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04-15-2004 04:23 PM #1
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Cheaper ProV1 X's????
Bought some ProV1 X's at the 19th Tee today for $59.95.
When I got home I remembered that Golftown indicated that they would beat any other retailer's price by 5%.
So, does that mean that Golftown would sell them to us for $56.95 instead of $63.95?
Would be an interesting test of their 5% policy. Perhaps this 5% applies only to clubs, bags, shoes?
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04-15-2004 04:32 PM #2Originally Posted by BC MIST
Would be a good price check for sure!
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04-15-2004 04:58 PM #3
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As of two weekends ago, Chuck's had them on sale for about $56. Not sure if they are still this price, but it did strike me as odd that Golftown was $7 more expensive at the time.
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04-15-2004 05:01 PM #4
Man, golf balls are WAY too expensive.....
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04-15-2004 07:51 PM #5
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Originally Posted by broken27
I am sure that there are other balls that perform comparably, and have a cheaper price, however, with the occasional OVGA-CPGA gift certificate helping to offset the high cost, playing them is justified.
Before the ProV1's, I enjoyed the Hogan Apex balls as they were the best spinning balls that I had ever played. But, a ball would last about 4 holes before it was scuffed so badly that it was almost unplayable. I wonder if the Apex has a better cover now, or if the new Hogan Hawk is an improved version of the Apex.
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04-15-2004 08:18 PM #6
Wasn't saying anything other than "wow", I can't wait until I could benefit from (and afford to play with) balls that high-tech. Since I still lose a couple of balls almost every round (I don't spend more than 30 seconds looking), I buy crappy Wilson Jack or Dunlop Black Ti. 18 balls for $20.
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04-15-2004 09:34 PM #7
Although the Pro V balls are being played on tour the fact remains that most of us would benefit from playing another brand of balls such as the Snake Eyes extra distance,Nike power distance super far, Pinnacle exception,Titleist HVC Soft distance and the maxfli Noodle. More later.
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04-15-2004 10:08 PM #8Originally Posted by Andre CantinIt could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Colby
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04-15-2004 10:18 PM #9Originally Posted by Colby
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04-15-2004 10:35 PM #10Originally Posted by Andre CantinIt could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Colby
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04-16-2004 07:31 AM #11
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I'm pretty sure that all the prov1 balls in the area are around $59 right now. I just did some research. Chucks and Golftown were up and down and I think they and the 19th tee have settled on $59. This was on the morning of the 16th.
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04-16-2004 08:03 AM #12
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Originally Posted by Andre Cantin
Play a distance ball to greens that run 10 to 12 on the Stimpmeter and watch your scores soar. This time of the year, though, where the greens are likely to be still very spongy, the distance balls won't hurt very much, but overall, they are a curse to scoring.
Are there any balls out there that fly as far as a distance ball, and stop like the ProV1's?
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04-16-2004 08:26 AM #13
BC Mist. See Golfsmith Clubmaker's magazine March 2004 edition page 18. The testing was done using Iron Byron. They have compiled data on drivers, 5 irons and 8 irons at different swing speeds. Here is a brief synopsis.
8 iron data at 80mph
Titleist: 8130.92 rpms
Pinnacle :7857 rpms
Snake Eyes :7684 rpms
Nike: 8173.58 rpms
Maxfli: 8277 rpms
In other words. Those balls have been made to increase distance off the tee and increase backspin within close range. How so? Engineeering I guess .The fact remains: the top 2 selling balls on the market are the prov's and the noodle is a distant third.The ball models that are the most widely marketed also happen to be products that are playeded by tournament professionals.But the reality is these balls are not beneficial for recreational players.Last edited by Chieflongtee; 04-16-2004 at 08:47 AM.
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04-16-2004 09:25 AM #14
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Originally Posted by BC MIST
So while inside 100 yards, its more important, its harder on the bank account and score if you aren't a consistent striker.
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04-16-2004 10:11 AM #15Big_duckGuestOriginally Posted by BC MIST
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04-16-2004 10:15 AM #16Originally Posted by BC MIST
You can pick up a 15 pack of XL3000s for $18.
The XL3000s are being replaced by the Infinity's. Haven't tried them yet but I expect they will be about the same.
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04-16-2004 10:53 AM #17
Ball Recommendation
What do you guys recommend for a 'balanced' ball? Something that has a nice touch within 100yd but I am a long ball striker and can pull or push the ball at times. So I guess I am looking for something with some spin but not a lot for the occasional one that goes astray off the tee.
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04-16-2004 02:27 PM #18Originally Posted by Keithsguy
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04-16-2004 04:43 PM #19Originally Posted by The Shtick
I get good results inside 100 from the Noodle, I tried the Pro-Vs, but my swing speed was too slow.It could be that the purpose of your life is only to serve as a warning to others.
Colby
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04-17-2004 06:01 PM #20
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Golf ball review site 2003
http://www.equip2golf.com/tests/golf_ball_report.html
check out this site, good reviews on golf balls. It doesn't have all the balls reviewed but will give you a good ideal how some of the mid to high end balls stack up to one another.
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04-17-2004 06:23 PM #21
Z Balata
Incredible deal at canadian Tire this week. Z balata for $9.99.
Z will be going right away.
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