SNELL GOLF BALLS??? anyone???

[left hand low]

I just placed another order with them as well. Think this may be my third 6 pack of MTBs.

 

Anyway, I did notice the smart post option on my shipping(and chose that). However, they haven't always used SmartPost have they. Seems like I got my last order pretty quickly, but I know smart post is pretty slow. I don't need these quick or anything. Still have six sleeves, but just seemed odd to me.

[scrap22]

I just placed another order with them as well. Think this may be my third 6 pack of MTBs.

 

Anyway, I did notice the smart post option on my shipping(and chose that). However, they haven't always used SmartPost have they. Seems like I got my last order pretty quickly, but I know smart post is pretty slow. I don't need these quick or anything. Still have six sleeves, but just seemed odd to me.

SmartPost is sloooooow. At least to the West Coast it is. Hopefully you have some stock to hold you over before your Christmas present arrives.

[ode1]

Just ordered a dozen Tuesday night... 6/6 and just saw my email that I wasn't going to get them until Friday 6/16. Yipe! 10 days to ship from East Coast to Wisconsin? =(

 

They will likely get there quicker then that....but that will depend on how long your local PO sits on them.

[Break81]

Orders a sample pack on a Monday and they got to my house on Saturday.... I am in SoCal so that was pretty quick IMO for Smart Post.

[ob18]

Just ordered a dozen Tuesday night... 6/6 and just saw my email that I wasn't going to get them until Friday 6/16. Yipe! 10 days to ship from East Coast to Wisconsin? =(

 

There is probably an option to ship them faster if you wanted to pay for that.........after all it is FREE SHIPPING

[lwestby]

I tried the MTB and was not a fan. i will have to give them another try. i felt the flight was too high, and i felt it didnt do well in the wind. I also was not happy with the durability.

 

Different strokes for different folks I guess. . . . . . I find that it flies lower, does better in the wind and is just as durable - maybe a bit more.

[Awesomeguy887]

Anyone know if Snell will be doing a Father's Day discount this year?

[dkr1269]

They have 2 dozen MTBs plus a cap for $75 or 2 dozen Get Sum plus a cap for $56.

[lenman73]

Just ordered some MTB's and can't wait to try them out. From the reviews they get I have high hopes.

[golfnut215]

So, I have been lurking in the Balls sub-forum (and other areas on WRX), especially the threads on Snell and Kirkland, for quite some time and finally decided to make this my first post. I'm one who likes to play yellow balls because I can see them better and just like the look. Plus, it's easier to distinguish my ball from the others, as a large majority of golfers still play white. Regardless, I have purchased a six-pack of Snells and a box (2 dozen) of the Kirkland and like them both and am about to run out. I have decided that I want to go back to yellow and am writing to further implore Mr. Snell to make a yellow MTB. I have read Mr. Snell's posts which detail the production issues with doing a cast urethane covered colored ball and still believe that it would be worthwhile for him to consider giving it a try, as I believe a lot of golfers would buy them (hopefully, enough to warrant the production costs). I will also state that I have looked into buying the Vice lime green balls, but it concerns me that, even though they're cast urethane, they're pretty much off-the-shelf balls manufactured by Foremost. I guess I trust that Mr. Snell isn't doing that too. Until I can purchase a yellow (or green) MTB, I'm likely going to go with the yellow Srixon Z Star. I pay more money for them and they're not cast urethane, but they're good enough for me. Just FYI, I'm 62 y/o and presently have a 7.4 index.

