Snell MTB vs Vice Pro vs Maxfli Tour

[Longdriver295]

Are these 3 brand balls Close to each other or does one have the Advantage over the other? I've really only played the MTB X  and Maxfli tour X a couple times. Those were too firm for me. I'm trying to pick a permanent ball out of these 3. I drive the ball well so off Driver doesn't really matter, But I do like performance around the greens and 100yds in.

[FiveByEagle]

Vice Pro and Maxfli Tour are the same ball fwiw

[Longdriver295]

8 minutes ago, FiveByEagle said:

Vice Pro and Maxfli Tour are the same ball fwiw

As in what way?

[wantacigar]

They are the same ball as far as cover material and dimple pattern as they are made in the same factory (Foremost I believe).  There may be some proprietary differences in mantle and core materials and thicknesses.  They play nearly identical I believe but I haven't played Vice in quite some time.  I have been playing the Maxfli Tour as my gamer tho.  I really like them.  My prior gamer is the TP5.  I love the TP5 but the durability on the Maxfli is better and with the right coupons and rewards I just bought the 4 dozen pack for $75 or $18.75 per doz.  ($104.95 - $20 off $100 and -$10 Dicks Rewards)

These are the best 3 pc. urethane balls for the money you can buy IMHO

[scott406]

Try the Snell Black

It's a softer ball than the X

 

I have played all 3 of these balls in the past 2 years

Snell Black was the best for me followed by the Maxfli then the Vice.

I found not much difference between the Maxfli and the Vice

 

 

The big difference for me is into the wind

Snell Black is the best ball into the wind out of the 3  IMO

 

Of course you results may vary

[FiveByEagle]

1 hour ago, Longdriver295 said:

As in what way?

Same factory, dimple count - etc. 

 

Likely made 20ft from each other.

[Longdriver295]

Well in this Case then that narrows my ball down to one of the 2 MTB Black and the Maxfli Tour. I have played both these in the X model which is a little too firm for my Liking. So it's just a matter of which of these I want to make my permanent ball. I have thought about trying the Q star tour but not sure it would be much different than these other 2.

[kdphan]

I've tried all 3 balls (MTB, Vice Pro and Maxfli Tour). They're about the same for me as far as distance off the tee, spin around the green and softness off the putter.

I went with the maxfli since they're much cheaper option when factoring in coupon at DSG. It's hard to beat 4 dozen for $85.

 

All 3 are very similar to the prov1 as well. 

[Longdriver295]

49 minutes ago, kdphan said:

I've tried all 3 balls (MTB, Vice Pro and Maxfli Tour). They're about the same for me as far as distance off the tee, spin around the green and softness off the putter.

I went with the maxfli since they're much cheaper option when factoring in coupon at DSG. It's hard to beat 4 dozen for $85.

 

All 3 are very similar to the prov1 as well. 

How do you get the DSG coupon?

[bellview17]

Maxfli Tour for myself. Consistent and with deals can get down to 20 A dozen. And, readily available

[kdphan]

18 minutes ago, Longdriver295 said:

How do you get the DSG coupon?

go to dicks sporting goods site and sign up for text messaging. They'll send you a $20 off $100 coupon that can be used in store.

[Longdriver295]

3 minutes ago, kdphan said:

go to dicks sporting goods site and sign up for text messaging. They'll send you a $20 off $100 coupon that can be used in store.

So it can't be used online

[Longdriver295]

I guess it can't be used online. I tried and I guess since the balls were already on sale at 104 bucks it wouldn't let me use the promotion code.

[kdphan]

8 minutes ago, Longdriver295 said:

I guess it can't be used online. I tried and I guess since the balls were already on sale at 104 bucks it wouldn't let me use the promotion code.

gotta head to the store and have them apply the coupon

 

brings the total down to $84 or so.

[Longdriver295]

6 minutes ago, kdphan said:

gotta head to the store and have them apply the coupon

 

brings the total down to $84 or so.

Nearest Dicks store is 50min from me. Not really worth the drive

[kdphan]

Just now, Longdriver295 said:

Nearest Dicks store is 50min from me. Not really worth the drive

that's a bummer. Coupon expires within a week or so as well.

[Longdriver295]

1 hour ago, kdphan said:

that's a bummer. Coupon expires within a week or so as well.

There's one other ball I'm really wanting to try before I just settle. The srixon Q star Tour, if it's anywhere very close to these others that may be the one I settle for only thing with this ball is it may be too soft at 72 compression with my 100mph swing. Atleast I do have Academy sports close to me that carries those where I can just pick them up.

