The GR-X is GolfRoots' own golf ball. It's a three-piece ball with a urethane cover, which is the same basic construction used by premium tour balls. It costs a lot less. If you've been playing a two-piece distance ball, it's the easiest upgrade in your bag.
What three-piece urethane means
- Core: a soft synthetic rubber core for distance off the tee.
- Mantle: a DuPont ionomer resin middle layer that helps transfer energy.
- Cover: a polyurethane cover for spin and feel around the green.
The cover is the big deal. Urethane is softer and grabs the grooves on a wedge better than Surlyn, the harder cover used on most budget distance balls. More grip means more spin, and more spin means shots that stop on the green instead of releasing past the pin. Urethane is a big reason tour balls cost what they do.
GR-X specs
| Construction | 3-piece |
| Cover | Polyurethane |
| Dimples | 332 |
| Compression | 92 to 95 |
| Sizes | Sleeve, dozen and multi-dozen packs |
A compression in the low 90s is mid to firm. It suits a wide range of swing speeds and gives a solid feel off the driver while the urethane cover keeps it soft around the green.
Who should try the GR-X
- Golfers playing a two-piece distance ball who want more stopping power on chips and pitches
- Golfers who like premium balls but don't like paying premium prices, especially if they lose a few a round
- Anyone returning to the game who hasn't thought about their ball in years
Common questions
Is a urethane ball better for high handicappers?
It helps most around the green, where every golfer hits a lot of shots. The tradeoff used to be price. At GR-X pricing, it's much easier to justify.
How does the GR-X compare to a Pro V1?
They're in the same construction category: three pieces with a urethane cover. The Pro V1 is backed by a huge brand and tour program, which is part of what you pay for. The best way to compare is to play a sleeve of each and see which you like around the green.
Pick up a sleeve of GR-X golf balls with your next order, or browse all golf balls. Picking out new wedges too? Read our guide on wedge bounce.
