SNELL GOLF BALLS??? anyone???

[PhilsFanDrew]

I was just able to use the code successfully.  The free shipping even worked for Next Day which is really awesome!  I should be able to get out this weekend and give them a go and provide some feedback.

[iutodd]

I got what I believe are the newer Prime balls with the increased durability. 
 

I had them on a mat with a track man and hit a lot of wedges.  A problem I was seeing with the initial batch I got was wedges roughing up the ball even after just one particularly saucy shot. 
 

The ones I hit yesterday seemed to have no issues with that so that’s a good sign.  I’ll hopefully get out early next week on the course to get some real world testing done - it’s 120 degrees out right now and it’s just too freaking hot to golf. 

[iutodd]

Took them out today.

 

Durability is absolutely a lot better.  

 

I just really like this ball - when I switched back to the MTB-X for a few rounds I just didn't feel as confident around the greens or on the green.  Today around the green and putting I just felt good - like the ball was going to do what I wanted it to do.

 

The data that came out today on that other site is interesting to dig into - but I dunno - I didn't see anything that made me want to suddenly switch to a new ball.  

[iutodd]

Took them out again today.

 

Durability is totally not an issue.  It's a good ball.  If you tried the initial batch and were disappointed by the durability try them again.

 

That data from the other site shows that it's a ball that is on par performance wise with the ProV1 - for a lot less.

[scott406]

4 hours ago, iutodd said:

Took them out again today.

 

Durability is totally not an issue.  It's a good ball.  If you tried the initial batch and were disappointed by the durability try them again.

 

That data from the other site shows that it's a ball that is on par performance wise with the ProV1 - for a lot less.

Which one?

Prime or Prime X

Do both have new covers?

I got a test pack a few weeks back and the ball couldn't take a gap wedge to it without scuffing

 

Would try again if they fixed it

[iutodd]

Prime!  Just the Prime. The Prime cover durability is vastly improved if my experience the last few days are any indication.

[jimb6golf]

On 8/20/2023 at 9:04 PM, jimb6golf said:

I called Snell directly and they completed the purchase and gave me the free shipping. Pretty easy.

 

I tried the new Prime ball and played it for 9-10 holes and still saw 'some' wear but it seemed to  be slightly better than the previous version I had tried a month or so ago.  Still working through which ball suits me better Prime or Prime X but leaning towards the latter.  Difference between the two balls is more apparent with this new version/ issue in my opinion too.

Any updates on the updated Prime X ball and the more durable cover?  Also really liking the slightly different colors between the 2 balls too, pretty interesting. Disappointed to see the new balls didn't come out on top of the MGS study too.

[flushem]

I am disappointed not seeing Prime series on the top.  No matter how objective the test results are, our choices are SO subjective.  I did not think I would choose Prime but I ended up choosing handful of balls including Prime over Prime X and other balls based on the stat. 

However, I do hope and believe that Dr. Snell and his team will work harder to get his ball(s) on the top of the chart in 2 years.  

[betarhoalphadelta]

2 hours ago, flushem said:

I am disappointed not seeing Prime series on the top.  No matter how objective the test results are, our choices are SO subjective.  I did not think I would choose Prime but I ended up choosing handful of balls including Prime over Prime X and other balls based on the stat. 

However, I do hope and believe that Dr. Snell and his team will work harder to get his ball(s) on the top of the chart in 2 years.  

 

How do you define "top" of the chart? Distance? 

 

If all you want is distance, there are probably some 2pc Surlyn low-spin balls that will give you more distance. 

 

I feel conflicted admitting this on WRX, but I'm not swinging at 125 mph to the point where I need the low-spin ball to keep from ballooning. I want a ball that gives me good greenside and approach characteristics without completely sacrificing distance. Not a ball that gives me 8.2 yards more off the tee but I can't get to stop without 20y of rollout on a 50y pitch shot. 

 

When I looked at the 2021 numbers, I was playing the Kirkland V2 and realized that with my mortal swing speed, I like spin but don't need *THAT* much spin. I picked the MTB-X because it was sort of a "middle of the road" ball for my middle of the road swing speed. It wasn't at the top of the list for distance, but I never found it lacking. I could have gone Left Dash, and maybe gotten a few more yards b/c my drives rolled out more, but it doesn't mean the ball would have been better for my game. 

[flushem]

16 minutes ago, betarhoalphadelta said:

 

How do you define "top" of the chart? Distance? 

 

If all you want is distance, there are probably some 2pc Surlyn low-spin balls that will give you more distance. 

 

I feel conflicted admitting this on WRX, but I'm not swinging at 125 mph to the point where I need the low-spin ball to keep from ballooning. I want a ball that gives me good greenside and approach characteristics without completely sacrificing distance. Not a ball that gives me 8.2 yards more off the tee but I can't get to stop without 20y of rollout on a 50y pitch shot. 

