Ball reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 246 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 55 posts to rank the best Ball brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Bowling, r/GolfGear, r/PokemonScarletViolet, r/bootroom, r/golf. Top-rated brands include Poké Ball (4.9/5), Storm (4.3/5), Hammer (4.8/5).
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Reviews246
Subreddits11
Posts55
Brands57
Products78
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#1
Poké Ball
4.9
(29)
"Beast ball."
"Luxury."
"I'm debating on luxury ball and moon ball."
"Most I pop in Luxury balls if its a Pokemon I care enough about."
"Definitely thinking of using the beast ball i think it suits Ray Ray."
"Beast Ball!"
"I will go with the beast ball just because of the effect when the pokemon appears."
"Luxury ball."
"Luxury is the only correct answer here."
"Luxury 1000%."
#2
Storm
4.3
(16)
"Not much information to go on, but there are 2 must haves in my bag. IQ TOUR and a PHAZE 2."
"Storm makes some pretty amazing bowling balls."
"The new Road Warrior is my choice for dry lanes, it's always my game 3 ball."
"Ball chews through heavy oil and hits like a tank."
"Take a peek at: Storm Tropical Surges"
"Storm Physix Blackout"
"Special effect. It’s a solid but not as smooth as something like a mesmerize."
"The IQ TOUR may work if you add some polish to the cover or a Hustle."
"I just got a Storm Road Warrior drilled and used for the first time last night."
"Ocean Vibe is a great ball, but depending on your revs, may be too much."
#3
Hammer
4.8
(12)
"I fully believe the hammer Raw line is the most bang for you buck “entry level” ball on the market."
"Take a peek at: Hammer RAWs"
"Brunswick Rhino, Hammer raw, or rotogrip hustle. All are great first balls that you'll never outgrow."
"Hustle, RAW, or Rhino."
"If you want to learn to hook, I'd suggest a Hustle or Raw or Rhino."
"The Brunswick Rhino's and the Hammer RAW's are great starter options."
"Hammer Effect and Rotogrip Attention Star are excellent safe choices."
"Hammer Effect!"
"Hammer arctic vibe, everyone should have one in their bag."
"The original Hamner Effect, but not the tour solid version."
#4
Maxfli
4.2
(12)
"I switched to Maxfli Tour X a few years ago and have had all my best scores (70,71,73) using this ball."
"I love the maxfli tours. I absolutely love them."
"Maxfli Tour X"
"I’ll 2nd the wilson Triad/Maxfli tour suggestions."
"I’d like to try the tour, but I’m too happy to make a change at the moment."
"MaxFli Tour would be a good replacement."
"Another vote for Maxfli Tour. Any of the 3 models."
"Been playing the Maxfli Tour x and enjoying them."
"Maxfli Tour balls are pretty amazing for the money"
"Maxfli Tour S or 2025 Wilson Triad. I am pretty much right where you are at and these are my current two favorite models."
#5
Srixon
4.2
(11)
"I can’t believe nobody has recommended the srixon q-star. It’s softer than the z-star and less expensive."
"My preferences are srixon z star diamonds or srixon z star XV."
"I've been playing Srixon z star diamonds recently and like them a lot."
"Duo Soft, Triad, Srixon Soft Feel"
"Could save a few bucks by buying high quality used Z stars from sources like lostgolfballs.com."
"Srixon z Star XV would get your more height."
"I play the XV which is harder and goes a bit further with drive but like I said it won’t feel soft which is what you want."
"Consider a premium ball like the Srixon Z Star."
"The original QStar (non-tour) with spin skin can still easily be found. I found it to be on par with the ZStar XV"
"I find that srixon soft feels are an ok trade off between cost and quality."
#6
Roto Grip
4.3
(10)
"Brunswick Rhino, Hammer raw, or rotogrip hustle. All are great first balls that you'll never outgrow."
"Hammer Effect and Rotogrip Attention Star are excellent safe choices."
"For a house shot. Attention star. Big strong asym but controllable."
