Hot List 2008: Golf Balls

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BRIDGESTONE e6+
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BRIDGESTONE e6+ 
STREET PRICE: $25/dozen
WEBSITE: bridgestonegolf.com
TECH STORY
The multilayer construction features an inner ASEV (anti-spin extra velocity) material designed to reduce sidespin for straighter shots.

PLAYER COMMENTS
"Drives landed low and rolled out big."
 
CALLAWAY HX HOT BITE
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CALLAWAY HX HOT BITE 
STREET PRICE: $30/dozen
WEBSITE: callawaygolf.com
TECH STORY
The ionomer mantle layer and the soft, resilient core are designed to improve ball velocity across a wide range of swing speeds.

PLAYER COMMENTS
"Solid wedge check for a long ball."
 
TITLEIST NXT TOUR
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TITLEIST NXT TOUR 
STREET PRICE: $30/dozen
WEBSITE: titleist.com
TECH STORY The outer piece of the dual-construction core is a firm polybutadiene rubber. The .05-inch cover features the new higher-coverage dimple design.

PLAYER COMMENTS
"Hardly plays different from a Pro V1."
 
PRECEPT DISTANCE IQ 180
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Gold: Balls / < $21

PRECEPT DISTANCE IQ 180 
STREET PRICE: $20/dozen
WEBSITE: preceptgolf.com
TECH STORY
The gradational-compression core is intended to deform optimally for moderate swing speeds.

PLAYER COMMENTS
"Ball flight seems more consistent than my swing."
 
TOP-FLITE D2 FEEL
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TOP-FLITE D2 FEEL 
STREET PRICE: $16/15 balls
WEBSITE: topflite.com
TECH STORY
The purpose of the tiny dimples inside the main ones is to reduce drag and maintain lift. The firm cover helps improve ball speed.

PLAYER COMMENTS
"My long irons just kept going."
 

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