Equipment
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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Equipment
Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/8/24): Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna putter.
From the seller: (@kcsf): “Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna. -I will regret this one selling for sure. It does have one small nick on the face near the toe as shown, otherwise in amazing new condition. -BOS reconditioned and received last month. Oil can finish as done new by BOS when this putter was released many moons ago. -Head cover is authentic SC and shows age. Velcro is worthless of course, but does stay closed. -Length is 34.25 inches, original shaft. -Grip is old and needs replacing. I can have my pro do it prior to shipping at an additional cost of the grip only. -$475.”
To check out the full listing in our BST forum, head through the link: Scotty Cameron Art of Putting Laguna putter
This is the most impressive current listing from the GolfWRX BST, and if you are curious about the rules to participate in the BST Forum you can check them out here: GolfWRX BST Rules
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GolfWRX’s Resident Club Junkie, Brian Knudson, was naturally excited to get his hands on Mitsubishi’s new Diamana WB shaft.
In this video, BK gives you a brief overview of the new WB, builds up a driver, and takes it to the course for some testing.
With the rebirth of the iconic Whiteboard profile, Mitsubishi didn’t just re-issue a classic, but rather infused all the company’s latest tech into a new shaft, paying homage to the original with its quintessentially Hawaiian-inspired stylings. A summary of that impressive roster of technology, below.
- 80-ton Dialead pitch fiber: Positioned in the handle, Dialead is designed to deliver greater ball speed via better energy transfer.
- Aerospace-grade MR70 carbon fiber adds additional strength, and 46-ton fiber in angle plies in the tip section reduce torque for tighter shot dispersion.
- Consistent Feel Design: Engineers target minimal variance across shafts (butt OD, weight, and balance point) to make the fitting process easier.
- Xlink Tech Resin System: Engineers continue to reduce resin content and increase carbon fiber volume for greater feel without sacrificing strength and durability.
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- Webb Simpson what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wells Fargo Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (10 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6 X
3-wood: Titleist TS2 (15 degrees, B2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei CK Blue 70 TX
5-wood: Titleist 913 Fd (18 degrees)
Shaft: UST Mamiya VTS Proforce 8 TX
Hybrids: Titleist TSR2 (24 degrees)
Shaft: Graphite Design Tour AD D1 Hybrid 105 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (5, 6), Titleist 680 (7-PW)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM9 (46-10F, 54-14F, 60-04L)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 (46), True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Ai-One Jailbird Cruiser
Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Check out more in-hand photos of Webb Simpson’s clubs 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.