[bluesgolfer]

So, I have been lurking in the Balls sub-forum (and other areas on WRX), especially the threads on Snell and Kirkland, for quite some time and finally decided to make this my first post. I'm one who likes to play yellow balls because I can see them better and just like the look. Plus, it's easier to distinguish my ball from the others, as a large majority of golfers still play white. Regardless, I have purchased a six-pack of Snells and a box (2 dozen) of the Kirkland and like them both and am about to run out. I have decided that I want to go back to yellow and am writing to further implore Mr. Snell to make a yellow MTB. I have read Mr. Snell's posts which detail the production issues with doing a cast urethane covered colored ball and still believe that it would be worthwhile for him to consider giving it a try, as I believe a lot of golfers would buy them (hopefully, enough to warrant the production costs). I will also state that I have looked into buying the Vice lime green balls, but it concerns me that, even though they're cast urethane, they're pretty much off-the-shelf balls manufactured by Foremost. I guess I trust that Mr. Snell isn't doing that too. Until I can purchase a yellow (or green) MTB, I'm likely going to go with the yellow Srixon Z Star. I pay more money for them and they're not cast urethane, but they're good enough for me. Just FYI, I'm 62 y/o and presently have a 7.4 index.

 

If you haven't already, try the Volvik Vivid. Nice, soft feel, good distance, checks nicely.

[Hot Rod 71]

So, I have been lurking in the Balls sub-forum (and other areas on WRX), especially the threads on Snell and Kirkland, for quite some time and finally decided to make this my first post. I'm one who likes to play yellow balls because I can see them better and just like the look. Plus, it's easier to distinguish my ball from the others, as a large majority of golfers still play white. Regardless, I have purchased a six-pack of Snells and a box (2 dozen) of the Kirkland and like them both and am about to run out. I have decided that I want to go back to yellow and am writing to further implore Mr. Snell to make a yellow MTB. I have read Mr. Snell's posts which detail the production issues with doing a cast urethane covered colored ball and still believe that it would be worthwhile for him to consider giving it a try, as I believe a lot of golfers would buy them (hopefully, enough to warrant the production costs). I will also state that I have looked into buying the Vice lime green balls, but it concerns me that, even though they're cast urethane, they're pretty much off-the-shelf balls manufactured by Foremost. I guess I trust that Mr. Snell isn't doing that too. Until I can purchase a yellow (or green) MTB, I'm likely going to go with the yellow Srixon Z Star. I pay more money for them and they're not cast urethane, but they're good enough for me. Just FYI, I'm 62 y/o and presently have a 7.4 index.

 

You've been lurking for 12 years?

[trackcoach13]

So, I have been lurking in the Balls sub-forum (and other areas on WRX), especially the threads on Snell and Kirkland, for quite some time and finally decided to make this my first post. I'm one who likes to play yellow balls because I can see them better and just like the look. Plus, it's easier to distinguish my ball from the others, as a large majority of golfers still play white. Regardless, I have purchased a six-pack of Snells and a box (2 dozen) of the Kirkland and like them both and am about to run out. I have decided that I want to go back to yellow and am writing to further implore Mr. Snell to make a yellow MTB. I have read Mr. Snell's posts which detail the production issues with doing a cast urethane covered colored ball and still believe that it would be worthwhile for him to consider giving it a try, as I believe a lot of golfers would buy them (hopefully, enough to warrant the production costs). I will also state that I have looked into buying the Vice lime green balls, but it concerns me that, even though they're cast urethane, they're pretty much off-the-shelf balls manufactured by Foremost. I guess I trust that Mr. Snell isn't doing that too. Until I can purchase a yellow (or green) MTB, I'm likely going to go with the yellow Srixon Z Star. I pay more money for them and they're not cast urethane, but they're good enough for me. Just FYI, I'm 62 y/o and presently have a 7.4 index.

 

You've been lurking for 12 years?

 

Apparently a HOF lurker!

