Weirfan A lot of people complain that the 3-piece ball spins too much (off the driver I presume). That may very well be true for the stronger players, but for me it performs great. Doesn't check off the wedges like a premium ball, but it's not all that far off the mark. I also don't love the feel of it, but for the price I haven't found anything else close. I plan to get used to it and stop my ball switching ways for awhile.
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johnnydoom I was one of those that found it short off the tee, primarily tried it using a 12-degree G410 or a 12-degree Mavrik. Tried it late in the fall with a 10.5 Rogue ST and found I was 10-15yards longer with the 3 piece than before. I look forward to trying it again next season to see if it's the same.
johnnydoom I found the 3 piece ball (V1) to be noticeably shorter off the tee. I haven't tried the most recent 3 piece (V2), but a golf buddy of mine said it was a bit better, but still shorter hitting for him so I didn't bother.
I might buy them for the next winter golf trip where I expect to lose more balls that usual. Being shorter off the tee is not that big a deal for me as long as it's not also more crooked lol.
I must be in a very small window. For the two rounds I've played it (v2) it was just as long as anything I've played except the TP5 (that somehow occasionally transports me back 15 years ago in age and strength) which I can't easily afford. I've tried at least 2 dozen ball brands/models over the past two years.
johnnydoom Are you guys talking about the COSTCO balls? Didn't realize there are two versions??
sdandrea1 Just back from Las Cruces and no boxes. I will get one and send them out this weekend, maybe tomorrow
johnnydoom Buy used TP5's?
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Bravopilot Are you guys talking about the COSTCO balls?
Yes. The first version supposedly had a cover that was easily damaged. They've claimed to have improved that with version 2. Whether or not anything changed with regards to performance I cannot say just yet - although a member of the forum did send me some of the first version and so I should be able to make a head-to-head comparison next time I play.
Bravopilot Are you guys talking about the COSTCO balls? Didn't realize there are two versions??
Spuzz Apparently I'm one of the few that more spin doesn't hurt. Can't really say it helps, but apparently I get enough extra carry with the spin to make up for any lost roll. I also don't generally hit a lot of curve balls, so the spin doesn't much penalize me in that area either.
johnnydoom Thanks, not sure why I didn't realize that.