Snell
MTB Black
Direct-to-consumer tour ball with cast-urethane cover.
Overview
Three-piece urethane tour ball priced at half the cost of Pro V1. Designed by former Titleist R&D engineer Dean Snell.
Best for
Mid-to-low handicap players who want tour performance at half the price.
Played on tour by (past or present)
Pro contracts and ball choice change every season. Some of these players have moved on to other balls — treat this as a list of pros publicly known to play (or have played) this model, not an active count.
Specs
- Tier
- Tour
- Model year
- 2024
- Construction
- 3-piece
- Cover
- Urethane
- Compression
- 85
- Dimples
- 360
- Feel
- medium
- Spin profile
- mid
- Greenside control focus
- Yes
- MSRP
- $40.00
Shot estimator
| Club | Speed | Spin | Carry |
|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 156 mph | 2,400 | 269 yds |
| 7-iron | 112.2 mph | 6,850 | 165 yds |
| 54° wedge | 94.3 mph | 10,600 | 100 yds |
Estimates from manufacturer-published specs. Real launch monitor results vary by swing.
Other Snell balls
Tour
MTB X
Firmer 4-piece variant of the MTB Black.
Premium
Prime 3.0
Snell mid-tier urethane ball with high greenside spin.
Distance
Prime 2-Piece
Snell value 2-piece ball with a medium feel.
Value
Get Sum
Snell entry-level 2-piece distance ball at $16 a dozen.
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Snell MTB Black — frequently asked
What is the compression of the Snell MTB Black?
The Snell MTB Black has a compression rating of 85. 85 sits in the middle of the market. It works for most amateur swing speeds (90 to 105 mph driver) without being too firm or too mushy.
Is the Snell MTB Black a tour ball?
Yes. The MTB Black is a tour-tier ball — 3-piece construction with a Urethane cover for high greenside spin and full short-game control.
What swing speed is the Snell MTB Black best for?
Best fit is driver swing speed in the 90 to 105 mph range — a typical mid- to low-handicap amateur. The 85-compression core balances feel and energy transfer.
Does the Snell MTB Black spin a lot around the green?
Yes — the urethane cover grips the grooves of a wedge in a way that ionomer or Surlyn covers cannot. The MTB Black produces tour-level greenside spin (typically 9,000 to 11,000 wedge rpm), which is what allows pros to stop the ball quickly on firm greens.
How much does the Snell MTB Black cost?
MSRP is $40.00 per dozen. That sits below tour-flagship pricing, which is typically $50 to $55 per dozen.
Which pros play the Snell MTB Black?
Jim Furyk (occasional) is publicly known to play (or have played) the MTB Black. Pro ball deals shift every season, so treat this as a list of past or present endorsements — not a guarantee any specific player is using it on tour today.
Where is the cheapest place to buy the Snell MTB Black?
Pro shops and major retailers (PGA Tour Superstore, Dick's Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy) sell the MTB Black at full retail. Snell's own website is the most reliable source — they sometimes offer free personalization that third-party retailers don't. Used / refurbished options on Lostgolfballs.com run 50 to 70 percent below new.