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Hi I’m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This RU-vid channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more!
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@hansonhu1846 3 года назад

“The golfers that buy this golf ball probably would lose it before they would need to worry about durability issues" Ouch... But gotta say the man has a point

@RickShielsPGA 3 года назад

I wasn’t trying to be nasty or anything. I just didn’t want to talk loads about durability if it’s not really a concern for the person who would buy this ball.

@mswin3585 3 года назад

Completely valid point Rick, no offence taken! Interested to know how you feel the Top Flite compared directly to the Srixon Distance that you reviewed previously? I pay £10 a dozen, would you say the Top Flite are twice as good given they come in about twice the price?

@joelafives 3 года назад

@@RickShielsPGA Well it's a little concern because us duffers do like a predictable ball. But I like the Top Flite and have for a long time because they just seemed to fly straighter for me and that was more important.

@hansonhu1846 3 года назад

@@RickShielsPGA yeah yeah yeah I totally understand and agree Rick😁. I just think it is funny for how true it is😂

@SirVic42 3 года назад

When I was playing Top Flite XL balls 18 years ago, I lost two sleeves per round as I learned the game. The only "durability" enhancement they need is GPS locator chips.

@dc48664 3 года назад

Durability issues are definitely a concern for me. If I find one of these in the woods or in the water I want them to perform well, not only for me but the next golfer who finds them after I hit them out of bounds.

@LdxArke Год назад

LOL

@keithkelly50 11 месяцев назад

This has me laughing. Thank you!

@kitchens68 3 года назад

Top Flite is now owned and operated by Callaway, so you’re getting a less expensive Callaway ball in a TF package. These balls are a great option for the weekend warrior who doesn’t want to spend $50 a box for Pro V1 or Chrome soft.

@lamlam.. 2 года назад

I have never spent a penny on golf balls. I must be really lucky or something because over the course of a year, I have racked up a few hundred good golf balls. Mostly prov1 unfortunately cuz I like tp5 and Bridgestone a little morw

@louiekidd251 2 года назад

I have found some new Top Flights along the brush and have tried them out. In my opinion these are good golf balls.

@dangifford1147 2 года назад

Actually I believe Top Flite was bought by Dicks Sporting Goods from Callaway back in 2012. They have the Maxim and Tommy Armour names too I believe.

@tb_5564 2 года назад

Definitely not the old “Top Rock” of years past. They started improving about 15 years ago when they came out with the dimple in dimple, or D2 model. Over time, the Gamer is a very good ball and the Hammering is a less expensive option as well.

@jeffsienkiewicz7119 Год назад

@@dangifford1147 yep and top flite was originally the Golf division of Spaulding who sold to callaway

@leg369 3 года назад

Manager: "Do we need to sand the green on 4?" Greenkeeper: "Nahh, Rick was out doing a durability test, we should be good."

@Wyatt_Ali 3 года назад

Haha

@dscott333 3 года назад

Lol.

@DLORandom 3 года назад

LOL

@nonoman305 3 года назад

@HLP GOLF absolutely, seeing the ball or club or anything in action is the best part of golf youtube

@blacklab1113 3 года назад

Loving this recent trend of reviews on equipment that doesn't cost hundreds of dollars. The golf community needs this content aimed for entry level or budget-minded players.

@imuawarriors Год назад

I agree 100%. also, the average golfer shouldn't feel pressured to have to buy the newest/more expensive clubs. even pros make mistakes with their custom made/fitted equipment. the average player should have more choices that are affordable.

@simonevansengineeringelite4354 3 года назад

That’s why golfers subscribe and trust your judgement. It the honesty and integrity without bias... “I actually think these Top Flite balls are really good...” there is too much golf snobbery and bs in golf sometimes. Guys playing blades when they should play cavity backs. Ones who play off the back tees that should swallow pride and play off tees that suit their ability. Rick Shiels - a trusted source in a world of false claims 🤪 Quality as always!, thanks Rick from a Brit in Canada🇨🇦👍🏻

@bmil38 3 года назад

This summer I followed a foursome of old guys playing off the same tees as me. There's 5 sets of tees at this course, and I was on the 4th one back. Not one of them hit drives over 200. Besides on the par 3's when they dig out their 3 wood, it is literally impossible for them to have any chance at birdie. Actually the front sets of tees are labeled as Junior/Senior. According to the scorecard, they should've been playing a 4500 yard course instead of 6700. I guess they could've played from the red tees too which are labeled as Forward and not Women's. Those are 5300 so not bad.

