MattM97's WITB: 2024 Ball Testing, Bag Prep and Training.

Ben B · May 1

On 3/22/2024 at 11:11 PM, MattM97 said:

No practice session this week, got a little under the weather so no practice or ball testing this week but I kinda made my ball decision. Seems like my decision came down to Left Dash, Chrome Tour and TP5X with a few on the outside like the Tour B X and ProV1 which would require more testing but just got a dumping of snow here.

It's also when a lot of brands have their 3+1 deal for balls and can't really pass that up, unfortunately the Chrome Tour only comes with the Triple Track which I'm not a fan of so that's out, I've used the Left Dash in the past but Titleist Canada was sold out online and kinda refuse to buy from Golf Town anymore except for certain things. That left the TP5X originally TaylorMade just had the MySymbol balls on the 3+1 and I was going to do that, kinda on the fence and saw some not so great prints then saw the regular balls on TM Canada and ordered up a box.

So going to start off with the TP5X as the gamer and honestly I think it's a great choice from all the reviews and personal testing, I will test everything else I have closely once I can get outside, I also have a lot of balls to use up as well. I would have liked to test more in detail but I would have been splitting hairs and my swing just isn't consistent enough to see differences shot to shot. I do have the speed to take advantage of these ball in several aspects. But that part is done.

The last part is driver, the swing is coming around, still want to practice more before I go in to test, have a small trail hand thing I want to heal but also waiting on drivers and certain shafts to be available in the next 2 weeks so will get ready to book and go in.

Alright man, it's April 30th....so far you are going with the Taylormade TP5X. I feel like I need a full bag update. And how is the TP5X? Do you feel like there is any issue with distance control when you try to take something off of a club, particularly short iron or wedge?

MattM97 · May 1

11 hours ago, Ben B said:

Alright man, it's April 30th....so far you are going with the Taylormade TP5X. I feel like I need a full bag update. And how is the TP5X? Do you feel like there is any issue with distance control when you try to take something off of a club, particularly short iron or wedge?

Bag still isn't set funny enough, I just need a proper driver fit and should be good to go.

I definitely think the TP5X will be the go to, was testing some others recently, was out in Arizona and played 1 round with the Chrome Tour and 3 rounds with the TP5X. Played 2 rounds with the Bridgestone Tour B X this week so far. Might play the Left Dash or ProV1 this weekend just to test but I think I might circle back to the TP5X but the Titleist options might be the closest competitors for me, the Chrome Tour was ok for me in Arizona.

SUITS · May 1

20 minutes ago, MattM97 said:

Bag still isn't set funny enough, I just need a proper driver fit and should be good to go.

I definitely think the TP5X will be the go to, was testing some others recently, was out in Arizona and played 1 round with the Chrome Tour and 3 rounds with the TP5X. Played 2 rounds with the Bridgestone Tour B X this week so far. Might play the Left Dash or ProV1 this weekend just to test but I think I might circle back to the TP5X but the Titleist options might be the closest competitors for me, the Chrome Tour was ok for me in Arizona.

Get a TSI3 or whatever updated model there is. I’m not as fast as you but it has been a game changer. I put a Tensei white 65x in it. So much less curvature on all my misses. The adjustment of the back weight and cog will let you really get it how you want it

MattM97 · May 1

29 minutes ago, SUITS said:

Get a TSI3 or whatever updated model there is. I’m not as fast as you but it has been a game changer. I put a Tensei white 65x in it. So much less curvature on all my misses. The adjustment of the back weight and cog will let you really get it how you want it

I'm going to test and see what's best, there are like 4 heads that can probably work great for me it's just finding that right shafts which is the biggest issue for me. Will update with what I end up with and the fitting too.

jrdubbb · May 2

23 hours ago, MattM97 said:

I'm going to test and see what's best, there are like 4 heads that can probably work great for me it's just finding that right shafts which is the biggest issue for me. Will update with what I end up with and the fitting too.

Not sure where your speed is, but I got a Kai'Li White 70TX and I am around 115-120SS. It is so consistent. If you can try it in the TX, give it a chance because it is much more stable than the X.

MattM97 · May 2

14 minutes ago, jrdubbb said:

Not sure where your speed is, but I got a Kai'Li White 70TX and I am around 115-120SS. It is so consistent. If you can try it in the TX, give it a chance because it is much more stable than the X.

I'm about that right now as well for SS, I'd have to see how I like it, really don't care what shaft I'm in as long as it's working.