Premium ball performance on a budget?

[Golfer_LD]

Hello,

 

I just played one of the best rounds of golf I've had in a while last Saturday. I was using a ProV1 (normally I play a Srixon Trispeed Tour) and I was getting great results. My approach shots were sticking on the green (had a couple back up a bit on par 3's) and my short game around the green wasn't rolling out as much. All in all I think I cut 3 strokes off my round. So, now I've been thinking of making the switch to a more spinny urethane premium ball, however, I can't afford the price tag. Even the used ones seem a bit pricey. For a little background, I actually feel like I splurged a little on the Srixon Trispeed Tours at 2 dozen for $35. Are there any decent premium performing balls out there that are available for $20 or less a dozen?

 

Thanks in advance

[bmellisen]

You can buy used golf balls or x-outs or practice balls. If you want new the top flite v2 gamer is a pretty spinny ball for cheap.

[GoCards]

While not $20 or less, the Bridgestone e5 is a great ball. It is has a urethane cover so provides good spin. For $26 / dozen, it is a great deal.

[rbrb]

A few weeks ago both Golfsmith and PGA Tour Superstore had last year's Penta practice ball and the Srixon Z Star practice ball in yellow for $20 or less per dozen. Same ball (maybe slightly cosmetically blemished) as the more expensive ones.

[PhilsFanDrew]

Penta Practice balls ($19.99/dz) and also the Wilson FG Tour blems ($14.99/doz) at Budget Golf are multilayer premium performance balls at 2 piece surlyn ball prices.

[RW_Shankar]

The Wilson FG Tour is a fantastic ball. There have been several threads recently on this site that generally rave about it. You can get cosmetic blems from [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-Wilson-Staff-FG-Tour-Cosmetic-Blemish-Golf-Balls-1-Dozen-Brand-New-39-99-/280862345775?pt=US_Golf_Balls&hash=item4164b34a2f"]ebay[/url] for $13 and a flat shipping rate no matter how many dozen you order. I got 6 dozen and only found a blemish on 2 balls. The rest looked perfect. This is a perfectly legitimate tour-level ball that can compete with the ProV / Z Star / Penta...a bit on the soft side.

[lost&found]

[quote name='Golfer_LD' timestamp='1342547894' post='5293412']
Hello,

I just played one of the best rounds of golf I've had in a while last Saturday. I was using a ProV1 (normally I play a Srixon Trispeed Tour) and I was getting great results. My approach shots were sticking on the green (had a couple back up a bit on par 3's) and my short game around the green wasn't rolling out as much. All in all I think I cut 3 strokes off my round. So, now I've been thinking of making the switch to a more spinny urethane premium ball, however, I can't afford the price tag. Even the used ones seem a bit pricey. For a little background, I actually feel like I splurged a little on the Srixon Trispeed Tours at 2 dozen for $35. Are there any decent premium performing balls out there that are available for $20 or less a dozen?

Thanks in advance
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Just received 2 doz Taylormade TP Red LDP balls @$9.99 doz from Knetgolf.com. They are refinished balls that look (and play) like new. They have urethane covers. Some people think this is the best ball TM ever made. Try them, you won't regret it.

[HabitualPINseeKER21]

Yeah go look at ebay(look for a top rated seller) and the used golf ball sites mentioned on here. You'll find a dozen used ProV1 for $15-$20 which is a bargain

[Golfer_LD]

Any good non-brand name premium balls with a urethane cover for around $20-$25? I kind of prefer new balls to used ones. Just a mental preference.

[RW_Shankar]

The FG Tours mentioned above are new. They're urethane. They're good. And they're $12.99 / dozen. If you search this site for FG Tour Blems, you'll find that virtually everyone loved their blems and could hardly ever even find a cosmetic flaw. This is by far the best deal on a tour-level ball in the last few months.

[BewareTheGlowball]

John Daly used to have some golf balls of his own brand.. that were awesome they were soft but durable. Just had his little smiley face lion thing on them and like John Daly with a number on the other side.. I picked up a few dozen of them from like a target or walmart price drop. Wonder what happened to those.. can't find them any more :/

[jonn443]

Wilson FG tour is a great ball...I bounce between that and prov1x. Try it and you'll find your new ball...trust me, this ball is all over this site.

[ronsully]

maxfli u2 for $20 a dozen, it's urethane and spins well with wedges; however gets chewed up easily.

[minhjn]

look out for the closeouts on premium golf balls. if you are diligent, you can find deals for $25/dz or less sometimes.

[Mcgeeno]

I played the Pro V1 for a decade and switched to two (Golf WRX recommended) balls this year.

Bridgestone E6 is the straightest ball I've ever hit. Durable and long too. You will suffer around the greens though...