@lexxwhite747 3 года назад

Well said on all counts mate! Cheers

@sayhoman 3 года назад

@@bmil38 Oh I know those type of folks. I play from the blue tees at my local course (6510 yds), and I remember playing one time after four older gentlemen who was playing from the black tees (7030 yds). None of them could drive very far, and usually I found out that their second shot would end up just a tiny bit further then my driver tee shot (About 270 yds avg.). All four of them were pretty bad, so I don't know why they insisted on playing from those tees. Like some of the par 3 holes they have to bring out the driver, and it would still be left short

@samiam619 3 года назад

@@bmil38 “Forward” tees now? I’ve been out of golf (went truck driving) for too long!

@bmil38 3 года назад

@@samiam619 Yeah I think they are more meant for old ish people that lost their distance but the women play from there too. I guess it's more bang for your buck if you get to hit more shots for the same green fee?

@Officeroz 3 года назад

My dad taught me “If you’re too rich to pick up a golf ball, you’re too rich.” I have a brand preference but I’m never against trying any brand!

@mre_man 3 года назад

good motto but I've had golfers pickup my ball that was 2 feet from the green!! so annoying.

@Officeroz 3 года назад

@@mre_man I mean in the woods or water of course!

@Divedown_25 3 года назад

Great motto!!

@karlg1535 3 года назад

@@Officeroz no doubt! Haven't bought balls in years now have a few milk crates that are sorted with callaway warbirds/super soft/chromes titleist prov1s & nxt, taylormade tp5, rbz, softs & a mixed crate full of the rest like pinnacle, top flights, Nike, wilson, strata, precepts and a few other brands lool I sell them back to my friends, funds the beers for the round. 20$ for a box of 15 take your picks not a bad deal I think $20 for 25 of the budget balls. I find anywhere from 30- 40 a round while waiting for group ahead to shoot or looking my friends slice or taking a piss always in the bush or edge of the pond when water is reciting I guess I have a good eye for it lol

@drossano9794 3 года назад

My dad and I have picked up golf balls for years, we now have buckets in the garage lol, feel like it’s part of the fun golfing , fishing some balls out of the pond 😂

@chrismuratore426 3 года назад

I remember playing with the Top Flite XL as a kid. It often sounded and felt like you were hitting a stone.

@dathyr1 2 года назад

As one of my types of golf balls I used at my younger years, I also tried the Top Flite XL golf balls.

@FlyingScot 3 года назад

Well, I went out after this review and bought a box. Have been playing TP5s recently and love that ball though I find it easily scuffs and is expensive. I was super impressed with the gamer ball finding little difference for me. I play off an unofficial 15 hcp. I'm 62 and well remember the top flight flying bricks from the 70s. I would never have bought this ball due to the terrible gimmicky packaging, but Rick my man, you excelled here with this review. I find them better than the Kirkland ball and that is pretty good. The gamer will certainly impress and I was amazed at the high trajectory and spin on my wedges. Give it a try folks. I think you will be impressed.

@coleliddiard1148 3 года назад

I’m still at the point where I play any ball I can find when looking for the one I hit

@jakewebb3073 3 года назад

Rule #46.b.- no penalty stroke for finding and playing a ball where you lost yours. Fair play.

@JUMBOpin 3 года назад

@@jakewebb3073

@MrJoebiz24 3 года назад

Cole, from like #49, brilliant!..lol

@potatytomaty9908 3 года назад

@@jakewebb3073 don't forget about "fall ball" saw it hit the fairway, roll, and it's hiding under a leaf. Don't count it as a drop.