 

When I looked at the 2021 numbers, I was playing the Kirkland V2 and realized that with my mortal swing speed, I like spin but don't need *THAT* much spin. I picked the MTB-X because it was sort of a "middle of the road" ball for my middle of the road swing speed. It wasn't at the top of the list for distance, but I never found it lacking. I could have gone Left Dash, and maybe gotten a few more yards b/c my drives rolled out more, but it doesn't mean the ball would have been better for my game. 

you can certainly refer to the past test results (19 &21) and see what MTBs were referred as. 

Edited September 6, 2023 by flushem

[bekgolf]

25 minutes ago, flushem said:

you can certainly refer to the past test results (19 &21) and see what MTBs were referred as. 

 

I really liked the MTB Black, still have one sleeve left.  All I want is for a ball that performs like the TP Red and Black.  Best ball ever made imo.  My hope is that Dean can figure out a way to bring the MTB Black back.  His losing the Foremost site to Taylor Made had to be a huge setback, I want Dean to succeed. 

[pingfool]

Materials and supply coupled w/ production facility capacity that does not meet demand is a global problem across almost every industry.

 

Golf ball production challenges will continue just like every other commodity that is not renewable. 

Edited September 7, 2023 by pingfool

[monks66]

10 hours ago, bekgolf said:

 

I really liked the MTB Black, still have one sleeve left.  All I want is for a ball that performs like the TP Red and Black.  Best ball ever made imo.  My hope is that Dean can figure out a way to bring the MTB Black back.  His losing the Foremost site to Taylor Made had to be a huge setback, I want Dean to succeed. 

Yes the TM TP Red LDP....best ball ever...if Dean made a ball with those specs...AMEN!

[iutodd]

I posted these numbers in another thread comparing the Snell Prime to four similar compression balls with similar pricing.  I also compared it to the ProV1 - which is considered the best ball you can get.  The four balls besides the Snell were routinely picked as the balls to get throughout the testing at each speed.

 

Slow Swing speed Driver+Iron carry:

Snell Prime: 193+121 = 314

Maxfli Tour: 193+123 = 316

Wilson Triad: 195+122 = 317

Vice Pro: 194+124 = 318

ProV1: 193+122 = 315

 

Mid Swing speed Driver+Iron carry:

Snell Prime: 242+152 = 394

Maxfli Tour: 241+156 = 397

Wilson Triad: 237+155 = 392

Vice Pro: 239+155 = 393

ProV1: 242+155 = 397

 

Fast Swing Speed Driver+Iron carry:

 

Snell Prime: 310+171 = 481

Maxfli Tour: 309+170 = 479

Wilson Triad: 308+170 = 478

Vice Pro: 312+171 = 483

ProV1: 310+172 = 482

 

Spin numbers on the 35 yard wedge for all these balls are basically the same.  Spin numbers for mid-irons show the Triad maybe having a significant amount more spin (not sure how to quantify 400-500 more rpm - especially since, if you look at the total number for mid-iron shots, the Triad had the same amount of roll-out (12 yards)) but all others are very similar.  Triad also generally had the most spin off of driver but it varies depending on speed.

 

I've said multiple times now that none of the data made me want to switch balls or try something else.  I definitely have no interest in spending $55 on Titleist ProV1.  

[storm319]

On 9/6/2023 at 7:16 PM, bekgolf said:

 

I really liked the MTB Black, still have one sleeve left.  All I want is for a ball that performs like the TP Red and Black.  Best ball ever made imo.  My hope is that Dean can figure out a way to bring the MTB Black back.  His losing the Foremost site to Taylor Made had to be a huge setback, I want Dean to succeed. 

It was Nassau, not Foremost.

[bekgolf]

Just now, storm319 said:

It was Nassau, not Foremost.

 

Thanks.  I was wondering if I had it right after I posted and I was too lazy to look it up.

[elwhippy]

OK ball. I bought the version prior to the more durable cover. Fells good, sits down well, but shorter off every club. 

[Hot Rod 71]

This may have been said already…..apologies if so. I haven’t visited this thread in a while. 

 

The names Snell MTB Prime and Snell MTB Prime X are mouthful and should be shortened to simply Snell Prime and Snell Prime X. 
 

I purchased a test pack and felt both balls were just OK. I didn’t care for the new logo, in particular the size and weight as printed on the ball. 

