× NOw I have to experiment during my normal rounds to dial-in distances. [/quote] A limited-flight range ball could be 20 to 30 percent shorter. Generally, range balls do not fly as far as regular golf balls. The fun is in the journey not. You don't go to the driving range to determine your iron distances (or at least I don't). As for trying to keep golf balls warm, don’t bother. When I am at the limited range (which has a much nicer short game practice area) I am focused more on ball flight and trajectory than anything else. We literally will pick through the range balls to find the very best ones to test, especially when we do driver testing. × With a soft center that gradually becomes firmer around its edges, FastLayer delivers both speed and great feel. Often times when you hit a golf ball, you hardly feel the ball and it … Most golfers like to pick out the best golf balls they can, and for good reason; the better the ball, the easier it is to get it in the hole. I can hit my driver around corners at the range but rarely miss the fairway by much with a ProV1. For that reason, I don't work on distances anymore and just work on control and tempo. By However, there are times where the most distance isn’t what you want. I have two ranges near me. If you know you hit 10 yard gaps on the range, but find your 5 iron and 9 iron have a 60 yard gap in practice, you can probably figure out your 6, 7, and 8-iron distances pretty well from that. From this thread, trackman testing found 15% distance loss on the Srixon range balls. Either off the tee or on the fairway, and with woods or irons, the new 2021 Srixon Distance Ball will help your shots carry further and get you in prime position to score. However, the reduction factor varies between design of ball, so theres actually no way of knowing (unless you … Callaway Rogue 17* 4wd Atmos Blue TS 70   Experienced Golf Canada, 8 hours ago in Golf Talk, By New range balls are the same construction as most mid to low cost 2 piece balls. Here the "distance markers" are usually 10% closer to compensate for the balls. For me, they fly a little higher for the irons. I only go to the range now to keep swinging or work on swing changes. Therefore their performance is the same. By I avoid practicing at those ranges and with those brand balls. Then you'll have a pretty good idea how far you hit with your new irons. now you make it bake in the hot sun for hours and days then they get rained on, then re heated by the sun, well that old core gets hard. So that that ball has had a long life as it is. They're so soft its pointless to hit drives and they have a weird flight with irons . They do, however, significantly lack in distance compared to other balls. Cobra  Forged Tec Black SteelFiber i95cw R   Display as a link instead, × Hope they are suited to you. I contacted Srixon about their Limited Flight Range Balls, and that’s how they work (supposedly). WIth the range balls it only goes about 135-140 yards max. [/quote] I think its safe to say that the performance of a ball will deteriorate pretty badly under these curcumstancses and i would strongly agree that off of a driver i see roughly 40 yards distance loss, if we didnt see performance decreases in crappy old used balls, why would we ever buy new balls? Top Flight are pretty hard, and strangely get eaten quickly too. It sems about right to me compared to the course. I found the answer. in Golf Talk, By WIth the range balls it only goes about 135-140 yards max. The Srixon Range Balls at the local range fly much shorter, especially with clubs that manage to compress the core of the ball i.e. If you want balanced performance from tee to green in a durable 2-piece design, then choose the Srixon AD333. I went with once it's over, it's over. in The Grill Room, By I think it is safe to say that there are a lot of different range ball typs at various ranges. Go to the course on a weekday evening and hit multiple shots with your preferred ball. Therefore their performance is the same. My local range has relatively new Callaway and Top Flite range balls. You can post now and register later. New range balls are the same construction as most mid to low cost 2 piece balls. Yes (at least according to Srixon). Take both the new and the old sets and hit them and compare the distance. They have a little paper hand out with the pin ranges on it and at the bottom of that they say "Range balls fly 10-15% shorter than regular balls". I have to agree with that. interesting point... i was kinda freaking out today when my 6 iron was going about 6 yards short. Callaway X2hot 4w/ Kuro KageTiNi, Adams Proi hybrid 20 and 23 This has the advantage that you're learning your distance from shots played in "real" conditions. I'd say I'm here 90% of the time. Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 .   You cannot paste images directly. I hit a lot of 300+ balls on the course. Assuming their distance are marked correctly from the edge, i'm losing about 5 yards or so with the range balls with irons but I'd say close to 20-25 with my driver. I wish they did fly true distances since I recently changed my swing and am getting more yardage. Alternatively, just learn roughly what the gaps are from the range, then pay attention when you hit a few on the course during the normal course of play with whatever clubs you happen to use, and adjust accordingly. My range uses actual used balls, ALL TYPES, so it's actually pretty hard for me to get exact yardages out of them...plus it doesn't help that I have no real way of checking them without a rangefinder. So thats why I was having trouble with distance at the range - I thought it was me......learn something new every day..... i have two ranges close to me. I am more curious about distances with iron shots. One-piece balls are what you usually find on the golf range, and are most often used by beginners. Clear editor. It sems about right to me compared to the course. I hit from the second deck at the range. Srixon recently changed all of their Srixon range balls to say Marathon then have the Srixon range in the stripes. Unfortunately that's all I have to choose from close by. The tour performance Z-STAR XV, Z-STAR, and Q-STAR TOUR are multi-piece, urethane cover golf balls. My range uses Srixon also and I can hit a 7 iron 155 - 160 yards (with regular balls). My guess is they're at least 20% shorter than the ol range balls. Bucki1968, Wednesday at 05:22 PM As far as clubfitting goes, I think that is an extremely valid assessment. It sems about right to me compared to the course. If on the range, I hit a 150 yard 7 iron then I know I really nailed it. I generally count on at least 10% less, but more often its like 15-20% less distance. Soft Panatra covers 71 compressors, highly flexible and super-soft-core with aerodynamics that present a touching flight, great distance, and a soft feel. Even when I switched from a Pro V1 to a B'stone B330 it changed my distances on my iron shots, so its not always just range balls either. 