Mid-Handicappers: What Ball Do You Play?

[EZCUSE]

I love trying out new balls.

 

With that said, I try to keep a dozen under $30 USD.

 

Right now I play the Project (a) and I like them. They are a great price point at $27 USD on Amazon.

 

I am unwilling to step to a tour ball (Pro V1, Chomesoft) because I lose about 2-3 balls a round and it's just throwing my money down the drain.

 

I've played NXT Tour S, Q Star Tour, Snell MTB.

 

I like a softer ball but can't be too soft due to my swing speed. I would choose accuracy/feel over distance any day.

 

Any recommendation of balls I should try out?

[Double Gee]

Without question, the Wilson Zip. Very soft feel, enough spin around the green to check a ball, lasts well and around 75% cheaper than the premium offerings.

[theedge27]

On Thursdays, last year's Chrome soft can be had for $28 on Dicks website. A few others in your price point I would look into are:

 

Wilson FG Tour ($30 budgetgolf), MG C4 ($20, plays almost identical to ProV), and the Maxfli Ufli series.

 

Vice is the best deal on balls if you don't mind buying 5dz at a time. $25 a dozen if you buy 5.

[EZCUSE]

Thanks for the replies. Not trying to buy 5-dozen balls so the Vice are out.

 

The FG Tour's seem like they could work.

 

Anyone else have any other recommendations>?

[lil'mike]

Besides the Chrome Soft which is my choice, others that I have played and liked are the Z-Star, Z-Star XV and the Bridgestone B330-RX. All of these can be had for cheaper if you shop the used sites like Golfballsdirect.com and buy them in a 4A or 5A condition!

[pappaf2]

On Thursdays, last year's Chrome soft can be had for $28 on Dicks website. A few others in your price point I would look into are:

 

Wilson FG Tour ($30 budgetgolf), MG C4 ($20, plays almost identical to ProV), and the Maxfli Ufli series.

 

Vice is the best deal on balls if you don't mind buying 5dz at a time. $25 a dozen if you buy 5.

 

Yup 2017 Chromesofts on Dicks for $29. I've been playing the Chromesoft X recently and really like it.

 

You might be interested in CUT balls at $20 a dozen https://www.cutgolfco.com/shop/

 

Kirkland Balls if you are a member

[Tanner25]

I am zeroing in on the 3 piece low priced balls. Gamersoft, and Wilson Spin. The Spin can be had for 10 a dozen in store at Academy Sports.

[wkndhack]

Been playing the both the Q Star and Q Star Tour lately.

[tips09]

Project a for me but still contemplating switching to chromesoft. I found the 2018 project a spin less off the driver which is keeping me leaning that way. I don't have an official handicap but usually shoot high 80s low 90s

[ob18]

If I could settle on a single option I'd toss a firm suggestion but so far this year I've used -------- Project (a), Bridgestone B330RXS (used), Bridgestone e6 soft, Cut Grey, Srixon Q-Star & Snell Get Sum.

 

The used were just more of a trial --------- have a tough time thinking I could use them full time (big time mental thing with me)

[Phil_I_am 84]

Been playing the both the Q Star and Q Star Tour lately.

 

After going back and forth between QST, rxs, and both zstars I think I've finally settled on the QST. Think it's the beat all around ball at a reasonable price

[ob18]

Been playing the both the Q Star and Q Star Tour lately.

 

After going back and forth between QST, rxs, and both zstars I think I've finally settled on the QST. Think it's the beat all around ball at a reasonable price

 

For whatever reason just couldn't get a good feel for them.........have a dozen I'll likely never use

[Solidstrike]

Titleist velocity

[Stumpnav]

I think the Callaway Super Soft is a really good ball for a reasonable price....

[GolfinDawg]

Vice Pro. They have every flavor you want, except a durable soft. The Pro Soft’s matte finish never stays clean, and gets banged up a touch more.

