Anyone know anything about titleist VG3 golf balls

[orlandogolfer]

ANyone seen or played the titleist VG3 golf ball? I saw they do carry them on tourspec and pretty expensive I saw ones that had a 77 number on them and the other ones had 55 number on it

 

How do these perform compared to PROV1 or PROV1x

 

Thanx

[3xblktour1]

I was informed at the local golf shop and by my Titleist rep. that they are made for the Japanese market. He said they are a blend between the Pro V and the NXT Tour. Hope this helps.

[orlandogolfer]

yea that does help thank you also saw another forum on here as well, I might go pick up a dozen only $23 a dozen at golf galaxy to try out. But not sure what the difference between the numbers are they had numbers 11, 55,77 Do you know?

[chrislindy]

Are these the ones that are iradescent? Saw them at our Golf Galaxy last time I was in and almost bought a few to try.

[coach_harris1]

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Are these the ones that are iradescent? Saw them at our Golf Galaxy last time I was in and almost bought a few to try.
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I think that's the Gran Z.

[Sweet Baby J]

I've played then for a little while now. They are performance distance ball for the japan market. The spin like an nxt tour, but the distance... Oh my, 20 to 30 yards longer. And I'm not kidding. I've hit over 300 yards a few times with it. My long drive with a pro v is about 285. At $2.50 a pop, you can't lose.

And yes, they do have the pearlesent to them.

[coach_harris1]

[quote name='Sweet Baby J' timestamp='1311835069' post='3430573']
I've played then for a little while now. They are performance distance ball for the japan market. The spin like an nxt tour, but the distance... Oh my, 20 to 30 yards longer. And I'm not kidding. I've hit over 300 yards a few times with it. My long drive with a pro v is about 285. At $2.50 a pop, you can't lose.

And yes, they do have the pearlesent to them.
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Good review. I may have to go get some to try now.

[orlandogolfer]

THey are only $23 a dozen at golfsmith was thinking about using the friends and family coupon. Not sure if it will work 20% off maybe...

[coach_harris1]

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THey are only $23 a dozen at golfsmith was thinking about using the friends and family coupon. Not sure if it will work 20% off maybe...
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Did you go in a store? I can't find them online.

[orlandogolfer]

Yes they were at the store not online, Anyone know the difference between the numbers, they had 11, 55, 77?

[InspiredTP]

All info so far is spot on, but also should note that they are NOT permitted in tournament play.

[coach_harris1]

How do they compare to the GranZ?

[TincupSA]

Great balls for the money, for sure. No difference in the performance between numbers... Hell, I bought them for the "77" anyway....

Although on really close inspection, the ball has the glitterings of a bass boat..... Just a thought... -Tincup

[ALTSean]

[quote name='InspiredTP' timestamp='1311862985' post='3431093']
All info so far is spot on, but also should note that they are NOT permitted in tournament play.


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Why are they not tournament legal? Are they really that much longer? May have to try them out for fun!

[radiman]

[quote name='ALTSean' timestamp='1311865264' post='3431222']
[quote name='InspiredTP' timestamp='1311862985' post='3431093']
All info so far is spot on, but also should note that they are NOT permitted in tournament play.


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Why are they not tournament legal? Are they really that much longer? May have to try them out for fun!
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Just about to pick some up. Would like to know also.

[Sweet Baby J]

One thing forgot to add, the cover is pretty durable unlike pro v's.

[sleuth]

$23 a dozen? Not bad. I was just at Golf Galaxy and selling for $2.50 a piece. I putted around with them and they feel solid, definitely a harder ball. Would it be weird to play a glittery ball? hahaha.

[orlandogolfer]

Tincup I was thinking the same thing lol

[storm319]

The VG3 is the updated Gran Z. According to Titleist it has the same updates that the 2010 NXT Tour did (332 dimple pattern, more durable cover, new AIM line). These are basically just a rebranded NXT Tour for the Asian market.