@JonathanHorlock 3 года назад

😂😂

@motion1512 3 года назад

Rick has literally made me a better golfer, I started watching 4 years ago and I still watch to this day. Love the videos

@conorpurtell6270 3 года назад

For real

@jamescarter8421 3 года назад

Me too

@logancolwell628 3 года назад

Best RU-vid golfer on the planet. Has improved my game immensely. More so with my driver and my slices.

@WendelltheSongwriter 3 года назад

Ditto

@RickShielsPGA 3 года назад

That’s so awesome to hear 🙌

@kitchens68 3 года назад

I’ve been playing this ball for nearly 3 years. As a bogey golfer I’ve been very impressed by them.

@ptrekboxbreaks5198 3 года назад

Hate being a bogey golfer. I'm trying to really work hard on getting a round under par by the end of year

@reccemdown 3 года назад

I golf with my grandpa rather frequently. He calls them "rock flites"

@craigthecraiguin 3 года назад

Same here. Mine calls them “top rocks” ahahaha

@ericmohnacky5286 3 года назад

Because it sounds like you’re hitting gravel

@craigwightman7296 3 года назад

'top sh1tes' is the one I here a lot lol

@johnseal56 3 года назад

The old ones are. The new ones...not so much.

@Dolla-Bill 3 года назад

We called them top rocks

@etrain402 3 года назад

“The golfer that probably buys this golf ball would probably lose it before they have to worry about any durability issues.” I feel attacked 🤣

@johnnywaffles2482 3 года назад

Lol that's half the fun, what else am I gonna find in the woods?

@taunokekkonen5733 3 года назад

Rick's dead on. I've been "concerned" by durability only after dropping well below a 10 hcp, and actually even below 5hcp. You'll lose a ball every now and then, well before it gets scuffed enough.

@jamesignatius1894 3 года назад

When I played on my high school team, my family didnt have a lot of money, and it felt demoralizing going up against country club kids that had the newest clubs and ProV1s, while I used the Top Flite Gamer, but I actually found it performed as well as any ball on the market that costs less that $30/dozen, so I used it for a lot of my time in high school.

@WCGreeny 3 года назад

I sort of embraced it. I was never a great prospect but those times I beat the kids with Odyssey putters and Pro-Vs with my 10 year old clubs and 2nd tier balls were satisfying.

@tedzink4574 3 года назад

Good for you guys. Talent, a good swing, good feel around the greens, smart play, not which ball you use, will beat lots of guys with top tier equipment. I end up using old, ugly, scuffed, discolored, balls most of the time and if I'm swinging well I can't lose the thing. BTW, my irons are 10 years old, driver and woods at least 4-5 years old, putter unknown age.

@dnewma04 3 года назад

Grew up in a fairly rural area and didn’t encounter the country club kids often. I do recall being jealous of the kids gaming a set of Ping Eye 2s or a ping putter but that was a rare occurrence. Most of us were playing hand me down clubs from a department store with whatever balls we could find. :)

@NJP76 2 года назад

@@dnewma04 ...And many of us still play that way here in the real world. I may have maybe one or two clubs in my bag that are less than ten years old. While Maxfli Noodle is my favorite ball to play, I will play just about anything that is cost effective. You don't have to have the latest and greatest to play. Just get out there and "grip it and rip it!"

@dnewma04 2 года назад

@@NJP76 No doubt. I have found a bunch of thrift store sets over the years and built most of my good sets from Golfsmith components back in the day. I've taken to collecting old pro caliber clubs from MacGregor, Ram, Hogan, Wilson, Powerbilt, and others this summer and it's fun to use them out on the course. They are hand me downs, of sorts, and I play them more than my new clubs if I'm being honest. They are absolutely less forgiving, yet still more fun.

@lumin6650 3 года назад

Can we just appreciate how good the drone shot looked! 😍 Rick, please do more or these as it's good to see the ball flight into the green!

@alexohealo7235 3 года назад

Imagine rick getting a hole in one with the top flite ball. He will probably switch them for his pro v1s

@samiam619 3 года назад

Maybe, maybe not. HIO is skill and luck. Now, if he was able to drive a green that he has never made in one before... again maybe.

