Most golf balls on the market are for the pros. Australian company Forté Golf does something different – it helps recreational players find a golf ball designed specifically for them. Never mindlessly grab a box off the shelf again.
Recently, the good folks over at Forté Golf sent me several boxes of golf balls, which I promptly handed out to fellow recreational golfers of various skill levels. Of course, I kept a box for myself too. And I decided on which box to keep by getting custom fit directly from the Forté website: https://fortegolf.com.au/pages/golf-ball-fitting.
Below are a few stinky golfer reviews stemming from my handouts:
Stinky Golfer Matt – El Dorado Hills, CA. Handicap: 10
I normally play Bridgestone 330 RXS’s, so that was my point of comparison. Overall, I’d give solid scores across all categories for the Forté (maybe 4 out of 5 for distance, feel, and
performance). I’d give them a 5 for durability though. Not one scratch on any of them, and I gave them plenty opportunities to get scuffed up. It had a unique (but not bad) feel. Kind of dull, but not in a bad way. The one other thing I noticed that may or may not bug someone – the logo on the side of the ball is in cursive, so depending if you use that logo to line up and/or use it as a general line to where you’re putting, it’s not the easiest on the eye. All in all, I’d play them again.
Stinky Golfer Walt – Philadelphia, PA. Handicap: 25+
Used the Forté balls [during my round] today. Like other reviews said, they feel harder and do make a click sound. I didn’t mind it though. And I do have to say, when I had a good swing and struck it clean they take off. And I want to say that they did fly a bit straighter. I’ll try them again.
Stinky Golfer Greg – New Haven, CT. Handicap: 18
Boy did I play well with the Forté golf ball – in fact, it was one of my best rounds ever! Of course, it’s impossible to say my golf ball was the main reason. But my drives, irons and putting were all on target that day, which is a rarity. Plus, I too agree with Stinky Golfer Matt that the balls are extremely durable – my ball survived all 18-holes without scuffing! And while I realize this was only one round, I’ll certainly be playing the Forté ball again.
So the results are in from three varying levels of recreational golfer and all give a thumbs up to the Forté Golf ball. Which, I’ll admit had me a bit surprised – it’s not often you can get golfers to agree – especially on their choice of ball. For me, at least, I’ve found my new golf ball for the foreseeable future.
Eric Dunn says
It appears they only ship to Australia.
James Quinn says
I use Bridgestone treo soft or e5 or e6’s . They have a nice feel around the greens and the trade between off the tee between distance and control is minimal. They do scuff easy however, plus Bridgestone decided make all of them obsolete. So I guess it might be time for a new brand.
Iain says
I have only tried a Forté golf ball once, I actually found it in the bushes. It gave me an extra 20 yards off the tee, then I lost it. Only stumbling across this post did this remind me of that Forté golf ball. Now I will be buying some, thanks for reminding me
Roy says
Can you buy these anywhere off the shelf in the United States?
Golf Packages Donegal says
Ohh they only ship to Australia by the looks of it, would like to try one out.
Bron says
Ooooh, I’m an Aussie! Looks like I’ll be trying these out! I usually use Bridgestone too… I’m not sure I’ve felt the difference yet though. I’ve been improving my handicap via the tips in this article https://www.golfworld.com.au/lower-your-handicap if y’all are interested