"Be The Noodle ?!!? "
Written: May 17 '02
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Pros: An innovative ball at a budget price from Maxfli .
Cons: Lacks great feel in and around the green.
The Bottom Line: A fun ball. Great for those fun rounds when you really want to 'airmail' it.
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| strategery's Full Review: Maxfli Noodle |
It is in golfing's greatest movie, Caddyshack ; that Ty Webb as played by Chevy Chase utters the classic golfer's mantra: "Be the ball." I ask you, now that Maxfli has introduced it's new Noodle golf balls- should one endeavor to "become the noodle "? The Noodle gets its memorable name because of the fact that it is the lowest compression ball ever offered by Maxfli.
Compression, you say? Yes. As it relates to golf balls, compression is a measure of the degree the golf ball rebounds when struck. To say it another way, the ball squishes when struck and then springs back into it's old spherical self for the journey into the tall grass.
Golf balls are rated for compression. A golf ball rated at 100 is the stiffest or quickest to rebound from the clubface when struck. These high compression golf balls are generally for men with very fast golf swings. 90 compression balls are well suited for women with fast swings or men with average swing speeds. The 80 compression balls fit the average women's swing or the graying geezer's swipe at the pill. Match the golf swing to the golf ball and, "Voila!" instant karma.
As you could probably surmise from it's name, the Noodle is a very squishy ball. In fact, it features a core compression of just 55. This super low compression core is the perfect recipe for many everyday golf swings. This soft ball responds well to average swing speeds. As a result the ball travels high and far , or at least higher and further than normal.
The two piece surlyn ball is also very durable. You will not need to worry about warping it out of shape with your new found distance. The Noodle's cover features 408 dimples that are arranged in such a manner as to propel the ball on a high are piercing trajectory. Maxfli touts the ball as one that'll give you extra length as well as a soft feel in and around the green. This is were I felt that the Noodle fell a bit short. It did not provide consistent feedback on the shorter and more delicate shots. The Noodle gets you down the fairway, but leaves you stranded in the short game when compared to other more expensive balls.
Also, I found the Noodle inconsistent when putting. The inconsistent feel left me in three putt land all too often. I just couldn't get the feedback I like on the greens. The ball is easy to align but I wasn't able to lag my putts properly. Not terrible-just inconsistent.
Still when compared to other budget balls, the Noodle more than holds it's own. For about twenty bucks per dozen, you get a durable ball that provides screaming distance to your tee shots. If you are playing a serious round of golf where every shot matters, I'd suggest playing a Maxfli Revolution or a Titleist Professional . On the other hand if you just want to have some fun and save a fistful of dollars, the Maxfli Noodle is a good choice.
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