[mileslong]

I purchased a dozen of the Primes at the initial release, I was really excited to get back to playing Snells. After going through that dozen I was extremely disappointed.  The ball seemed to perform but I didn’t care for the “feel” and the durability was terrible. When Dean introduced the improved cover Prime’s, I purchased a dozen, thinking I wouldn’t like them anymore than the original Primes, but I thought I would give Dean a fair try.  After playing the last 4 rounds with the new Prime, I’m happy to say I’m back with Snell.  The durability is outstanding with the new improved cover.  I don’t have an original Prime, but I think the new cover has improved the “feel” as well.  I’ll be jumping on a 5 pack for sure.  Well done Dean, the improved Prime is a great ball, now get us a yellow.  Consumers are never happy:)

[gioreeko]

I'll give them a try when the X comes out in yellow. Hopefully they're close to the awesome MTB-X

[GoTime]

On 9/10/2023 at 11:13 AM, Hot Rod 71 said:

This may have been said already…..apologies if so. I haven’t visited this thread in a while. 

 

The names Snell MTB Prime and Snell MTB Prime X are mouthful and should be shortened to simply Snell Prime and Snell Prime X. 
 

I purchased a test pack and felt both balls were just OK. I didn’t care for the new logo, in particular the size and weight as printed on the ball. 

 

This is the most golf WRX thing I've ever read 

[Hot Rod 71]

2 hours ago, GoTime said:

 

This is the most golf WRX thing I've ever read 

Im not quite sure how to take that. 😂

[kthomas]

Appreciate the free shipping code @Snell Golf!

 

I've been a fan of the brand since inception, but it's been a minute since I've stocked up on Snell golf balls. Just bought 5 dozen of the Snell Prime's to stock back up.

 

Excited to try the new balls!

[flushem]

I played with MTB X in Las Vegas where thousands of  rocks are on desert layout.  The durability of X was unbelievable.  I still have 6 dozens but will definitely miss if I run out  

[bakere]

Well, my testing got delayed quite a bit, but I finally got around to test these. My findings were pretty much identical to @jimb6golf. Prime and Prime X were very similar. The X was a bit more spinny on greenside chips. Driving distance was similar enough for my skill level of finding the center of my driver face. I had a nice drive with both of them luckily and they both flew around 285, which is a good distance for me.

 

The X cover got beat up a little more than the Prime, but that could've been due to outside factors. I think I prefer the Prime better feel wise and it performed well for me. I currently play the MTB Black so maybe Prime was going to be my favorite just due to familiarity.

 

Once I run out of MTB Black, hopefully the Prime in yellow is out and I will switch to that.

[unluckybounce]

I bought a dozen of both Prime balls at launch, after being an exclusive MTB black player for a long time. I immediately gave the Prime X sleeves away, and the Prime is now my "here comes water, time for a ghost runner" ball. It's such a bummer that it's such a radical change, must be the move away from cast urethane. I'll probably try a dozen of the current Prime and see how that goes. the MTB Black was perfect in every way IMO.

[bekgolf]

MTB Prime X now on sale for $22 a dozen in the 5 pack.

[Flyers99]

On 9/7/2023 at 3:36 PM, iutodd said:

I posted these numbers in another thread comparing the Snell Prime to four similar compression balls with similar pricing.  I also compared it to the ProV1 - which is considered the best ball you can get.  The four balls besides the Snell were routinely picked as the balls to get throughout the testing at each speed.

 

 

Slow Swing speed Driver+Iron carry:

Snell Prime: 193+121 = 314

Maxfli Tour: 193+123 = 316

Wilson Triad: 195+122 = 317

Vice Pro: 194+124 = 318

ProV1: 193+122 = 315

 

Mid Swing speed Driver+Iron carry:

Snell Prime: 242+152 = 394

Maxfli Tour: 241+156 = 397

Wilson Triad: 237+155 = 392

Vice Pro: 239+155 = 393

ProV1: 242+155 = 397

 

Fast Swing Speed Driver+Iron carry:

 

Snell Prime: 310+171 = 481

Maxfli Tour: 309+170 = 479

Wilson Triad: 308+170 = 478

Vice Pro: 312+171 = 483

ProV1: 310+172 = 482

 

Spin numbers on the 35 yard wedge for all these balls are basically the same.  Spin numbers for mid-irons show the Triad maybe having a significant amount more spin (not sure how to quantify 400-500 more rpm - especially since, if you look at the total number for mid-iron shots, the Triad had the same amount of roll-out (12 yards)) but all others are very similar.  Triad also generally had the most spin off of driver but it varies depending on speed.

 

I've said multiple times now that none of the data made me want to switch balls or try something else.  I definitely have no interest in spending $55 on Titleist ProV1.  

This is exactly what I see.  I could drop 5 balls (within the same category) and other then feel don’t see any  major difference between them.  Nothing that would warrant spending 25-50% more.  I feel like golf balls today aren’t that much different in each category.  

[Leroy Brown]

Any word on MTB Prime or Prime-X in optic yellow? When the new line was introduced, they said available in yellow this summer, but that's the last I've heard. Need to restock, but I'm trying to wait to order the balls these old eyes can see.

[elwhippy]

The epic price tells me these have flopped. A much poorer product despite four years of technical advances. I am giving mine away.