The Supersoft Max is basically the same as the Supersoft except a little larger, I have played both and dont see much if difference. The one thing with the larger ball is it seems it would be worse in wind because of the larger surface.
Guess what, James. Once the ball distance rollback is in place, every current legal golf ball will become nonconforming. If the USGA and R&A could guarantee that I will be able to get to a swing speed that will allow my drives to get 317 yards in the air, I would be happy as all get out. Unfortunately, the USGA and R&A have together decided to penalize us old timers along with Rory and Jon Rahm, with our sub 100 mph driver swing speeds. Based on that, I'm pretty sure a lot of us recreational mid to high handicappers are going to play "illegal" golf balls most of the time.
Another consideration. I played a few holes with an oversize Callaway ball I found, and discovered that it was just big enough that it was really hard to get it in and out of the ball washer on the back of my electric buggy. How important? Not very, but a minor irritant. I play for enjoyment, and fighting with my equipment detracts.
I found a Max one played it until I lost it. I didn’t like the size of it. I regularly use the SuperSoft in the winter, but most weekend players could use the SuperSoft as their gamer ball. It’s reasonably priced and it’s a decent ball overall. Why spend $50 a box for a Pro V1 that a lot of weekend golfers can’t even compress?
I personally don't see the point in using any ball that helps you get straighter shots, either legal or illegal! If you're struggling to hit straight shots you need to either get lessons or find out why you're not hitting the ball straight, it might be getting fitted for different clubs. If, for instance, you were playing football and couldn't hit the target would you prefer to play with goals twice as big, so you could score a goal? You wouldn't get the same satisfaction scoring a goal where the goal is 40ft wide! You're only fooling yourself!
James, You should have tested the Maxfli StraightFli versus the Polara. These are more closely matched than the Galloway Supersoft Max. Maxfli states that this is the straightest ball on the market.
Mid-low handicapper here: Tried out the Callaway Max a few times and had friends it varying handicaps try them too. I don’t know exactly who they’re for… because mostly you just lose distance. No normal ball will fix my slicer buddy’s over the top move and lower handicap players are at their handicaps because they hit the ball fairly straight and often are looking for a little extra distance. Anyway, we found the main takeaway was distance loss because low handicappers can’t hit relatively straight/don’t know how to hit a shot under the wind and the aerodynamics of the ball just don’t help with those things.
I'm A massive fan of the Hi Vis supersoft balls but the Supersoft Max feels as hard as a brick and most of all much shorter in distance for me at least.
I actually found one on the golf course. Curiosity got the best of me so I used it for about 16 holes. I really enjoyed playing it because I played well with it. Then I lost it in the leaves.
The Maxfli StraightFli is another design featuring a similar cube octahedron dimple technology. They really perform as advertised, and I'd recommend them namely for the slicers of the ball.
Thanks for the video on this topic James. Excellent product comparison. Nonetheless, iIt's good that golf equipment manufacturers build products for everyone and their skill level–Callaway is one of the best at doing this. Manufacturing products to maximize game success allows increased potential enjoyment to be derived from golf and allows more people to play a really hard game.
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Interesting!🌺
Second ball the Max?
Hi do you have a swingtweeks code?
The Supersoft Max is basically the same as the Supersoft except a little larger, I have played both and dont see much if difference. The one thing with the larger ball is it seems it would be worse in wind because of the larger surface.
1st was polara 2nd Max
Guess what, James. Once the ball distance rollback is in place, every current legal golf ball will become nonconforming. If the USGA and R&A could guarantee that I will be able to get to a swing speed that will allow my drives to get 317 yards in the air, I would be happy as all get out. Unfortunately, the USGA and R&A have together decided to penalize us old timers along with Rory and Jon Rahm, with our sub 100 mph driver swing speeds. Based on that, I'm pretty sure a lot of us recreational mid to high handicappers are going to play "illegal" golf balls most of the time.
