Description Combining a softer and faster core with a new soft Zynthane II cover, the Strata Tour Professional is longer off the driver and more shear resistant while maintaining it's already widely reputed spin ...
Review Abstract Reviewers say the STRATA Tour Professional gets “great” spin and checks up better than any other ball. Players also say this “incredibly soft” ball putts very true, lasts longer than most balls and gives great feel around the green“ "Lower than average spin off the driver" promotes a "strong, boring ball flight" that equates to tremendous distance. “Workable” and “durable,” this ball is “without a doubt the best on the market.”
Summary: I have recently used the new gold box professionals. I got these because they are discontinued and were on special, but I was blown away by their performance. I found these as long as any ball I've used, both with the driver and with the irons, and the feel was exceptional. Much softer than the ProV1X or Callaway HX Tour that seem to be all the rage with low markers these days, but still solid. Off the driver they go straight and long and appear to have low spin. The ball flight was a perfect medium to high and held it's line well in the wind. On full shots the ball stopped well and backed up with the shorter irons, and the consitency was excellent. These balls are also very workable, and will respond to any type of shot. Around the greens these balls are very reponsive and perform simlarly to the older Tour Ultimate, which was one of the best short game balls ever made. The feel off the putter is fantastic and the ball seems to get rolling straight away, leading to good distance control on the greens. The only fault I could make of these was that early in the round I hit a full sand wedge that scuffed the ball significantly, although as the round progressed the ball held up ok and was definitely more durable than the old stratas that would be shredded after a couple of holes. I'm surprised these balls were discontinued, possibly prejudiced by the durability issues with the old stratas as other premium balls were definitely more durable, as they are the best balls available at any price (although I haven't tried the Nike one black which is reputed to be very good). I would definitely reccomend these to any low marker looking for a ball that does it all, and still feels soft. At full price these are competitive with any other high priced balls, at current price they are an absolute steal. I'll be going back to the shop and buying as many boxes as I can get.
Similar Products Used: Too many to mention.
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Summary: Absolutely the best ball I've ever used. Great distance, hits & sticks on the green. Very workable. Only drawback is that the cover does get torn up after a few wfull edge shots, but then so did Balata. A small sacrifice for the otherwise top performance. Eight of my ten rounds below 80 have been with this ball
I'm crushed that they no longer manufacture it. Customer service suggested the new Tour Soft. I have & it does not compare in any category
Customer Service: Very responsive to email
Similar Products Used: Strata Tour Soft, Titelist ProV1, Strata Ace, Srixon 333
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Summary: These have been my favorite ball for 2 years. Starting last year, I could not find them. Found some at a local Academy Sports for $8/dozen. What a deal. I hit these longer than anything, including the ProV1. Cover is a little less durable than some, but for the distance and feel around the greens and at $8/doz., who cares!
Similar Products Used: Nike NXT, Strata Tour Ultimate, Laddie, Noodle, Top Flite XL 3000
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Review Date September 5, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: ascottigs(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 90s
, from RDU area, NC, US
Model Reviewed: Strata Tour Professional
Summary: I won a dozen of these in a long-drive contest and waited for a while to try them out, as they were too expensive to play over and over again. Just about the time I first tried them, the price literally plummeted from close to $30/dozen down to $15-$20. These balls are GREAT for the money. No lack of distance, great bite on the greens, 3-piece construction. My only real complaint is that the covers are not very durable on them, just like many other premium/3-piece balls. However, if you're paying just over a buck a ball NEW, you can deal with buying a few more if they perform well, right?
Customer Service: n/a
Similar Products Used: Callaway (pretty much all of them), Strata Tour Ace, Nike Power Distance, Pro V1x, V1
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