Top Flite D2 Feel vs Srixon AD333

[eRod v1.0]

D2 is a great ball actually. Surprisingly straight and long off the tee. It feels soft, and putts well. Not a ton of spin like a ProV, but enough to check it nicely. The best thing about this ball is the durability! I used one ball for 2 rounds and it would have passed as a new ball.

 

Put it this way, inside my bag I have a bunch of ProV1s, HX Tours, and D2s. :bad:

[Cydkar]

In my limited play of the D2 I was quite impressed. The durability is outstanding. It's my new ball.

[Bonneville85308]

2 years later, I still think the AD333 is one of the best 2-piece balls. They're on sale now at Golf Galaxy, 2 dozen for $25, what a steal!

[sandman31774]

I love the ad333...yep 2 for 25 bucks most places now....it doesn't baloon on me with my swing...good distance, and greenside spin is quite nice....i have played bridgestone e5+, tm burner tp, and ad333 lately...the ad333 doesn't have quite as much spin as the e5+, or burner tp in my opinion but it still holds the greens very well for me. The d2 feel i liked off of the driver ok...but it doesn't hold the greens for me like i want it to ...others love it though.
my vote goes to the ad333 though mainly due to price vs performance (for my swing) out of the balls i mentioned

[riseagainstme]

So I had been using what I thought was the cheapest/best golf ball for the price, the Pinnacle Platinum Feel based off of the impressive golf digest tests and its uber low $12/dozen price. I had been doing okay with it this year and it was the ball that got me to break 50 and 45 (I usually play 9).

Anyways, I have been rapidly improving and attempting to break 40 with many close calls (42s and 40s) early in the year but no luck and the last few times out I did terrible (48, 53 46). So I figure its time for something new, I see this thread and give the D2 feels a shot. Keeping in mind I was driving really well today and chipped much better than usual. I broke 40. I shot a 38 including 2 birdies to finish my 9. I know its not all in the ball, but these seemed to go further and slightly straighter than the pinnacles. I dont produce enough spin with my wedges to notice any difference in that area. It may not be an end all/cure all but it seemed to work okay for me.

dbl bogey, par, bogey, par, par, par, bogey, birdie, birdie

The dbl bogey was a shanked SW that went OB, the 1st bogey was a due poor SW approach shot that landed well short of the green and the 2nd bogey was due to a shanked LW after nearly driving a par 4.

[foolaaker]

I am just curious. I was looking for the AD333's online and I noticed what appears to be 2 different versions. One box has AD333 written in red and the other has it written in blue. Is this just a difference from older boxes to newer boxes? Or are the balls themselves different?

[Terpman]

I like the D2 Feel. But I love the Srixon AD333.

[cubfanbob]

There are actually three different versions of the AD-333.

Version #1 [2004] - Blue and white box
Picture: [url="http://golfballstuff.com/images/Ad333.gif"]http://golfballstuff.com/images/Ad333.gif[/url]
< AD333 > in blue on equator of ball

Version #2 [January 2006] - "AD 333" on box is blue
Picture: [url="http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/600x400/66/srixon-ad333.1432898.jpg"]http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/60...333.1432898.jpg[/url]
Press Release: [url="http://www.srixon.com/pr_01_04_06.html"]http://www.srixon.com/pr_01_04_06.html[/url]
< . AD333 . > in blue on equator of ball

Version #3 [August 2007] - "AD 333" on box is red
Picture:[url="http://www.ssgc.co.uk/srixad333.jpg"]http://www.ssgc.co.uk/srixad333.jpg[/url]
Press Release: [url="http://www.srixon.com/pr_08_07_07d.html"]http://www.srixon.com/pr_08_07_07d.html[/url]
< AD * 333 > in blue on equator of ball

[JohnS]

Ha, I was just reading the press release linked above for the 2007 AD333 version. Apparently they need better proofreading:

[quote]Aerodynamics:
The new 333 aerodynamics features six different dimple sizes with larger dimple diameters and greater dimple surface coverage. [b]This helps reduce distance[/b] by robbing high-speed drag and promoting a shallow angle of descent for greater carry and roll.[/quote]

[foolaaker]

Dick's currently has the AD333s at 2 for $25.

