TaylorMade have had a NIGHTMARE... I DON'T BELIEVE IT!?

[@nolan358]

You know if more people played an appropriate tee for their skill level it would really help with pace of play especially on weekends. Getting away from ladies and mens etc is a step in the right direction.

[@39zack]

You mean like ladies tee, mens tee etc?

[@nolan358]

@@Handletaken4 I’ve never heard that before but it’s actually a pretty cool formula.

[@Kazyman]

@@39zack You're dating yourself, Zack. They are now known as 'forward tees,' & you know as well as I that most golfers won't come close to scratching, even at those lesser distances.

[@nolan358]

@@playingbadgolfwell9732 I’ve been to a few courses where the course martial at the first tee box would “recommend” which tees to use based on your handicap index. Getting away from the ladies, mens, seniors nomenclature should help with the toxic pride nonsense that goes with it. Well we can hope.

[@ProfessorB.]

@@Kazyman and that is because the formula, although helpful, only takes one element into account. The most important factor is the distance from where you can hit the green in regulation. Everyone should be playing form the distance that gives them a chance to hit the green in regulation. On par fours, figure out your typical drive off the tee. How far does that leave you from the green? If you can’t get to the green in regulation from there, you should not be playing from that tee box.

[@harveypearson8497]

My club has also changed the naming of the tees (to blue, gold, silver and green shortest to longest). They have also created a scorecard which incorporates all 4 tee boxes and yardages to change things up, which is a cool course making some par 4’s driveable and the par 3’s more of a challenge

[@joshuairwin487]

Well as a junior in the 90’s I found myself using a Precept ladies ball which was stamped with a Bridgestone logo aswell, I liked it because it gave the best feel off the putter and around the green but seems as though precept balls have fallen away over the past 25 years haha

[@geoffgray1166]

Where I play there’s Blues, white, yellow and red tees and there’s pars for everyone, we’ve even had a comp for the men that allowed you to play of any tees with the relevant handicap adjustment.

[@danieljd6776]

Sometimes I miss my blissful ignorance of youth in the 90s where I only played balls I found in the woods and didn't know the difference between balls. We judged balls by how new they looked more than anything.

[@donnawhitfield6820]

As a lady golfer I would try the TaylorMade golf ⛳️ ball. I have in the past used the Titleist yellow golf ball but I have returned to the traditional white Titleist velocity. About 10-12 years ago Percept created and marketed the Laddie ball for ladies and men loved it. Yes I want to see the comparison

[@canyonaro]

Hate to break it to you but it was more like 25 years ago. 😬 A few guys on my high school golf team played them sometimes. It was a very good ball for its time (pre-Pro V1 days).

[@JasonSmith-gy2mr]

I found a blue Callaway ball super soft. I hit it off the tee for fun…I had a hell of a time finding it. The approach shot hit the green and I couldn’t see it from the fairway. I don’t know how people can play with blue balls.

[@dru9217]

right??? youre just sitting there with your nuts all uncomfortable thinking about women the whole time, its very distracting... tools for avoiding this is having a wank prior to your round to get ya settled in and comfortable lolool

[@allengator1914]

I agree. It's hard to play with blue balls as they're very painful when swinging the club, but they do go nicely with red and white underwear.

[@JasonSmith-gy2mr]

@@allengator1914 Yes the do.

[@michaelrogers9484]

I know this is late, but after this video (and the one on Chris' site) I ordered a dozen off Amazon. I played 9 today and had my 2nd best score ever (+5). I didn't lose a ball and I hit some nice, towering tee shots AND I had 3 birdie putts that I failed to convert. In short, I'm a believer! The TM Kalea is a really good ball. Thanks for bringing them to light. Cheers from Utah!

[@mandrewcurry9416]

White and yellow this time of year can be really difficult with all the little blooms. But I haven't done well with any other color, so I'll continue to use white and yellow only.

[@ianburton9223]

Bright green Wilson Duo Optix lets me easily identify my golf ball among several white balls. On the other hand the shot tracer seems to follow these pink and purple without any problem.

[@mtmawdsley]

I thought I'd give the Srixon Divide Yellow/Orange balls a go. They are helpful on the green but good luck trying to find them if you are anywhere other than on a fairway. I had to swap to a white ball after the second hole due to not being confident of locating the Divide ball.

