Mizuno RB Tour Golf Balls

These golf balls are a solid alternative to Pro V1s. They are soft, and provide decent spin on bunker and other green side shots. Not quite as much “pop” off the driver as the ProV1, but for the price these are an awesome value. I got mine when they had the prime day $25/ dozen deal.

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The Mizuno RB Tour… “Secret of the Pros” … well… actually a “Secret of the mid-hcp’r” IMO, this ball replicates the expectations of the ProV and TP5 for a mid-hcp player (5-10 hcp) and is 1/2 the cost. The Urethane cover is Uber soft, so much so that ur face grooves will chew into it exactly like a ProV or TP5. This ball offers that premium feel that is expected from a urethane cover. Spin is above average but not quite on the ProV/TP5 level. Frankly, idk if any ball is on the TP5 level. BUT, a 5-10+ hcp player isn’t to the execution level of needing that spin and control. Distance out performs the ProV and arguably the TP5. For how soft the cover is, u get big bounce and roll from low irons/driver. The RB Tour…. It’s become my daily ball replacing the ever elusive Kirkland Signature. Idk why, but I like the Kirky over the ProV. The ‘24 TP5 is the best ball on the market hands down. However, if ur above 5 hcp there is no need to spend $60/dozen when the RB Tour is $42/dozen. And right now it’s $34/dozen…. I got them on PrimeDay for $28/dozen. A 5+ hcp player isn’t going to get the value the ProV and TP5 offer. Great balls, but meant for experts. Honestly, I bet scratch players may swap to the RB Tour if they played it. Nobody plays Mizuno balls…. And everybody has a Kirkland #4 in their bag haha RB Tour vs Rb Tour X Tour - High swing speed players (110+) looking for low trajectory ball flight, reduced spin and increased roll with low irons/driver. The Tour will pierce thru wind and a skilled player can create a lot of roll out. Tour X Mid swing speed (90-100) players looking for high trajectory ball flight, increased spin and forgiveness around the green. The X is more susceptible to getting caught up in the wind but does carry its distance still. For a low hcp player, this ball has too much spin, but for a 10+ hcp, it gives u tht extra ur looking for. **Note** the Tour X is a great ball and plays much like the Tour in cold conditions. I played the Tour religiously, but play the Tour X in spring & fall. 10/10 golf ball, Mizuno did a great job enhancing the previous model year ball. Best $42/dozen on the market.

I’ve played these balls for a long time and I prefer to any other ball including TP5 or Pro V.

If you're looking for a very good, cheaper alternative to Pro V1's, this could work. They feel soft, and have been pretty durable so far. They don't quite perform like Pro V1's, and it's a noticeable difference. If price is more important to you, then go for these. If performance is more important, I would go with the Titleists. The biggest difference I see is that these spin significantly more for me, and they are softer than Pro V1's. That's not really what I'm looking for. This feels like a cross between a Pro V1 and a Chromesoft.