324 Dimple Pattern. Two-piece balls also offer a good amount of durability, while providing a firmer feel. A lot of range balls are simple solid one-peice jobs - as a result they're often made relatively soft so that they don't feel harsh... Means they compress more and don't fly as far. I don't understand how you can be fitting for new equipment at a range due to the balls, unless the fitter can quantify the difference in spin / distance and take it into account. Previous page. Higher swing speed players will opt for the Z-STAR XV or Z-STAR depending on feel and trajectory preference the Z-STAR XV launching slightly higher and with a firmer feel. Upload or insert images from URL. The Srixon Distance Golf Balls provides higher initial velocity and a penetrating flight from the 420 dimple configuration which gives greater distance. Attend a Srixon ball fitting event or use our online golf ball fitting tool today. Mostly old top flight range balls or old water balls. I enjoy using PD-softs but have AD333 as well. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Customers also viewed these products. I wish they did fly true distances since I recently changed my swing and am getting more yardage. iacas, December 31, 2017 . sounds like you have flight limited balls. That means that a 300 yard drive will only go around 250-260. **GIVEAWAY** TaylorMade Spider S Platinum L Neck! If you need help selecting the best golf ball for your game, be sure to check out Srixon’s Golf Ball Fitting page to learn which ball will provide you with the right combination of distance… Please post any questions or comments here. Srixon have managed to deliver both the desired speed and great feel in a durable ball that will last. With longer irons / driver they drop out of the sky past the 185 mark. I try to hit them solid and have them go where I want. Compare to Titleist ProV1 X, Callaway Chrome Soft X and Bridgestone Tour B XS $42.99 Shop Z-STAR XV.   Pasted as rich text. Maximum Distance. iacas, March 9 Aerodynamically tuned dimples slice through wind, keeping your ball on line and maximizing distance. We have those at our range (which also has lasered distances to the various flags from each individual bay) and after hitting several thousand of them I'd say that it's more like 10 - … Scratch Don Whites The new Srixon balls are horrible . Post a Pic of Your Latest Purchase....... Maverick McNealy's custom 1 of 1 Callaway Apex MB irons - 2021 Players. A global leader in golf ball technology and innovation, Srixon offers a wide variety of award-winning golf balls for golfers of every skill level. DISTANCE GOLF BALL FastLayer Core. Moderate swing speed players (driver distance less than 250 yards) who seek tour-caliber greenside spin will benefit from the lower compression design of Q-STAR TOUR, … Mack Daddy PM 2.0 54/14 Whether you’re searching for a tour-performance golf ball or a distance golf ball with incredible feel, Srixon provides the best golf balls at incredible prices. The other range near me uses Nxt Tours on the range that fly pretty much true to distance. I'd love to play premium balls but my loss ratio is to high. I'll report any difference in my usual sunny disposition as well. × Clear editor. Upload or insert images from URL. For instance, I hit my PW 115-120 during rounds, but I'm unable to put it on a target at 115 on the range, just comes up a couple of yards short. Model Reviewed: Srixon Distance ball About the only ball I've ever used that actually lives up to what they put on the box. Seniordude, July 23, 2010 in Golf Balls. Srixon Soft Feel Golf Balls (One Dozen) Being one of the leading golf ball brands, Srixon offers golf balls for every kind of player and every playing type. http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/topic/...ar-golf-balls/. The M5 must rate as one of the coolest balls available due to the color range. Pinnacle range balls are pretty normal and Callaway are too. If you want a cheap Nike ball then the PD Soft or the SFT's are a better option. [/quote] 15% of 260 yards = is what 39 yards. Each provides tour ball flight and high approach and greenside spin. I've learned my distances from playing exclusively. . Generally, the Top Flites and Donnays etc do not seem to play differently to the range balls but the occasional premium ball (Pro V1, Srixon Z Star etc) do seem to carry 10 to 15 yards further...but that is based on my questionable ability with the sticks . I've been to places that have balls designed to be 20% shorter, and I've had places that have normal distance balls that go shorter just because they are scuffed up. It's different for different kinds of balls. Our range has alot of good, new TM rangeballs. By My friend lasered a few ranges with his tour v2, and found the same thing on every range he usually plays at. I go to warm up and then I take my real golf balls and go practice chipping, putting, and bunker play. your average large bucket there has a bunch of pro v1's, b330's crap ton of nikes and a bunch of random maxfli's etc... The new Srixon balls are horrible. How did you figure out your ranges when you first started golfing? What I notice is the ball flight with normal range balls. Marathon for long lasting and of course Srixon for quality! × Powered by Invision Community. 4. Your new irons may have different loft and/or shaft flexibility, kick point, etc. For our one-piece "super durable" range ball: Any quantity of range balls can choose between option A and option B below.