Gear Guide 2023 – Balls

A look at some of the top golf balls of 2023

BRIDGESTONE B XS – TW EDITION

Why You’ll Love It: Reactiv core and Dual Dimple cover = fast launch
Why You Should Buy It: Tiger’s new ball, so not for all. 105+ swing speed helps but softer cover means more control
Insider’s Insight: ReactiviQ cover stays on face longer in short irons for more spin
Price: $50/dozen

 

TITLEIST PROV1X

Why You’ll Love It: Most popular on PGA TOUR, leader at the cash register
Why You Should Buy It: Perennial design has been improved with extended models like “Left Dot” for the super avid
Insider’s Insight: ProV1x dominates the world tours as the best high-performance ball
Price: $50/dozen

 

TAYLORMADE TOUR RESPONSE

Why You’ll Love It: Tour-quality elements for slower swing speeds
Why You Should Buy It: 5-piece construction with softer core aimed at transmitting energy to clubface for distance
Insider’s Insight: A performance ball for avid golfers with less-than 100-mph swing speed
Price: $43/dozen

 

TAYLORMADE TP5

Why You’ll Love It: Tour-quality ball with greater durability
Why You Should Buy It: Tour-performance delivered for those with higher swing speeds who want higher spin for control
Insider’s Insight: Distance & spin but cover won’t scuff as much as others
Price: $50/dozen

 

PXG XTREME

Why You’ll Love It: An All-Everything ball for distance & spin
Why You Should Buy It: Polybutadiene core + firm mantle under a soft, white urethane cover
Insider’s Insight: Interestingly, the ball was conceived before the clubs a few years ago
Price: $39/dozen

 

BRIDGESTONE E12 CONTACT

Why You’ll Love It: Delivers high performance for high- handicap players
Why You Should Buy It: Cover and core combine to transfer more energy from clubface for more distance
Insider’s Insight: With short irons, it still spins for one-hop-stop approach shots
Price: $35/dozen


This article can also be found in the April 2023 Issue of Colorado AvidGolfer.

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