Another consideration. I played a few holes with an oversize Callaway ball I found, and discovered that it was just big enough that it was really hard to get it in and out of the ball washer on the back of my electric buggy. How important? Not very, but a minor irritant. I play for enjoyment, and fighting with my equipment detracts.
How legal would it be to lift the Polara in the rough 'to identify your ball', then replace it pointing the right way 😉
Me and friend went halfs on a box of polara to try them, i think they do work, but u do have to lign the ball up every shot
I found a Max one played it until I lost it. I didn’t like the size of it. I regularly use the SuperSoft in the winter, but most weekend players could use the SuperSoft as their gamer ball. It’s reasonably priced and it’s a decent ball overall. Why spend $50 a box for a Pro V1 that a lot of weekend golfers can’t even compress?
Thanks for the vid. I’ll stick with the prov1
Maxfli Straightflight is a great legal ball that is 25% straighter than normal balls. I love them off the tee.
James my driver swing speed is 130 mph apart from pro v what ball would you recommend I use ? ?
Maxfli Straightfli is my par 5 ball. Amazing 2 piece at a great price for us amateur duffers…
I personally don't see the point in using any ball that helps you get straighter shots, either legal or illegal! If you're struggling to hit straight shots you need to either get lessons or find out why you're not hitting the ball straight, it might be getting fitted for different clubs. If, for instance, you were playing football and couldn't hit the target would you prefer to play with goals twice as big, so you could score a goal? You wouldn't get the same satisfaction scoring a goal where the goal is 40ft wide! You're only fooling yourself!
James, You should have tested the Maxfli StraightFli versus the Polara. These are more closely matched than the Galloway Supersoft Max. Maxfli states that this is the straightest ball on the market.
Mid-low handicapper here:
Tried out the Callaway Max a few times and had friends it varying handicaps try them too. I don’t know exactly who they’re for… because mostly you just lose distance.
No normal ball will fix my slicer buddy’s over the top move and lower handicap players are at their handicaps because they hit the ball fairly straight and often are looking for a little extra distance.
Anyway, we found the main takeaway was distance loss because low handicappers can’t hit relatively straight/don’t know how to hit a shot under the wind and the aerodynamics of the ball just don’t help with those things.
I'm A massive fan of the Hi Vis supersoft balls but the Supersoft Max feels as hard as a brick and most of all much shorter in distance for me at least.
You always hit it straight anyway
I actually found one on the golf course. Curiosity got the best of me so I used it for about 16 holes. I really enjoyed playing it because I played well with it. Then I lost it in the leaves.
Now if that wasn't a biased test I don't know what is.
Top Flite Magna was the same concept in the 1990s. larger to fly straighter, roll smoother.
2nd is legal😊 wow Calaway did it again.
Wouldn't use the Polaris. I have tried the Max, but prefer the standard Supersoft. Can't get used to that enormous ball.
The Maxfli StraightFli is another design featuring a similar cube octahedron dimple technology. They really perform as advertised, and I'd recommend them namely for the slicers of the ball.
maxfli makes a similar ball in the states there a dicks sporting golf ball that is disigned to go straight
I tried the Maxfli Straight Fli and didn't see a big difference in my fade biased swing. But they were cost effective.
Would I use the illegal? 100%, send 'em my way & i'll try to clean up on Sunday!
To be honest it depends on the price. My mates would do the same.
The USGA & R&A are going to destroy golf. Soon we will have to use marshmallows.
Hand a couple of those supersoft max to your son, you can literally call him Billy Big Balls
I would use the illegal with my buddies. No money on the line then who cares lol. Aside from that Challenge accepted on the "Straight" flight lol
First is illegal second is bigger and legal
That looks like Waterfront not Woolley Park🤔
Thanks for the video on this topic James. Excellent product comparison. Nonetheless, iIt's good that golf equipment manufacturers build products for everyone and their skill level–Callaway is one of the best at doing this. Manufacturing products to maximize game success allows increased potential enjoyment to be derived from golf and allows more people to play a really hard game.