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Goodbye Pro V1, Hello Top-Flite Gamer Tour - Golf Ball Review


Confessions of a loyal Pro V1'er

     Wow! What a pleasant surprise. I finished a round today having played, exclusively, the Top-Flite Gamer Tour golf ball.
I've tinkered a bit in the past with many of the Gamer Tour's predecessors.Stay with me here....the original 2008 Gamer eventually became known as the Gamer V2 (2010 - 2012). I've heard that at some point the actual Gamer and V2 were rolled into Callaway's newly launched Strata line of golf balls. The Gamer V2 was discontinued in 2012 and renamed in 2013, ironically, right where it began; as the Gamer. Currently, Top-Flite offers three models; the Gamer, Gamer Soft and the Gamer Tour. Phew!

top-flite gamer tour advanced golf ball review #GamerV2
Top-Flite Gamer Tour Advanced Golf Ball

Being a loyal Titleist Pro V1'er for many years now, I was amazed by the balls performance throughout all facets of the game. The only drawback I noticed was reduced distance off the tee. However, this was minimal with approximately 3-5 yards short on average. I play at high altitude and drives coming up 10 to 15 feet short did not force me to change my game at all. The shortage in distance off the tee, compared to the Pro V1, was offset by improved accuracy. I hit more fairways today than any round played this season. After two holes I adjusted to shorter tee shots and not only hit my fairways regularly but did so with precision. The control afforded by The Gamer Tour was simply incredible. My shots were crisp, clean and sound at impact was "just right"...swooosh!  Priced at $25 per case (12 golf balls) you can even afford to lose a few. Would I ever really abandon my Titleist Pro V1's? No way, but The Gamer is a solid option for those looking for similar play from a lower cost golf ball. Top-Flite also has the D2 series golf balls which I find to be an excellent winter golf ball along with the Top-Flite XL series for added distance.
Top-Flite Gamer V2 Golf Ball #GamerV2
Top-Flite Gamer Golf Ball

Strata Jet Golf Balls #Stratajet
Callaway's Strata Jet Golf Ball

2014 Golf Ball Comparison Guide: Review Spin Rates, Compression, Price, Construction

The 2014 Golf Ball Comparison Guide Chart  - View Comparison IMAGE By Clicking Here

Golf Ball Brand
And
Golf Ball Model
Compression Cover Dimples Construction
# of
Layers
Price
Per
Dozen
Spin Rate
(RPM)
Half Wedge
Spin Rate
(RPM) Driver 
Bridgestone - E5 80 Urethane 326 2 24.79 7033 2625
Bridgestone - E6 50 Ionomer 326 3 20.99 5767 2470
Bridgestone - E7 85 Ionomer 326 3 26.95 4967 2575
Bridgestone - B330 84 Urethane 330 4 37.5 7533 2688
Bridgestone - B330-RX 66 Urethane 330 3 39.94 7267 2663
Bridgestone - B330-RXS 64 Urethane 330 3 39.94 7420 2700
Bridgestone - B330-S 77 Urethane 330 4 39.94 7667 2688
Callaway - SR1 73 Urethane 332 4 47.9 7633 2640
Callaway - SR2 91 Urethane 332 5 47.9 7553 2650
Callaway - SR3 93 Urethane 332 5 47.9 7653 2600
Callaway - SuperSoft 38 Ionomer 332 2 18.99 6100 2350
Callaway - X2 HOT ? Ionomer 332 3 26.95 5300 2375
Callaway - X2 HOT+ ? Ionomer 332 3 26.99 5100 2523
I Need The Ball - The Ball 95 Urethane 318 3 34.99 7600 2563
Maxfli - U/6 ? Urethane 422 6 44.99 7687 2738
Maxfli - U/6LC ? Urethane 422 6 44.99 7513 2613
Maxfli - U/6X ? Urethane 422 6 45.95 7633 2763
Nicklaus - Black ? Urethane 100 3 32 7700 2813
Nike  - Power Distance Soft ? Ionomer 314 2 13.99 5133 2438
Nike  - RZN Black 91 Urethane 100 4 41.8 7287 2530
Nike  - RZN Platinum 85 Urethane 100 4 40.99 7367 2618
Nike  - RZN Red 75 Ionomer 100 3 28.99 4600 2513
Nike  - RZN White 63 Ionomer 100 3 29.49 5033 2525
Rife - V Motion ? Urethane 318 3 21.99 7567 2505
Srixon - Q-Star 70 Ionomer 344 2 19.99 5867 2675
Srixon - Z-Star 90 Urethane 344 3 29.98 7533 2765
Srixon - Z-Star XV 105 Urethane 344 4 29.98 7500 2713
Taylormade - Project (a) 86 Urethane 360 3 21.95 7647 2838
Taylormade - RocketBallZ 70 Ionomer 342 3 24.36 5700 2513
Taylormade - Tour Preferred 80 Urethane 322 5 29 7733 2775
Taylormade - Tour Preferred X 80 Urethane 322 4 30 7433 2750
Titleist - DT Solo 85 Ionomer 376 2 19.99 4867 2513
Titleist - NXT Tour 90 Ionomer 302 3 33.99 5600 2613
Titleist - NXT Tour S 80 Ionomer 302 3 33 6233 2613
Titleist - Pro V1 100 Urethane 352 3 45.99 7640 2725
Titleist - Pro V1x 110 Urethane 328 4 45.99 7733 2708
Titleist - Velocity 90 Ionomer 328 2 26.99 4533 2475
Top-Flite - Gamer Soft ? Ionomer 332 3 19.99 5833 2530
Volvik - White Color S3 95 Urethane 336 3 44.9 7687 2538
Volvik - White Color S4 105 Urethane 336 4 60 7700 2575
Wilson - Duo 40 Ionomer 302 2 19.95 4867 2363
Wilson - FG Tour 70 Urethane 318 4 44 7373 2505

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How to Choose The Right Golf Ball For You

Golf Ball Evaluation Process

Question 1. To Lower My Scores, I Would Benefit Most From a Better:  

A. Short Game
B. Long Game

 
2. Off The Tee, I Normally:
A. Hit Fairways
B. Miss Fairways