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MaxFli adds two new U6 golf balls, the U6 LC and U6X, to its line
Last year, Maxfli turned heads in the golf industry with the introduction of the its U6 golf ball, the first-ever six-piece design to hit retail shelves.
The idea behind the ball was a good one: to offer golfers a lower-spinning option in the tour ball category for maximum distance and improved accuracy. That was achieved by giving the U6 a very low compression core, with layers that became gradually heavier as they moved outward toward the cover. That increased the ball’s moment of inertia (MOI), giving it even more stability and thus an even straighter flight. And like other tour-level golf balls, the U6 had a urethane cover to provide maximum spin and a soft feel on short shots around the green.
According to Ray North, director of product development for MaxFli Golf, the biggest problem with the U6 launch was that it wasn’t broad enough. That’s why Maxfli has added two new U6 models for 2014 — a lower-compression U6 LC and a higher-compression U6X — to maximize the ball’s performance for golfers with slower-than-normal and faster-than-normal swing speeds.
Like the U6, the U6 LC and U6X have low-compression cores, urethane covers and intermediate layers that gradually get heavier as they move from core to cover. That maintains the ball’s stability and low-spin performance. But the U6 LC was made with a lower-compression than the U6 to give golfers with slower swing speeds, between 80 and 95 MPH (with a driver), more distance off the tee. The U6, which will remain in the line for 2014, is better for golfers with swing speeds between 92-to-102 MPH, while the higher-compression U6X will be the longest U6 ball for golfers with swing speeds in excess of 102 MPH.
“We’re trying to make a straighter tour ball,” North said. “This might not be for Bubba [Watson], who likes to work the ball a lot off the tee, but for the majority of golfers it’s going to flight a little lower, spin less and roll out a little more. It’s a fairway-finding ball, and golfers are loving the spin they’re getting around the greens with it.”
All three U6 series golf balls have MaxFli’s Tri-Dimple design, which offers improves their aerodynamics, and will sell for about $40 a dozen when they hit shelves on March 6.
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
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Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a TaylorMade BRNR mini driver head
From the seller: (@lasallen): “For sale is a BRNR mini 11.5 deg head only in brand new condition. $325 shipped.”
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (4/18/24): Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made
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From the seller: (@DLong72): “Ping PLD Limited Anser – 1988 Open Championship – #2 of only 88 Made. ?: $1150. ?? 100% milled collectors item from the limited releases commemorating when Ping putters won every major in 1988 (88 putters made). This was the model Seve Ballesteros used to win the 1988 Open Championship. Condition is brand new, never gamed, everything is in the original packaging as it came. Putter features the iconic sound slot.
Specs/ Additional Details
-100% Milled, Aluminum/Bronze Alloy (310g)
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-Putter is built to standard specs.”
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As you probably know by now, Collin Morikawa switched putters after the first round of The Masters, and he ultimately went on to finish T3.
The putter was far from the only change he made last week, however, and his bag is continuing to change this week at the 2024 RBC Heritage.
On the range of The Masters, Morikawa worked closely with Adrian Reitveld, TaylorMade’s Senior Manager of Tour at TaylorMade, to find the perfect driver and 3-wood setups.
Morikawa started off 2024 by switching into TaylorMade’s Qi10 Max driver, but since went back to his faithful TaylorMade SIM – yes, the original SIM from 2020. Somehow, some way, it seems Morikawa always ends up back in that driver, which he used to win the 2020 PGA Championship, and the 2021 Open Championship.
At The Masters, however, Rietveld said the duo found the driver head that allowed “zero compromise” on Morikawa’s preferred fade flight and spin. To match his preferences, they landed on a TaylorMade Qi10 LS 9-degree head, and the lie angle is a touch flatter than his former SIM.
“It’s faster than his gamer, and I think what we found is it fits his desired shot shape, with zero compromise” Rietveld told GolfWRX.com on Wednesday at the RBC Heritage.
