urethane cover. Instead of having "good" balls and "junk" balls, I'm thinking about just picking one ball and playing it exclusively....

I've played Nike RZN's, Bridgestone B330's, Srixon Z-Stars, Taylormade RBZ Urethane (not sure what the equivalent would be on their current line, anyone know?). I usually buy the ProV1 practice balls when they're in stock at my local golf shop.

Anyways, whats the best choice for cheaper, urethane balls that you guys would recommend. To give context for what would fit me, driver swing speed is 115 and I'm a fan of the ProV1, but not the ProV1x because I prefer the higher spin and softer feel of the V1.

I'm particularly curious about the Bridgestone E5 and what the TMAG equivalent of the RBZ urethane is in todays line up. Also, is the Q-Star urethane? any good?

I haven't played them, but Dean Snell (he used to design balls for TM and I think he designed the original Pro V1), sells a urethane tour ball for $31.99 a dozen.

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I haven't played them, but Dean Snell (he used to design balls for TM and I think he designed the original Pro V1), sells a urethane tour ball for $31.99 a dozen.
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Ya, by the time they're shipped to Canada I might as well buy ProV1's... basically I'm limited to mainstream ball makers

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[quote name='Sean2' timestamp='1423871705' post='10948745']
I haven't played them, but Dean Snell (he used to design balls for TM and I think he designed the original Pro V1), sells a urethane tour ball for $31.99 a dozen.
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Ya, by the time they're shipped to Canada I might as well buy ProV1's... basically I'm limited to mainstream ball makers
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Sorry Rick...forgot about those entirely unreasonable shipping charges.

[quote name='canadianrick' timestamp='1423871515' post='10948723']
Few things are as great as a nice, fresh ball out of a new sleeve.... beautiful!

Trouble is, these damn ProV1's are expensive and get chewed up pretty quick. I'll play an NXT Tour when I'm out dicking around but for serious rounds I like the feel and higher spin of a urethane cover. Instead of having "good" balls and "junk" balls, I'm thinking about just picking one ball and playing it exclusively....

I've played Nike RZN's, Bridgestone B330's, Srixon Z-Stars, Taylormade RBZ Urethane (not sure what the equivalent would be on their current line, anyone know?). I usually buy the ProV1 practice balls when they're in stock at my local golf shop.

Anyways, whats the best choice for cheaper, urethane balls that you guys would recommend. To give context for what would fit me, driver swing speed is 115 and I'm a fan of the ProV1, but not the ProV1x because I prefer the higher spin and softer feel of the V1.

I'm particularly curious about the Bridgestone E5 and what the TMAG equivalent of the RBZ urethane is in todays line up. Also, is the Q-Star urethane? any good?
[/quote]Easy, maxfli u3 15 a doz on sale, maxfli u4 17.50 on sale. Next is the mg tour ball, the updated model has a stronger cover. I like the tm (a), Call. Crome.

What's the difference between the u3 and the u4?

The TM urethane ball this year is the Project (a). I personally love the Chrome+ and I get last year (or previous year) Nike 20XI for cheap when I can. The e5 feels too hard for me. I don't really like any of bridgestones balls. Top flight gamer tour is also a decent choice but they tend to scuff easily.

I'll second - Maxfli's U/3 & U/4 .. the easiest difference is the # of layers..

[quote name='canadianrick' timestamp='1423871515' post='10948723']
Few things are as great as a nice, fresh ball out of a new sleeve.... beautiful!

Trouble is, these damn ProV1's are expensive and get chewed up pretty quick. I'll play an NXT Tour when I'm out dicking around but for serious rounds I like the feel and higher spin of a urethane cover. Instead of having "good" balls and "junk" balls, I'm thinking about just picking one ball and playing it exclusively....

I've played Nike RZN's, Bridgestone B330's, Srixon Z-Stars, Taylormade RBZ Urethane (not sure what the equivalent would be on their current line, anyone know?). I usually buy the ProV1 practice balls when they're in stock at my local golf shop.

