Current Premium Golf Balls

[CardsChamps11]

I am planning to do a complete golf ball test this spring testing all current premium golf ball models (Driving, Irons, Full Wedges, and Half Wedges). Below is what I could think of off the top of my head. Are there any golf balls missing? From this list the only premium balls that will be new in 2019 are Pro V1/V1x, TP5/TP5x, and Srixon Z Star/Z Star XV. i am going to test a few older models just for comparison sake.

 

Current Golf Balls

Vice Pro

Vice Pro Plus

2019 Pro V1

2019 Pro V1x

2019 TP5x

2019 TP5

Cut 3u

Cut 4u

Snell MTB Black

Snell MTB Red

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft X

2019 Srixon Z Star

2019 Srixon Z Star XV

2018 Bridgestone B X

2018 Bridgestone B XS

Kirkland Performance Plus +

 

Old Models to test

2017 Pro V1

2017 Pro V1x

2017 TP5x (my current ball)

[Mahamilto]

AVX...

 

Though some will argue it’s not a premium, it would be valuable to compare I think.

[CardsChamps11]

AVX...

 

Though some will argue it’s not a premium, it would be valuable to compare I think.

 

Is there a new one coming out this year?

[Mahamilto]

I don’t think so. Just the new ProVs this year. I think that Titleist is going to stagger it so the can have a new ball each year without revamping every ball yearly.

[damnorcross]

There will be a new player in the USA ball market this year. Stay tuned to the PGA Show.

[Justsomeguy]

Wilson FG Tour. Overlooked, excellent ball.

 

Maxfli Ufli - can make the argument w layers and urethane.

[CardsChamps11]

There will be a new player in the USA ball market this year. Stay tuned to the PGA Show.

 

Oh really? :)

[CardsChamps11]

Wilson FG Tour. Overlooked, excellent ball.Maxfli Ufli - can make the argument w layers and urethane.

 

I think maxfli has the u6 your ball right?

[Abelvis]

PearlGolf Pure Pro and Pure Pro X

[theedge27]

Wilson FG Tour. Overlooked, excellent ball.Maxfli Ufli - can make the argument w layers and urethane.

 

I think maxfli has the u6 your ball right?

 

The newer model is called the Ufli. There's a soft and speed version. 4 piece urethane. On clearance for $16 a dozen at DSG. Great ball for the price.

 

2ND on the FG as well. Great ball, shame it's kind of hard to find.

[damnorcross]

There will be a new player in the USA ball market this year. Stay tuned to the PGA Show.

 

Oh really? :)

 

Yeah, I've hit a sleeve and it's solid. Not sure of the price point but I'm sure it will be less than a Pro V. If people will give them a try they'll like it, but the golf ball world is tough to make a dent in.

[lil'mike]

Wilson FG Tour. Overlooked, excellent ball.

 

Maxfli Ufli - can make the argument w layers and urethane.

 

For sure that FG Tour is a very good ball. It is priced high though unless you find it on sale somewhere!

[damnorcross]

I loved the FG Tour, but isn't it gone? Replaced by the Duo professional?

[Stanks]

I guess it depends on your definition of "premium". Pretty much everything Titleist or any ball maker nowadays has excellent QA for their processes.

 

Now, if you wanna make a test that actually means something. I guess all you would have to do is make a test between different balls with a certain price point. That or just segregate by layers. It also depends on what you're testing for...Spin, speed, RPM, durability, etc. etc.

[CardsChamps11]

I meant tour level balls

[Stanks]

I meant tour level balls

 

Define that better.

 

Most players on tour use a ball because they are given an option (TP5 or TP5x, Prov1 or X, Srixon ZStar XV or Z, Chromesoft or Chromesoft X). Noone on tour uses Snell, Vice, Kirkland, Cut...yet they are all tour caliber balls. As in, they could be used with no repercussions that their current choice uses.

 

Don't think I'm giving you a hard time. I just wanna know what you're pursuing with a "complete test" of "premium balls" when most every ball made nowadays is premium compared to a far earlier date. Food for thought.

[CardsChamps11]

I meant tour level balls

 

Define that better.

 

Most players on tour use a ball because they are given an option (TP5 or TP5x, Prov1 or X, Srixon ZStar XV or Z, Chromesoft or Chromesoft X). Noone on tour uses Snell, Vice, Kirkland, Cut...yet they are all tour caliber balls. As in, they could be used with no repercussions that their current choice uses.

 

Don't think I'm giving you a hard time. I just wanna know what you're pursuing with a "complete test" of "premium balls" when most every ball made nowadays is premium compared to a far earlier date. Food for thought.

 

I guess I’m trying the top of the line ball from every manufacturer. Basically anything that will provide your level performance

[lil'mike]

I loved the FG Tour, but isn't it gone? Replaced by the Duo professional?

 

I am not sure if it got replaced but you can still find it being sold at alot of places I believe.

[cjrobertson]

I am planning to do a complete golf ball test this spring testing all current premium golf ball models (Driving, Irons, Full Wedges, and Half Wedges). Below is what I could think of off the top of my head. Are there any golf balls missing? From this list the only premium balls that will be new in 2019 are Pro V1/V1x, TP5/TP5x, and Srixon Z Star/Z Star XV. i am going to test a few older models just for comparison sake.