[@golfduffer2097]

I play Srixon Soft Feel in bright orange or green but in a matte finish. Could both you and Chris do a video on any difference between a matte finish golf ball and a normal shiny cover as it would be interesting to see if there's any changes in spin etc.

[@GaryTurpie]

I'm not a fan of coloured golf balls unless I'm playing winter (which is rare) but trying to spot those balls in the fairways looks tough

[@michaelreilly5888]

I remember back in the late 1990s and early 2000s (pre-Titleist Pro V1) the stir created by the Precept Lady ball (time period is approximate as I am long a seasoned citizen). This particular ball was such a hot ticket item that even a few golf professionals were using it because it was so long, high spinning, and inexpensive. I tried a sleeve and couldn't see any benefit but many players thought this ball was it (whatever "it" is in this context). A short time later Titleist debuted the Pro V1 and the Precept Lady ball shuttled off into the dust bin of golf history.

[@Xrayg219]

here in the northeast usa .. we play year round and i strictly play a low compression ball in the fall, winter and spring .. i play the callaway superspeed ( i think its 38 compression) its soo long and straight , very soft and has good feel ... summer ball is the TM tp5x pix ... you guys should compare the superspeed and these TM's

[@mikevreeland8889]

Sometimes I play non-white balls because the white ones can get lost in the summer sun glare. Some colors are very hard to see. One day I played a light blue ball - was walking around looking for it and kicked it before I saw it. Orange seems to be the best.

[@HaveIndianswilltravel]

When my wife first started golfing with me I had her teeing up from the junior tees, because I didn’t want her feeling defeated by the 10 shots it can take to get to the green when you start golfing and she could feel competitive a few years later we golf and when we write down scores she beats me regularly because she learned to love the sport with out the stress of the extra distance that comes with time and practice. It should be about the love of the game not labels.

[@DavidSmith-lo7wf]

I remember years back precept had this problem. The precept lady was such a huge hit with average (male) golfers they ended up having to rebrand an offshoot called the laddie. My wife loves the precept lady. Unfortunately Bridgestone has taken over and she says the ball is no longer the same

[@whocares3986]

I thought that was the ball that a lot of guys played years ago. It had almost a cult following didn't it? I don't think a lot of people care what name is on a ball as long as it works well for them.

[@jonasmauritzson872]

I played Precept Lady. Great ball…for me. Laddie came later, but was another ball. Somewhat different and not as good…for me.

[@nickw21284]

I had this same thought about the parallels to the Precept Lady/Laddie.

[@curtismelick2513]

Can't wait to find one and then give it a try. Currently playing optic yellow Snell mtb black

[@adrianlovett3483]

60 compression is soft but there are softer “men’s” golf balls on the market. Not sure other than possibly colour what makes this a women’s ball ? Some ladies will have fast swing speeds and want a firmer ball anyway. I think they just need to categorise balls based on compression, spin etc . Same with golf clubs forgiving light , that’s will suit ladies and men .

[@Nick-H-77]

I definitely wish manufacturers would list the compression and spin rates at different swing speeds for each ball.

[@ariesclaw8623]

My eyesight is so bad I can barely find my white ball - no chance of moving to these camouflage colours! Much prefer white all day long

[@neiltaylor1765]

Bridgestone do this best, tour b x(s) >105 tour b r x(s)

[@DoubleAok]

9 handicap and I play the Tour BRX and I love it. I drive the ball about 260. It bites the greens well.

[@mattcross1722]

To your point. Golf in general could be more inclusive if clubs, balls, and tee locations weren't advertised as sex based but instead swing speed/handicap categories. Red tees are for beginners/slow swing and the tips are for Low handicap players with distance. Golf is still a game. You should be able to play, without shame from wherever, with whatever equipment, brings you the most joy!

[@IlliniDog01]

The clubhouse needs a golf sim or launch monitor. Hit 3 drives from it and it would then tell you what tees you should play from based on your drive distances.

[@mattcross1722]

@@IlliniDog01 I think it's a little more complicated than that, but definitely don't disagree. I know some high handicappers that can bomb it 300yds but have zero course management experience and poor striking. I also know low handicappers with only 220yds in the bag that can score well from the tips. I would say just learn your own way to be successful. Whatever equipment or tee location brings you the most joy in the GAME.