@dripsa 3 года назад

Rick would never switch from prov, no matter what.

@donnie830017 3 года назад

I got a ace in 2012 with a nike mojo

@andrewwolf4963 3 года назад

lol i’m sure he gets some free golf balls from titleist

@connorengel304 3 года назад

Congrats on the success Rick! Been watching forever and bring back driver vs driver!

@wmbishop22 3 года назад

For those interested in the US, Dick’s Sporting Goods has these on sale, 2 dozen for $35. Not sure for how long!

@erictaylor1385 3 года назад

As an update, they still are at that price! I What's looking at these in the store a month or so ago and put them back. After seeing this video think I'm gonna have buy 2-dozen! They seemed very soft to me.

@ZachStein 3 года назад

They're constantly doing that sale on and off. Basically once a month for a couple weeks.

@mchammer1982 3 года назад

Looks like a cold day in England and testing distance. Does the GC quad take this into account? Would have been nice to see u actually hig some pro v's at the same time for comparison

@devito501 3 года назад

That’s a bloody good call matey .

@wassahap 3 года назад

its about a 12000 dollar launch monitor i sure hope it does

@jawide626 3 года назад

@@wassahap it's double that. They're about 20k uk pounds so 22-24 thousand us dolla

@wassahap 3 года назад

@@jawide626 well then my point stands twice as tall :p

@RedwoodGeorge 3 года назад

I had the same thought - I was always happy with the distance I got off the Gamer Tour balls

@manrajrandhawa3564 3 года назад

I saw Rick's tweet about reviewing the top flite ball . Ever since I had been waiting for the video on Rick's channel . Very nice work , good luck Rick and thank you for reviewing clubs and balls , you make it easy for us 👍😁

@adammcsherry2556 3 года назад

Have rock flite seriously made a good ball, like one that when thinned in winter wont cause your hands to be numb for weeks!?🤯

@spacejamgoliath 3 года назад

Rock flite 😆

@alexjakobzgames 3 года назад

I’m a new youtuber and I’m trying to hit 1k views on my recent video! Can you u guys take a second out of ur time to give any tips on the video? It means a lot :)

@Jblaze024 3 года назад

Rock flight..best describes that ball along with the nitros. 😂🤣

@brettanderson9674 3 года назад

They are a middle of the road golf ball. Similar to the bridgestone A333 in europe. This ball has been out for over 10 years in the US and almost no one I've seen plays it

@BombproofCraftsman 3 года назад

@@brettanderson9674 I’ve played them, but they were pick ups I found in the rough. So technically that’s 2 people who’ve played them.

@brucekehler4344 3 года назад

Rick’s unbiased reviews are always great. I agree with others when they say that Rick has definitely helped their game, and for me, his “being mortal even though he is a professional” has reduced the pressure on improving my game. There are always rough spots to work on in golf. Thanks Rick!

@nathanmorgan9111 3 года назад

Thanks for doing this for me Rick! This is actually my go to ball this year I love everything about it.

@JAKE-00 3 года назад

“A golfer who would by these would probably lose it before having durability issues.” *never before have i been so offended by something i 100% agree with*

@ronmorford1247 3 года назад

I've been playing these balls for at least five years now, and I love them! The soft feel off of every club, particularly the putter, is awesome. These are definitely not your grandfather's Rock Flites. Rick is right, durability is an issue. But since I lose one to two balls a round anyway, it's really not that important. I've tried every budget ball out there and keep coming back to these. They aren't Pro V1's. But for the price, they can't be beat!

@scottyk_cdvi5650 3 года назад

Have you tried Titleist tru feels? They are fairly cheap & i think they perform great

@donnie830017 3 года назад

Pinnacle’s are USA made. The RUSH ball performs great

@ronmorford1247 3 года назад

@@scottyk_cdvi5650 Actually I have, and I do like them. I believe Titleist has recognized this market segment and definitely has a strong competitor. However, I would give the edge to the Gamer primarily due to the feel off of the putter.