Anyways, whats the best choice for cheaper, urethane balls that you guys would recommend. To give context for what would fit me, driver swing speed is 115 and I'm a fan of the ProV1, but not the ProV1x because I prefer the higher spin and softer feel of the V1.

I'm particularly curious about the Bridgestone E5 and what the TMAG equivalent of the RBZ urethane is in todays line up. Also, is the Q-Star urethane? any good?
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The MG Tour C4 is a darn good ball for $20/dz.

Srixon XV and Chrome + balls are usually under $30, find some on special and get a few boxes.

Chrome Soft for $40/dz are going to be hard to beat, IMO. Great ball. Love the soft feel! And comes in yellow.

[quote name='SplashShot' timestamp='1423889967' post='10950501']
What's the difference between the u3 and the u4?
[/quote]Not a lot, u4 spins more, u3 a bit longer. Covers are the same. u4 85 compression, u3 65.

Srixon Z series $29.99 most places.
Rife V-Motion. $29.99. Very good ball.

[quote name='canadianrick' timestamp='1423871515' post='10948723']
Few things are as great as a nice, fresh ball out of a new sleeve.... beautiful!

Trouble is, these damn ProV1's are expensive and get chewed up pretty quick. I'll play an NXT Tour when I'm out dicking around but for serious rounds I like the feel and higher spin of a urethane cover. Instead of having "good" balls and "junk" balls, I'm thinking about just picking one ball and playing it exclusively....

I've played Nike RZN's, Bridgestone B330's, Srixon Z-Stars, Taylormade RBZ Urethane (not sure what the equivalent would be on their current line, anyone know?). I usually buy the ProV1 practice balls when they're in stock at my local golf shop.

Anyways, whats the best choice for cheaper, urethane balls that you guys would recommend. To give context for what would fit me, driver swing speed is 115 and I'm a fan of the ProV1, but not the ProV1x because I prefer the higher spin and softer feel of the V1.

I'm particularly curious about the Bridgestone E5 and what the TMAG equivalent of the RBZ urethane is in todays line up. Also, is the Q-Star urethane? any good?
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TM Project A is my hands down winner. Fantastic all around ball that can be had for $30/dozen if not cheaper.

I played the U/3 for most of last season but it did not spin for my 18 HCP swing the way the ProV1 does, and that is he way I like it. It did hold the green well and was very long for my 90 mph Driver SS. From the reviews I have read the 4 piece U/4 is a bit more like the ProV1 - I would give both of them a try. I believe the U/3 and U/4 both have the same cover which is very durable. The Gamer Tour is also a steal for a 3 piece urethene ball but not quite the caliber of the U/3.

Chrome+. Can be found for under $30.

Many balls have deals at the end of the year - TM Lethal is one that comes to mind at $2 a pop. I just buy what I need for my season. This takes care of the two major issues I believe about golf balls: It makes me stick to one ball for consistency and lower cost for a tour premium ball.

The u4 is a great ball. I tried it on a whim two years ago and was hooked. I ended up buying six dozen when Dick's had a bogo. It is very much like the Pro V1. The only thing I don't like is that it seems to yellow after about nine holes or so.

Maxfli U4, Srixon Zstar, Callaway Chrome are all good for less money

Like Hat Trick said end of year closeouts are always good deals. Just bought 2 dozen Wilson FG Tours for 28$ each, great all-around ball.

I've played the ProV1/V1x and love those balls. Would only use them during rounds that count. Otherwise, when I'm just practicing, I'd go for the Zstar/ZstarXV or the TM Project (a). The project(a) ball really surprised me this year. Excellent feel and price factor. They can be had for $10/dz.

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I've played the ProV1/V1x and love those balls. Would only use them during rounds that count. Otherwise, when I'm just practicing, I'd go for the Zstar/ZstarXV or the TM Project (a). The project(a) ball really surprised me this year. Excellent feel and price factor. They can be had for $10/dz.
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$10.... where ?

MG c4 golf ball at the everyday low price of $20/dozen is the best ball and best value for a urethane cover. Other notable mentions, top flite gamer tour at 2 dozens for $35 from DSG, hex chrome at $25 to $30 depending on retailer, and my current balls Srixon Z-Star SL and Z-Stars can be had for around $25/dozen, I loved how the MG ball performed and felt but my eyes are terrible at tracking balls so I have to play yellow balls. The Srixon urethane has looked and performed well for me.