[scrap22]

So, I have been lurking in the Balls sub-forum (and other areas on WRX), especially the threads on Snell and Kirkland, for quite some time and finally decided to make this my first post. I'm one who likes to play yellow balls because I can see them better and just like the look. Plus, it's easier to distinguish my ball from the others, as a large majority of golfers still play white. Regardless, I have purchased a six-pack of Snells and a box (2 dozen) of the Kirkland and like them both and am about to run out. I have decided that I want to go back to yellow and am writing to further implore Mr. Snell to make a yellow MTB. I have read Mr. Snell's posts which detail the production issues with doing a cast urethane covered colored ball and still believe that it would be worthwhile for him to consider giving it a try, as I believe a lot of golfers would buy them (hopefully, enough to warrant the production costs). I will also state that I have looked into buying the Vice lime green balls, but it concerns me that, even though they're cast urethane, they're pretty much off-the-shelf balls manufactured by Foremost. I guess I trust that Mr. Snell isn't doing that too. Until I can purchase a yellow (or green) MTB, I'm likely going to go with the yellow Srixon Z Star. I pay more money for them and they're not cast urethane, but they're good enough for me. Just FYI, I'm 62 y/o and presently have a 7.4 index.

 

You've been lurking for 12 years?

Another one that cracked me up. lololol. Thank you.

[QuigleyDU]

So, I have been lurking in the Balls sub-forum (and other areas on WRX), especially the threads on Snell and Kirkland, for quite some time and finally decided to make this my first post. I'm one who likes to play yellow balls because I can see them better and just like the look. Plus, it's easier to distinguish my ball from the others, as a large majority of golfers still play white. Regardless, I have purchased a six-pack of Snells and a box (2 dozen) of the Kirkland and like them both and am about to run out. I have decided that I want to go back to yellow and am writing to further implore Mr. Snell to make a yellow MTB. I have read Mr. Snell's posts which detail the production issues with doing a cast urethane covered colored ball and still believe that it would be worthwhile for him to consider giving it a try, as I believe a lot of golfers would buy them (hopefully, enough to warrant the production costs). I will also state that I have looked into buying the Vice lime green balls, but it concerns me that, even though they're cast urethane, they're pretty much off-the-shelf balls manufactured by Foremost. I guess I trust that Mr. Snell isn't doing that too. Until I can purchase a yellow (or green) MTB, I'm likely going to go with the yellow Srixon Z Star. I pay more money for them and they're not cast urethane, but they're good enough for me. Just FYI, I'm 62 y/o and presently have a 7.4 index.

 

If you haven't already, try the Volvik Vivid. Nice, soft feel, good distance, checks nicely.

 

The vivid is the best looking ball out there. The white is the coolest color ever, but it is a completely different type of ball.

[BeerPerHole]

I was in our local Big 5 sporting goods store today and saw MTB on the shelf. Had to do a double take. They were next to the Taylormade Distance +

[lenman73]

I got to play with my MTB's for the first time last night on my league. Admittedly it wasn't a great test. The back nine is the shorter of the 2 with only 4 driver holes. And on the trouble tee shots I used a different ball on that hole so I didn't lose a snell. But when I did use it, it seemed very solid and seemed alot like the prov1 that was the other ball I used last night. But I left the course last night looking forward to playing this weekend. Great ball so far.

[trackcoach13]

I was in our local Big 5 sporting goods store today and saw MTB on the shelf. Had to do a double take. They were next to the Taylormade Distance +

 

What is Big 5 sporting goods? Is it like a Dicks Sporting Goods?

[Underlined.i]

Finally got to do some side by side testing tonight of the MTB vs the Vice Pro Soft and Plus. It was just on a practice green with my 2 year old daughter, but I put my first pitch/chip in the hole from about 20 yards with the MTB. Off to a good start!

 

From there, I would say the MTB spins just a hair better on these type of shots for me. For my game, though, I could easily get accustomed to either one. Hoping to do a full on course shot to shot showdown this weekend.

 

It's awesome that Dean is still signing the invoices. That alone really makes me want to give the MTB a serious look.

[Rich Douglas]

 

What is Big 5 sporting goods? Is it like a Dicks Sporting Goods?

 

No. It's more like a cross between a Sports Authority and a K-Mart. Not good. YMMV.

[BeerPerHole]

I was in our local Big 5 sporting goods store today and saw MTB on the shelf. Had to do a double take. They were next to the Taylormade Distance +

 

What is Big 5 sporting goods? Is it like a Dicks Sporting Goods?