@chuckbischoff1946 3 года назад

I have been a top flite gamer homer for years. I still have 1 sleeve of every year they made the ball. Callaway owned them for years and now Dicks sporting goods owns them. Great ball at this price. Golf digest gold in its class for several years. The wedge grove change and urethane cover ruined the ball for years. It's back to the original ionomer cover makes it great again.

@ravenwda007 3 года назад

Those strata swirls bring back allot of memories. They spun really good

@user-or9pc8jj1d 3 года назад

TF Gamers had the dimples before Bridgestone B series and b330 series did, I feel like topflite is really underrated and should deserve more credit.

@stompingpeak2043 2 года назад

People just want to trash talk them. There's several decent top flite balls on the market. They also can go further than your top of the line stuff. Anything that's cheap will automatically get alot of criticism

@lincolnjblake28 3 года назад

5:27 rick, shots fired!

@dfids87 3 года назад

Was not expecting that result. This is why you being unbiased is great!

@nikolascastagnola1164 3 года назад

This review has been great. As one of those higher handicappers it's nice to have a review of something more in what I'm willing to spend when I'm just gonna lose a guaranteed 3 on the course everytime I go out. More in this price range please!

@dute3819 3 года назад

Rick I was hoping you would do this ball test for sometime I use the Top Flite X Out Hammer / control and love them

@tactful_colt8536 3 года назад

I use those too! They are always in great condition and i feel like they compress well

@cockduster4576 3 года назад

5:30 slight roast rick 😂😂

@juiceybrucey3475 3 года назад

When I was younger and not flush with the cash I had lots of Top Flite. My first 2 hybrids were Top Flite and were magic compared to my 3,4 irons. Also wore Top Flite golf shirts and shorts from Wal-Mart which were cheap but looked good... special place in my heart for the Top Flite name :)

@Sam_Sulek_Clips225 3 года назад

I’ve been playing golf since I was four and watching videos since I was 9. I am 13 now and love watching these videos keep up the good work

@Lane62688 3 года назад

I've been using Top Flite Hammer Control golf balls for about 2 months now, I never believed a golf ball made much of a difference before I started using them. I have never spun a ball back before using them, maybe that's just me striking wedges better but I love them. And, you can get 2 boxes of 15 balls for 25 bucks. I'm sold on them.

@rosswhitton8463 3 года назад

Same here dude I love them

@scottlewis5521 3 года назад

It was my go to when I came back to,golf this year after a 15 year absence. Hammer control is a true sleeper. My other favorite balls are srixon soft feel and Callaway super hot mattes. I play urethane balls sometimes, but all my best scores(including breaking 80 finally) were with one of those 3 balls!

@vkws828 3 года назад

Scott Lewis I love most Calloway balls, due to their soft feel, but I can’t stand those Srixon Soft Feel balls. I will say they are soft, but I lose 10yds of distance that I can’t give up.

@drtrickshot8406 3 года назад

Rick one suggestion...hit a few pro V1s before hitting the testing balls that way you see what your averages would be on that day and then compare the data. just an idea

@golfislife27 3 года назад

PLEASEEEEEEEEE

@gregorybenoit8526 3 года назад

He usually does and I can tell you having watched tons of his videos, his ball speed with the ProV’s is around 160 and carry 280 so the Top Flite was a bit short of both.

@dpardo74 3 года назад

The gamers are good if you want a decent price ball that you can control in the air and stop on the green. But if distance is your goal...from my own personal experience...this may not be the ball for you.

@bear3n08 3 года назад

@@gregorybenoit8526 but in cold weather the balls will play shorter. He was wearing a jacket the whole time, leads one to believe it might be a little chilly.

@abovetheearth8599 3 года назад

Ty for the review Rick!!

@MrRockrobstr 3 года назад

Good to hear. Thanks. Will probably pick up a dozen before my next round and give them another try.

@NineEyeRon 3 года назад

Turn of the millennium golfers: Maxfli noodle, maxfli noodle everywhere

@edwardknott71 3 года назад

The gamer is a great golf ball. Highly recommend.

