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E5 vs E6 vs Gamer V2


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#1 embeezzy

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 11:56 AM

Like the title says I can get a screaming deal on all three $10 a doz. I'm just not sure which one to pick.

Thanks

Edited by embeezzy, 08 May 2012 - 11:57 AM.


#2 tinman

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:09 PM

Get a dozen of each,if they're that cheap.....I've never played the V2,but the E5 is a very nice ball that has some zip on the green/wedges.The E6's have less spin & roll-out a little on wedge shots.
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 12:34 PM

View Posttinman, on 08 May 2012 - 12:09 PM, said:

Get a dozen of each,if they're that cheap.....I've never played the V2,but the E5 is a very nice ball that has some zip on the green/wedges.The E6's have less spin & roll-out a little on wedge shots.


it's a one time deal, so i was gonna stock up. I'd like a little more spin, so maybe the E5



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Posted 08 May 2012 - 01:55 PM

The E5 is great with wedges,but i've never tried the V2's. There's alot of good reviews on them though.Look through the Golf ball section & do a search for them.
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 07:25 PM

Where?

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 09:49 PM

e5 is a 2-piece ball but urethane gives it more spin.  Gamer v2 is 3-piece surlyn.  Both rated medium short-iron spin by USGA.  e6 is 3-piece but is low spin.
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 09:52 PM

I'll tell you which ball is best...if you share where this screaming deal is coming from.






























Gamer V2
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 09:52 PM

Get the E6 or E5 as those are harder to get at $10 a pop. V2's can be found for $10 very easily.
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Posted 08 May 2012 - 09:53 PM

I prefer the e5 to the gamer v2 - but its close.  Very close.

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 10:43 PM

View PostPZero, on 08 May 2012 - 09:52 PM, said:

Get the E6 or E5 as those are harder to get at $10 a pop. V2's can be found for $10 very easily.

This.  Gamers for $10 can be found on ebay pretty much whenever.  I've never seen new Bridgestone E series balls marked below $15.


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Posted 08 May 2012 - 10:46 PM

I've never hit the Gamer V2's even though I've heard a lot about them so I can't give input there.

I have hit the e5 and e6 a decent amount though. Generally going along with what others have said, the e5 is a great ball. It gets great distance off the tee and checks up nicely on short shots. The e6 is more for players who need help keeping the ball straight, but it won't do the other things as well as the e5.

I'd say go with the e5 either way, because in any case other than this "screaming deal" you found, the e5 will be more expensive than the V2.

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 10:56 PM

View PostPhilsFanDrew, on 08 May 2012 - 10:43 PM, said:

View PostPZero, on 08 May 2012 - 09:52 PM, said:

Get the E6 or E5 as those are harder to get at $10 a pop. V2's can be found for $10 very easily.

This.  Gamers for $10 can be found on ebay pretty much whenever.  I've never seen new Bridgestone E series balls marked below $15.

That used to be the case, but eBay sellers got wind of the great price. You're not going to find Gamer V2s for $10 / dozen any longer.

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Posted 08 May 2012 - 11:00 PM

View PostYMark, on 08 May 2012 - 10:56 PM, said:

View PostPhilsFanDrew, on 08 May 2012 - 10:43 PM, said:

View PostPZero, on 08 May 2012 - 09:52 PM, said:

Get the E6 or E5 as those are harder to get at $10 a pop. V2's can be found for $10 very easily.

This.  Gamers for $10 can be found on ebay pretty much whenever.  I've never seen new Bridgestone E series balls marked below $15.

That used to be the case, but eBay sellers got wind of the great price. You're not going to find Gamer V2s for $10 / dozen any longer.

Yep, been looking the past several weeks, havn't seen any under $20 with shipping, there are some V1 that were listed today for $15.99 incl shipping. I bought numerous dz from rhymeswithorange the past yr, should of stocked up more, I got used to it, now they are gone, Maybe some will show up in the future.

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Posted 09 May 2012 - 03:40 PM

View Postaceyducey, on 08 May 2012 - 09:52 PM, said:

I'll tell you which ball is best...if you share where this screaming deal is coming from.
































Gamer V2


a walmart here in calgary is blowing them out $10 a doz for the bridgestone and another store here had some gamers that i already picked up.


Edited by embeezzy, 09 May 2012 - 03:41 PM.


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Posted 09 May 2012 - 03:42 PM

View PostJR626, on 08 May 2012 - 10:46 PM, said:

I've never hit the Gamer V2's even though I've heard a lot about them so I can't give input there.

I have hit the e5 and e6 a decent amount though. Generally going along with what others have said, the e5 is a great ball. It gets great distance off the tee and checks up nicely on short shots. The e6 is more for players who need help keeping the ball straight, but it won't do the other things as well as the e5.

I'd say go with the e5 either way, because in any case other than this "screaming deal" you found, the e5 will be more expensive than the V2.


thanks i think the e5 is the way to go.



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Posted 09 May 2012 - 09:50 PM

View Postdaco81se, on 08 May 2012 - 11:00 PM, said:

Yep, been looking the past several weeks, havn't seen any under $20 with shipping, there are some V1 that were listed today for $15.99 incl shipping. I bought numerous dz from rhymeswithorange the past yr, should of stocked up more, I got used to it, now they are gone, Maybe some will show up in the future.

I just purchased 6 dozen of the 15 pack of the Gamer V2s for $11 each, plus an additional $5 off coupon from Hurricane Golf. Unfortunately, it looks like I bought them out.
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Posted 09 May 2012 - 10:22 PM

View PostPZero, on 09 May 2012 - 09:50 PM, said:

View Postdaco81se, on 08 May 2012 - 11:00 PM, said:

Yep, been looking the past several weeks, havn't seen any under $20 with shipping, there are some V1 that were listed today for $15.99 incl shipping. I bought numerous dz from rhymeswithorange the past yr, should of stocked up more, I got used to it, now they are gone, Maybe some will show up in the future.

I just purchased 6 dozen of the 15 pack of the Gamer V2s for $11 each, plus an additional $5 off coupon from Hurricane Golf. Unfortunately, it looks like I bought them out.

Just about to tell you thanks for the info till I saw you bought them out  :D , seriously though, I'll keep an eye out for when they restock, thx!

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Posted 09 May 2012 - 11:40 PM

E6s are nice...They DO go pretty straight, unless it's my imagination  :-)

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Posted 10 May 2012 - 12:06 AM

I love the E5, soft with lots of spin around the greens.
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Posted 10 May 2012 - 12:13 AM

E6 is my vote!


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Posted 10 May 2012 - 12:50 PM

I have not found a E5 on the course in quite a while,  but i find plenty of the E6 so their not that straight, lol

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Posted 10 May 2012 - 07:30 PM

I play the e6 and the V2.  I haven't tried the e5.  I really like the V2....
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Posted 11 May 2012 - 02:45 PM

e6

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Posted 14 May 2012 - 07:32 AM

for me the v2's where not as good as the E5's, E5's where much better feeling and spin a bit more for me, distance was pretty close

E6 are great but not if you like to stop the ball on the green


thus my vote goes for the E5, best ball for the money imho

Edited by pleadguitar, 14 May 2012 - 07:32 AM.

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