You’ve basically got two greenside options with the Top-Flite XL Distance: a high pitch or a low runner. Not nearly enough spin to play specialty shots that hop and check, but adequate performance for a distance ball. Naturally, it’s very long and gives plenty of roll with hybrids and fairway woods.Īround the green: About what we expected. More importantly, the ball launches with good height to mitigate the lack of spin, and it’s probably a few yards longer than most balls off the irons. We did find, however, that the modernized version is a little softer and stops more quickly than the “Top-Rock” of yore. the competition.įrom the fairway / rough: Make a wedge shot back up with the Top-Flite XL Distance? Not gonna happen. Accuracy and sidespin appeared about average vs. While carry distance was similar, the XL Distance provided additional roll. Our tester swings the driver at around 95 mph and enjoyed a modest but meaningful yardage boost over his usual ball (a “premium” model). Nope, this one promises big (or bigger) yards for anyone. Off the tee: Unlike many of today’s golf balls, the Top-Flite XL Distance isn’t geared to maximize distance for players in a specific clubhead speed range. It’s still one of the harder balls on the market today. Unfortunately, we didn’t have an ’80s vintage XL to compare it with, but we’d say the new version is slightly softer than its predecessors.
The XL Distance is unapologetically solid, tee to cup, producing a “thwack” that practically screams power. None of that urethane-cover, low-compression mushy stuff here. On the clubface: Now this is what we call a Top-Flite. The brand may have progressed since the 1980s, but Top-Flite hasn’t completely forsaken its roots. It’s hard to argue with the price or durability of the Top-Flite XL Distance, which is built to take a pounding without scuffing, cutting or losing its shape. Anything else (i.e., softness, greenside spin) should be considered a bonus. Specifically, it’s called the XL Distance, a traditional two-piece value offering that delivers long drives and fairway shots. Top-Flite’s legendary XL is alive and kicking. Top-Flite’s three-piece Gamer V2, now the Gamer and Gamer Tour models, established a newfound credibility among avid golfers seeking a little feel and spin to go with great distance.īut fret not, Rock-Flite lovers.
Price as tested (new): $12.99 per package of 18īall notes: Before selling Top-Flite to Dick’s Sporting Goods in 2012, Callaway transformed the brand once derisively labeled “Rock-Flite” into a relevant 21st century ball maker. Specs: Construction – Two-piece Cover – Ionomer Core – Polybutadiene Dimples / Pattern – 332 in seamless design Will still snag a sleeve to give a run at the price point, but with tempered expectations haha.Tested for golfers with average driving distance of: 125 yards or less (carry + roll) / 126 to 195 yards (carry + roll) / 196 to 245 (carry + roll) I’m around a 110-115 driver speed, and upper 90s on irons, which makes me lose those compression yards in softer balls versus tour balls. I'm starting to think if I do the opposite of what I read online I am better off.ĭig it, totally a case of what works for you. When the MGS ball test came out last year I committed to only playing urethane and my index went up so who knows what works. That being said my best round ever was with the Top Flite D2 Feel at $12 for 15 balls so look at the source. I'm mid 90s with driver and around 80 MPH with irons so I'm not crushing the ball but this ball just seems to work for me. I swear the dimple-in-dimple crap straightens the ball out mid flight and the ball just seems to go farther. The difference on the course is the Gamer is way better in the wind.
#2016 TOP FLITE TOUR DRIVER REVIEW FULL#
I have a SkyTrak at home and the numbers on full shots mirror the Z Star that I compared it to the night I tried it in terms of spin.
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