[TigerEarl]

[quote name='cubfanbob' post='1848226' date='Jul 28 2009, 04:42 PM']There are actually three different versions of the AD-333.

Version #1 [2004] - Blue and white box
Picture: [url="http://golfballstuff.com/images/Ad333.gif"]http://golfballstuff.com/images/Ad333.gif[/url]
< AD333 > in blue on equator of ball

Version #2 [January 2006] - "AD 333" on box is blue
Picture: [url="http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/600x400/66/srixon-ad333.1432898.jpg"]http://i.testfreaks.com/images/products/60...333.1432898.jpg[/url]
Press Release: [url="http://www.srixon.com/pr_01_04_06.html"]http://www.srixon.com/pr_01_04_06.html[/url]
< . AD333 . > in blue on equator of ball

Version #3 [August 2007] - "AD 333" on box is red
Picture:[url="http://www.ssgc.co.uk/srixad333.jpg"]http://www.ssgc.co.uk/srixad333.jpg[/url]
Press Release: [url="http://www.srixon.com/pr_08_07_07d.html"]http://www.srixon.com/pr_08_07_07d.html[/url]
< AD * 333 > in blue on equator of ball[/quote]

Version #4 [Sep. 2009] - blue box with vertical white stripe in the middle
[url="http://www.srixon.co.uk/products.aspx?category_id=1&product_id=54"]http://www.srixon.co.uk/products.aspx?cate...p;product_id=54[/url]

[Ogre41]

I've played both, but it's been awhile for the D2. The AD333 was the ball of choice for most of the summer, but I wasn't overly thrilled with anything it did. It was good enough, but not great in any one area. I switched to the Noodle+ and I think I have found my winner. A bit straighter than the AD333, I guess because it spins a bit less, and it checks up okay on the greens (I am in no way shape or form good enough to mess with backspin, so a tour ball or higher spinner ain't my cup of tea). The biggest difference between the two is that the Noodle+ is stupid long. By far the longest ball for me. Off of each club actually. It stops okay, but it's more of a hit and roll 3-4 feet rather than a backup 3-4 feet. The greens I play are soft enough to hold just about anything so the Noodle is king, for now. I'm sure I will want something else sooner rather than later.

[TigerEarl]

I agree, Noodle+ is loooooong and soft. Does not hold on the greens too good but very predictable. Maybe my new Vokey SM will get them to stop ;-)

As soon as I get hold of the new AD333 ('10) I will compare my personal shortlist (noodle+ and AD333) and decide. Well, here in Germany the Noodle is 40% less than the Srixon....

[Minarets]

talk about a blast from the past. its been 2 years since i started this thread.

anyway, i have yet to try the AD333! i really like the D2 Feel and for $13/15balls is tough to beat.

however, i have really settled in to the Maxfli Tour Fires. they are still my favorite ball going. until those run dry, which is getting close, i will probably not buy anything else

[cantill2]

The d2 is a darn good ball for the money!! I like the feel around the greens, good distance on irons...

[GTA SOL]

Rather than the D2, try the Top Flite Gamer - the most unlike Top Flite ball I've hit. Long, straight soft (ish) and can get some check on the geen. Cheap as well.

[Minarets]

i tried the Gamer thinking it would be a better ball, and for me, it was not. i got better checking ability with the D2 for some reason

[tairese]

I just played a round with the AD333. I'm not the best in terms of telling minute differences apart in balls, unless I'm putting. I feel that this ball is very comparable to the NXT's. Shots around the green felt pretty good. At the sale price right now of 2 for 25, plus a GG 10 off 50, I'm definitely stocking up. Comes out to 10/doz + tax for 4 doz...

Haven't tried the D2 Feel yet. I will one day, perhaps.

[driverwedge]

D2 is deep. For the value, go for the Gamer. Just played one out of a wet sand trap. Spun back on me waaaaay too far- I wasn't expecting it. For what it is, it's soft, and certainly long. They shred a bit though. For the money, there's nothing better.