I bought a bunch of Wilson FG Tours when they had the "blemish" sale maybe a year and a half ago. No one on any forums can find a blemish... Paid about $12 a dozen. To me, that ranks as a great deal.

FG Tour blems.
Lethal Practice (Woot)
Gamer Tour.

I have found really good deals on urethane covered balls. Gamer Tours represent a very good value at $17.50 when buying 2 dozen. They scuff easily but are pretty good balls.

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I've played Nike RZN's, Bridgestone B330's, Srixon Z-Stars, Taylormade RBZ Urethane (not sure what the equivalent would be on their current lin
Anyways, whats the best choice for cheaper, urethane balls that you guys would recommend. To give context for what would fit me, driver swing speed is 115 and I'm a fan of the ProV1, but not the ProV1x because I prefer the higher spin and softer feel of the V1.

I'm particularly curious about the Bridgestone E5 and what the TMAG equivalent of the RBZ urethane is in todays line up. Also, is the Q-Star urethane? any good?
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Rick, I was going to ask a similar question to yours. I note that you have a 115 mph club head speed, mine is 113, so we are roughly in the same boat. I'm just getting back into the idea of playing golf again on a regular basis(last 5 years has been busy), but I have noticed something about these low compression "soft" balls with a urethane cover; they suck at driver distance.

The last time I played was about 6 months ago, and I have a sleeve of Callaway Chromes with a urethane cover, and a sleeve of Callaway HEX Black. Simply put, the Chrome was a duck on my driver and 3 wood as I averaged 15 more yards on the HEX. This was consistent with my findings when I played everyday 5 years ago, low compression balls are nice but do not go as far as higher compression tour level balls. Caveat emptor my friend.

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[quote name='canadianrick' timestamp='1423871515' post='10948723']
I've played Nike RZN's, Bridgestone B330's, Srixon Z-Stars, Taylormade RBZ Urethane (not sure what the equivalent would be on their current lin
Anyways, whats the best choice for cheaper, urethane balls that you guys would recommend. To give context for what would fit me, driver swing speed is 115 and I'm a fan of the ProV1, but not the ProV1x because I prefer the higher spin and softer feel of the V1.

I'm particularly curious about the Bridgestone E5 and what the TMAG equivalent of the RBZ urethane is in todays line up. Also, is the Q-Star urethane? any good?
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Rick, I was going to ask a similar question to yours. I note that you have a 115 mph club head speed, mine is 113, so we are roughly in the same boat. I'm just getting back into the idea of playing golf again on a regular basis(last 5 years has been busy), but I have noticed something about these low compression "soft" balls with a urethane cover; they suck at driver distance.

The last time I played was about 6 months ago, and I have a sleeve of Callaway Chromes with a urethane cover, and a sleeve of Callaway HEX Black. Simply put, the Chrome was a duck on my driver and 3 wood as I averaged 15 more yards on the HEX. This was consistent with my findings when I played everyday 5 years ago, low compression balls are nice but do not go as far as higher compression tour level balls. Caveat emptor my friend.
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Just wondering if you played the Chrome or the Chrome+. With your swing speed I could see the regular Chrome maybe not fitting you that well. I have a much lower swing speed and the Chrome is one of the longer urethane balls I have played off the tee.

1. Maxfli U4 (Great performance and at 2 for $35 its a no brainer)
2. Callaway Chrome + (Great all around ball and $10 - $15 cheaper than the competition)
3. Any tour practice balls

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Like Hat Trick said end of year closeouts are always good deals. Just bought 2 dozen Wilson FG Tours for 28$ each, great all-around ball.
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Great ball!

Durability ain't spectacular but for a round or two it's a great ball.

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Srixon Z series $29.99 most places.
Rife V-Motion. $29.99. Very good ball.
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What was your opinion on the V-motion? I was interested to try them but I try to not go on their site because I know I wouldn't be able to leave without a putter in the order too.