Looking for a new ball in 2011...

I love the Z Star X yellow.

You might also look at the Nike 20XI... I don't know how well they'll do at retail, but they're also a nice ball.

If you have a GG near you go get fit for a ball.

For $20 you get a list of balls that are fit for your game depending on your distance and spin preferences.


My top 5 were something like:
Callaway Tour i(z)
Srizon Z Star
TaylorMade Penta
Callaway Tour i(x)

I was opting for more control vs distance.

do you happen to remember what ball was the longest?

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If you have a GG near you go get fit for a ball.

For $20 you get a list of balls that are fit for your game depending on your distance and spin preferences.


My top 5 were something like:
Callaway Tour i(z)
Srizon Z Star
TaylorMade Penta
Callaway Tour i(x)

I was opting for more control vs distance.
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I play ProV1's and Pentas and they are both a great option. Depending on your swing speed, the Penta will prlly go a little farther. But both have good distance and GREAT spin around the greens. My swing speed is about 112 with the driver.

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do you happen to remember what ball was the longest?

[quote name='CassinoNorth' timestamp='1295927914' post='2922455']
If you have a GG near you go get fit for a ball.

For $20 you get a list of balls that are fit for your game depending on your distance and spin preferences.


My top 5 were something like:
Callaway Tour i(z)
Srizon Z Star
TaylorMade Penta
Callaway Tour i(x)

I was opting for more control vs distance.
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It was either the Z star X or Pro V1x. It all varies on swing speed though. I was averaging 108 that day.

Frustrating... I get different answers from lots of sources - but those 3 balls are always rated the top 3 for distance. I did a Poll a few weeks ago on golfwrx and the Pro V1x won out as the "longest tour ball." The tour iz finished second followed the Z-star X in 3rd.

But, according to Srixon's own study the Z-star x is the longest ball followed by the Tour iz, and then the Pro V1x. According to Golfballselector.com - the Tour iz is the longest, followed by the Srixon Z-star x, and then the Pro V1x.

My swing speed is around 110-112 MPH (164 MPH ball speed), with spin around 3,300 RPM's.... steep angle of attack - launch the driver about 14.5 degrees with an 8.5 degree driver.

Any more suggestions on what urethane covered ball will give me the longest distance?

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Frustrating... I get different answers from lots of sources - but those 3 balls are always rated the top 3 for distance. I did a Poll a few weeks ago on golfwrx and the Pro V1x won out as the "longest tour ball." The tour iz finished second followed the Z-star X in 3rd.

But, according to Srixon's own study the Z-star x is the longest ball followed by the Tour iz, and then the Pro V1x. According to Golfballselector.com - the Tour iz is the longest, followed by the Srixon Z-star x, and then the Pro V1x.

My swing speed is around 110-112 MPH (164 MPH ball speed), with spin around 3,300 RPM's.... steep angle of attack - launch the driver about 14.5 degrees with an 8.5 degree driver.

Any more suggestions on what urethane covered ball will give me the longest distance?
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Most of the "x" style balls are going to be very close in terms of distance. Keep in mind that the USGA has limits on ball velocity so no one ball is going to be significantly longer than the rest.

The ix is the lowest spinning urethane ball off the tee so I doubt you will see much if any gain in distance. I will give you the best advice you will find here....buy a sleeve of each and compare them for yourself.