PRICE: $20/dozen
WEBSITE: srixon.com
CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece
TECH STORY: The new butadiene rubber core gets softer closer to the center and is designed to work with the ionomer-blend cover to help launch the ball high and with low spin. The 328-dimple design features eight dimple sizes to promote a high ball flight.
VERDICT: It's difficult to find a better-feeling ball at this price.
PRICE: $20/dozen
WEBSITE: taylormadegolf.com
CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece
TECH STORY: The rubber-core compound is soft (60 compression) yet resilient and is designed to achieve ball speeds typically found in higher-compression balls. The dimple design promotes carry distance for lower spin rates.
VERDICT: Any company paying attention to dimple design is a step ahead in this category.
PRICE: $22/dozen
WEBSITE: titleist.com
CONSTRUCTION: Two-piece
TECH STORY: A large-diameter (1.59 inches), low-density core combines with a 252-dimple pattern to help launch the ball high and keep it in the air longer. The soft Surlyn cover is designed to provide more spin.
VERDICT: The old-school feel of the original DT line mixes with new-school speed to produce the hacker's Titleist.
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