Edited August 5, 2022 by Longdriver295

[Flyers99]

I have played all 3 of these alot the last few years. My current gamer is Maxfli Tour. To me it feels the best and is durable. As stated, these are all similar in performance. I don’t see any distance or spin difference among them. So for me, the Maxfli is the best value (2 dozen $60) and feels the best. I also like being able to go to the store and grab. I do like the Snells but will await a new ball in 2023 hopefully to try. Can’t see paying full price for a ball that is now 3-4 seasons old. 

[storm319]

On 8/4/2022 at 10:00 AM, FiveByEagle said:

Same factory, dimple count - etc. 

 

Likely made 20ft from each other.

More than likely produced on the same line at different times.

[Ger21]

On 8/4/2022 at 11:15 AM, Longdriver295 said:

Well in this Case then that narrows my ball down to one of the 2 MTB Black and the Maxfli Tour. I have played both these in the X model which is a little too firm for my Liking. So it's just a matter of which of these I want to make my permanent ball. I have thought about trying the Q star tour but not sure it would be much different than these other 2.

I've played the MTB-X, and now play the Maxfli Tour. Maxfli Tour is much softer than MTB-X. For me, it's the ideal compression.

Q Star Tour is another level of softness. Almost balata like, if you've ever played them.

[Stanks]

These are all absolutely awesome products. I'd like to see the whole test with regular white versions and then yellow versions. Vice is readily available. Maxfli is maybe more accessible due to there being a Dicks / Golf Galaxy nearby most big cities. But Snell just makes the best product, IMO out of all of them.

 

I'd like to see the same version of this test with X versions too (Vice pro plus, mtb x, tour x maxfli).

[BYK]

8 hours ago, Stanks said:

These are all absolutely awesome products. I'd like to see the whole test with regular white versions and then yellow versions. Vice is readily available. Maxfli is maybe more accessible due to there being a Dicks / Golf Galaxy nearby most big cities. But Snell just makes the best product, IMO out of all of them.

 

I'd like to see the same version of this test with X versions too (Vice pro plus, mtb x, tour x maxfli).

 

I've played the yellow and white tours, and they played the same for me

Moved to yellow balls last couple seasons, so that's what I play now

too bad the 48 pack doesn't come in the yellow balls

[Longdriver295]

50 minutes ago, BYK said:

 

I've played the yellow and white tours, and they played the same for me

Moved to yellow balls last couple seasons, so that's what I play now

too bad the 48 pack doesn't come in the yellow balls

The thing I've found is the 48s are 104 plus Tax, So for me I'd only be saving like 7 bucks over buying the 2 for 60. So if you like the yellows just pay the few extra bucks for the 2 for 60. 

[BYK]

21 minutes ago, Longdriver295 said:

The thing I've found is the 48s are 104 plus Tax, So for me I'd only be saving like 7 bucks over buying the 2 for 60. So if you like the yellows just pay the few extra bucks for the 2 for 60. 

Yup

that's what I'm doing lol

But right now, the 2 for 60 deal isn't active, so it's 70 for 2.

I'm sure it'll be back

[Longdriver295]

9 minutes ago, BYK said:

Yup

that's what I'm doing lol

But right now, the 2 for 60 deal isn't active, so it's 70 for 2.

I'm sure it'll be back

Looks to me like on GG they are still 2 for 60

[BYK]

Just now, Longdriver295 said:

Looks to me like on GG they are still 2 for 60

Thanks man

I'll go take a look

I got a stash already, but actually like the older version ball better 

thanks again

[Longdriver295]

Just now, BYK said:

Thanks man

I'll go take a look

I got a stash already, but actually like the older version ball better 

thanks again

Where do you find the older versions at?

[BYK]

Just now, Longdriver295 said:

Where do you find the older versions at?

Damn

it's the newer version on sale

scroll down and you'll see the 2019 yellow ball for 35

no deal for 2

[Longdriver295]

5 minutes ago, BYK said:

Damn

it's the newer version on sale

scroll down and you'll see the 2019 yellow ball for 35

no deal for 2

Oh ok well yeah I just went and ordered 2dz of the yellows 2 for 60. I've never played a yellow ball and actually only maxfli tour I've played is the X version. So I'm gonna try these reg tours in yellow

[BYK]

Just now, Longdriver295 said:

Oh ok well yeah I just went and ordered 2dz of the yellows 2 for 60. I've never played a yellow ball and actually only maxfli tour I've played is the X version. So I'm gonna try these reg tours in yellow

Only reason I like the older version is the alignment marker is way less noticeable to me

I don't use it at all, so it's just noise to me.  The less I see the better