Hmm...my swing speed is right in line with yours, and I was convinced I'd try the SR2. Now I might want to try the SR3 too.
Callaway Speed Regime Golf Balls Preview - SR1 SR2 & SR3
Try both. If you get some SR3s and don't like them, you can send them to me.
SliceOfLife
Philthy Lefty
At 50 bucks a dozen, I just don't think I could justify it. I'm definitely excited to hear how they respond for their respective markets, and I'm always intrigued by clever and snazzy marketing.
TNTCigarguy
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Due yourself a favor and try both.
Nebgolfer
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I really like the swing speed optimized balls and like it even more that it's not just due to compression but to aerodynamics as well. I really want to put an SR3 head to head against hex black, chrome+ and my current premium gamer, TM Lethals. If it can out-perform lethals then I'd switch in a heartbeat.
Brianbigoats
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Great idea though Bridgestone has been pushing it for years. the price point seems a bit high especally for the under 90mph but i will give them a try
AMart
#TheGrindIsReal
Excited to try the sr2 after watching Callaway Talks! I need to catch up on the thoughts from the Grandaddy crew an those who were at ultimate club testing.
Jrodgers0622
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Pkielwa
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I was able to get out and play 9 at lunch today so I tested the SR2 vs the SR3. On drives, definitely a softer feel of the 2, but the 3 was around 7 yards longer each time. On full iron shots, not as much of a difference in feel, but, again, the 3 was longer for me by about 3 yards. Off the wedges, similar reactions, a little more spin for me with the 3. I actually hit a half five iron off hard pan dirt with the 3 and it hit in the first third of the green, flew toward the back third and just stopped DEAD!!! Off HARDPAN!!! Wow! My favorite part of the 3 was the feel off the putter! Not clicky, not hard, just plush!!! Great ball. Again, it may be too expensive for me in the long run, but with my 110-111 swing speed , the 3 is a better choice.
Do they come in different colors or just white. I like the technology. Price point may be a deterrent, I will have to see what they go for in the stores.
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I think SR2 would be closer to both the Chrome+ and the ProV1(in terms of feel).
Not that we were told.
Nebgolfer
Active member
Really liking the sound of this, as I'm around the same swing speed. These will definitely get a shot, just might have to look for sales.
Jrodgers0622
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Feel was a little firm with the SR3, it felt marginally softer than a hex black. I'm sure you are probably right about the SR2 being closer to the chrome+ in feel. For me though i did not see any real difference in performance over the chrome+ to warrant the higher price. I'm sure there will be plenty of people that will enjoy the SR series but i think it will be though for Callaway to really compete against titleist at that price point. I believe that's what made the chrome series such a hit for Callaway, a tour level ball that performed on every shot but was significantly cheaper than a pro v1.
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If you price a golf ball at less money, it is viewed by the masses as an inferior product.
Its not even debatable at this point. Look at how the Chrome was viewed last year.
And I am not sure I would classify the Chrome as a "hit" for Callaway.
Just my opinion though, and has nothing to do with the performance, because the ball line was quite good.
Its not even debatable at this point. Look at how the Chrome was viewed last year.
And I am not sure I would classify the Chrome as a "hit" for Callaway.
Just my opinion though, and has nothing to do with the performance, because the ball line was quite good.
Jrodgers0622
Vet
I understand your point. I didnt really pay attention to the online consensus of the chrome series this past year. I'm just reaching my conclusion from the feedback golfers that play at my club or purchase from my store. I'm sure there were plenty of people that did not care for the chrome series but it had to be enough of a success for Callaway to keep making the chrome series. Just my opinion.
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They aren't going to continue making the Chrome series. They are switching to the SR series. The Chrome series will remain in line as of now but not necessarily because of high sales and continued production.
Speedliner
Active member
Isn't "lift" in a ball the result of backspin? Increasing "lift" w/o increasing drag? Interesting approach to describing the design.
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Pkielwa
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I played the SR3 for 4 holes again today, after my range session. The wind was blowing about 15-20. I played one par 4 downwind, two with wind right to left, then one into the wind. The four drives were 289, 322, 327, 291. The first drive was the only of the four I didn't get it on the screws, came off low on the face. Again, I love the feel off the full iron shots and the spin and grab is exceptional. As far as distance, 290 into the teeth of the wind with no balloon?! I may have to start saving for these bad boys!!!!
TheHeez
Well-known member
Really looking forward to exploring this line. Over the last year plus I've been playing Callaway balls exclusively. I love both the Black & the Chrome +, but absolutely chew them up with my wedges. They are durable, but if the SR series is getting higher durability marks, that is worth the extra cost to me. In theory my SS right at 100 doesn't warrant the SR3, but for some reason I really loved the Black. Keep it up Callaway!
Agent Jay
Grandaddy Alumni
Really like what I'm reading about the SR2 and 3 series Callaway ball. I really like the Chrome +, and if the SR2 is in the same price point (or close) but feel and preforms better, I'd have no problem gaming that. On the other side, I'd rather play a better ball, like the SR3 and if it's priced right, then I'll do that instead.