New Wilson 50 Elite.

[ed8t]

Golftown is out of 50 Elites!! I don't know what in gonna do?? Are they being discontinued or something??

 

Had a peak at GT online. No yellows, orange listed atm, but they are selling double dozen boxes in white.

[Pigems]

Golftown is out of 50 Elites!! I don't know what in gonna do?? Are they being discontinued or something??

 

Had a peak at GT online. No yellows, orange listed atm, but they are selling double dozen boxes in white.

 

Awesome, tyvm for the info. :)

[Tanner25]

Golftown is out of 50 Elites!! I don't know what in gonna do?? Are they being discontinued or something??

 

Had a peak at GT online. No yellows, orange listed atm, but they are selling double dozen boxes in white.

 

Have you hit both yellow and white? I tried the yellow and did not like the feel. Do the whites feel better than the yellows?

[Need2golfalot]

I would choose yellow on overcast days, white on sunny days. I'm pretty sure they both play the same. They feel the same to me. I scored better with white and orange and lost the yellow ones faster (due to bad swings) Could be coincidence or there could be psychic effects of color. ?

[thomz0_]

Am I the only person that can't find orange 50's in any store locally?! Yeah I could buy them online but it's hard for me to do it. I'm lazy. Argh

[mvhoffman]

Am I the only person that can't find orange 50's in any store locally?! Yeah I could buy them online but it's hard for me to do it. I'm lazy. Argh

 

Try Kmart

[mvhoffman]

Golftown is out of 50 Elites!! I don't know what in gonna do?? Are they being discontinued or something??

 

Had a peak at GT online. No yellows, orange listed atm, but they are selling double dozen boxes in white.

 

Have you hit both yellow and white? I tried the yellow and did not like the feel. Do the whites feel better than the yellows?

 

You can buy 3 dozen on amazon for the price of 2 on GT

[marte]

Thanks mv for the suggestions. I'm in kind of a remote part of Canada, no golf specific stores within 200 miles so locally selection is limited to what department stores carry (not much) and my "pro shop" has a limited and VERY PRICY selection. And I can no longer find Top Flites up here since Dick's bought the name. So for reasonably priced balls have to go with whatever I can find at Walmart or Canadian Tire for the time being.

 

Bought 12--50's last summer. I must be the only one but I got noticeably less distance with these than any other ball I played last year...including free 2014 ProV1's. Have no idea why. But really liked the Srixon Soft feel. Bought 3 Duo's recently and preferred them to the 50..went further for me.

 

Having a terrible Lost Balls year, 19 in 16-18's plus 2 9's. Last year, 12LB in 32-18's. So have to buy more than usual. Going to try the Pinnacle Rush Soft next. Reading good things about it.

 

I've never purchased any of the big name top of the line urethane balls. Too expensive. But have gotten ProV's and Z Stars in men's night prizes or draws. Surprisingly, to me, I've not noticed any drop off in distance with these balls. Thought I would. And quite like the '15 ProV1. Too expensive though so Pinnacle Soft next.

 

maybe you should check out some of the other Srixon options or even the Top Flight options. The Qstar is a really neat ball. A little pricey, but nice ball that holds up. A big surprise too was the Top flight Gamer and also the D2 soft (I think that's what it was 2 for $20 at DSG). There are a lot of good options for absolutely reasonable price. Flip around and see what you like.

[mvhoffman]

Thanks mv for the suggestions. I'm in kind of a remote part of Canada, no golf specific stores within 200 miles so locally selection is limited to what department stores carry (not much) and my "pro shop" has a limited and VERY PRICY selection. And I can no longer find Top Flites up here since Dick's bought the name. So for reasonably priced balls have to go with whatever I can find at Walmart or Canadian Tire for the time being.

 

Bought 12--50's last summer. I must be the only one but I got noticeably less distance with these than any other ball I played last year...including free 2014 ProV1's. Have no idea why. But really liked the Srixon Soft feel. Bought 3 Duo's recently and preferred them to the 50..went further for me.

 

Having a terrible Lost Balls year, 19 in 16-18's plus 2 9's. Last year, 12LB in 32-18's. So have to buy more than usual. Going to try the Pinnacle Rush Soft next. Reading good things about it.

 

I've never purchased any of the big name top of the line urethane balls. Too expensive. But have gotten ProV's and Z Stars in men's night prizes or draws. Surprisingly, to me, I've not noticed any drop off in distance with these balls. Thought I would. And quite like the '15 ProV1. Too expensive though so Pinnacle Soft next.

 

maybe you should check out some of the other Srixon options or even the Top Flight options. The Qstar is a really neat ball. A little pricey, but nice ball that holds up. A big surprise too was the Top flight Gamer and also the D2 soft (I think that's what it was 2 for $20 at DSG). There are a lot of good options for absolutely reasonable price. Flip around and see what you like.