Then, to replace his former SIM rocket 3-wood, Morikawa decided to switch into the TaylorMade Qi10 core model 13.5-degree rocket head, with an adjustable hosel.
“He likes the spin characteristics of that head,” Rietveld said. “Now he’s interesting because with Collin, you can turn up at a tournament, and you look at his 3-wood, and he’s changed the setting. One day there’s more loft on it, one day there’s less loft on it. He’s that type of guy. He’s not scared to use the adjustability of the club.
“And I think he felt our titanium head didn’t spin as low as his original SIM. So we did some work with the other head, just because he liked the feel of it. It was a little high launching, so we fit him into something with less loft. It’s a naughty little piece of equipment.”
In addition to the driver and fairway wood changes, Morikawa also debuted his new “MySymbol” jersey No. 5 TP5x golf ball at The Masters. Morikawa’s choice of symbols is likely tied to his love of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team.
Not enough changes for you? There’s one more.
On Wednesday at the 2024 RBC Heritage, Morikawa was spotted with a new TaylorMade “Proto” 4-iron in the bag. If you recall, it’s the same model that Rory McIlroy debuted at the 2024 Valero Texas Open.
According to Morikawa, the new Proto 4-iron will replace his old P-770 hollow-bodied 4-iron.
“I used to hit my P-770 on a string, but sometimes the distance would be a little unpredictable,” Morikawa told GolfWRX.com. “This one launches a touch higher, and I feel I can predict the distance better. I know Rory replaced his P-760 with it. I’m liking it so far.”
See Morikawa’s full WITB from the 2024 RBC Heritage here.
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Richard
Feb 12, 2014 at 12:08 am
I agree with llamont. I tried all the Maxfli U series balls and haven’t found anything I like as much as the U4x. I sometimes play Titlelist pro v1 and 1x balls too and they don’t have anything over the U4x. I went to Dick’s to buy a few dozen and they were all out so I bought a couple dozen U4 balls which are pretty good too but maybe 8-10 yards shorter off the driver. Hopefully they keep selling the U4x balls as well as the U6 series
N
Jan 15, 2014 at 9:57 pm
Has anybody played these balls and how are they, really?
llamont
Jan 15, 2014 at 11:25 pm
I played the original U6 for a short stint and in my opinion, it is an okay ball. The whole “6 piece” ball thing may be a bit overplayed though. The spin was decent (definitely nothing special for a ball that’s supposed to be tour caliper) but the durability of the U6 left a lot to be desired. I’ve been playing the U4X since September and I really like that ball. For the money, I haven’t played anything close. I get decent length off the tee and the green-side spin rate is adequate (for me).
ericb
Jan 16, 2014 at 7:46 am
I played the U6 sample pack. They stay on line pretty easily. Solid feel off the driver, kind of clicky off the wedges but spun nicely with quick stops.
Billy Maddux
Feb 7, 2014 at 3:34 am
I tested golf balls last Spring and the U6 easily beat out all the big names. I found minimal difference in length over the TM Lethal, Nike XI or Pro V1 but they went straighter on the simulator and on the course in actual play. The REAL difference for me was in how they played around the green. Very similar feel to the Pro V1. When you factor in that one could buy them at a discount at Dick’s quite often, it was a no brainer decision. The reason I am at this site tonight is I just went to Dick’s site to see if they had any specials. I buy balls several dozen at a time and am almost out (I play 3-5 times a week). I was shocked to see they were not listed and went to looking for reasons why. Thanks to the author for letting us know and it looks like I will be buying a couple of dozen of something else until the rollout in early March. Probably some Nike XI as they are currently on sale. But I will be going back to the U6 and will never run out again.
JJ
Jan 15, 2014 at 3:24 pm
The relevant swing speed is driver swing speed I take it?
Zak Kozuchowski
Jan 15, 2014 at 5:28 pm
Yes.