James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“I say good, but I think it's not bad”
The new Amazon Basics ball stood up to the Kirkland far better than expected on the course with a delightfully soft feel, but launch-monitor numbers were inconsistent and clearly behind both the Kirkland and Pro V1, making it a ball for the right golfer rather than a Kirkland killer.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 4 cons− the facts
- +Phenomenal price, roughly a pound a ball when buying two dozen
- +One of the softest-feeling balls he has tested, especially nice on the putter
- +Held its own on real holes, winning the first hole as both players' better ball
- −Worst of the three in ball speed, spin, carry and total versus Kirkland and Pro V1
- −Very inconsistent driver numbers: some dipped out of the air, some spun way up
- −Low launch with less greenside spin, spin comes in delayed
For: Budget-focused golfers with lower swing speeds who value soft feel over consistency
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