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[spannabecker]

Imp, on 06 December 2012 - 12:17 PM, said:

spannabecker, on 06 December 2012 - 11:28 AM, said:

Imp, on 27 November 2012 - 08:14 AM, said:

I played the Callaway Hex Blacks all year and liked their punch off the driver, their capability to cut through the wind, and the softer feel (than ProV1) off the putter. I prefer to stick to one ball all year as to minimize any changes/differences between models and have full expectations/knowledge of how they're going to perform for distances/spin.

I did win a couple dozen new ProV1s this year and liked them, but they had a harsh feel off the putter and were generally 5-10 yds shorter for me off driver/3W than the HBs, in addition to scratching up rather easy with slightly aggressive wedge play. I played them in casual rounds/scrambles/practice and almost used them all up within a couple weeks due to scuffing/scratches. The HBs don't scuff as easily.

--kC

Agree I did have a stint with the Hex Blacks and they were soft as can be on the putter face. I tear up ProV1's pretty good with wedges and irons. The Hex Blacks were a great replacement for them and felt great when you caught one on the screws. Hex Blacks need to be played by more people if they fit their style of game.

Imp's inside tip on the HBs...

Took me a while to figure this out, but never found it on any forum. So I'll bury it here.

The seam is a zig-zag due to the 'dimple' design, but it's there. The logo is always in the same spot on every ball. The seam is about 3-4 dimples above the logo. It's hard to find due to their construction, but every ball logo/number is marked in exactly the same position.

I mark the seam with 4 dots above the logo on one of the 'points' of the hex. That's my mark, and helps me line up my shots.

--kC

Very good insight. I might have to check this out

[Coheed]

Imp, on 30 November 2012 - 07:34 AM, said:

Coheed, on 29 November 2012 - 08:39 PM, said:

I hope they keep makin this ball for a while cuz I have intentions of changing!

What are you intending to change to?

Due to the overwhelming majority of posts here, I think I'm going to have to give a sleeve of those XVs a shot, having never played them.

--kC

Just re-read and edited...sloppy typing on my part!
Thanks

[Anvil59]

Glow in the dark balls... Spin like nuts

[nitram]

The new TaylorMade Project5/Lethal. I recently tested it against four other new premium offerings and it simply outperformed them. It's their best ball to date, yeah even better than the Red LDP.

[pdaero]

nitram, on 23 December 2012 - 11:42 PM, said:

The new TaylorMade Project5/Lethal. I recently tested it against four other new premium offerings and it simply outperformed them. It's their best ball to date, yeah even better than the Red LDP.

A HUGE +1. Tested it directly against the new ProV1X and it had the same characteristics and wind-cheating performance, but it felt like a hammer coming off the driver. Absolutely perfect, deep sound that is desired!

[Imp]

nitram, on 23 December 2012 - 11:42 PM, said:

The new TaylorMade Project5/Lethal. I recently tested it against four other new premium offerings and it simply outperformed them. It's their best ball to date, yeah even better than the Red LDP.

Srixon Z XV?

[titleist fan 1]

Srixon Z star (pure white of course) because of:
Spin more around the green then a pro v1
Lower flight then a pro v1
Drop and stop into the green + come back 5 feet not like a pro v1 come back 15 feet (from 157 yards full 8 iron)
Lower spin off the tee then a pro v1
There WAY more durable then a pro v1.

Kris +0.8 handicap 15 years old

[nitram]

Imp, on 24 December 2012 - 07:41 AM, said:

nitram, on 23 December 2012 - 11:42 PM, said:

The new TaylorMade Project5/Lethal. I recently tested it against four other new premium offerings and it simply outperformed them. It's their best ball to date, yeah even better than the Red LDP.

Srixon Z XV?

Yeah Imp, it was one tested as well. My findings are in the link below.

http://www.golfwrx.c...k-vs-srixon-zv/

[keb]

Taking into account not only performance, but also my game and price, I like Srixxon Soft Feel.  I would like to hear thoughts about favorite golf ball taking into account performance and price.

[Imp]

nitram, on 24 December 2012 - 09:06 AM, said:

Imp, on 24 December 2012 - 07:41 AM, said:

nitram, on 23 December 2012 - 11:42 PM, said:

The new TaylorMade Project5/Lethal. I recently tested it against four other new premium offerings and it simply outperformed them. It's their best ball to date, yeah even better than the Red LDP.

Srixon Z XV?

Yeah Imp, it was one tested as well. My findings are in the link below.

http://www.golfwrx.c...k-vs-srixon-zv/

Good read. Thanks.

[Breaker999]

ProV1x, but I don't spend money on balls.  Vapor, original Hot Bite, One Tour are some of my faves.  For some reason, I don't get along with Bstone or Srixons.  TMs are neutral.

[Georgie Z]

pro v1.. b330 series are not bad either.

for cheap balls, my favorite are top flites and nikes

[BarronDDS]

Another vote for NXT tour S.  It's long and very soft off of the putter.  Plenty of spin.