D2 Feel, e5/6+, Gamer, AD333, 50/50, Zip, Maxfli Tour fire

The Gamer is one heck of a ball.

After a long search for a ball and reading the data of Golf Magazines tests, I have settled on the Taylor Made Burner TP. THe price plus performance is the best for me. I was also going the try the E5 but I like the TM's. I refuse the pay the prices of the top shelf balls. Plus I played 4 holes today with a ProV and I gave it away. I just spin them TOO much. I had to settle for a ball with around a 10-11,000 RPM off the wedge and the Burner TP fit, plus it last longer then the TP REDS and PROV's. ANyone can play any ball but 95% of golfers would score just the same with a $1 ball as a $4 ball. It is just a matter of getting used to the behavior of the ball. I have played in big tournements with Top Flites (exceptional spins) back when I was a +2 hcp and my parnters would make fun of me, but I beat them all the time, and would shoot a 69 and they would shut up. SO pick a ball you like that performs for you and doesn't break the bank.

If you like the Maxfli Tour Fires, they were on sale at my local Dicks this week (not sure how long the sale lasts), they had the reg. fire and tour fire for $20 a box. If you have a Dicks Score Card you should have gotten a Spring Catalog a week or two ago with a buy one get one free coupon for the Fire or Tour Fire balls. Ended up getting two boxes for $20.

Pretty good deal if you didn't get any of the really cheap closeouts (a vendor on here had them really cheap recently).

If you like the Maxfli Tour Fires, they were on sale at my local Dicks this week (not sure how long the sale lasts), they had the reg. fire and tour fire for $20 a box. If you have a Dicks Score Card you should have gotten a Spring Catalog a week or two ago with a buy one get one free coupon for the Fire or Tour Fire balls. Ended up getting two boxes for $20.

 

Pretty good deal if you didn't get any of the really cheap closeouts (a vendor on here had them really cheap recently).

yeah, i have been buying them up...but they are discontinued, so i am playing others as well to find the "next" ball.

the zip and 50 were a great ball, but wasnt sure if it was just at the right time for my game...meaning i was playing well at the time

The Tour Fire may be discontinued but the Burner TP lives on. I bought 12dz Tour Fires from GPP at $12dz so I'm set for a while. I totally agree that it's just a matter of getting used to the performance of the ball. For me the Tour Fire usually pitches forward a bit on full shots but it's no big deal I just allow for that. The Tour Fire/Burner TP is pretty long off the tee also. The E6+ plays pretty similar to both balls in my opinion and would consider that ball as well. They are also on sale at gppgolf.com.

OF THOSE...Tour Fire is the best

...and Burner TP IS the new version with a different paint job.

My votes go to the AD333 and the Gamer. The AD333 is one of my gamer balls, and the gamer is a really nice ball. TF is coming out with a ball under $20 that's similar to the gamer, supposedly.

The Gamer is growing on me. The cover is easily scuffed and I can't spin it enough to get as much bite as I want on full wedge/short iron shots, it runs out a little, but it is good feeling and long.

I really like the gamer and the zips. I may need a few more rounds from each before I make my official decision.

I just tried the tp burner and loved it. Mid price. Not too hard. not mushy. goes far and holds the green without alot of spin. A++.

Of course my next round might yield a different reply. But that's golf, right? :black eye:

i use both the e5 and the burner tp. the burner is softer and longer, the e5 is higher launching and spins better than any mid priced ball on the market. i choose between the two based on the hole i am playing and wind conditions. i also have a smaller stock of one platinums when there is a general need for a pooload of spin

I have been pretty happy with the tour fire.

Another vote for the e5.

Great distance off tee, good ballflight and spin is perfect around the greens.

Great value too!

I think the Gamer comes closer to delivering premium results than any of the middle tier "tour" balls I've used, including the NXT, NXT Tour, Bridgestones and HX Hot/Hot Bite. Unless I'm hitting out of the rough, my ball is typically within a foot of the ball mark on the green. It's soft off all clubs and has a very crisp feel off the driver. Flies a mile. They do not hold up well after hitting trees or cart paths, but I always get 18 out of one, so I can't complain about that.

It kind of reminds me of the old Top Flite Tour (later called Strata Tour Soft I think), which was a fantastic three-piece golf ball.