[@marksamuel5347]

I used to play Yellow golf balls but now for the last 2 years I play strictly white. I can't stand the other colors. My brother and I played last year with a lady that was matched with us. She played a red ball. Wehad so much trouble finding he ball on every shot. Nope I stick to the white ones. Great video James! Alway fun to se with Chris and the way you guys talk to each other, Chris cracks me up!!

[@oldschoolsurfer]

I usually play at first light and other than a white or yellow ball I don't think I could see these new colors, especially in a matt finish.

[@VinceVDC]

Back in the day the "laddie" was the choice for a budget distance ball.

[@rolling20deep]

Keen to play the purple one… have me feeling like Prince out on the course 🙌🏾

[@spcyman7209]

The visibility is less important for shorter hitters I suppose, but I had a similar problem with some red Wilson’s a few years ago. I ditched them very quickly.

[@andresinclair7219]

I much prefer the softer golf balls, I find distance and control quite good but more important putting is much better. Don't really mind which soft balls I use

[@greek3k]

I switch between yellow and white balls. I bought some of the Srixon divides (yellow/red) and they are brutal to find in the rough. Really anything other than white or yellow is so difficult to find and to even keep your eye on once it gets in the air!

[@robertwatson8385]

G’Day Guys Have been using coloured golf balls for about 2 years ( mainly lime green which are easy to pick up in flight and on ground) Play a bit on public golf courses and was sick and tired of other golfers hitting my golf ball which has lead to some heated exchanges So

[@33115566]

I couldn't resist popping a Callaway ball into the Easter egg dye a few weeks ago. It worked nicely. Thinking about doing a dozen in half white, half green.

[@-ram-m2664]

fun idea.

[@adsy6819]

Would be interested to see a comparison with TM Distance+, if it’s just a rebranded version of the same ball.

[@waynetrinier4654]

I have found yellow to be very easy to see both in the air and on the ground. That purple is a nightmare.

[@hoppman6649]

The red colored ones are brutally hard to find.

[@montegustafson5142]

There are now just sooo many good golf balls available!! My local golf store carries a selection that appears to exceed 100 options!! However, my experience has been that for most casual players, it makes little difference (if any) what ball they play. Better players will start to gravitate to something consistent with their ability and playing style, and the choices are many. In the end, it appears to come down to personal preference. My only disappointment in today's golf ball market is that most brands do not specify the compression (although many Wilson products do). To me, the compression (rate) info is as valuable as the rest of the specs!! Thanks.

[@goatman67al]

I still use the traditional gloss white. I don’t care for any of the matte finishes. But I do see the trend toward a variety of colors. When my vision starts going, I’ll use a yellow golf ball.

[@philleyland1847]

I got some of the Seed balls you and Chris reviewed. They're great to play with, but I got the red ones and they're virtually invisible on the course.

[@spotcatsteve3752]

I've just bought some super soft in Matt red. 🤔 the reasoning is loads of daisies and loads of dandelions. Just hope I can see them better. They really need to treat the weeds.

[@robertchilton7334]

I have not tried this particular ball. I did try the Wilson Duo which is lower compression. Great ball 7 Iron to wedges and putts beautifully. I lost distance with the driver and did not like the feel of them off long irons.

[@philshield2027]

I agree a bal is a ball use the one you like best. We have 3 tee system Red Yellow White all measured with the appropriate hc index for the tees, but I believe that because it always has been known that ladies/ juniors use red Tees they're referred to as ladies Tees, and I agree that needs to change.

[@Ashmoney1980]

The neon yellow is my go to and has been for years. Can spot it anywhere.

[@kevinmeekins7076]

I have tried some of the colors, I keep thinking "this will be easier to see and find" and they just aren't, so I end up going back to white.

[@keithfinley2939]

It's probably just a rebranded previous generation Soft Response (both 60 compression vs 50 in the current model).

[@dominiccarvelas3657]

I love playing with Yellow balls. Mostly it’s easy to see and I’m usually the only one with it so I always know which ball is mine. If everyone starts playing with yellow I’ll go back to white. But given what people say when I pull out a colour ball. I still think most people will always only play white balls. I like options though. Red and yellow are nice. You can’t find the orange balls in the fall which is why I won’t get orange balls again.