It's a sporting goods chain that we've had out here in Cali for many decades. I was in there to buy my boy a new basketball. Great place for that. Each of their stores are fairly small and they deal in all kinds of stuff - ping pong, camping, guns, shoes... For whatever reason there are a few of them in our area but I think they are dying on the vine elsewhere...

[Ish]

I listen to the guys at ESPN1000 in Chicago a lot during the day and Carmen and Jurko were plugging the Snell balls for the second time now. Jurko a 10 yr NFL vet said he plays them during league play and recommended them to Carmen who now ordered some for himself. Nice free plug lol.

[mokedaddy]

Found a Snell mtb today on the course during a scramble. Definitely a quality ball and if it came in yellow I would probably play it full time.

[jeff1727]

First time breaking 80 from the back tees today. Shot a 76 with a Snell MTB. Driving was great but was throwing darts with my irons. Love the feel off my Taylormade spider black putter. Awesome ball.

[Underlined.i]

Finally got to play a full round with the MTB today. This thing is THE real deal. Hands down, the best feeling ball I have hit through the bag.

[BogeyFore5]

I've fully converted to the MTB this year and am loving it!

[BeerPerHole]

Shot a 41 on the front 9 at Mather this morning. The MTB was great. I just recently started shooting scores like this.

 

It was 104 degrees when I finished my 9 today.

[DaveMac]

Just a quick note for the European GolfWRX members, the Snell balls are now available in Europe. (snellgolf.co.uk)

 

I have just received a dozen MTB's so I am looking forward to putting them to the test against my two current gamers Titleist 2015 Pro V1, Callaway Chrome Soft.

 

The UK price £26.67 (6 dozen for £160) is not that significant a bargain vs the Chrome soft at ~£30 (2 dozen for £54) and I can still get 2 dozen 2015 pro v1's for £60.

 

I will post my thoughts on the ball after some on course testing this week.

 

I just completed a 18 hole test of the MTB and I am disappointed to report that I didn't like any aspect of the ball's performance. I will preface my thoughts by saying I am a (exceptionally) low swing speed player by GolfWRX standards, as a consequence of this I rely heavily on the feel and short game performance of a ball to help with my scoring.

 

I played and very much liked the Taylormade TP Red LDP, which I believe was one of Dean Snell's designs. The majority of Tour category golf balls have become much softer feeling since the days of the TP Red. IMO the MTB falls very much into the harder, brighter, clickier feeling tour balls. I would assess the feel to be 75% 2013 Pro V 1 X, 25% 2013 Pro V 1.

 

Performance characteristics are very much 2013 Pro V1 X, higher launch of the driver, with perhaps a touch more spin than my current 2015 Pro V1, distance is comparable. Iron launch is a touch lower and mid iron spin is down as well, carry distance is down a couple of yards. Pitching, chipping and putting performance was dominated by the firm crisp feel, wedge spin was down on my current ball.

 

I know my thoughts fly in the face of the majority of the comments in this thread and the headline reviews. I was hoping to find a new long term ball, unfortunately the Snell MTB is not the ball for me, perhaps I don't have the ballspeed to compress the MTB, which is exaggerating the hard feel I experienced. I personally think it is more a Pro V1 X competitor, unsurprisingly I have never been a Pro V1 X lover.

 

Hope my comments help some of our UK members considering trying this newly available ball.

[Snell Golf]

Hi... I have gotten a lot of email and messages asking about the new protos... so quick update... The proto work is just abut complete. I wasnt happy with a couple of results, so made another minor change to the design. .. last series of performance testing going on this month, and packaging design also almost completed....appreciate you patience..

[QuigleyDU]

Hi... I have gotten a lot of email and messages asking about the new protos... so quick update... The proto work is just abut complete. I wasnt happy with a couple of results, so made another minor change to the design. .. last series of performance testing going on this month, and packaging design also almost completed....appreciate you patience..

 

Thanks any more info you can provide? what is the performance characteristics of this ball? similar to the MTB?