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| My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067388] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 20:30 |
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This is the ball I have settled on and I get it for $24.99 a dozen.
Pro's:
Very, very long off the tee.
Stops on a dime using an 8-LW.
Putts Roll very true.
Pretty durable.
Cons:
Will roll a bit with longer irons.
No green side spin with chipping.
The two cons don't really bother me at all as I rarely have long irons into
greens and I don't play any "skip and check up" shots around the green.
I shot a 34 on the front 9(par 36) of my home course today with this ball
and that pretty much sealed the deal on keeping this as "my ball". I 've
been such a golf 'Ho the past couple of years changing out equipment and
what not(I'm on my 5th driver in 3 1/2 years of playing). I think I can
finally settle down and as good as I am playing with this current set up,
don't change anything.
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067398 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 20:57 |
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What about Pinnacle Gold balls for less $$$ as recommended by Consumer
Report?
"Mac3" <mid [at] ao.com> wrote in message
news:DP2dndMwt8BA8RXZnZ2dnUVZ_qydnZ2d [at] adelphia.com...
> This is the ball I have settled on and I get it for $24.99 a dozen.
>
> Pro's:
>
> Very, very long off the tee.
>
> Stops on a dime using an 8-LW.
>
> Putts Roll very true.
>
> Pretty durable.
>
> Cons:
>
> Will roll a bit with longer irons.
>
> No green side spin with chipping.
>
> The two cons don't really bother me at all as I rarely have long irons
> into greens and I don't play any "skip and check up" shots around the
> green.
>
> I shot a 34 on the front 9(par 36) of my home course today with this ball
> and that pretty much sealed the deal on keeping this as "my ball". I 've
> been such a golf 'Ho the past couple of years changing out equipment and
> what not(I'm on my 5th driver in 3 1/2 years of playing). I think I can
> finally settle down and as good as I am playing with this current set up,
> don't change anything.
>
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067399 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 21:05 |
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Never tried them, but I have tried the Pinnacle Exception for $17 and it
performed pretty well. I liked everything accept the way it putted.
"Steve Logan" <SteveLogan [at] aol.com> wrote in message
news:pq_hg.5464$LT2.549 [at] tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
> What about Pinnacle Gold balls for less $$$ as recommended by Consumer
> Report?
>
> "Mac3" <mid [at] ao.com> wrote in message
> news:DP2dndMwt8BA8RXZnZ2dnUVZ_qydnZ2d [at] adelphia.com...
>> This is the ball I have settled on and I get it for $24.99 a dozen.
>>
>> Pro's:
>>
>> Very, very long off the tee.
>>
>> Stops on a dime using an 8-LW.
>>
>> Putts Roll very true.
>>
>> Pretty durable.
>>
>> Cons:
>>
>> Will roll a bit with longer irons.
>>
>> No green side spin with chipping.
>>
>> The two cons don't really bother me at all as I rarely have long irons
>> into greens and I don't play any "skip and check up" shots around the
>> green.
>>
>> I shot a 34 on the front 9(par 36) of my home course today with this ball
>> and that pretty much sealed the deal on keeping this as "my ball". I 've
>> been such a golf 'Ho the past couple of years changing out equipment and
>> what not(I'm on my 5th driver in 3 1/2 years of playing). I think I can
>> finally settle down and as good as I am playing with this current set up,
>> don't change anything.
>>
>
>
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067400 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 21:09 |
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Well, they are less money then some balls and recommended by Consumer
Reports.
But, I don't know if Consumer Reports hits the same caliber of clanks,
skidders, wheezers, whoopsies, worm-burners, divot-divers and hosel rockets
that you do.
"Steve Logan" <SteveLogan [at] aol.com> wrote in message
news:pq_hg.5464$LT2.549 [at] tornado.tampabay.rr.com...
> What about Pinnacle Gold balls for less $$$ as recommended by Consumer
> Report?
>
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067409 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 21:51 |
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Mac3 wrote:
> This is the ball I have settled on and I get it for $24.99 a dozen.
>
I used the HX-Hot exclusively last season. I like almost everything
about it, but your 2nd con is what made me switch.
> Pros:
> Very, very long off the tee.
>
Agree. Love the length, and the way it flies.
> Stops on a dime using an 8-LW.
