Whats the best "bang for you buck" golf ball out there?

[Pmoy12]

What's everyones best "bang for the buck" golf ball? Looking to keep it under $30 a dozen!

[shankasaurus rex]

I just tried, and REALLY liked the Vice Pro. Feel, to me, is similar to the ProV1. In your price range if you buy in quantity on their website.

[goalie]

What are you looking for in a ball?  Callaway SuperSoft is very popular for a reason, and is a great ball for a LOT of players.  

[Ger21]

Maxfli Tour.

[lefthack]

I've only got 2 rounds on course and one hour on the sim, but I'm really liking these.

 

https://pgmgolf.ca/products/pgm-3-layers-tournament-golf-ball

 

They were less than a buck a ball off Temu.

[Pmoy12]

13 minutes ago, goalie said:

What are you looking for in a ball?  Callaway SuperSoft is very popular for a reason, and is a great ball for a LOT of players.  

Looking for a value ball that isn't too low compression. My driver swing speed is around 98-100 so balls with super low compression don't go as far for me

[cgasucks]

Obviously the Kirklands.  They are relatively inexpensive new and ridiculously cheap used.

[10undrbogey]

Kirkland V3 is a good value, shot my best round of the year last year with them.

 

Some still find them too spinny, but I’ve hit them side by side on a sim with various tour balls & saw little to no difference at my modest swing speeds

 

Granted I’m an 80 scorer on average & only carry my driver 210 or so, so YMMV

[J_Tizzle]

46 minutes ago, shankasaurus rex said:

I just tried, and REALLY liked the Vice Pro. Feel, to me, is similar to the ProV1. In your price range if you buy in quantity on their website.

 

This.

 

I will say the lime Vice mark up a lot more than a Pro V 1  yellow does as its more of a coating on their ball vs actually in the cover of the ball, but I don't really care when I can just throw the ball in the pond off 18 once i'm finished if its marked up.

 

I have also heard a lot of excellent things about the Maxfli balls, so thinking about grabbing a dozen or two of those for my spring balls when its cart paths only and i hit a foul ball I don't feel like I have to go look for it.

[goalie]

MaxFli Tour or TourX are great balls that are not too soft.  I've been trying the Tour and got 4 dozen for around $100 on sale.  

[bcflyguy1]

46 minutes ago, Ger21 said:

Maxfli Tour.

[hammergolf]

Hard to beat Vice or Maxfli 

[MHAQ1967]

Agree on the MaxFli's.

 

But you can get two dozen Z-Star Diamonds on sale for $70 ($35/dz) on their 24 pack special.

 

The MaxFli Tour X perfomance numbers are VERY close to the Diamonds, however the Diamonds feel softer and will have a slight edge on greenside spin.

 

MaxFli's will be more clicky and firm.

 

Also Srixon has their buy 2 get 1 free sales a couple times a year.

Should have the next sale soon close to Father's day.

[dfeldss]

Stocking up on Z Star (XV/Diamond) when they're on sale. Think you can still find the previous gen out there for about $30/dz too

[Gus_13]

I've been loving the MaxFli Tour S.  The regular Tour is great too.  Great deal especially when you buy more boxes similar to Vice's deals. 

[goalie]

FWIW, if you're near a Dick's or Golf Galaxy, an added benefit of the MaxFli is that you can stop by and pick up a few dozen anytime for a great price.  It's nice to have "your" ball readily available if you need some "now."   

[vandyfan]

Another vote for Maxfli Tour X. They do everything my ProV1x does and I am quite happy with them. I also am using the "align" feature which is easy to line up but also fairly subtle and non-distracting. I prefer it to the triple track and definitely to the stripe that the Tour Response has. 

[Ger21]

19 minutes ago, goalie said:

FWIW, if you're near a Dick's or Golf Galaxy, an added benefit of the MaxFli is that you can stop by and pick up a few dozen anytime for a great price

Two for $70 isn't what I'd call a "great" price. But still less than the other major brands. If you're not buying 4 dozen, you're paying at least $5 more/dzn.

[goalie]

6 minutes ago, Ger21 said:

Two for $70 isn't what I'd call a "great" price. But still less than the other major brands. If you're not buying 4 dozen, you're paying at least $5 more/dzn.

True, but they're actually available locally unlike a lot of similar options.  I try not to run so low as to "need" them, but it doesn't suck that they're there if I do. (stupid swamp on 15)

[J_Tizzle]

10 minutes ago, Ger21 said:

Two for $70 isn't what I'd call a "great" price. But still less than the other major brands. If you're not buying 4 dozen, you're paying at least $5 more/dzn.

 

It doesn't become a crazy deal until you buy them in bulk, but I'd still take a $35/dz vs $55/dz for sure.  But I get your point absolutely.

 

This is just a me thing, I think once you get to "Pro V" level of golf balls, your best deals are going to be in that $35/dz until you're buying in bulk.

 

It just becomes I'm more comfortable giving up on a $3 golf ball vs a $5 one, lol.  

Edited March 26, 2024 by J_Tizzle

[MHAQ1967]

As mentioned by others you have to watch Dick's/Golf Galaxy for specials.

They had the MaxFli Tour X 4 dz/$100 back in December.

 

Plus added a $20 off $100 purchase coupon and got them for around $20/dz after coupon.

 

That's hard to be beat on new balls that perform that well.

[Glock917]

on the 11th green on this course out in San Marcos that the kids sell balls they find out in their yard.

 

1 dozen prov1/prov1x mix - $10

TP5x - 6 balls for $5 

 

LOL

[Yanki01]

1 hour ago, dfeldss said:

Stocking up on Z Star (XV/Diamond) when they're on sale. Think you can still find the previous gen out there for about $30/dz too

 

i always hit up my local Academy during the winter when they mark down the prior gen Srixon XV's to $25/doz. I got some mis-marked a few years ago, 6doz for $10 each. my favorite ball.

[Ger21]

1 hour ago, goalie said:

True, but they're actually available locally unlike a lot of similar options. 

Yes. I ran out when I was in Florida last month, and needed another dozen. Sucked to pay $35 for two when I had 12 dozen at home that I got for $25.

[Long_Left]

Vice has their "6 for 5" dozen special running right now (FREEDOZEN is the code. Today might be the last day?) it typically happens a few times a year and you can get 6 dozen balls for ~$160. I prefer the Pro Plus but the Pro is a great ball if you like a softer feel. They make a decent glove as well if you like a full leather Titleist PLayer's type. Their green pitchfork is great. I swear I don't work for them!

 

Maxfli comes in slightly cheaper, I'm a big fan of the performance, but not the feel. Totally subjective, I know several good players who swear by them.

 

 

[Golfinfloridaafter40]

Until they run out it is the Snell 5 dozen pack fr $18.99/dozen.

$100 shipped for 5 dozen excellent balls

[jonkevin]

Maxfli Tour/TourX/TourS

[Moarbutter]

8 hours ago, Golfinfloridaafter40 said:

Until they run out it is the Snell 5 dozen pack fr $18.99/dozen.

$100 shipped for 5 dozen excellent balls

 

I've never played them, but am definitely interested in trying them. How would you compare them to other balls?

[craz-e]

Taylormade Tour Response is a good ball and stacks up well against its more expensive TP5 brothers. 

[LukeDonaldsTiger]

11 hours ago, Golfinfloridaafter40 said:

Until they run out it is the Snell 5 dozen pack fr $18.99/dozen.

$100 shipped for 5 dozen excellent balls

I tried to like them, but they scratch up way too easily. The old MTB-X was way more durable and LONG. 

For me, it’s Vice Pro. Great ball.