Category: Golf Balls
Technology has radically changed the game of golf. And nowhere has technology affected things as much as it has the golf ball. Over the years, major manufacturers such as Titleist, Maxfli, Callaway, Nike and TopFlite have applied aerodynamics and materials science to push the little orb to its limits.
Maxfli Black Max Maximum Distance Golf Balls
Maxfli Black Max Maximum Distance
Dick’s Sporting Goods bought the Maxfli trademark from Taylormade last year and since then, Golf Galaxy (also owned by Dick’s) has been the exclusive golf retailer selling the brand.
The Black Max used to be MaxFli / TaylorMade’s entry into the premium ball category. I liked the original version, although like all of the balls in that category, they were way too expensive.
The new Black Max is a different animal altogether. A two piece ball, it sells for under $20 a dozen. In fact, right now, Golf Galaxy is selling two dozen for $35.
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Pinnacle Platinum Feel Golf Ball Review
Grade: B+
Teacher’s Comments: For the price, a good all-around ball.
Among my friends, the Pinnacle balls are somewhat looked down upon. There seems to be a sneaking suspicion that if they were “real” golf balls, they’d have the Titleist brand and cost twice as much. (Pinnacle are made by Titleist).
But after playing off and on with the Pinnacle Platinum Feel for the last few months, I can’t find any cause to complain about them. From a mid-handicapper’s perspective, they offer commendable distance, decent play around the green, and a nice feel off the putter. No one is going to mistake them for the Pro V1, but you can lose a bunch of these and not feel the pain.
I’m actually taking a dozen of these of these to Florida in a couple of weeks when we take a family vacation to Disney World. I’ve got a tee time at Lake Buena Vista and after seeing all the water there, I don’t plan on sacrificing a dozen Pro V1s to the gators.
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Pinnacle Exception Golf Balls
PINNACLE Exception Double Dozen
These Pinnacle Exception balls are a real bargain: $24 for 24 balls.
The Exceptions are an older model—Pinnacle has since moved on to the Platinum models. But at that price, you might want to pick some up. They are a two piece with a “high velocity” core, a soft cover, and a resultant 70 compression.
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Callaway Warbird Plus Golf Ball
With the PLUS version of its venerable Warbird golf ball, Callaway has ditched the dimples and applied their unique hex pattern to the surface. At under $20 a dozen, it’s still a bargain two piece ball, but the core has been redesigned with new materials for what Callaway says is more distance with a softer feel.
Meanwhile, the original Warbird is down to $14 a dozen.
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Nike Power Distance High Golf Balls
The Nike Power Distance High golf balls are designed to fly high and land soft. With a softened compression and low-count dimple design, the balls are supposed to offer more carry.
This isn’t a bad idea, especially for place like Michigan, where soft Spring ground conditions result in little or no roll. Until June or so, it’s all about carry in Michigan.
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