A 22 handicap golfer tries pro-level golf ball. This happened. | Snell PR4 on-course review
Their verdict
The Snell PR4 is a high-performing, durable 4-piece urethane golf ball that offers excellent greenside control and solid distance, but higher handicappers with slower swing speeds may not fully unlock its potential.
Their scorecard
Spin: 4/5 — Noticeable greenside check on pitch and chip shots
Feel: 3/5 — Firmer feel than soft distance balls
Distance: 3/5 — Good distance when flush, but needs swing speed
Durability: 4/5 — Extremely durable after 9 full holes
What they rate
Urethane cover delivers genuine greenside checkup even for slower swings
Holds up very well against scuffs and wear across 9 holes
Aggressive pricing compared to standard tour-level 4-piece balls
What they don’t
Noticeably firmer feel than low-compression soft balls
Requires higher swing speed to maximize distance and core compression
The Snell PR4 is a high-performing, durable 4-piece urethane golf ball that offers excellent greenside control and solid distance, but higher handicappers with slower swing speeds may not fully unlock its potential.
Urethane cover delivers genuine greenside checkup even for slower swings
Holds up very well against scuffs and wear across 9 holes