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I live in Kansas where it is seldom calm. Typically 20-30mph winds sometimes a lot higher, but I seldom play those days. Do any of you have experience with a good wind ball? I am looking primarily at a low spin tour ball.

[MrParr1Noid]

Callaway Tour i the best ball I've found.

[j0npeterson]

Tour iX for me.

The TM Red LDP does pretty well too.

[AcesAZ]

j0npeterson, on Oct 11 2009, 12:58 PM, said:

Tour iX for me.

The TM Red LDP does pretty well too.

+1

[PixlPutterman]

Hands down, and there hard to find, the Wilson TX-4. Never had a ball cut through the wind like that one

[jaskanski]

I don't think many of the major OEM's market a specific ball based on their wind performance. Dunlop used to, but it soon disappeared from their line up. Since the design of the ball cover and it's dimples can only do so much to optimise spin, the wind can only be countered with stragetic play. I play on a windy seaside links most of the time and still can't find anything more suitable than the ProV1. Pick a ball that you like the feel of.

[j0npeterson]

jaskanski, on Oct 11 2009, 11:03 AM, said:

I don't think many of the major OEM's market a specific ball based on their wind performance. Dunlop used to, but it soon disappeared from their line up. Since the design of the ball cover and it's dimples can only do so much to optimise spin, the wind can only be countered with stragetic play. I play on a windy seaside links most of the time and still can't find anything more suitable than the ProV1. Pick a ball that you like the feel of.

I thought that was the idea behind the hex dimples? To be more stable, especially in the wind?

[RangerEsq.]

j0npeterson, on Oct 11 2009, 10:58 AM, said:

Tour iX for me.

The TM Red LDP does pretty well too.

++2

I've used both. Tour iX is still slightly better than the TP Red LDP in the wind, all around. The TP Red LDP seems to be better for lower trajectory shots, it still loses in the high shots, but not the Tour iX.

[jaskanski]

j0npeterson, on Oct 11 2009, 07:18 PM, said:

jaskanski, on Oct 11 2009, 11:03 AM, said:

I don't think many of the major OEM's market a specific ball based on their wind performance. Dunlop used to, but it soon disappeared from their line up. Since the design of the ball cover and it's dimples can only do so much to optimise spin, the wind can only be countered with stragetic play. I play on a windy seaside links most of the time and still can't find anything more suitable than the ProV1. Pick a ball that you like the feel of.

I thought that was the idea behind the hex dimples? To be more stable, especially in the wind?

There are some schools of thought that suggest that the turbulent flow over a sphere has less drag with hexangonal dimples, but this has yet to be conclusively proven. Given the wide range of spin rates possible, it's difficult to compare between regular round dimples and hex dimples. In examples of head and side winds, dimples have little effect on the movement of the ball. It's interesting that Uniroyal propsed a hexagonal dimple pattern back in 1971, but the idea never caught on - until now. Believe me, if I could find a ball that could defeat the effects of the elements, I'd be using it.

[ram01002]

Tour ix is the most stable by far. I had to quit using it because it didn't move enough in the wind.

[2659edward]

Another vote for the TP Red w/LDP. The Srixon Z-Star not a bad ball, either.

[myu3777]

PixlPutterman , on Oct 11 2009, 01:03 PM, said:

Hands down, and there hard to find, the Wilson TX-4. Never had a ball cut through the wind like that one

+1

Wilson's flat bottom dimples cut thrrough the wind like no others

[funkyfedora]

I live in kansas to and I use Callaway ix but I am now starting to try out pro v1s. (never jumped on the bandwagon and I am seeing what all the fuss is about...)

[smith5606]

2659edward, on Oct 11 2009, 02:18 PM, said:

Another vote for the TP Red w/LDP. The Srixon Z-Star not a bad ball, either.