 

if you can't find what you want for a decent price, if it is cheaper, paypal me ill purchase and ship. depending on remoteness, may be longer and more expensive though

[marte]

MVHOFFMANN Wow, THANK YOU for the very kind, helpful and thoughtful offer. Really, really appreciate. Won't take you up on it though. Hope I need only a dozen more balls + what I now have, to see me through the year and want to try out the Pinnacle "Soft" which I hope to buy locally. And don't want to trouble you over a dozen balls. I do have a friend not far from me in Minnesota who we visit back and forth with on occasion. Spring '17 I'll probably get him to order a few dozens for me for next summer and pick them up from him on a visit. I'm very interested in the Top Flite Gamer soft.

Thanks. So incredibly nice of you to offer to help me out like this.

Marty

[mvhoffman]

MVHOFFMANN Wow, THANK YOU for the very kind, helpful and thoughtful offer. Really, really appreciate. Won't take you up on it though. Hope I need only a dozen more balls + what I now have, to see me through the year and want to try out the Pinnacle "Soft" which I hope to buy locally. And don't want to trouble you over a dozen balls. I do have a friend not far from me in Minnesota who we visit back and forth with on occasion. Spring '17 I'll probably get him to order a few dozens for me for next summer and pick them up from him on a visit. I'm very interested in the Top Flite Gamer soft.

Thanks. So incredibly nice of you to offer to help me out like this.

Marty

 

No problem man. If you need, let me know. Us WRX'ers have to stick together.

[BillyZ2]

I just gave my supply of Wilson Duos and elites to my high hc friend. Good riddance to those 'sponges'!

[Mtngolfer1]

I just gave my supply of Wilson Duos and elites to my high hc friend. Good riddance to those 'sponges'!

Ok, I don't see the point or need of your post, but I hope your friend enjoys the balls.

[jkc-rva]

How do these perform for high swing speed players? At 12.99 a dozen I suppose I could just buy a dozen and try but figured I'd ask. I play ProV1x and Tour Preferred X currently but wouldn't mine stockpiling something cheaper.

[Mtngolfer1]

How do these perform for high swing speed players? At 12.99 a dozen I suppose I could just buy a dozen and try but figured I'd ask. I play ProV1x and Tour Preferred X currently but wouldn't mine stockpiling something cheaper.

They are not going to have the spin you are experiencing with your current ball and will feel much softer you are playing a firmer option of your ball now so you will likely notice that right away. My swing speed ranges from 102-108 and I found distance to remain consistent. I know the 50 ball is not going to spin as much for me it is a hit and release type ball so I play for it. Off the putter it feels soft but I get a true roll. Off the driver it is a ball that wants to go straight, so for me I don't try to play a big draw or fade with it I play it for a straighter flight. For the price I figured I would give it a try and it has stuck around. Give it a try.

[jkc-rva]

How do these perform for high swing speed players? At 12.99 a dozen I suppose I could just buy a dozen and try but figured I'd ask. I play ProV1x and Tour Preferred X currently but wouldn't mine stockpiling something cheaper.

They are not going to have the spin you are experiencing with your current ball and will feel much softer you are playing a firmer option of your ball now so you will likely notice that right away. My swing speed ranges from 102-108 and I found distance to remain consistent. I know the 50 ball is not going to spin as much for me it is a hit and release type ball so I play for it. Off the putter it feels soft but I get a true roll. Off the driver it is a ball that wants to go straight, so for me I don't try to play a big draw or fade with it I play it for a straighter flight. For the price I figured I would give it a try and it has stuck around. Give it a try.

Thanks, man! My swing speed is usually around 110. I shouldn't go for pins as much as I do so the spin isn't a huge factor for me. I'll give them a shot!

[NRJyzr]

How do these perform for high swing speed players? At 12.99 a dozen I suppose I could just buy a dozen and try but figured I'd ask. I play ProV1x and Tour Preferred X currently but wouldn't mine stockpiling something cheaper.

They are not going to have the spin you are experiencing with your current ball and will feel much softer you are playing a firmer option of your ball now so you will likely notice that right away. My swing speed ranges from 102-108 and I found distance to remain consistent. I know the 50 ball is not going to spin as much for me it is a hit and release type ball so I play for it. Off the putter it feels soft but I get a true roll. Off the driver it is a ball that wants to go straight, so for me I don't try to play a big draw or fade with it I play it for a straighter flight. For the price I figured I would give it a try and it has stuck around. Give it a try.

Thanks, man! My swing speed is usually around 110. I shouldn't go for pins as much as I do so the spin isn't a huge factor for me. I'll give them a shot!