"Take a peek at: Rotogrip Hustles"
"Thrill by Motiv or Hustle by Roto Grip"
"Hustle, RAW, or Rhino."
"If you want to learn to hook, I'd suggest a Hustle or Raw or Rhino."
"Roto Grip Hyperdrive"
"The IQ TOUR may work if you add some polish to the cover or a Hustle."
"Roto grip hustle or storm tropical surge."
#7
Titleist
4.2
(10)
"Pro V1's and Chromesofts are always good, but spendy."
"Prov1x will fly higher, give you more spin with irons and wedges, and still feel softer than many balls out there."
"ProV’s of course and any of the other tour level bal"
"Bridgestone e12 or Titleist avx."
"Pro V1's and Chromesofts are always good, but spendy."
"Avx is my favorite ball."
"100% agree with the AVX"
"I like the AVX a bit more for me."
"I use Chrome Tour X and I only lose balls when they get scuffed and I take them out of play."
"Buy used pro V’s off EBay."
#8
Wilson
3.9
(10)
"I hit the triads."
"My 10yr old hits the Duo soft"
"Wilson Triad"
"Duo Soft, Triad, Srixon Soft Feel"
"Duo Soft, Triad, Srixon Soft Feel"
"Wilson Triad(my ball of choice)."
"I’m using the triads and like them."
"I’ll 2nd the wilson Triad/Maxfli tour suggestions."
"Legato LTX 3085, Vice Pro, or Wilson Triad."
"Wilson Duo soft"
#9
Brunswick
4.5
(8)
"Brunswick Rhino, Hammer raw, or rotogrip hustle. All are great first balls that you'll never outgrow."
"The Brunswick Rhino's and the Hammer RAW's are great starter options."
"I have a Brunswick Beyond Infinity I love in that slot as well."
"For continuous smooth motion I'd go with Brunswick (ethos or intense mindset)."
"Take a peek at: Brunswick Rhinos (NOT the Rhino Pros)"
"I just picked up first ball. I bought a Rhino and I'm happy with it."
"Hustle, RAW, or Rhino."
"If you want to learn to hook, I'd suggest a Hustle or Raw or Rhino."
#10
Motiv
4.4
(8)
"I picked up the Motiv Hypervenom this past summer for this exact purpose and I LOVE it."
"The Motiv Primal Evolution…she doesn’t disappoint! It is quite strong."
"It’s been a beast for me."
"Take a peek at: Motiv Thrills"
"Thrill by Motiv or Hustle by Roto Grip"
"Motiv max thrill Pearl is great bang for buck."
"Motiv max thrill pearl is a good choice."
"Motiv thrill/hyper venom"
#11
TaylorMade
4.4
(7)
"TP5X’s are doing great for me"
"I got a dozen tp5x Pix practice balls for like $40 on Amazon. Definitely would recommend those over the square balls."
"Tp5/tp5x balls. Get them used 5A and they are half the price"
"TaylorMade Tour response if you like a little softer feel."
"TaylorMade tour response . Great midrange ball."
"I bought 36 'near mint' tp5x for $90 total with free shipping and the 20% off coupon. They are in great condition."
"I’d recommend the tour response or the TP5."
#12
Select
4.7
(6)
"Select for sure, best bang for buck"
"Select numero 10 is the ball everyone recommends for just about everything."
"I find the ones with classic 32 panel designs feel better because the material isn't as thin. The select numero 10 is a very popular affordable choice."
"The balls my players will consistently ask to use are the Select Numero 10 (both turf and standard editions) and the adidas Euro 2024 Competition Soccer Ball."
"Less cheap : select numero 10"
"Cheaper : select club db"
#13
Vice
4.7
(6)
"Vice pro plus will be spinner for you. Feels great off the tee and putter face, too."
"Vice pro plus"
"Vice pro plus. Great for high swing speed."
"My 2 go-to’s are Vice Pro and Bridgestone e12 Contact."
