BallerNate’s WITB

[MikeW2]

Three words no man ever wants to hear…that was fast! 😂😂😂

[BallerNate]

1 hour ago, MikeW2 said:

Three words no man ever wants to hear…that was fast! 😂😂😂

Bahahaha….you crack me up Mike!!

 

Honestly, the Hoofer is a super well-built, very practical bag. But with all the branding on it, my crazy WRX mind was already feeling pressure to buy PING clubs to go with the bag, Lol.

 

The Links Legend branding is much more understated, I play Titleist balls sometimes, and I’m more likely to buy Titleist clubs from time to time than PING. I know…I’m nuts, but aren’t we all, Lol?

[MikeW2]

Not nuts, committed to perfection 😂…at least that’s what I tell myself. I played one bag for close to 25 years, a Ping with no dividers, the first iteration that had double straps to show how old it is. Thing still works fine as I’m 99% sure it’s indestructible. Wanted something new and in the last 5 years I’ve probably had 40 different bags trying to find one that’s just right.

[BallerNate]

2 hours ago, MikeW2 said:

Not nuts, committed to perfection 😂…at least that’s what I tell myself. I played one bag for close to 25 years, a Ping with no dividers, the first iteration that had double straps to show how old it is. Thing still works fine as I’m 99% sure it’s indestructible. Wanted something new and in the last 5 years I’ve probably had 40 different bags trying to find one that’s just right.

Indeed...."committed to perfection"...that sounds much better, Lol!!

 

Yeah, it's a slippery slope once you have specific specs, looks, and features in mind. But once we find it, it will be a beautiful thing!!

[BallerNate]

Good news for everyone who wanted me to stop using Noodle balls, Lol.

 

I’ve been testing out different balls during simulator time this Winter, and yesterday was a revelation!

 

One of my buddies pulled a TP5x out of his bag yesterday, and I tested it out during a 3-hour round with most clubs in the bag. It was love at first swing…incredible feel with all clubs, tight dispersion, lots of spin and feel with the close shots, and maybe the best sound coming off of clubs I’ve ever heard!

 

The TM/Golf Town sale of Buy 3, Get 1 free made the cost per box much more manageable, so I’m All-In on giving these a shot! 

[MattM97]

4 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Good news for everyone who wanted me to stop using Noodle balls, Lol.

 

I’ve been testing out different balls during simulator time this Winter, and yesterday was a revelation!

 

One of my buddies pulled a TP5x out of his bag yesterday, and I tested it out during a 3-hour round with most clubs in the bag. It was love at first swing…incredible feel with all clubs, tight dispersion, lots of spin and feel with the close shots, and maybe the best sound coming off of clubs I’ve ever heard!

 

The TM/Golf Town sale of Buy 3, Get 1 free made the cost per box much more manageable, so I’m All-In on giving these a shot! 

 

The current TP5X balls are wicked good, not sure why I'm trying to find something to beat them, just the sicko in me. 

[BallerNate]

1 hour ago, MattM97 said:

 

The current TP5X balls are wicked good, not sure why I'm trying to find something to beat them, just the sicko in me. 

Hahaha…hey man, you know I get it, Lol!

 

Yeah, I had written off Tour balls because I had never tried one that I liked the feel of. They were usually too hard, and too low spin and low launch for me.

 

But the TP5x seems like they’ve got some magic sauce in them for sure. Only tried them yesterday on the Sim, so don’t want to get ahead of myself…but initial impressions are that they could be a special combination of distance, dispersion, feel, spin, and sound…we’ll see!

[MattM97]

6 minutes ago, BallerNate said:

Hahaha…hey man, you know I get it, Lol!

 

Yeah, I had written off Tour balls because I had never tried one that I liked the feel of. They were usually too hard, and too low spin and low launch for me.

 

But the TP5x seems like they’ve got some magic sauce in them for sure. Only tried them yesterday on the Sim, so don’t want to get ahead of myself…but initial impressions are that they could be a special combination of distance, dispersion, feel, spin, and sound…we’ll see!

 

The funny thing is the TP5X is on the harder side but as long as you like it that's all that matters and hopefully it performs. Should see lots of difference around the greens now. 

[NZ315]

How those compare to the proV1x?

[Shanks2424]

6 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Good news for everyone who wanted me to stop using Noodle balls, Lol.

 

I’ve been testing out different balls during simulator time this Winter, and yesterday was a revelation!

 

One of my buddies pulled a TP5x out of his bag yesterday, and I tested it out during a 3-hour round with most clubs in the bag. It was love at first swing…incredible feel with all clubs, tight dispersion, lots of spin and feel with the close shots, and maybe the best sound coming off of clubs I’ve ever heard!