Another Kansas golfer here. I know there are places in the country where wind is a daily occurance but we Great Plaines golfers know what it means to knock down a 7 iron into a 110yd par 3 or carry a 3-iron when the rest of the world thinks a 3-iron is as passe as a mashie. Putting together a set of clubs and the ball dejour is an art that I will never completely master, I fear.

ProV1X seems to be the best compromise for me. Its a sad fact that for every shot into a 20-30 mph'er there is one with the wind so whatever you play has to be a compromise. I just want a ball I can depend on. For me, it's the ProV1X.

[hxhot=bite]

i also play in heavy wind and rains and that is exactly why i switched to bridgestone balls. they are the best in the wind and i use to play the ix and tp red. for me nothing compared to a 330 seamless ball from bstone. i would never try them until brandt snedeker recommended them for wind reasons and he was right if u havent given them a shot i would give them a go.

[ZBigStick]

Cally Tour ix

B'Stone B330 Tour

[generalbolg]

the callaway's cut though wind like ive never seen. i spent a year living in st. andrews scotland, and absolutely fell in love with that ball over there. something about those dimples, wind just doesnt touch it.

my second choice was the bridgestones. they held up really well in wind too.

never tried the tm, head good things. titleist might as well put little sails all over their ball, if youre playing in wind, avoid the prov1 at all costs (x too).

[caller]

IMHO, 20 to 30 mph wind is brutal and it is hard to tell if ball makes any difference for "normal players" like me.
However, I do think Srixon Z star is all around best ball I ever played so far.

[cristphoto]

The Taylor Made TP Red LDP and the Bridgestone B330S work well for me in the wind. I haven't played the latest Callaways. The ProV1 is a good ball but doesn't work well in the wind for me.

[doubleagle2]

Callaway Tour i and ix the hex dimples just seem cut the wind the best

[golfman777]

Tour ix, no doubt about it

[broochy]

I live in one of the worlds windiest cities. Have tried all the balls mentioned in this thread.

The best balls in the wind are undoubtedly the Cally Tour-i or the Wilson Zip.

The Tour-i is much better in all other aspects of the game compared to the Zip, so it is my choice.
On still days, I rate the Z-star as the best ball I have ever played. It is decent in the wind too, but it is no Tour-i.

[aussieb]

'09 V1x if you like a softer feeling ball off the putter. Otherwise, the B330, Cally iX or the Red LDP you currently play. If you haven't learnt to lower your flight with trap knockdowns and low power draws off the tee, I'd suggest spending some lesson time with a good PGA pro.

[mmontisano]

jaskanski, on Oct 11 2009, 12:32 PM, said:

j0npeterson, on Oct 11 2009, 07:18 PM, said:

jaskanski, on Oct 11 2009, 11:03 AM, said:

I don't think many of the major OEM's market a specific ball based on their wind performance. Dunlop used to, but it soon disappeared from their line up. Since the design of the ball cover and it's dimples can only do so much to optimise spin, the wind can only be countered with stragetic play. I play on a windy seaside links most of the time and still can't find anything more suitable than the ProV1. Pick a ball that you like the feel of.

I thought that was the idea behind the hex dimples? To be more stable, especially in the wind?

There are some schools of thought that suggest that the turbulent flow over a sphere has less drag with hexangonal dimples, but this has yet to be conclusively proven. Given the wide range of spin rates possible, it's difficult to compare between regular round dimples and hex dimples. In examples of head and side winds, dimples have little effect on the movement of the ball. It's interesting that Uniroyal propsed a hexagonal dimple pattern back in 1971, but the idea never caught on - until now. Believe me, if I could find a ball that could defeat the effects of the elements, I'd be using it.

Wilson used the hexagonal patterns in the early 90s.

we get heavy wind in North Texas also, and like most everyone else in this thread, the Callaway iX is the one for me.

[Moonlightgrm]

Titleist Pro V1X

[TCMP]

aussieb, on Nov 9 2009, 03:46 PM, said:

'09 V1x if you like a softer feeling ball off the putter. Otherwise, the B330, Cally iX or the Red LDP you currently play. If you haven't learnt to lower your flight with trap knockdowns and low power draws off the tee, I'd suggest spending some lesson time with a good PGA pro.