"Legato LTX 3085, Vice Pro, or Wilson Triad."
"Vice Pro"
#14
Hustle
4.0
(6)
"Hustle M-M"
"I’ve heard good things about the hustle line or maybe a hammer arctic vibe."
"Anything from the hustle line."
"Hustle, Rhino, Tropical Surge. All will give a smooth backend motion."
"When the lanes are absolutely torched at late night bowling, I like my Hustle."
"Weakest: Hustle, Medium: Venom Shock, Strongest: Summit Ascent."
#15
Tropical Surge
4.0
(5)
"Tropical surge 100%."
"Good place to start: Tropical Surge, Hammer Raw, Arctic Vibe."
"Which is a good choice"
"Storm Tropical Surge, Brunswick Rhino, Hammer Raw will all work just fine."
"Any weak ball. I use a tropical surge."
#16
Venom Shock
4.0
(5)
"Motiv venom shock is also a good choice."
"Any solid would work. Venom Shock/Black Venom."
"Venom Shock"
"Venom Shock/Hyper Venom.
Venom ball good"
"If you like the venom shock, try the coral of hyper"
#17
Venom
4.5
(4)
"The venom shock is one of the goats when it comes to symetrical balls."
"Great and versatile ball to get better with."
"The best ball I've ever used."
"The black venom is a good ball but there are plenty of better first ball options."
#18
Ion
4.3
(4)
"I think that the ion max and mesmerize are the two best in this category at the moment."
"ION Max."
"Ion max. smooth strong control."
"So if you’re medium to heavy oil…I like Hammer Effect, BW 2.0, Ion Max in that order."
#19
Black Widow
4.3
(4)
"Big fan of my black widow 3.0 especially on heavier oil"
"My coach suggested 4 balls as possibilities for my next ball which were the sublime Focus, Optimum Idol, Black Widow 3.0, and the Phaze II."
"So if you’re medium to heavy oil…I like Hammer Effect, BW 2.0, Ion Max in that order."
"Black widow 3.0 is a good one."
#20
Rhino
4.0
(4)
"Get a Rhino."
"15 lb Rhino, Hammer Raw, or Hustle should be good."
"I'd say Rhino, Hustle, or Raw would be a good first ball."
"The 'normal' Rhino is a very good ball for light to medium conditions."
#21
Track
5.0
(3)
"The Track Blue Tundra Fire is undoubtedly the best burn ball on the market right now."
"Is undoubtedly the best burn ball on the market right now."
"A great next step up would be the Track Cypher."
#22
Arctic Vibe
4.3
(3)
"If I had to suggest a 1 size fits all League Ball... It'd probably be the Arctic Vibe at the moment"
"Arctic Vibe"
"I have an arctic vibe and love it it’s really good to control on shot house shots."
#23
Ebonite
4.3
(3)
"Or the Ebonite GB5 solid."
"Ebonite fireball"
"For a lower end ball for the burn I would consider an Ebonite Fireball Purple/Gold"
#24
True Feel
3.7
(3)
"The Tru Feel is a good ball on a budget."
"Im also a high handicap and shot my PB with a True Feel a few weeks ago. Im converted."
"True feels"
#25
Kirkland
3.7
(3)
"Kirkland's are a great value."
"Legato or Kirkland"
"Just play Kirkland and call it a day."
#26
Phaze II
5.0
(2)
"My default recommendation for an all around great ball would have to be Phaze II!"
"Phaze II is always the answer"
#27
Selkirk Pro S1
5.0
(2)
"Selkirk Pro S1, Diadem Warrior, and CORE outdoor."
"Selkirk's Pro S1s performed the best under his testing methodology."
#28
DHS
5.0
(2)
"For training I like Nittaku J-top and JOOLA Spinball (orange/white bicolor)."
"My personal favourites are the DHS DJ40+."