@benjones4221 3 года назад

Love the drone footage and I’d love to see more of it

@erbLLLL 3 года назад

I love how the shots are in sync with the music :) Small but great touch! Great review as always Rick!

@carlos777uk 3 года назад

Well this is odd. A Rick Shiels video posted 38 seconds ago on a TOP FLITE ball?! As you were.

@Mr.mallaer 3 года назад

What did you just say?

@markwalz1418 3 года назад

“This one goes to 11.” Nigel Tufnel

@Matt-bv2vs 3 года назад

Rick, thank you! Your videos have improved my game so much thank you so much!

@Crispy1960 3 года назад

Thanks for all the tips.. got in an early Nov round (odd for the Mid-West U.S. without freezing) and rolled another sub 80 round - my goal this year was to break eighty more frequently and consistently. Some day, 18 and a pint on me.

@bogeyguy2473 3 года назад

I honestly love this golf ball. Especially when Dicks have a sale for two dozen for $35....... #winning

@pittwarner3571 3 года назад

I found a couple of the Hammer Distance version and played a couple rounds. I liked them so I went to Dick's and they were 15 balls for $15+ or 30 balls for $25+. Since I'm trying them out I only bought a box of 15 for $15. I feel a lot better when I lose a $1 ball vs. a $4 ball. :)

@piercemurphy1649 3 года назад

Man I’m I jealous of your Nike sponsorship. Keep it up 👍

@crazycarl00 2 года назад

Aaaaannnnd it's over

@captainstavro 3 года назад

i remember these coming out nearly 10 years ago, then they were called D2 same dimple in dimple tech, had a feel and distance version, and a fancy little target allignment tool, the feel version were great for mid range price, and still enough spin on pitches, was spewing when they stopped making them haha

@luigihoratio5101 3 года назад

Because of Rick Shiels, watching his videos before arriving at the course has given me the ability to somehow hit more draw shots than fades. I think I had more or less 20 of them in my previous round. Awesome review there, Rick.

@derekmetcalfe5018 3 года назад

If my memory serves me well there used to be a Top Flite Z Balata !!!

@RickShielsPGA 3 года назад

Yes. This was a slightly softer rock. Ha

@andrewbell9972 3 года назад

Yeah there was, and it was soft, but cost more.

@saulgoodeguitars 3 года назад

Used to be able to get the z balata from Kmart over here in Australia, $30 a dozen

@KelvinSoFitness 3 года назад

Rick: the golfer that buy this golf ball probably would lose it before they worry about the durability Me and and my 7 off the T self: 😲😲😲

@ptrekboxbreaks5198 3 года назад

Takes you 7 shots to get off the tee is what you're saying? Lol

@houndsrabies4679 3 года назад

Rick is such a good RU-vid i stopped playing golf until i found him and i got back into golf through lock down

@dandemmings9023 3 года назад

Top Flite will always have a place in my heart as my only hole in one was with a Top Flite XL. Was on a 325 yard par 4 in 1997.

@aidansmith24 3 года назад

That was a quick save😂almost dropped the ball after that whole speech

@richdouglas2311 3 года назад

"These go to 11." -- Nigel Tufnel

@no1no1655 3 года назад

' well that's one more , isn't it? ' love that movie !

@jeremybertrand7931 2 года назад

Ty for this review. I've often wondered how the top flite's stack up to the "better" balls. I'm quite impressed myself!

@straightupjeremyb 3 года назад

These are actually my go-to ball! I was a little hesitant to try them out at first, but I really came to enjoy them after the first round with them in my bag.

@cameronwestern8894 3 года назад

I feel attacked as I’m currently using Top Flight Tour Edition clubs...

@BuckMcAntlerson 3 года назад

I used to play the piss outta the Gamer V2!

@graysonedwards6255 3 года назад

me too, i played high school golf but didnt have much of a budget. Our local sporting goods store always had a special in January where you could buy 2 dozen for $25 US, and I'd buy 10 dozen per season.