[Sweet Baby J]

Try one first and see it for yourself if it's really a rebranded NXT Tour.

[ALTSean]

I went by GS and picked up a dozen. I got a mix of numbers, but my question is some have black numbers and some have red numbers. For example, some say Titleist (in black) 33 (in red) and some say Titleist (in black) and 33 (in black). Does this mean anything, like a low spin and high spin model? I got some of each just to try, not sure if I'll notice an immediate difference, but probably worth it for fun for $23 a dozen. BTW, they are a little sparkly, but nothing major that your playing partners would even notice.

[Sweet Baby J]

Won long drive at my friend's company tournament yesterday using a VG3. 289 uphill with wet fairway.

[sleuth]

[quote name='Sweet Baby J' timestamp='1312148666' post='3439433']
Won long drive at my friend's company tournament yesterday using a VG3. 289 uphill with wet fairway.
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How's the feel and spin?

I've been debating whether to move away from the Callaway Tour i(s). I love the ball in general, but I use a 910D2 off the tee. I switched my swing a little to hit off the sweet spot more consistent but I think it's producing too much backspin. Played the other day and a few times I nutted it, a good 250 carry but the ball literally took one hop in the fairway and stuck. Maybe 3-5ft from my ball mark. One time it actually spun back.

[Sweet Baby J]

For driver, it's a very low spin ball. I played both Pro V and VG3 yesterday in the scramble and VG3 rolled a lot more and carried quite further. I love Pro V's spin, but I also hate that one good wedge shot, that ball is done. Here's my thinking: People love Pro V for a reason.... because of the short game, but if I'm longer and hitting a more lofted club on my approach shot, I can afford not having that Pro V's spin.

[radiman]

[quote name='Sweet Baby J' timestamp='1312155973' post='3439707']
For driver, it's a very low spin ball. I played both Pro V and VG3 yesterday in the scramble and VG3 rolled a lot more and carried quite further. I love Pro V's spin, but I also hate that one good wedge shot, that ball is done. Here's my thinking: People love Pro V for a reason.... because of the short game, but if I'm longer and hitting a more lofted club on my approach shot, I can afford not having that Pro V's spin.
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I tend to agree with you here. I played the same VG3 for most of my round yesterday vs. my Taylormade TP red. The VG3 was extremely durable, but with that came a great loss of feel for me. It definately felt like a harder ball. It seemed to carry further and roll out more though as well. With my higher lofted clubs it would hop once and stop. Where my TP red would hop and then spin back 10 or more feet, and have a good portion of the cover chewed up. With my longer irons (6-4) it wasn't as noticeable for me. For being a harder ball I assumed they would feel aweful with the putter, but I was pleasently surprised. They weren't quite as soft, but not much harder either.

All in all I think they are worth the $24 I payed for them. Don't know that I would pay much more, but they are a decent ball for the money.

[coach_harris1]

The GG in OKC didn't have any of these balls today. Bummer.

[Sweet Baby J]

I just had my longest drive today with the VG3. 437 yards hole, tee shot and I was left with 109 to middle of green. More amazing is that it was an uphill fairway.

[tjfarris127]

They are on the USGA Comforming list....why can't you play them in a tourny?


[quote name='InspiredTP' timestamp='1311862985' post='3431093']
All info so far is spot on, but also should note that they are NOT permitted in tournament play.


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[Santiago Golf]

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[quote name='ALTSean' timestamp='1311865264' post='3431222']
[quote name='InspiredTP' timestamp='1311862985' post='3431093']
All info so far is spot on, but also should note that they are NOT permitted in tournament play.


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Why are they not tournament legal? Are they really that much longer? May have to try them out for fun!
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Just about to pick some up. Would like to know also.
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They are legal i check usga ball list

[gken]

These balls are pretty good. I would rate it between a pro v1 (obviously harder cover) and a nxt. I like the feel off the driver/irons. But I always liked a harder ball for putting, and this fit the category really really well. Plus they are cheap as hell.