ball fitting results

MadGolfer76 · May 1, 2010

Callaway i(z) is the winner!

Just got fit for a new ball today. Here are a few numbers off the driver:

Ball Speed: 140.3
Launch Angle: 15.1
Backspin: 3083
Test Club: My Adams 9015D w. V2 stiff
Current Ball: Titleist ProVx

Ball recommendations (best first):

Callaway i(z)
Callaway ix
Nike One Tour D
Maxfli Tour XD
Callaway i(s)
Titleist ProVx
Callaway Tour(i)
Nike One Tour
Bridgestone B330
Maxfli Tour
Bridgestone B330RX
Bridgestone B330S

I was looking for a little more distance. Accuracy is generally no problem and my short game is good. Seem to have lost a few mph this year as I have shortened my swing to hit more fairways. These were recommendations for premium balls. A few "performance" balls were recommended as well:

Nike One Tour Vapor
Srixon AD333
Callaway BB Diablo
Callaway HX Hot Plus
Srixon Soft Feel
Bridgestone +5

Going to try out a sleeve of i(z)'s tomorrow. Will check back with early results. Has anyone compared the i(z) with any of the other balls on the list?

Scott@84 · May 1, 2010

How were you fit?

ttaylor0024 · May 1, 2010

What is your driver ss?

geronimo509 · May 1, 2010

[quote name='ttaylor0024' date='01 May 2010 - 07:37 PM' timestamp='1272760651' post='2412556']
What is your driver ss?
[/quote]

I thought the i(z) and Ix were for higher swingspeeds?

MadGolfer76 · May 1, 2010

[quote name='Scott@84' date='01 May 2010 - 07:36 PM' timestamp='1272760574' post='2412555']
How were you fit?
[/quote]

At Golf Galaxy. They took data from my full swings and fed it all into a computer program which coughed up suggestions based on known ball data. I wasn't really worried about greenside spin as I generally put a good action on the ball and most premium balls perform well in this regard (yes, some better than others). Besides, I didn't have my wedges with me then. They fit me based on my specific request for a premium ball with more distance on tee shots.

[quote name='ttaylor0024' date='01 May 2010 - 07:37 PM' timestamp='1272760651' post='2412556']
What is your driver ss?
[/quote]

Controlled swing - around 102-105.
If I step on it - 108-110.

ttaylor0024 · May 1, 2010

[quote name='geronimo509' date='01 May 2010 - 06:40 PM' timestamp='1272760814' post='2412560']
[quote name='ttaylor0024' date='01 May 2010 - 07:37 PM' timestamp='1272760651' post='2412556']
What is your driver ss?
[/quote]

I thought the i(z) and Ix were for higher swingspeeds?
[/quote]

They are. Im just wondering what his is. I dont want to bother Golf USA anymore with random fittings...lol

Does anyone know a good ball for a 116+ Driver SS? I dont know exact because I wasnt warmed up when I swung...

Josh T · May 1, 2010

I think the Cally I(z) is one of the best balls I have ever played. Feels nice and crisp off the irons and not too bad off the putter. You will enjoy this ball.