Top Flite Gamer V2 is a phenomenal all around ball for the price. Good spin, distance and shot making ability. Its not that durable though. Many golfers cannot get over the "Top Flite" name either.

I swear if it was any other name, you could sell it for twice as much. Both are excellent "budget" golf balls though.

EDIT: I didnt read the urethane part. E6 does not fit what you are looking for, LOL. Gamer is a legit option though.

[Texan4Tide]

I bought some Gamer V2's the other day and they are hard to beat for the price tag. When you beat your playing partners make sure they know you did it with a Rock-flite. Its too legit to quit

[JBOMB808]

lostgolfballs.com is where I 'steal' my premiums from. AAAAA grade is pretty flawless for the price you pay. If you happen to get the 'practice' ProVs, nail polish remover will take off the 'practice' and no one's the wiser.

[barkydog1]

Everyone is BLOWING it if they don't try the Wilson FG Tour. I've heard a lot of people snub their nose at the Wilson name, but this ball is excellent.

[slbpsi63]

[quote name='barkydog1' timestamp='1342812129' post='5317372']
Everyone is BLOWING it if they don't try the Wilson FG Tour. I've heard a lot of people snub their nose at the Wilson name, but this ball is excellent.
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+1 Its my gamer.

[Golfer_LD]

I think I may have to try the Wilson FG Tour...the blemished ones that is. Sounds like they are right in my price range.

[swbyps]

Consistently the Gamer V2 and Wilson FG Tour get the most praise in these low cost high performance ball threads. Ive never played the FG Tour but the Gamer V2 is my ball. I think one point that goes unmentioned about the V2 is its durability. For me, they hold up extremely well and I can get a couple rounds out of one before it goes to the shag bag. Thats another thing about the V2..at that price you can fill up your shag bag with them and not break the bank. I use my shag balls for chipping practice so im getting the feel and performance of the ball I actually play.

[leec4571]

Walmart in my area has taylormade TP5 (2012) for $34.97. i bought 2 dozen this morning

[AFatMonkey]

Penta practice

[Hoselrocket08]

I'm about to pick up some of those Wilson FG Tour's to give them a run. Heard nothing but good things.

Pretty sure it's already been mentioned but places like WalMart often have the "refurbished" Pro V1's for sale for a good price. I think I got 2 dozen for $25 last time I bought some.

[NRJyzr]

[quote name='RW_Shankar' timestamp='1342667922' post='5305456']
The FG Tours mentioned above are new. They're urethane. They're good. And they're $12.99 / dozen. If you search this site for FG Tour Blems, you'll find that virtually everyone loved their blems and could hardly ever even find a cosmetic flaw. This is by far the best deal on a tour-level ball in the last few months.
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The only blemish I saw on my FG Tour blems was a slightly crooked label.

Yeah, I can live with that. LOL

[gvogel]

[quote name='Golfer_LD' timestamp='1342664357' post='5304918']
Any good non-brand name premium balls with a urethane cover for around $20-$25? I kind of prefer new balls to used ones. Just a mental preference.
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Check out the Hex Chrome for a bit more. Very good ball for the money.

[marcv68]

[quote name='Golfer_LD' timestamp='1342547894' post='5293412']
Hello,

I just played one of the best rounds of golf I've had in a while last Saturday. I was using a ProV1 (normally I play a Srixon Trispeed Tour) and I was getting great results. My approach shots were sticking on the green (had a couple back up a bit on par 3's) and my short game around the green wasn't rolling out as much. All in all I think I cut 3 strokes off my round. So, now I've been thinking of making the switch to a more spinny urethane premium ball, however, I can't afford the price tag. Even the used ones seem a bit pricey. For a little background, I actually feel like I splurged a little on the Srixon Trispeed Tours at 2 dozen for $35. Are there any decent premium performing balls out there that are available for $20 or less a dozen?

Thanks in advance
[/quote]

Wilson FG Tour, you can buy the blems for 14.99/dz. at budgetgolf last I looked.

[stikman33]

I currently play the Gamer V2, but they are being less available now that top flite has been sold. I think now that RBG is charging a mint for the last ones they have we might have a hard time finding them.

I will have to check out the FG Tour, I am curious if Dicks is going to sell the Maxfli U2 or U3 on clearance or blowout anytime soon, urethane cover on a 2 piece ball doesn't sound too bad.

[M23]

MG C4 http://www.mggolf.com/balls.asp?ru=0

Urethane for $20 / dozen.

[jfone]

I'll throw one out there that hasn't been mentioned -- Nike PD Soft. I prefer the Bridgestone e5/e6 for a few bucks more, but for the money the Nike balls are hard to bear.