I need some new balls!

[rubin]

Golf Balls.......... get your head out of the gutter.

Currently using the Nike One tour. She runs allright, has pretty decent distance and i can generate the spin when necessary, but it still feels a bit solid. I would like something that feels a little softer, with a pretty decent amount of spin. I don't really stress on getting more distance.

I know the general consensus is to go for the good ol' Pro V1's, but for as long as I've been playing, I just cant seem to bring myself to buy Titleist balls.

I've been considering Bridgestone B330S, Callaway Tour I(s), TM Penta and the Srixon Z-star. If someone has a compelling enough case for the Pro V1's, they might go on the list.

What ball do you play and why? Which one would you go for?

[Captain Nemo]

Bridgestone B330S you can find them around for under $40 doz, great ball at that price!
Penta's are my ball of choice so far.

[TheTrueReview]

Rubin,

I think your mind is playing tricks on you. The Nike One Tour is premium, soft, high spin ball (with very similar specs to the Bridgestone 330s). Have a look at this thread (http://www.ozgolf.net/showthread.php/16160-2009-balls-by-the-numbers?highlight=balls) which lists comprehensive test results.

[simmsy]

Wilson FG Tour - if you want soft these are your puppies. great spin and good distance and pretty good price. don't last as long as Zstar or cally i though.

[davepuppies]

Nothing feels or performs like s Prov1x for me personally..... its all about feel off putter and wedge for me.....

[KristianJ]

I've got a spare sleeve each of B330S, Z Stars and Pentas. Got any other similar balls that you might want to offer up for a sleeve trade? (eg. those Nike One Tours)

[Dazza]

I've heard some good things recently about both the Z-Stars and the FG Tours. Z-Stars seem to be quite a durable ball, so I'm giving them a go at present.

[KristianJ]

Oh, and I like the FG Tour as well...definitely not quite as durable as other offerings, but it does perform very well off all clubs and has good spin IMO.

[davepuppies]

I feel the Z stars look too much like a 2 piece ball (the texture/look of the cover)

It needs to look soft to me too!!!!!

[live4golf]

I got a dozen of the yellow Srixons and they felt like CRAP!! - still got about 10 left

[Dave]

Z stars are the favourite ball i've used (suprising how many balls you find when you're in the bushes as much as me)

[matty]

z star x's are my ball. As long as anything, good stop on them. A bit less spin than pro v's, which is what I prefer. I think the z star's spin more than the x's. The z star x is for a higher swing speed. They are also very durable. I cut a pro v to pieces after one round. The z star lasts several without problem. Problem is that it's a rare round around Lynwood that a ball isn't lost :?

[davepuppies]

i agree that the Z star is more durable, i get one round out of a pro v1x and its only good for the practice bag after that. Good thing i bought lots of boxes on sale at $54!

[Courty]

I use either Penta's or Z-Stars, whichever I can get cheapest at the time.

[IanO]

I got a dozen of the yellow Srixons and they felt like CRAP!! - still got about 10 left

Go play at Eynesbury, they will be gone in no time :evil: bloody rough is a foot long

[IanO]

I play either the Pro V1x or the zStar x .. depending on pricing

[Goldy]

Go play at Eynesbury, they will be gone in no time :evil: bloody rough is a foot long

Or the Frog - best to buy cheap rocks in those joints so the tears are less when they are inevitably LOST.

[rubin]

Have decided on the Penta's....

Still have afew hang-ups on how they'll play, but i suppose no ball is perfect. Have ordered 3 doz. so I may have some up for grabs soon!:mrgreen:

[bluprint]

I switched from Pro-V1s to Callaway Tour iX and am now playing the Pentas, I picked up a couple of dozen at Drummond for $65 p/dozen. Since switching from Titleist I've preferred the softer feel, especially around the greens. Hope you enjoy them!

[rubin]

I switched from Pro-V1s to Callaway Tour iX and am now playing the Pentas, I picked up a couple of dozen at Drummond for $65 p/dozen. Since switching from Titleist I've preferred the softer feel, especially around the greens. Hope you enjoy them!

I'm picking up 3 doz from golfonline.com.au for $49 a dozen. I refuse to buy from Drummond, particularly as the ppl working in their shops are F-ing stupid and dont listen

[Jarro]

Pentas are a great ball .... very long and good feel/spin for around the greens and putting.

I like the Z-star also, probably more for its durability, but it also has a surprisingly good feel as well.

ProV1 is the benchmark though, still the best ball around IMO.

Buy yourself some good secondhand ones from brookwaterballs ...... cheap way to play a better ball ;)

[supo67]

excellent ball . the zstar X feels pretty solid off the face , distance is good and around the greens they sit nicely. they feel pretty firm on the putterface tho, quite clicky, but over all a very very good ball to play. bit more solid than the pro V1. imo.