 

The TM/Golf Town sale of Buy 3, Get 1 free made the cost per box much more manageable, so I’m All-In on giving these a shot! 

Amazing ball 

[MHills]

On 3/1/2025 at 4:09 PM, BallerNate said:

I know I said I was going to chill for a little bit…but what can I say, I’ve been wrong before, Lol!

 

Been trying to find the perfect bag…hopefully this is the one! 😎👌🏽 

 

The funny thing is I mentioned my long irons in my bag to my girl friend and how "Ballernate told me I needed a new bag" and then you do this!?

 

8 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Good news for everyone who wanted me to stop using Noodle balls, Lol.

 

I’ve been testing out different balls during simulator time this Winter, and yesterday was a revelation!

 

One of my buddies pulled a TP5x out of his bag yesterday, and I tested it out during a 3-hour round with most clubs in the bag. It was love at first swing…incredible feel with all clubs, tight dispersion, lots of spin and feel with the close shots, and maybe the best sound coming off of clubs I’ve ever heard!

 

The TM/Golf Town sale of Buy 3, Get 1 free made the cost per box much more manageable, so I’m All-In on giving these a shot! 

Were you actually playing Noodles? I did you not destroy them with every shot?

[BallerNate]

2 hours ago, MattM97 said:

 

The funny thing is the TP5X is on the harder side but as long as you like it that's all that matters and hopefully it performs. Should see lots of difference around the greens now. 

They’re definitely harder than the “Soft” balls that I usually gravitate towards, but I find them much softer than other Tour balls personally.

 

But yeah, 100%…it’s all personal preference.

 

My favourite part about them is the sound, and the feel…like angels singing, Lol!

[BallerNate]

2 hours ago, NZ315 said:

How those compare to the proV1x?

The only Pro V1x that I’ve ever played were ones that I picked up in the forest at the golf course, so that’s not really a fair evaluation, Lol.

 

I’ve always just found the Pro V1 and Pro V1x’s that I’ve played were too hard for my liking, but I’ve never actually bought a box and really given them a fair shot honestly.

[BallerNate]

2 hours ago, Shanks2424 said:

Amazing ball 

Definitely loving them so far my man!

 

Hoping they’re going to be a great fit!

[BallerNate]

28 minutes ago, MHills said:

 

The funny thing is I mentioned my long irons in my bag to my girl friend and how "Ballernate told me I needed a new bag" and then you do this!?

 

Were you actually playing Noodles? I did you not destroy them with every shot?

Hahaha!!!

 

BallerNate Pro-Tip: “Don’t ask, don’t tell policy” with the wife is key to being a Golf equipment Ho.

 

I tell her about what I need to, but Golf balls are very easy to sneak in to the house, Lol.

 

And yes, my main go-to balls over the last 3 years have been the Noodle Long & Soft, Titleist TruFeel, and dabbled with the TM Tour Response as well.

 

I’ve tested almost ever ball at one time or another though…it’s definitely been a long journey to try and find the best fit, just like my equipment search.

[Roejye]

2 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Hahaha!!!

 

BallerNate Pro-Tip: “Don’t ask, don’t tell policy” with the wife is key to being a Golf equipment Ho.

 

I tell her about what I need to, but Golf balls are very easy to sneak in to the house, Lol.

 

And yes, my main go-to balls over the last 3 years have been the Noodle Long & Soft, Titleist TruFeel, and dabbled with the TM Tour Response as well.

 

I’ve tested almost ever ball at one time or another though…it’s definitely been a long journey to try and find the best fit, just like my equipment search.

 

Like you nate, I generally gravitate towards softer balls. I've tested a lot of balls too, and I seem to have found one that's a go-to at the very least. I also think noodles get a little bit of a bad rep.

 

7 hours ago, MattM97 said:

 

The current TP5X balls are wicked good, not sure why I'm trying to find something to beat them, just the sicko in me. 

 

I know what you mean, I have found a ball that I like a lot, yet I can't help but wonder "is it REALLY the best ball for me? Am I paying more than I need to, would going with the 2 piece model 1 step below be better?"

 

Then I go and find stuff on clearance and maybe even stock up on those. I need to use up the balls that I don't really care about and then go from there.

[BallerNate]

3 hours ago, Roejye said:

 

Like you nate, I generally gravitate towards softer balls. I've tested a lot of balls too, and I seem to have found one that's a go-to at the very least. I also think noodles get a little bit of a bad rep.

 

 

I know what you mean, I have found a ball that I like a lot, yet I can't help but wonder "is it REALLY the best ball for me? Am I paying more than I need to, would going with the 2 piece model 1 step below be better?"