[noodle3872]

2018 TM Project A. Everything you could want in a ball. 15 packs at Carl’s for $32.99.

[Roc-A-Fella_1]

Callaway Hex Chrome $21.99/dozen

https://www.mggolf.com/golf-balls-callaway-hexchrome/

[peaco1de]

Titleist DT Tru Softs are great! They feel a little funny at first, but they’re great bang for your buck!

[NJpatbee]

I would second the TruSofts and also include the Gamer Softs and e/6 Soft. That being said I have a dozen Duo U's and 2 dozen KSigs to try out this year and do like some of the moderate spinning urethene balls like the old U/3.

[ob18]

I would second the TruSofts and also include the Gamer Softs and e/6 Soft. That being said I have a dozen Duo U's and 2 dozen KSigs to try out this year and do like some of the moderate spinning urethene balls like the old U/3.

 

I like the e6 soft but how would you or anybody that's played both compare them against each other?

[BeerPerHole]

I love trying out new balls.

 

With that said, I try to keep a dozen under $30 USD.

 

Right now I play the Project (a) and I like them. They are a great price point at $27 USD on Amazon.

 

I am unwilling to step to a tour ball (Pro V1, Chomesoft) because I lose about 2-3 balls a round and it's just throwing my money down the drain.

 

I've played NXT Tour S, Q Star Tour, Snell MTB.

 

I like a softer ball but can't be too soft due to my swing speed. I would choose accuracy/feel over distance any day.

 

Any recommendation of balls I should try out?

We sound similar. For a long time I played the Project a. I've since played the Snell MTB Black, Snell Get Sum, and Srixon Q XV. I really like all of them. Just ordered some more Get Sums. I think this ball is overlooked, probably since it's not a urethane ball. But, I have shot my lowest scores with it as a mid-handicapper. I also pay attention to price...

[willmillar]

The best bang for the buck for me has been the QStar Tour. Great feel, predictable around the greens, and most of all 29.99 a dozen.

[oldsticksnewsticks]

KSig. They just can't be beat for the price and have nice spin around the greens at least with my swing.

[brew4eagle]

QST, scored 5 dozen for $84. Hard to beat that and I haven't noticed much difference vs. Z Star.

[JaNelson38]

I love trying out new balls.

 

With that said, I try to keep a dozen under $30 USD.

 

Right now I play the Project (a) and I like them. They are a great price point at $27 USD on Amazon.

 

I am unwilling to step to a tour ball (Pro V1, Chomesoft) because I lose about 2-3 balls a round and it's just throwing my money down the drain.

 

I've played NXT Tour S, Q Star Tour, Snell MTB.

 

I like a softer ball but can't be too soft due to my swing speed. I would choose accuracy/feel over distance any day.

 

Any recommendation of balls I should try out?

 

Your search should end at the 2018 TaylorMade Project (a). Urethane ball for moderate swing speeds with great feel. You truly arent missing anything else that will be better at that price point since you are already playing them.

[Bill Broderick]

If you're a Costco member, you might want to take a look at their 3-piece urethane ball ($28.98 for 2 dozen, including shipping). While I haven't played them yet, many people are comparing them Chrome Softs.

 

So far, despite the fact that they are only available online, the availability of these balls appear to be more consistent than that of the 4-piece balls.

[NJpatbee]

I would second the TruSofts and also include the Gamer Softs and e/6 Soft. That being said I have a dozen Duo U's and 2 dozen KSigs to try out this year and do like some of the moderate spinning urethene balls like the old U/3.

 

I like the e6 soft but how would you or anybody that's played both compare them against each other?

 

I find the e6 Soft and Gamer Soft to be identical - very good 3 piece Surlyn golf balls.

[lwestby]

9 index

Snell MTB is my main ball. I do have some Kirkland 4 pc that I started trying out. Switched from Chromesofts.

[cmagnusson]

Whatever I find in the bush while looking for the last ball I hit.

 

 

Luckily I play the same course as bad golfers with lots of money so it ends up being almost exclusively ProV1s

[Fade to Black]

I was incredibly surprised by the Wilson Duo balls I tried on a whim last year. They feel great, as long as anything else I've hit, spin enough around the green.

 

For the price, I have ZERO issues with them. Absolute sleeper of a ball.