I've been working on hitting low punches with the irons and low draws with the driver. The TP Red LDP works pretty well, i may try the Cally iX next.

Thanks

[h_baden]

Move...

[TCMP]

h_baden, on Nov 9 2009, 07:03 PM, said:

Move...

I wish, not an option....

[jones137]

Tour ix and Nike Tour D.

[Fiend76]

Hands down Callaway Tour i

I played the Pro V1 since it came out and then found a tour i and played it on a windy day and I found it to be less affected by the wind.

Since that day i tossed all my Pro V1's and bout 12 dozen of the Tour i's.

*** I didn't really throw them out, i gave them to my dad***

[Milo]

Don't mean to belittle your question but I wouldn't worry about it too much. It was howling a gale today and I was playing a Nike One dot Tour, which is about the highest spin pill out there, and there was no problem. IMHO, I rate the Freddie Couples mantra; don't fret about the wind, just make sure you hit it solid and you'll be OK.

[wilavic]

taylormade tp red.best ball into a head wind.pro v1x is good too, but the tp just seems to bore.

[dtrain]

TP RED LDP is by far the best wind ball I've ever used.

[TCMP]

Milo, on Nov 10 2009, 07:17 AM, said:

Don't mean to belittle your question but I wouldn't worry about it too much. It was howling a gale today and I was playing a Nike One dot Tour, which is about the highest spin pill out there, and there was no problem. IMHO, I rate the Freddie Couples mantra; don't fret about the wind, just make sure you hit it solid and you'll be OK.

It there is an equipment advantage in the wind, I want to be using it. That was the purpose of my question.


Sounds like the wind balls with the most votes are:

Callaway Tour iX
Taylormade TP Red LDP

[max power]

Have to agree on the TM Red LDP. Played 'em in heavy winds (25-35 mph) yesterday and it did everything I wanted it to.

[tElihu]

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the e6. It's one of the lowest spinning balls out there.

I usually use a ProV1x, but when it's particularly windy, I'll break out these.

[TCMP]

tElihu, on Nov 11 2009, 02:21 PM, said:

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the e6. It's one of the lowest spinning balls out there.

I usually use a ProV1x, but when it's particularly windy, I'll break out these.

I can't play e6. They just won't stop for me. I'd be better off playing with a Pro V1 if I had a choice to play the E6.

[bigred90gt]

j0npeterson, on Oct 11 2009, 11:58 AM, said:

Tour iX for me.

The TM Red LDP does pretty well too.

This.

I live on the gulf coast, and the course I play the most is about 200 yards from the bay, so there is just about always a breeze, and sometimes it is downright windy. I like the feel of the soft feel of the prov1 (not the x), but I already play with alot of spin, so this ball really balloons on me.

[Gerfox]

B330S is by far the best ball i have used in the wind. I play in the west of Ireland and find the B330S at least 10 -20 yards longer than the Pro V1x into the wind.

[judgsmails]

smith5606, on Oct 12 2009, 09:41 PM, said:

2659edward, on Oct 11 2009, 02:18 PM, said:

Another vote for the TP Red w/LDP. The Srixon Z-Star not a bad ball, either.

Another Kansas golfer here. I know there are places in the country where wind is a daily occurance but we Great Plaines golfers know what it means to knock down a 7 iron into a 110yd par 3 or carry a 3-iron when the rest of the world thinks a 3-iron is as passe as a mashie. Putting together a set of clubs and the ball dejour is an art that I will never completely master, I fear.

ProV1X seems to be the best compromise for me. Its a sad fact that for every shot into a 20-30 mph'er there is one with the wind so whatever you play has to be a compromise. I just want a ball I can depend on. For me, it's the ProV1X.

Was this just a Titleist Commercial?!? You forgot to add "Titleist, the #1 Ball in Golf, who cares about the lawsuits."