 

 

FWIW, I'm in the 110 zip code for driver, and have played these. I found I may have lost a couple yards off the tee, but it was nothing I got excited about. Been using the Vice Pro the last couple weeks and have been seeing roughly what I was seeing with the 50 Elite, in terms of tee game.

 

What really surprised me is the check these have around the greens. I'm not talking tour quality stuff, but I found they checked a LOT better than I expected. Better than the Duo for short game IMHO (which I've only hit a couple times on a practice green, small sample size caveats apply).

 

You'll never know until you try.

 

After playing these, as well as the Chrome Softs, I found an adjustment going back to a firmer premium ball. I eventually adjusted, but at first, I felt like I was hitting a rock. :)

[dciccoritti]

Well my son love the Orange 50. He hits it incredibly well and is able to put more spin on it than I can. As for me, I've been playing the ProV1x the last couple of weeks and have fallen in love with it. However I haven't fallen in love with the price tag.

[mprenko]

I tried 50 elite yesterday, have been using the Duo. I thought it was a little shorter off the tee and didnt like the feel as much with the putter. But a good ball for the price point

[bigmoneyp]

I finally tried these balls after many many other balls and let me say, I'm a believer. For 12.99/doz there is no better value for my game. As far as non-urethane golf balls go and considering price IMO there isn't a ball that stacks up.

 

Ps. This ball is in no way a replacement for a tour level ball as others have stated it could be.

[GWD]

I finally tried these balls after many many other balls and let me say, I'm a believer. For 12.99/doz there is no better value for my game. As far as non-urethane golf balls go and considering price IMO there isn't a ball that stacks up.

 

Ps. This ball is in no way a replacement for a tour level ball as others have stated it could be.

 

Yes, but very few of us here are replacements for tour players, either.

 

But I should only speak for myself.

[Phireside]

Golftown is out of 50 Elites!! I don't know what in gonna do?? Are they being discontinued or something??

 

Had a peak at GT online. No yellows, orange listed atm, but they are selling double dozen boxes in white.

 

Have you hit both yellow and white? I tried the yellow and did not like the feel. Do the whites feel better than the yellows?

 

You can buy 3 dozen on amazon for the price of 2 on GT

 

how is it that 3 doz are cheaper on amazon?

 

for what it's worth GT doesn't even show them online any more, nor does walmart canada

[ed8t]

Golftown is out of 50 Elites!! I don't know what in gonna do?? Are they being discontinued or something??

 

Had a peak at GT online. No yellows, orange listed atm, but they are selling double dozen boxes in white.

 

Have you hit both yellow and white? I tried the yellow and did not like the feel. Do the whites feel better than the yellows?

 

You can buy 3 dozen on amazon for the price of 2 on GT

 

how is it that 3 doz are cheaper on amazon?

 

for what it's worth GT doesn't even show them online any more, nor does walmart canada

 

I hope they're not being phased out in Canada. FWIW, I had to call GT before to check for items that should be in stock and they just needed to update their website. The website was updated later that day showing items back in stock.

[WpgMike]

Golf town in Winnipeg doesn't have them anymore....

[Phireside]

what are you guys paying for these in Canada?

[thomz0_]

I thought I'd share this with the 50 elite fans, I had the urge to get orange balls last night (better than blue balls my wife said..) so I went hunting for the 50's online..

 

Golf Galaxy site:

free shipping

15% off email account sign up

5% off code (GG5OFF)

 

Use all of that for 20% off of $11 shipped to your door in any color. I bought 3 boxes. I suggest you buy 10 ;)

[WpgMike]

Golftown had a double dozen for $27.99. No longer on website or in store...

[ed8t]

As of now, GT has a double dozen for $30 on their website, white only.

[Need2golfalot]

Played the front nine with a Bridgestone E6. Had a birdie on #8 but blocked a few shots right, 5 over par after nine.

 

Teed up the Wilson Staff 50 Elite on the back nine and carded -2 with 4 birdies. Nearly had 6 birdies. The 50 Elite performed well on a 15 - 25 mph windy day. Real good fall and winter ball.

[adizero]

The Elite 50 has been my fall and winter ball for two years now. Driver SS 103-107. In warmer weather I play Callaway Chrome +, TaylorMade TP, Penta 5 and RBZ Urethane. p.s. These guys who say they lose distance with one ball over another, how many of us hit five drives exactly alike? I play with some really good single and + HC's and they don't hit carbon copies all day long! So who can say. I was hitting 300 yard drives with balata and persimmon 25 years ago. Point is, you have to try it yourself and pick a ball that fits your scoring clubs best because all balls go far now days with every Mfgr maximizing COR!