#29
Phaze 2
5.0
(2)
"Phaze 2, optimum idol solid, ion pro, exj venom, or new lethal venom, even something like the envy tour"
"I would recommend getting a middle of the ground solid/hybrid. Balls like the Phaze II, Optimum Idol Solid, Ion Pro are what I would like to."
#30
Tropical
5.0
(2)
"I have a tropical surge. I love it."
"Personally I'm a big Tropical Surge (make sure it's the pearl) when the lanes get toasted."
#31
TP5
4.5
(2)
"TP5"
"Tp5s are great balls at least."
#32
Optimum Idol Pearl
4.5
(2)
"I have a Optimum Idol Pearl and I have been real Happy with it for transition."
"I would recommend the ruby, but it is more aggressive than the hustle."
#33
Bullpadel
4.5
(2)
"I’m very happy with the Bullpadel Pascal Box."
"Works good for me."
#34
Global
4.5
(2)
"I second the origin, love mine, strong but can be easily manipulated to fit any shot"
"Global origin or ato3m equinox"
#35
Callaway
4.5
(2)
"I found a Calloway Warbird and I loved how it felt."
"Callaway warbird is the best value ball. Low spin off the tee, soft enough around the green."
#36
Hammer Arctic Vibe
4.0
(2)
"I’ve heard from multiple people and PSO that arctic vibe is best all around ball for the money"
"Hammer Arctic Vibe."
#37
Wilson Staff
4.0
(2)
"Brand new Wilson Staff Zips are about $1 a ball on Amazon and I’m enjoying them."
"Wilson staff Zip"
#38
Eternity
4.0
(2)
"Eternity Pi."
"A ball that I have and like quite a bit is the ***Eternity Pi***."
#39
Ion Pro
4.0
(2)
"Ion Pro or Zen"
"Ion Pro appears to be a hybrid."
#40
NU Rattler
4.0
(2)
"Rattler nu or hustle RIP or M&M"
"Rattler NU has become my go-to when the lanes try out."
#41
Optimum
4.0
(2)
"My coach suggested 4 balls as possibilities for my next ball which were the sublime Focus, Optimum Idol, Black Widow 3.0, and the Phaze II."
"Thinking of replacing my idol (2018) for the optimum idol."
#42
Hammer Raw Solid
4.0
(2)
"I'll ad the Hammer Raw Solid to the list."
"Hammer Raw Solid. Cheap, controllable, low flare."
#43
Tundra Fire
4.0
(2)
"The Tundra Fire is intriguing"
"Tundra fire or iq ruby is fine"
#44
Radical Spy
4.0
(2)
"You could opt for plastic with a core, like the Radical Spy."
"Radical spy"
#45
Select Numero 10
4.0
(2)
"Select numero 10"
"Select Numero 10."
#46
Noodle
3.5
(2)
"I love Noodle."
"Noodle"
#47
Legato
3.5
(2)
"Legato LTX 3085, Vice Pro, or Wilson Triad."
"Legato or Kirkland"
#48
Philips
5.0
(1)
"Philips body groomer 7000. I was looking for the same thing a few months ago and found this highly suggested on a subreddit. It has been great, no nicks from the foil side."
#49
Attention
5.0
(1)
"Attention star 1 is a great ball. Very snappy backend reaction which is great for speed dominant players"
#50
RST
5.0
(1)
"I just got the RST Hyper Drive, and it's extremely strong."
#51
Radical
5.0
(1)
"For sharp backend motion id recommend radical (snapshot or hitter)."
#52
Numero
4.0
(1)
"Hard to beat a numero 10, but they are a little spendy"
#53
Mitre
4.0
(1)
"Mitre ultimatch evo has been good for me too"
#54
Members Mark
4.0
(1)
"I was surprised by how decent the members mark ball felt and played."
#55
OnCore
3.0
(1)
"OnCore ELIXR"
#56
Mizuno
3.0
(1)
"Gonna try the mizuno RBX Max next as there on for buy 2 get 1 free"
#57
Pinnacle
3.0
(1)
"Play a pinnacle rush if you want more distance."
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