@fredrickgarcia8917 3 года назад

I’m glad there are some who’ve interacted with them circa 2010-14

@micahhawkins9050 3 года назад

I've been playing the Gamer for a few years now, and have yet to be unhappy with the ball. My kverall game on the otherhand.....that's a different story. Love the TF Gamer

@0311andnice 3 года назад

Rick’s videos just put a smile on my face.

@j_pasty_w1823 3 года назад

I’ve been waiting on Rick to review Top Flite for a long long time, glad this is the outcome. They’re very popular around the area I play.

@apantrazansson4324 3 года назад

”Why don’t they just make 10 longer?” ”But this one goes to 11....”

@WendelltheSongwriter 3 года назад

I mean, it's one longer...

@jimmydebeau3237 3 года назад

".............. these go to eleven"

@jawide626 3 года назад

Yeh but you're there at 10 and you need to go one longer, where can you go? Exactly.

@FatalRanger-fo1gx 3 года назад

I don’t think anyone gets this joke. Maybe that one guy. But only you him an i

@WendelltheSongwriter 3 года назад

@@FatalRanger-fo1gx "don't even look at them" 😎

@ian7151 3 года назад

we used to call them “Rock-Flights”

@JayDee28 3 года назад

flop-tites is the name here

@kyle.goslin 3 года назад

Thanks for the great video man. I've literally been binge watching your channel for the last week. Lol

@benmiller1965 3 года назад

Glad you tried these! i came across some this year and gamed them for a few rounds and everyone thought I was crazy because I liked them lol

@kadenielsen210 3 года назад

Video idea: “Golf Professional plays mini-golf”

@jakew998 3 года назад

Rick, that promised 11 out of 10 could be comparing to those “brick balls” you spoke of🤔 Who knows?

@chrismontalbano2847 3 года назад

The new Top Flites are surprisingly nice. I play with the previous version D2 Feel (which has now been rebranded as the Hammer Control). As Rick said, the previous version of the Gamer had a urethane cover which was beat up in less than 6 holes. They are so much softer than they used to be. Had my first hole in 1 last Friday using them. 188 yards, 5 Hybrid. Flew high and landed soft. 🙌

@kevinritter9027 3 года назад

Love reviews like this. Give all types of golfers options to choose from! Whether they are just getting into the game and maybe can’t afford $45 a dozen, or a high handicapper that loses balls and doesn’t want to spend the money! Great vid Rick! Keep safe!

@KrisTaylor303 3 года назад

You should of seen my face when rick said he was reviewing a new ball, “so excited” click on Twitter and see it is a Top Flite! “BOY”. You don’t even know how far my jaw dropped. 😯😯😯🤔🤔

@tannerabell387 3 года назад

Am I the only one who has seen random balls with the same dimples and just never thought anything of it??

@brianconroy7514 3 года назад

Yeah it's the top flight dimple in dimple again nothing new

@tannerabell387 3 года назад

@@brianconroy7514 oh ok I thought that might be the case, thanks man

@LUk3.M. 3 года назад

Top Flite has had the dimple in dimple pattern on their balls for no less than 10 years.

@joerodriguez9808 3 года назад

Actually bought these after this review. I've shot some good scores with them. I'm a 7 handicap and normally use titleist golf balls. Switch between prov1 and tour soft. I get great spin on greens, great off the tee, although not 11 distance.(on a scale from 1-10) Overall very impressed and I may continue to use them

@mr5039 3 года назад

Been waiting all year for this review! I play these because the performance seem great to me and the price is great:). Thanks Rick!

@davidleslie8475 3 года назад

"Never seen them in the UK for years"????? It's all I seem to find in the trees when i'm looking for mine 😫

@tedzink4574 3 года назад

Couple things... Rick obviously has access to the top "name" brands for all his needs, for free. I just don't envision him scouring the trees and bushes ball hunting. Like we do...

@abramhinson6264 3 года назад

anyone else start dancing as soon as he plays music

@matthewthow2944 3 года назад

I got my first ace with this ball so I'm glad you reviewed this

@bmckenzie69 3 года назад

These have been around a few years, and have had good reviews. Glad you were able to review them! My wife has been playing them this year and I have hit a few. I am surprised like you. A little firm, but definitely a great budget ball.

