Wilson Smart-Core Professional Distance

Reviewed by: seanlsmith ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Smartcore Professional Distance

Summary:
This is not the SMARTCORE of old here. I bought a couple dozen on clearance thinking they may hit something like the older Wilson Staff Smartcore Spin-Distance Balls that were a great performance golf ball. This ball offers pretty decent distance and control off the driver/3 wood, but clicks pretty hard off the mid/long irons and offers modest playability around the greens. Weird thing about them is they tend to hop off the putter face, not a good characteristic if you ask me... Overall, a good value ball that will fly straight and stick to the greens when hit well, but not my first choice...

Customer Service:
NA

Similar Products Used:
Wilson Staff Smartcore Spin-Distance, Maxfli Tour Fire, Pro V-1, Srixon-Z, Bridgestone, Strata Z-Balata

Reviewed by: howard18 ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Smartcore Professional Distance

Summary:
My friend gave me a bunch of balls he's had in his garage for years. Most were junk, but I found two new-looking Smartcores and figured I'd give them a shot since I was running low on my regular Precept U-Tris. Long story short, the Smartcore is a decent ball. It gets good distance, maybe half a club longer than my usuals, and it feels pretty good around the green. I checked around online and they can be had for cheap. I may have to invest, being a budget-golfer.

Reviewed by: lpa ,  Shoots in the 70s

Model Reviewed:
Wilson SC Professional Distance

Summary:
Found one of these balls in new condition and decided to give it a try. Played 9 holes with it yesterday evening. Found it to be fairly long, both off the driver and irons. Felt solid on full shots and "crisp" on pitches and chips. Putted OK also. However, the ball has very little spin and will not check up on full shots into the green. For me that proved to be this ball's fatal flaw and I cannot recommend this ball for players who play a game that does not rely solely on bump and run style approaches. It would appear that this ball would work well for players whose main concern is distance.

Customer Service:
N/A

Similar Products Used:
Too many to count.

Reviewed by: Impy79 ,  Shoots in the 90s

Model Reviewed:
Wilson SC Pro Distance

Summary:
These balls do not like my swing. I guess I need more spin control off the tee than they offer because what turns into a 280 yd slight draw with other balls turns into a 240 yd wicked hook with these. Even on good shots I didn't find them to be very long, certainly about 30 yds shorter than other balls I've played recently (Loco, SoLo). The only upside is that they putt pretty well, and the feel isn't horrible with wedges. I got the double dozen for $20 hoping they would work out, but I gave away my remaining sleeves today because they aren't even worth 83 cents apiece for my game.

Similar Products Used:
Dunlop Loco, Titleist SoLo

Reviewed by: mwbcp4 ,  Shoots in the 80s

Summary:
This along with the Straight Distance is the best ball I've ever used. It's long, accurate, doesn't roll off of the green like most distance balls and putts well.

Similar Products Used:
Everything.