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Tom's Guide
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
Save $40 on the golf balls Ben Griffin used to win the Charles Schwab Challenge
The Charles Schwab Challenge has wrapped up, and Ben Griffin took home the big win. I actually got to play a hole with Ben Griffin at an event a couple of months ago, and now he's winning on the PGA Tour. Is there a connection there? Of course not, but I just wanted a chance to say I got to play with him, and this seemed as good a time as any. Anyway, back to why you're here: you can get a 48-pack of the MaxFli Tour X golf balls for $119 at Golf Galaxy; the same balls Griffin used to win this weekend's PGA Tour event. They won't help you win on the PGA Tour because you're not Ben Griffin, but they're an incredible golf ball at $119 for four dozen ($30/ dozen). They usually sell for $39/dozen. (For more deals, check out our Memorial Day sales live blog). The MaxFli Tour X is a great ball that rivals far more expensive models like the Titleist Pro V1X and TaylorMade TP5x. This model, which Ben Griffin uses, offers high flight and high spin, perfect for the golfer who wants it all. If you're like me and you want a lower flight, you can get the same deal on the MaxFli Tour S (the ones I use) or MaxFli Tour golf balls. I first wrote about the new MaxFli golf balls a few weeks ago while covering the company's return to golf clubs. After trying all three models, I found the Tour S worked best for my lower skill game, but one of the three Tour models will work for any player, including someone as skilled as Ben Griffin on the PGA Tour. If you're sick of spending nearly $60 on a dozen golf balls, the MaxFli Tour X, Tour S or Tour are the perfect alternative. In my experience, performance and durability are right up there with more expensive balls, which is all you can ask for. The biggest thing is making sure you choose the right ball for your game. Tour X offers the highest flights and the most spin on long irons around the green. The Tour S offers the lowest flight and least spin on long irons while offering grip on the greens. The base Tour offers mid-height ball flight and mid-spin on long iron shots. Like the other two models, it's designed to provide lots of spin and stopping power on chips around the green. Whatever ball you choose, you can't beat $30 a dozen for a tour-level golf ball (with a proven track record of tour wins recorded quickly).
Tom's Guide
05-05-2025
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Maxfli is back making golf clubs again, and I got to try the new models myself
Golf is a sport where a few brands dominate the equipment market. Callaway, Titleist, TaylorMade, Cobra, PXG, and some niche premium brands tend to stand out. Other brands are mostly forgotten and unable to get a foothold. But now and then, a new company makes waves. Or in this case, an old company making a return gets the golfing world's attention. Maxfli, a brand that never fully went away, is back making clubs in the form of two iron sets, and I got to try the new XC3 irons for myself to see how they fit my golf game, and they're really good. If you're curious about the Maxfli XC3 irons and whether they're worth the $1000 cost of admission, here are my thoughts after using them. Maxfli makes a fantastic first impression with its forged XC3 irons. The XC2 looks a little nicer with its thinner, more player-focused design, but it's harder to hit for high-handicap players like me. They have a matte silver finish and aren't overly busy on the backside. They're not super-game improvement, so they don't have excessively chunky soles on the bottom (which isn't ideal for my game, but we'll get to that soon). Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. The Maxfli XC3 irons provide decent levels of forgiveness for upper-middle handicap players, and they are priced slightly lower than comparable models from other brands. Beginners will want wider soles on their clubs, which might make these the wrong choice for such players. Lower-handicap players will appreciate the XC2 irons, which are also priced at $999. The Maxfli logo on the club is tasteful and doesn't draw too much attention. In fact, that's the overall theme of these irons: they're so subtle that the simplicity of the design makes them stand out. Most importantly, the clubs feel good. When I made clean contact, they offered a satisfying impact — both in sound and touch. Because they're not quite as wide-bodied as I typically use, I didn't make good contact as much as I'd like, but that's more a fault of my game than the clubs themselves. If you're looking for new irons and you're in the mid-handicap range, you'll do well with Maxfli's offering, especially if you don't want to use the same forged irons as everyone else. Maxfli isn't as popular as TaylorMade and Titleist, for example, so you'll have some clubs that stand out from the crowd and will draw some attention. While I liked Maxfli's new clubs when I was trying them out, it was the