 

Then I go and find stuff on clearance and maybe even stock up on those. I need to use up the balls that I don't really care about and then go from there.

Yeah, Noodle's are very underrated and solid balls for sure.

 

Feels good to have a game plan going into the season, and not be constantly searching for answers.

 

I'll have the TP5x as my go-to ball, and then for rounds in poor conditions in the Spring/Fall (or high-risk water holes), I'll have Noodles, or TM RBZ in the bag as back-ups.

 

That's the plan anyway, Lol.

[MattM97]

8 hours ago, Roejye said:

 

Like you nate, I generally gravitate towards softer balls. I've tested a lot of balls too, and I seem to have found one that's a go-to at the very least. I also think noodles get a little bit of a bad rep.

 

 

I know what you mean, I have found a ball that I like a lot, yet I can't help but wonder "is it REALLY the best ball for me? Am I paying more than I need to, would going with the 2 piece model 1 step below be better?"

 

Then I go and find stuff on clearance and maybe even stock up on those. I need to use up the balls that I don't really care about and then go from there.

 

I don't think the step down would work for me, I say that as a mid handicap but baby got speed and I can't be sailing and bouncing off greens. 

[MHills]

6 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Yeah, Noodle's are very underrated and solid balls for sure.

 

Feels good to have a game plan going into the season, and not be constantly searching for answers.

 

I'll have the TP5x as my go-to ball, and then for rounds in poor conditions in the Spring/Fall (or high-risk water holes), I'll have Noodles, or TM RBZ in the bag as back-ups.

 

That's the plan anyway, Lol.

 

I've had 3 different balls last year all crack on the dimples after I hit them... so I am amazed that isn't happening with people who can actually hit the ball well.

Noodles, Decathalon 100s, and Vice Drive all would have a crack around the edge of the dimples after a few holes so they've been donated to my girl friend.

[BallerNate]

47 minutes ago, MHills said:

 

I've had 3 different balls last year all crack on the dimples after I hit them... so I am amazed that isn't happening with people who can actually hit the ball well.

Noodles, Decathalon 100s, and Vice Drive all would have a crack around the edge of the dimples after a few holes so they've been donated to my girl friend.

No one said I could hit the ball well, Lol.

 

I’m getting there though. Going into my 4th full season, my Handicap is currently 11.4…my goal is to get to single digits this season. Should be realistic.

 

And I’ve never had a Noodle, or any other ball crack personally.

[PhamPham]

On 2/22/2025 at 5:27 PM, BallerNate said:

Never thought I would buy a PING bag, and never understood what all the hype was about.

 

That was until I took a closer look at this Hoofer today at my Golf shop, and was blown away by the attention to detail, functionality, and build quality!

 

I’ve been researching bags over the last month or so, and this one checked the most boxes by far! Only other bag that checks as many boxes was the Vessel Player V Pro, but at $695 + tax, I just couldn’t justify it.

 

Spring can’t get here soon enough!!! 😎✌🏽 

Just picked up a 2025 Hoofer myself to go alongside my titliest linkslegend bag. That black looks good. I went with the red, white, and navy blue. 

 

I just walked 18 with it yesterday, and didn't notice the club tangle being any worse than other bags I've used. Loving the amount of pockets and weight (compared to my titliest bag). 

[BallerNate]

2 hours ago, PhamPham said:

Just picked up a 2025 Hoofer myself to go alongside my titliest linkslegend bag. That black looks good. I went with the red, white, and navy blue. 

 

I just walked 18 with it yesterday, and didn't notice the club tangle being any worse than other bags I've used. Loving the amount of pockets and weight (compared to my titliest bag). 

Yeah, the Hoofer is really, really well built, and it’s a fantastic bag.

 

Honestly, it’s a better built and more practical bag than the Links Legend, but the Links Legend is just so damn sexy, Lol.

 

I’m guessing it’s like dating a supermodel…she’s high maintenance, impractical, and overpriced, but she’s so damn beautiful that you’ll do anything to hold on to her. And you know for sure that people are staring at you while you hold her with deep-rooted jealousy and hatred, Lol!!!

[MikeW2]

2 hours ago, BallerNate said:

Yeah, the Hoofer is really, really well built, and it’s a fantastic bag.

 

Honestly, it’s a better built and more practical bag than the Links Legend, but the Links Legend is just so damn sexy, Lol.

 

I’m guessing it’s like dating a supermodel…she’s high maintenance, impractical, and overpriced, but she’s so damn beautiful that you’ll do anything to hold on to her. And you know for sure that people are staring at you while you hold her with deep-rooted jealousy and hatred, Lol!!!