>
For me, more of a one-hop-and-stop ball, with all irons.
> Putts Roll very true.
>
True. Slightly hard feel, but not bad.
> Pretty durable.
>
Yes, although I put a new ball into play every 18 or 27 holes - no
problem, at that price.
> Cons:
> Will roll a bit with longer irons.
>
Agree.
> No green side spin with chipping.
>
As I said, this is the thing that made me switch. I thought the HX-Hot
hurt my up-and-down stats. I like to spin and control my chips, and the
Hot just doesn't spin enough.
For this season I switched to the Bridgestone Tour B330-S. It's not
quite as long as the Hot, but I'm only losing a few yards on my driver.
I love the spin, though. I've backed up a few full irons, and the
chip-and-check on greenside chips is great.
The B330 is a little bit expensive, and not as durable as the ProV1.
Normal retail is $39.95, but I was able to get a dozen for $33.96 at
tgw.com. I'll get 18 holes out of one ball, then send it to the shag
bag. My ball expenses are up this year, but if they're more fun to play
with, and help me score better, it's worth it.
- cja
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067410 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 22:03 |
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In article <1149796286.601130.86070 [at] u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com>,
"cja" <cja [at] excite.com> wrote:
> Mac3 wrote:
> > This is the ball I have settled on and I get it for $24.99 a dozen.
> >
> I used the HX-Hot exclusively last season. I like almost everything
> about it, but your 2nd con is what made me switch.
>
> > Pros:
> > Very, very long off the tee.
> >
> Agree. Love the length, and the way it flies.
>
> > Stops on a dime using an 8-LW.
> >
> For me, more of a one-hop-and-stop ball, with all irons.
>
> > Putts Roll very true.
> >
> True. Slightly hard feel, but not bad.
>
> > Pretty durable.
> >
> Yes, although I put a new ball into play every 18 or 27 holes - no
> problem, at that price.
>
> > Cons:
> > Will roll a bit with longer irons.
> >
> Agree.
>
> > No green side spin with chipping.
> >
> As I said, this is the thing that made me switch. I thought the HX-Hot
> hurt my up-and-down stats. I like to spin and control my chips, and the
> Hot just doesn't spin enough.
>
> For this season I switched to the Bridgestone Tour B330-S. It's not
> quite as long as the Hot, but I'm only losing a few yards on my driver.
> I love the spin, though. I've backed up a few full irons, and the
> chip-and-check on greenside chips is great.
>
> The B330 is a little bit expensive, and not as durable as the ProV1.
> Normal retail is $39.95, but I was able to get a dozen for $33.96 at
> tgw.com. I'll get 18 holes out of one ball, then send it to the shag
> bag. My ball expenses are up this year, but if they're more fun to play
> with, and help me score better, it's worth it.
>
> - cja
I would think that if you like the HX Hot except for the last 'con',
then the HX Tour 56 would be a good choice. Price is the same as the
Bridgestone Tour B330-S.
While my game sucks most of the time, there are days when things just
click. I keep a sleeve of HX Tour 56's in the bag just for those few
days.
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067413 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 22:08 |
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Lloyd Parsons wrote:
> In article <1149796286.601130.86070 [at] u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com>,
> I would think that if you like the HX Hot except for the last 'con',
> then the HX Tour 56 would be a good choice. Price is the same as the
> Bridgestone Tour B330-S.
>
I didn't realize the price of the HX Tour 56 was the same as the B330.
I may have to give it a try - I am a believer in the power of the hex
dimples for good ball flight.
- cja
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067422 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 22:32 |
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In article <1149797307.369571.273730 [at] i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>,
"cja" <cja [at] excite.com> wrote:
> Lloyd Parsons wrote:
> > In article <1149796286.601130.86070 [at] u72g2000cwu.googlegroups.com>,
>
> > I would think that if you like the HX Hot except for the last 'con',
> > then the HX Tour 56 would be a good choice. Price is the same as the
> > Bridgestone Tour B330-S.
> >
> I didn't realize the price of the HX Tour 56 was the same as the B330.
> I may have to give it a try - I am a believer in the power of the hex
> dimples for good ball flight.
>
> - cja
They used to be about $45, but last time I was at Golf USA they were
$39.99...
