“I get lots of people writing in and I read every one of them and write down notes. It’s like having our own focus group. This is designing balls for everyday golfers. Having Dustin Johnson telling me he needs more or less spin on his 8-iron shot is not going to help me design a ball for everyday golfers. In 2018, customer feedback of our MTB RED model led us to a new design target. We felt we could provide high spin for approach shots while lowering driver spin and maximizing distance off the tee. The new MTB-X model has accomplished both of those goals and has added the elite feel & durability of a cast urethane cover. Players who enjoyed the MTB RED model will find MTB-X to be very long, extremely durable, and offer improved aerodynamics for strong performance in windy conditions.”

The new MTB Black features a 360-dimple pattern, unlike the old Red’s 338. The new design provides low lift/low drag for reducing ballooning in the wind and for providing a more controlled ball flight. However, the most significant change in the new MTB-X line-up is the thin cast urethane cover, compared to older generations that used thermoplastic urethane. The new urethane thing allowed the company to create a golf ball with a soft core and a firm/thick mantle layer. As Snell described it, “It’s like having a soft, two-piece ball under the urethane cover so you get the distance boost while maintaining the greenside spin and feel”.

Basically, the new Snell MTB-X is designed with feedback from “real life customers”, and that’s nothing short of amazing. The new golf balls can be pre-ordered from the company’s official website, with the first shipments being scheduled to begin from early April. In case you were wondering about the price, you can get a dozen of MTB-X golf balls for just $32.99. If you order 5 dozens, the price drops to $27.99/dozen.

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– Titleist Video

– Understanding Spin Video