@raymd44 3 года назад

Over here in the US, we used to call ‘em “Top Rocks.”

@LawDoctor 3 года назад

That’s funny, because we called them “Rock Flites”.

@brett7011 3 года назад

Top rocks are the super hard top flite balls. I love them off the tee in scrambles

@johnbriski2697 3 года назад

This is the best “economy” ball I have ever played.

@haydenturner152 3 года назад

I have a Top Flight Gamer set of clubs and they have been really good for me, just starting to get into golf and now thinking of getting new clubs now that I am better

@andrewm8541 3 года назад

Hey rick! Your channel has been incredibly helpful to me, both in my golf game and in helping me get through covid (by thinking about my golf game haha). I just thought I'd share in case anyone didn't know. Top Flite was purchased by Dick's Sporting Goods in the US a few years back. Dick's also own's GolfGalaxy, which is one of, if not, the largest online golf retailers here. They have rebranded Top Flite completely, and I think they're starting to find their niche!

@TerminatorGolf 3 года назад

“Not soft by any means” Sounds like not much has changed in 20 years for Top Flite

@wyattc1007 3 года назад

Not true. Their new balls are quite frankly fantastic for the price. I use D2+ feel balls. Very much like these, just softer.

@ClintWilber 3 года назад

I think it's in relation to actual premium balls like Pro v1's or chrome softs. Compared to balls you would find in that category they are actually quite soft. They aren't rock hard like a distance ball.

@RedwoodGeorge 3 года назад

I played these balls for a few years, then switched to the Chrome Soft. The Callaway is a little softer but they're in the sane category - the Gamer is in no way a hard, cheap ball. (Also it was cold the day Rick played, all balls would have felt a little bit harder)

@lexxwhite747 3 года назад

That might be the first time I've ever heard the words "top-flite" and "good" used in the same sentence that didn't end in "for nothing"

@mdjamilabdulkarim1364 3 года назад

Thanks Rick for the review. Yes, it brings back memory and yes Top Flite was as hard as rock and sounded tinny too.

@johncharbonneau3432 3 года назад

Glad to see the results. Given the price, durability and ball response I've been playing these for the past couple of years and purchasing them whenever I can because like you said I will lose them them before having to replace them. The price makes it also easier to take ... thanks for the validation and review.

@patramplin6017 3 года назад

Took me back with the Strata Tour Professional. My Dad and I loved those!

@mrmacc1312 3 года назад

Good review thanks. I remember when golf balls used have liquid balls inside wrapped in elastic then the cover!!

@AntonioLopez-fr7xr 3 года назад

Thanks for the fair assessment. I play with them and even the Laddie Precepts and both perform fairly decent. I'm not a professional nor rich to afford TP5x or V1x's. (10 HCP)

@briand6878 3 года назад

I've hit some of my longest drives with top flites actually like the feel

@lucfavreau4081 3 года назад

That drone shot of that dart 👌

@wadepatton2433 Год назад

That looks a good bit like the old "Pro Staff" shallow dimples that they called "truncated cone". It was long before symmetrical dimple patterns, there were parallel lines of dimples around the Pro Staff. Dunlap's Maxfli was my ball of choice BITD.

@roberthern3057 3 года назад

I totally agree!

@chuckrogers5567 3 года назад

Played some very good golf with TopFlites. Thanks Rick!

@peterarmstrong5201 2 года назад

I felt that was an honest review. Thanks Rick it was fun to watch.

@neal_denno697 3 года назад

Great video Rick, your spot on with how the old “Top-Flite” balls used to feel like a brick, I still have some brand new that my dad gave me from years ago when he played with them and I still use them on the odd occasions, when you hit them you can defo hear the difference and DEFO feel the difference 😂, might have to get some of these new “Top-Flite” balls and test them against each over,

@aaronraine1652 3 года назад

Love the honest feedback! I know we all see TF balls that have been “lost” and don’t bother to pick them up .... just might have to do that when you see them OB!