[@barrymurton8988]

At Epsom the red box is still the ladies tee, I will ask the pro if that is going to change!

[@philevans2909]

Random question james what shoes/ trainers are you wearing in the video

[@StephenParsey]

Chris, I’m with you on the utility of a 7 wood. Carries like a 3 hybrid but with a much steeper landing.

[@chrissellings]

The modern hybrids are definitely a different beast. I bought a SIM2 19 degree hybrid last year and it goes like a rocket. It's fast off the face a low spin. I used it for 4 weeks before going back to my Taylormade TP Rescue from 2008/09 which is far more versatile and which stops like a 7 iron. It looks like Taylormade have addressed the issue with the new Stealth Plus hybrid. Much more spin but you can knock down the loft to reduce it. A 7 wood would be next to useless for where I play.

[@P4ddyC4ke]

I've really been enjoying the Tour Response Stripe ball. I previously played the Callaway Supersoft in yellow. Even then it would sometimes get lost amongst the yellow flowers that sometimes grow on the uncut areas. The yellow and white combination seems to be the perfect set up for me finding the ball, aside from keeping it in the fairway that is. The darker colors are always hard to see. I have found that over the years, even with the old Ping 2 tone balls. Brighter is better in my book. White, Yellow and Green... All others not as good.

[@hacktosinglefigure6103]

Haven’t tried this ball enjoying the Kirkland 2.0 and at there price range will stick with them. My club however for atleast the 2 years I’ve been a member have an all abilities tee system with midweek comps being a pick your tee box system and weekend competitions are generally set tee but quite often Sunday will be off the forward tees, which can be quite fun to attack the course and challenging with its own rights losing 3-4 strokes off your handicap and bringing different hazards into play and putting you in different positions on the course

[@scottmackenzie2025]

Would love to see a video on the bigger callaway supersoft max - it’s massive but is it good?

[@DylanSorgenti]

Idk if anyone else has had this problem but I have trouble putting with a matte ball, it feels like it’s slow and grabs the grass cause the texture

[@bryansimpson1163]

Would like to see you and Chris do a ball review of the Maxfli tour X. Sold at Dick's Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy two dozen for $60

[@jasoncartwright1379]

With my slow swing speed I might give these a go with my handicap I can't afford to be picky lol

[@imakeuc1]

I keep 3 balls available, I start with white then use an orange for a mulligan and a pink if the first two are horrible.

[@wrighty1957]

Mmm don’t think I’d go for the coloured ball as a senior golfer with a sight in only one eye would do my brain in I think 🤔

[@damarapoledna3636]

What speed is considered a "slower swing speed"?

[@chrissellings]

Thank you thank you thank you thank you ‼️‼️‼️ Thank you so much for calling the Red Tees the Red Tees not Ladies James. My club are still stipulating red tees are for women only. I enjoy a iron only knock from the reds using the WHS ratings. Sharpens up the short game. As for the Kalea golf ball.... isn't it a lady ball ⁉️😁

[@matthewsnyder7935]

Considering the average driver speed is in the mid 90s, it's shocking how many of those men play prov1 or tp5. They are losing distance and control. And I know, "I prefer the feel", but when you don't find the middle of the face, there's very little difference in feel. Putter feel? Get a putter with an insert and play a more appropriate ball.

[@virgilmerchant5291]

I used Proi V 1 the Scicon Q star, I went with TM, and I love the cost and feel.............

[@hoppman6649]

What is Chris's 7wd?

[@chrisgirling1097]

Found one of these I found it to be a very good ball for my swing speed good distance and plenty of feel around the green

[@Ben311]

Great Video! I had a break and did not play golf the last 6 or so years and recently started again. My current goal is to hit the balls straight and ignoring high distances. I therefore play the short tees at the moment. - Again, great video, take my sub!

[@AnthonyDavid59]

I have an irrational fear of coloured golf balls as when they first came out, decades ago, the cover material was poor quality. I should give newer ones a go. I do play TP5 though I did get some extra distance with a TP5x yesterday. I did play a low compression Optima a few months ago and every now and then drives would turn into a "dead bird", dropping short from the sky.