company's Tour model balls that impressed me — and converted me for the long haul. I tried all three models — the Tour, Tour X and Tour S — and the Tour S was the right model for me. It offers a lower ball flight with low long-game spin and high spin around the greens. For a player looking to gain distance, this is the ball to use, as it will still allow you to maintain control in the short game. The Tour X offers a higher launch and high spin for both short and long shots. The Tour offers mid-spin for long game and mid-height launch with high spin around the greens. These are my new golf balls of choice, replacing the Vice balls I've relied on for my short golf career. Between the value they offer, solid durability (though I tend to lose balls before they wear out) and extra distance, I love them. And Dick's/Golf Galaxy have deals if you buy multiple dozens, making them an even better value. They're all of the same quality and, most importantly, the same price. Compared to other high-end balls, such as the beloved Titleist Pro V1 and TaylorMade TP5, these are approximately $15 cheaper per dozen. For the player who's ready to stop using random balls they find at the course or cheap balls that feel like rocks, these are the perfect step-up point. I've decided to switch to the Tour S for the time being. I've been a long-time Vice user, but the price and performance of the Tour S made it worthwhile — my average drive increased by seven yards since switching, which is quite a notable bonus. I haven't noticed a significant difference in my overall scores yet, but it's still early in the season. In some ways, Maxfli never really left, as the company has offered balls all along, but with its updated balls and new clubs, the company is truly back in the golf game. And with Dick's Sporting Goods behind it, it'll be interesting to see where the company goes over the next few years. Based on my time with DSG representatives, the company has its sights set on long-term gains, which is exciting for the golf world as a whole.
USA Today
03-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Maxfli Tour, Tour X, Tour S golf balls
Maxfli Tour, Tour X, Tour S golf balls After re-entering the premium ball market in 2024, Maxfli has three options for golfers who want distance off the tee and spin around the greens. Gear: Maxfli Tour, Tour X, Tour S golf balls Price: $40 per dozen Specs: Three-piece, urethane-covered balls in white and yellow (Tour, Tour S). Four-piece, urethane-covered balls in white and yellow (Tour X). Who it's for: Golfers who want speed off the tee and extra greenside spin and control on approach shots. What you should know: Each of the three Maxfli Tour balls features a cast urethane cover for short-game spin, but with different compressions, they offer varying levels of firmness, spin, and speed off the tee. The deep dive: For golfers who have been around for a while, the name Maxfli harkens back to a time before carbon fiber drivers, hollow-body irons, and zero-torque putters. Last season was big for the golf ball maker that has been owned by Dick's Sporting Goods since 2008. Maxfli signed LPGA star Lexi Thompson and PGA Tour up-and-comer Ben Griffin, and they used Maxfli golf balls in competition. Now, for 2025, Maxfli has updated its three premium balls and has options that could be considered by a wide range of players who want distance off the tee and lots of spin on approach shots, chips, and pitch shots. The Maxfli Tour, Tour X, and Tour S golf balls all feature a cast urethane cover that is thin, soft, and easily grabbed by the grooves of wedges and short irons. That's what helps each of the three balls create more spin around the green. Each ball is available in white and yellow, but there are significant variances between the balls that make them perform differently. Maxfli Tour: This ball has a three-piece construction that includes a large rubber core, a firm mantle layer, and a cast urethane cover. With a compression around 95, it has a firm feel and should produce low spin for most golfers off the tee and with fairway woods, hybrids, and long irons. Maxfli Tour S: Like the standard Maxfli Tour, the Tour S has a three-piece construction that includes a large rubber core, a firm mantle layer, and a cast urethane cover, but its compression is around 85, so it should feel and sound much softer than the Tour ball. The Tour S will spin less off the tee and from the fairway, so it should fly lower and create less sidespin than the standard Maxfli Tour, which means the severity of hooks and slices should be decreased. Maxfli Tour X: The Tour X is a four-piece ball that has a rubber core and two mantle layers under its cast urethane cover. The Tour X has a compression around 100, so it will feel firmer than the standard Tour ball and much firmer than the Tour S. At the same time, the Tour X will be the highest-flying and highest-spinning Maxfli Tour offering, making it an option for players who want to hit controlled draws and fades around the course and flight shots more easily.