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067426 ] |
Do, 08 Juni 2006 22:42 |
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067455 ] |
Fr, 09 Juni 2006 01:30 |
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On Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:30:56 -0400, Mac3 wrote:
> This is the ball I have settled on and I get it for $24.99 a dozen.
>
> Pro's:
>
> Very, very long off the tee.
>
> Stops on a dime using an 8-LW.
>
> Putts Roll very true.
>
> Pretty durable.
>
> Cons:
>
> Will roll a bit with longer irons.
>
> No green side spin with chipping.
>
> The two cons don't really bother me at all as I rarely have long irons
> into greens and I don't play any "skip and check up" shots around the
> green.
>
> I shot a 34 on the front 9(par 36) of my home course today with this ball
> and that pretty much sealed the deal on keeping this as "my ball". I 've
> been such a golf 'Ho the past couple of years changing out equipment and
> what not(I'm on my 5th driver in 3 1/2 years of playing). I think I can
> finally settle down and as good as I am playing with this current set up,
> don't change anything.
You should try a sleeve of HX Tours some time. I played with the HX Hot
for a really long time because I hit it farther than any other ball I'd
ever tried. On a lark, I bought a sleeve of HX Tours at the pro shop and
in the first round with them I hit the longest drive of my life. For some
reason, I hit them longer and straighter than the HX Hot, even though
they're supposed to be the same. They have a better feel than the Hots
(softer around the greens, too), which always felt to me like I was
hitting a rock.
I'm still playing out of the first dozen HX Tours I bought a few months
ago, but next time I'm getting the HX Tour 56. The regular Tours scuff
too easily, although I can't tell any difference in play. Still, it bugs
me a little, and the 56 is supposed to address that.
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067479 ] |
Fr, 09 Juni 2006 02:41 |
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I'll give them a try. I could probably justify since I don't lose many
balls, and god willing my wife will never find out what I spend on a box of
golf balls.
"Buford Ressup" <buford [at] home.invalid> wrote in message
news:pan.2006.06.08.23.30.06.36496 [at] home.invalid...
> On Thu, 08 Jun 2006 14:30:56 -0400, Mac3 wrote:
>
>> This is the ball I have settled on and I get it for $24.99 a dozen.
>>
>> Pro's:
>>
>> Very, very long off the tee.
>>
>> Stops on a dime using an 8-LW.
>>
>> Putts Roll very true.
>>
>> Pretty durable.
>>
>> Cons:
>>
>> Will roll a bit with longer irons.
>>
>> No green side spin with chipping.
>>
>> The two cons don't really bother me at all as I rarely have long irons
>> into greens and I don't play any "skip and check up" shots around the
>> green.
>>
>> I shot a 34 on the front 9(par 36) of my home course today with this ball
>> and that pretty much sealed the deal on keeping this as "my ball". I 've
>> been such a golf 'Ho the past couple of years changing out equipment and
>> what not(I'm on my 5th driver in 3 1/2 years of playing). I think I can
>> finally settle down and as good as I am playing with this current set up,
>> don't change anything.
>
> You should try a sleeve of HX Tours some time. I played with the HX Hot
> for a really long time because I hit it farther than any other ball I'd
> ever tried. On a lark, I bought a sleeve of HX Tours at the pro shop and
> in the first round with them I hit the longest drive of my life. For some
> reason, I hit them longer and straighter than the HX Hot, even though
> they're supposed to be the same. They have a better feel than the Hots
> (softer around the greens, too), which always felt to me like I was
> hitting a rock.
>
> I'm still playing out of the first dozen HX Tours I bought a few months
> ago, but next time I'm getting the HX Tour 56. The regular Tours scuff
> too easily, although I can't tell any difference in play. Still, it bugs
> me a little, and the 56 is supposed to address that.
>
>
>
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| Re: My Ball - The Callaway HX Hot [message #1067644 ] |
Fr, 09 Juni 2006 20:59 |
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In article <1149797307.369571.273730 [at] i40g2000cwc.googlegroups.com>, cja
<cja [at] excite.com> wrote:
> I am a believer in the power of the hex
> dimples for good ball flight.
I can't get over the notion that my putter is going to strike one right
on the edge and send it skirting off to one side. I'm sure it's all
psychological, but I just can't putt confidently with them.
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