I think you might be a little TOO invested in your equipment 😂😂😂

[BallerNate]

1 hour ago, MikeW2 said:

I think you might be a little TOO invested in your equipment 😂😂😂

Hahaha...uhh, you think?

Edited March 6 by BallerNate

[BallerNate]

What’s up Everybody! Spring is in the air, and the countdown to the season is on!!

 

Just a couple of quick updates on my end.

 

I ended up going back to a ball that I’ve tested out in the past, but never fully caught-on as my go-to ball…the Titleist TruFeel!

 

The TP5x is a really good ball, but I found it too low launching for my swing.

 

I also went back to my White Hot OG 7 S putter that I gamed for most of last season. The feel off the face, and control is just better for me than the Tri-Hot Rossie S, or the AI-One 7 S.

 

The other BIG update is that I’ve actually decided to try a different approach going into the season. I WILL NOT spend any money on Golf except for rounds, Driving Range, and balls, until my Handicap is in Single digits!

 

My Handicap is at 11.4 right now, so shouldn’t be too tough to get there. But I like the idea of an incentive to improve, and when I buy that first item as a Single digit Handicap, it’s going to feel AWESOME!!

 

I was just the closest I’ve ever been to beating my main Golfing buddy on the simulator who is almost scratch…he only got me by 3-strokes. So I feel like I’m not far off! Tick tock…a couple more weeks until we’re outside hopefully!! 

[rukahs]

On 3/15/2025 at 10:24 PM, BallerNate said:

I WILL NOT spend any money on Golf except for rounds, Driving Range, and balls, until my Handicap is in Single digits!

 

 

Ah man that has MADE MY MONDAY! thanks bro, needed that giggle 😄 😄 😄 just quoting this so I can log on next Monday to see the new item you've bought.

[BallerNate]

1 hour ago, rukahs said:

 

 

Ah man that has MADE MY MONDAY! thanks bro, needed that giggle 😄 😄 😄 just quoting this so I can log on next Monday to see the new item you've bought.

Bahaha…no faith that a Club Ho like me can reform eh? 🤣🤣

 

Honestly, that’s the reason I set this goal though. Over the Winter I definitely recognized that I’m actually addicted to buying Golf equipment. And the only way I know how to battle an addiction is to go cold-turkey.

 

Obviously an addiction to hunting for and buying Golf equipment is a lot less destructive than other addictions I’ve had and conquered in my life, but it’s an addiction nonetheless.

[rukahs]

41 minutes ago, BallerNate said:

Bahaha…no faith that a Club Ho like me can reform eh? 🤣🤣

 

Honestly, that’s the reason I set this goal though. Over the Winter I definitely recognized that I’m actually addicted to buying Golf equipment. And the only way I know how to battle an addiction is to go cold-turkey.

 

Obviously an addiction to hunting for and buying Golf equipment is a lot less destructive than other addictions I’ve had and conquered in my life, but it’s an addiction nonetheless.

 

 

Been in the game 25 years bro, I have been where you are 🙂 I have never done actual drugs but I do believe I would be less addicted to them, and they'd be cheaper 😄 

[Ben B]

1 hour ago, BallerNate said:

Bahaha…no faith that a Club Ho like me can reform eh? 🤣🤣

 

Honestly, that’s the reason I set this goal though. Over the Winter I definitely recognized that I’m actually addicted to buying Golf equipment. And the only way I know how to battle an addiction is to go cold-turkey.

 

Obviously an addiction to hunting for and buying Golf equipment is a lot less destructive than other addictions I’ve had and conquered in my life, but it’s an addiction nonetheless.

The only way to not buy equipment is to log off golfwrx, and all other social media platforms for that fact. Do not visit any golf stores. And just go play golf. Just remember, when walking into the pro shop to pay for your round.... walk straight to the counter, pay, and walk straight back out the door. Do not look at the putters or wedges or drivers sitting by the counter. 

 

All jokes aside. Getting down to a single digit is a great goal. Enjoy the journey. My best advise is to always chose the shot that has the highest probability of success based off your current skill level. And practice putting and green reading as much as you possibly can. You'll be down to single digits in no time....

[BallerNate]

4 hours ago, rukahs said:

 

 

Been in the game 25 years bro, I have been where you are 🙂 I have never done actual drugs but I do believe I would be less addicted to them, and they'd be cheaper 😄 

Bahaha!! Yeah, I definitely spent less money on drugs, but I also a lot broker back then, so it was probably ends up being about an equal ratio of Income to addiction, Lol. 😬😂