 

Current Golf Balls

Vice Pro

Vice Pro Plus

2019 Pro V1

2019 Pro V1x

2019 TP5x

2019 TP5

Cut 3u

Cut 4u

Snell MTB Black

Snell MTB Red

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft X

2019 Srixon Z Star

2019 Srixon Z Star XV

2018 Bridgestone B X

2018 Bridgestone B XS

Kirkland Performance Plus +

 

Old Models to test

2017 Pro V1

2017 Pro V1x

2017 TP5x (my current ball)

I look forward to the results! Thanks for doing it OP

[cjrobertson]

Wilson FG Tour. Overlooked, excellent ball.

 

Maxfli Ufli - can make the argument w layers and urethane.

I've never played it... but that is an excellent price point so I'll have to give it a try!

[Mahamilto]

The old FG tours were very good. Never tried the new ones. Used to get the ones in ‘14-15 for free. So I played them a lot.

 

Those were virtually identical to the ProV of that era.

[cristphoto]

This is a good list of American balls readily available to the public. There are a couple European and Asian market balls too. Mizuno comes to mind. Just not available here.

[CardsChamps11]

I am planning to do a complete golf ball test this spring testing all current premium golf ball models (Driving, Irons, Full Wedges, and Half Wedges). Below is what I could think of off the top of my head. Are there any golf balls missing? From this list the only premium balls that will be new in 2019 are Pro V1/V1x, TP5/TP5x, and Srixon Z Star/Z Star XV. i am going to test a few older models just for comparison sake.

 

Current Golf Balls

Vice Pro

Vice Pro Plus

2019 Pro V1

2019 Pro V1x

2019 TP5x

2019 TP5

Cut 3u

Cut 4u

Snell MTB Black

Snell MTB Red

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft X

2019 Srixon Z Star

2019 Srixon Z Star XV

2018 Bridgestone B X

2018 Bridgestone B XS

Kirkland Performance Plus +

 

Old Models to test

2017 Pro V1

2017 Pro V1x

2017 TP5x (my current ball)

I look forward to the results! Thanks for doing it OP

 

I will post results. The testing will take some time as I plan to be thorough. Looks like Snell has an announcement coming up so their golf balls might be changed. I should know my full lineup after the PGA Merch Show.

[calaway33]

How about Bridgestone B RX and B RXS????

[elwhippy]

Nexen? Under Armour?

[highscoreinky]

Both are as good as any other ball I've played.

 

PearlGolf Pure Pro and Pure Pro X

[larciel]

I am planning to do a complete golf ball test this spring testing all current premium golf ball models (Driving, Irons, Full Wedges, and Half Wedges). Below is what I could think of off the top of my head. Are there any golf balls missing? From this list the only premium balls that will be new in 2019 are Pro V1/V1x, TP5/TP5x, and Srixon Z Star/Z Star XV. i am going to test a few older models just for comparison sake.

 

Current Golf Balls

Vice Pro

Vice Pro Plus

2019 Pro V1

2019 Pro V1x

2019 TP5x

2019 TP5

Cut 3u

Cut 4u

Snell MTB Black

Snell MTB Red

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft X

2019 Srixon Z Star

2019 Srixon Z Star XV

2018 Bridgestone B X

2018 Bridgestone B XS

Kirkland Performance Plus +

 

Old Models to test

2017 Pro V1

2017 Pro V1x

2017 TP5x (my current ball)

 

Great. If you can, please do review Wilson Duo U! MSRP $40 but it's like $1/ball on ebay. I tried a few and it's awesome.

[trackcoach13]

I am planning to do a complete golf ball test this spring testing all current premium golf ball models (Driving, Irons, Full Wedges, and Half Wedges). Below is what I could think of off the top of my head. Are there any golf balls missing? From this list the only premium balls that will be new in 2019 are Pro V1/V1x, TP5/TP5x, and Srixon Z Star/Z Star XV. i am going to test a few older models just for comparison sake.

 

Current Golf Balls

Vice Pro

Vice Pro Plus

2019 Pro V1

2019 Pro V1x

2019 TP5x

2019 TP5

Cut 3u

Cut 4u

Snell MTB Black

Snell MTB Red

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft

2018 Callaway Chrome Soft X

2019 Srixon Z Star

2019 Srixon Z Star XV

2018 Bridgestone B X

2018 Bridgestone B XS

Kirkland Performance Plus +

 

Old Models to test

2017 Pro V1

2017 Pro V1x

2017 TP5x (my current ball)

 

Great. If you can, please do review Wilson Duo U! MSRP $40 but it's like $1/ball on ebay. I tried a few and it's awesome.

 

Instead he should use the newly released Wilson Duo Professional that replaced the Duo U.

[sneaky_pete]

I loved the FG Tour, but isn't it gone? Replaced by the Duo professional?

There is a new 2019 model Wilson Staff FG Tour.

 

Been playing FG Tour for a few years - the most overlooked and underrated golf ball on the market. Seriously good ball.