Nobody likes paying $5+ per ball, especially if you’ll be losing multiple each round. There has been a rise in direct-to-consumer golf brands that offer cheaper options by cutting out the middleman, one of which is Cut Golf.
We’ve tested over 15 DTC balls over the years and have a pretty good idea of what to look for. To figure out if these are worth trying out, I tried the Cut Grey for 7 rounds. We’ll talk about their other models, what I thought of them, and whether or not they’re right for you.
In This Review
Product Details | Intro | Feel | Quality | Short Game | Long Game | Bottom Line | Alternatives
Cut Golf Balls Product Details
| Cut Golf | Cut Red | Cut Grey | Cut Blue | Cut DC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $12.99 | $24.95 | $24.95 | $29.95 |
| Handicap | High | Mid/High | Low/Mid | Low/Mid |
| Layers | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Feel | Soft | Mid | Mid | Firm |
| Swing Speed | Under 90 MPH | 90-105 | 90-105 | Over 105 MPH |
| Compression | 60 | 80 | 90 | 105 |
| Spin | Low | Mid | Mid | Mid |
| Cover | Ionomer | Urethane | Urethane | Urethane |
| Cut Golf Website |
The Intro
Cut Golf is a fairly new company that offers direct-to-consumer balls. They currently have four different models: Red, Grey, Blue, and DC.
The Cut Red ball is for high handicaps or someone with a much slower swing speed (under 90 MPH). It has a 2 piece design and a compression rating of around 60.
The Cut Blue and DC are for low to mid handicappers. They both have a 4 piece design and a high compression rating. The Blue is for average swing speeds while the DC is for high swing speeds (above 105 MPH).
The Cut Grey (the ball I tested) is for pretty much all types of golfers. It has a 3 piece design and a compression rating of around 80. It’s ideal for average swing speeds (between 90 and 105 MPH).
If you’re curious about why balls have different layers or which one is best for you, check out one of these articles:
The Feel
The way the ball feels comes down to the type of cover used and the compression rating. The ball that was the best for me was the Grey model, which had a urethane cover and a compression rating of around 80.
You can see the differences between the types of covers HERE.
Off the putter, the ball didn’t feel as soft as some of its competition and it felt a little clicky. It didn’t feel or sound bad, some people would prefer a ball like this.
The same goes for shorter chip shots. It didn’t feel like a rock and it didn’t feel too soft. I thought the ball felt responsive and was pretty good overall.
Off the tee, it felt similar to the ball I generally use, the Wilson Triad. The specs are pretty similar between the two, the Triad just has a slightly higher compression rating.
Compared to the other models, the Red is going to feel much softer and the DC is going to be a lot firmer. The Blue will be a little firmer, but nothing too noticeable.
The Quality
Even though most people lose their ball every few holes doesn’t mean the quality isn’t important. I don’t know about you, but I’d rather spend a few extra bucks to get a more durable ball.
The quality seems to be an issue with these newer companies, with Vice Golf coming to mind. They’ve made some improvements over the years, but they still have work to do, Cut included.
Even after 9 holes, I noticed the cover getting scuffed up. I’ve even seen people post pictures where the ball split in two, but that’s not something I’ve experienced myself.
It could have been done on purpose, but I tend to lean toward the sub-par quality side. This is the main reason why I’d lean towards another brand.
The Short Game
The thing to look at here is how much the ball spins coming off the wedge. Better players want to be able to land the ball on the green, have it bounce once or twice, and then stop.
This is how you improve your distance control. I don’t expect a ball like this to perform as well as a Pro V1, but it should produce decent results.
Compared to the ball I usually play (Wilson Triad), this ball was a step behind. Compared to another one of my favorite distance balls (Taylormade Distance+), this performed better.
On average, the Triad landed on the green and stopped 1-2 feet shorter. It’s not a huge difference, but it could shave a couple of strokes off each round.
Compared to the other models, the Red will spin less coming off the wedge and the Blue/DC will spin a bit more. This is why they’re marketed to better golfers.
The Long Game
Off the tee, we’re mainly looking for a ball that flies long and straight. If the average player hit 2 or 3 more fairways each round, they could easily shave a few strokes off their game.
Compared to the Triad, the Grey was pretty similar in terms of distance and accuracy. I was actually very surprised by how much I liked it.
Compared to the Distance+, the Grey was 8-10 yards shorter on average. This is the case for a lot of balls since the Distance+ is a “distance” ball.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Are Vice or Cut balls better?
A. I’d say Vice balls are better and they have a more specific selection based on your game.
Q. Do they have a trial pack?
A. Possibly, you used to be able to get 3 balls for around 7 bucks but they don’t have it available at the moment.
The Bottom Line
After testing the Cut Grey balls, I really liked how they performed. They didn’t feel as nice as some of the other brands out there, but the ball flight was perfect for me and the distance/accuracy was great.
The biggest knock was the durability of the cover. If they end up making it better, I could see myself using this ball. As of right now, I can’t say that.
I hope Cut takes notice and makes some improvements over the years. I’ll come back in a year or so and give them another shot. If they’ve made improvements then I’ll update this review.
The Alternatives
If you want some help to pick the right ball for you, we have a couple of different options. The first is to check out one of our “best of” guides below that will talk about some of our favorites.
The second option is to get a personalized recommendation. All you have to do is go down to the comments section and answer a few questions. We’ll respond with a couple of solid options.
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