Precept PWRDrive Balls
Precept PWRDrive Balls
USER REVIEWS
[Mar 28, 2006]
turnbowm
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
PwrDrive
If you're looking for a low-compression ball that is long and straight, then the PwrDrive is the ball for you.
Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Laddie, Laddie Extreme, Pinnacle Exception, U-Tri Tour, HX Tour, Pro V1 and numerous others. |
[Feb 20, 2006]
jakentucker
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Precept PWR Drive
I've been testing this ball for almost 3 months, against my favorite ball for the past 2 years, the Nike Super Soft. I love the soft, almost spongy feel the Nike SS gives me (my Driver speed is 93MPH), but in my quest to break 80 in 2006, I wanted to check out some other balls on the market to see if anything out there offered me more. Taking into account that PWR Drive's cover is surlyn (as opposed to the SS's softened Ionomer) and it is probably in the low 70's for compression (SS is 62); the PWR Drive still feels very soft. I have read some reviews that say they have lost distance using the SS and that's one main reason I tried the PWR Drive. Over hundreds of pitches, short and long irons, and drives, they are almost identical in length in for me, the slight edge (at most 1 - 3 yrds max) going to the PWR Drive. At least for me, both of these balls are l-o-n-g. Over the past month, I've also been comparing these two balls head to head to head with the Laddie Xtreme, and Bridgestone's new highly touted e5 and e6. Again, with substantial comparisons, the PWR Drive and Nike Super Soft performed admirably (if not a bit surprisingly) well against the new competition. (Maybe manufacturers hype is just that...) The Xtreme is definitely a very good all-around ball,while I found the e5 having a bit too much spin and firmness for my tastes, and the e6 neck and neck with the PWR Drive and SS for Length, with both the PWR Drive and e6 flying straight and true as designed and advertized. When I factor in the 25% increased cost of the e6 and that it's slightly firmer than the PWR Drive, I'll be using the PWR Drive on narrower, tighter holes, and Nike Super Soft (at between $15 - $20 CDN perhaps the best ball value available) on the rest. For mid-cappers who need their shots to have less side spin, and don't have the finesse or swing speed to 'stop and drop' a ball on the green, the PWR Drive is a fantastic offering. Nice straight, soaring trajectory, decent green manners, and a soft, but solid feel off the putter, you can't go wrong with this ball. Now if they would have only put a soft inonmer cover on this ball like they did on the Super Soft........ Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: NXT varieties, Noodle Long and Soft, Nike Super Soft, Laddie Xtreme, Topflite Tour, Bridgestone e5 and e6, SoLo, Loco, Mojo, A10's, Wilson Jack, ProV1 |
[Jan 30, 2006]
rooboy
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
precept powerdrive
I have been playing this ball side by side with another make and have mixed feelings on this ball. It has medium trajectory (good in the wind), feels very soft on all clubs but wears very well, has minimal sidespin which makes it reasonably accurate and behaves a tad better than most distance balls around the green. What I have not found is the supposed distance advantage this ball offers.Some of the other balls i have been comparing i am able to get the same distance with high fades as hitting my standard draw with this ball.I would recommend this ball as a confidence builder as it does have great feel off all clubs. Customer Service n/a Similar Products Used: Strata TL , Maxfli rev tour , Laddie |
[Jul 29, 2005]
Augusta86
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Precept PWRDrive
I have been playing the PWRDrive ball now for two months, this is one of the best value's in golf balls. I have increased my driver and iron distance a minimum of 10 yards. As stated in earlier reviews the ball is soft but do not buy for a lot of spin off your wedge shots. The PWRDrive has a soft feel for putting and can be found for less than $20 a dozen. This is now the only ball in the bag. |
[Jul 15, 2005]
rugiles
Shoots in the 90s
Model Reviewed:
Precept Pwrdrive
Not as much power under the hood as described. I found it to be shorter than the U-Tri Tour, U-tri Ex Distance, Nike Super Far and Pro V1. It was just ok off the tee, had a nice roll but never produced the WOW the above mentioned balls have. Customer Service NA |
[Jul 05, 2005]
jimbo20814
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Precept PwrDrive
The other reviews are accurate. This ball is easily 10 yards longer, maybe 15 yards, than many balls I have played. Although as mentioned, their is not much side or back spin provided. I don't think they advertise the spin so I won't knock them for it :-) |
[May 11, 2005]
bjakovina
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Precept PWRDRIVE
After reading Golf Digest Hot List for 2005, I gave these a try. I was shocked at the results. Unbelievably low sidespin, yields consistent long drives that end up where you pointed. The ball is very very long, a pleasure to putt with and very long off the mid and long irons. The scoring clubs do not spin like a Pro V1 or HX Blue, but these balls will have you playing from areas, consistently, where for 10 handicaps like myself, the spin into the green can be a minor factor. Easily the best all-around value performance ball on the market, at a vwery attractive price. Long, very soft, straight as an arrow, and great feedback. To all those like me, an occassional venture into the high seventies, you owe it to yourself to try this ball........and I would love to have your feedback on the experience. Similar Products Used: NXT-Tour, Nike Mojo 2005, Callaway Big Bertha Blue |
[May 06, 2005]
jswjr
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
PwrDrive
Longest ball I've hit that still has some feel to it.Low spin off the driver cuts down on fades.This ball is not real good at stopping quickly on the green but it's length and straight flight gets you the green in less stokes.This ball is easy to compress.If you have moderate or low swing speed you need to try this ball. Customer Service Not needed Similar Products Used: recently hit: NXT Tour,Srixon AD333,Titleist DT Solo(new model),Laddie Extreme |
[Nov 18, 2004]
Steelman
Scratch Golfer
Model Reviewed:
Precept PWRdrive ball
I won a dozen in a raffle at work. I decided to play with them and like another reviewer I usually play with Titleist ProV1X's. This ball is a fabulous ball for the money. Excellent off the tee, good feel and distance off the irons. The drawbacks are the spin around the greens and the spin off the full iron shots as well. However, since the greens where I play are usually fairly soft, they hold well. To me, they are the best ball in their price range. I would recommend them to those that would like Pro V1x-like performance without the Pro V1x-like price. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: Titleist ProV1x, Callaway HX Tour |
[Aug 05, 2004]
sthomp
Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed:
Precept PwrDrive
I normally play with the U-Tri Tour, Callaway HX Tour or the Titleist Pro V1. Tried this PwrDrive looking for a good all around ball for my son to play. It is what Precept advertises: Long off the tee with minimal spin, moderate to adequate spin off the mid and short irons and "clicky" soft off the Scotty. Durability is amazing. This is the best mid-level ball I have played. VERY akin to the U-Tri Tour with the same to slightly more distance off the tee and somewhat less spin off the wedge/iron. For the average amateur, it would be hard to justify the cost of balls costing twice as much. My rating is based on the overall product performance/cost. When I consider the cost, durability, and performance, I end up scratching my head wondering how they did it. Try a sleeve. For $20-25, it's a terrific ball. Customer Service N/A Similar Products Used: All of them |