[@stuartrawlings9436]

the colours remind me of playing crazy golf courses for the price they have to be tried

[@Back2warhammer]

Interesting with the different tee locations. This ball also looks great for the price point 👍🏼

[@8SheldonS8]

What makes a ball a "ladies" ball? Is there a big difference between say a Callaway Reva and their Supersoft?

[@TheDoom143]

I bought my wife the purple and it’s super hard to find after the tee shot

[@aaronnimz3807]

What happens to low compression balls hit with higher swing speeds? Does the cover just wear more quickly?

[@rosemarietomlinson7414]

I used to use lady balls, split about ten of them in half before moving to a higher speed ball.

[@eyanarel4855]

I don't know about 60% but of the 6 different guys I play with 3 use colored balls. It is definitely getting more popular

[@dawnloomes2177]

I use these balls. I got them because of the compression and because I use the same brand for my irons and I like things to match, not a bad thing. I like them they work for me I get good loft and flight. I use the white version.

[@michaelfrench9597]

will y try the the new wilson triad ball

[@virgilmerchant5291]

Blue, your on your own looking for that color, Red not as bad, now the Green ball I can see from a mile away, but looks strange on the tee, I'll stick to white.

[@jamieben6019]

Love the neon green color. Very easy to see. Hopefully one day bigger brands will add it to their premium lines. Yellow works well but the green is an improvement for me. There still is too much ball color and sex based snobbery imho in this great game. Me and the crew play all the tees randomly every round using an old whisky bag. We do a blind draw. Pulled the red tee....guess we are playing forward then. No shame...different challenge. 3 out of 4 of us use colored balls that best suit our eyes. It works really well.

[@kevinwood1722]

Neon green for me all day, switched 2 years ago and it helps aging eyes.

[@CKW10001]

I am only 31 and I struggle to see different colours, and it's getting worse. But I use Seed Matt green balls and they are the best balls to see from a long distance. I love them. Next would be yellow. Struggle to see white and many other colours.

[@jamieben6019]

@@kevinwood1722 True story. I have never looked back after making the switch. I use yellow Qstar tours but truly visually prefer the matte green in balls like the velocity.

[@jamieben6019]

@@CKW10001 certain colors are near impossible. But white left my spectrum several years back. I look forward to a day when the stigma is gone and availability rises.

[@CKW10001]

@@jamieben6019 never care about stigma, just do what's better for yourself 😉

[@Nick-H-77]

Anything dark coloured is always terrible to spot amongst grass. Bright neon or white colours are always the best. White, yellow and possibly green are the only options IMO.

[@TheTwoFingeredBullDog]

Fazer XR4 distance balls, 30 balls for 28 quid. That's a proper budget ball, give them a whirl.

[@TomDoddy]

Stripe has sold out everywhere. No idea where I can get more.

[@paulrichings3173]

At the price point I think I will stick with the Kirkland 2.0

[@jblawblaw]

I used a neon green during the fall/winter and it was ok. After playing with a guy using red I have swapped to bright red right and it is fantastic. I vomit balls all over the place and rarely do I loose them. Also, the red is easy to track while walking.

[@StephenParsey]

Colors you can’t see at a distance are a silly choice for a golf ball. Blue/purple you’ll never see against the sky and then they are too low-contrast with grass and soil to be easily visible on the ground. Reds blend in with both brown and green, especially when looking into the shadow side and they are also hard to see in flight against the sky. There’s a reason Hi-Viz safety vests are neon yellow.

[@todds3388]

I'd definitely give them a try if they came in yellow, it's about the only color I can track in the air.

[@jeffsharp104]

I think you should play tees based off how far you hit the driver in the air, because you should be able to reach par4’s in 2 and par 5’s in 3, if you can’t you should move up. All courses that I play in US have ratings and slope so people can compete ( handicap ) from different tees, although no one I’ve ever played with (I’m 61) has played with a handicap for a social game. I play only white balls, currently OnCore Vero x1 which is a great 4 piece ball.

[@brianfuhrer2359]

Yellow ball for me as I see it better in flight. I also think how it is marketed affects willingness to try/ use something like a golf ball.

[@thegolfingmusician6345]

Review the Wilson Duosoft please?

[@garygill1211]

Colors blow. I do use the tp5x yellow those other colors are to hard to see.

[@Failsafefitness]

The fact these balls are basically designed for slow swing speed golfers . Matte and soft compression are not a good combination for spin and distance gains

[@martinwilliams4759]

Do some times use a yellow ball works well when playing on your own easyer to see

[@Derek-df3sd]

I like yellow or orange. Yellow is easy to see when it's cloudy and orange stands out in the air and better than yellow on the ground.

[@chrisholmes3990]

I am a Taylor Made golf ball fan but never considered this ball because of the marketing. I will give it a go now. Thanks chaps 👍

[@GodandBrooksFallsbears]

Marketing & pride, its all i’m going to say about ability & ego, when golf should be about having fun, & playing for enjoyment of a hard game

[@paulgreen8228]

Love the new ball, 60 years old and around 75mph swing, will definitely give it a go

[@thebcwilly]

I’ve used a yellow ball exclusively for about 2-3 years now. I struggled for a year or two with my vision using white golf balls. I just couldn’t see the ball flight/would lose it the minute it reached the skyline. I found that I follow yellow balls easier and lose my ball less frequently. People used to make a few snarky comments at first, but now they’re used to seeing the yellow ball go 30-40 yards past everyone else and say “yup, there’s B.C.’s ball” or “I saw your drive on 10 get within 30 yards of the green while we were putting. End the stigma and just #swingyourswing #ballyourball

[@melvinsilver2674]

I swithched to yellow balls for the same reason 4 years ago. Recently, I discovered that neon green balls are easier to see in the air than yellow balls. No problem finding the neon green balls in grass. Neon green contrasts against the various shades of green you find in grass.

[@coreygardner8424]

I'm terrible with seeing colours and would go through a box per game if they were all pink/purple, I lose white balls just in the leaves 🤦‍♂️

[@christopherbrown1069]

I prefer to use matte finish colored balls...they seem to perform better for me...and yes...I am a high handicapper

[@quettfenn]

I game the yellow Z star...Now if feels weird for me to use a white ball these days!

[@DFowlesID7]

The look of shock when the suggestion was made to play as a team rather than rib each other as competitors

[@malthuswasright]

I see there is an accompanying Kalea iron set also marketed as "ladies irons". Frankly I don't care - if the ball works for me I'll use it. (Not in purple though.) Best tee arrangement I've seen is on courses in the US where the tee box they recommend you use is determined by handicap rather than age or gender. The idea is that you're welcome to use the longer tee boxes but it might be less enjoyable.

[@Da.Onus.Burger.618]

Ka-LEE-uh 😉 And yes, buy the white ones. I’m actually enjoying the Tour Response Stripes at the moment.

[@Reffitt2]

Marketing and reality are two very, very different things. Brands market their new clubs every year as being longer and better and we know that's just not the case. Golf equipment is purely based (or should be) on what best fits that particular player, not who or how it's marketed to a certain person or player. Unfortunately I think it's easiest for brands to fall into separating levels of equipment based off of skill level because typically that's how those players fall into the group but it most certainly isn't "men need men's clubs, shafts, balls" and "women need women's equipment." I will swing a club faster than the majority of new golfers, but sex has nothing to do with it. Just the same, there are women that need an x-stiff flex and that's far too stiff for my swing speed as I couldn't properly load/unload that shaft. As far as the golf market goes, if you like it and it performs well for you then USE IT! Who cares what the brand says. I think we all know they'll say all kinds of crazy stuff with big promises to boost interest/sales. As far as a golf balls go, pink is by far the easiest color for the human eye to see (seriously, look it up. Lol) but I think it's also based on performance and what fits that player. More than that though it's what the player is looking for in a golf ball. I play the Tour Response/T.R. Stripe or the TP5 Pix because of it's performance for MY game, not what their marketing team said. There are hundreds of great balls these days, but I prefer the urethane cover (spin) and the feel of those two golf balls. I also know they might be too expensive for some people, especially if they're losing 4 or 5 balls a round. Thankfully I only lose one ball in a round now, and more often than not I'm pulling a ball out of play because of wear after a round or two not because I lost it. When I lost a bunch every round I certainly wasn't using a premium golf ball, more so for the price than performance.

[@Bertiee90]

I use Kirkland so I only have the choice of white. But if they decide to do a yellow ball… 👌🏻

[@jcgolf159]

🖐Callaway Supersoft Matte Orange golf balls here. I can see these things in the thickest woods or deepest rough 😎⛳