In music terms, legato means smooth. It’s the tying together of two musical notes. And although Legato Golf has nothing to do with music, the Legato LTX 3085 is indeed silky smooth.
Spigen Inc. launched the Legato Golf brand just over two years ago, and the company has been working hard to emerge as a major player when consumers consider a new golf ball.
I’d argue that most golfers don’t look into the statistics when buying new golf balls. They’re often looking for a trusted brand or a cool design. The Legato LTX 3085 looks like your traditional golf ball, and Legato is also not yet a trusted, well-established brand. So, why would I recommend buying this golf ball and trying something so new?
I’ll tell you.
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Price and Playability
First off, you can buy a dozen for $35. That comes out to just under $3 per ball. For those of you who are losing golf balls frequently, you’re better off using the Legato LTX 3085 than a Pro V1 or a Chromesoft, for example.
I personally believe the Legato LTX 3085 lies somewhere in between a Callaway Supersoft and a Callaway Chromesoft when it comes to performance.
It’s not quite as soft as a Supersoft, but it’s not quite as hard as a Chromesoft. This leads me to believe that the Legato LTX 3085 is perfect for all golfers down to a 10 handicap. It looks just as clean as a Pro V1, and it plays well. Once you get down into those single-digit handicaps, however, it’s important to start choosing golf balls that more specifically align with your game, swing, and power.
For reference, I’m a 15 handicap with swing speeds right around 100 miles per hour. I don’t swing extremely hard, and I’m typically pretty accurate.
I typically play Pro V1s, Chromesofts, and TP5s. When switching to the Legato LTX 3085 for testing, I didn’t notice any hiccups in the transition. Honestly, if anything, I was impressed and wondered why I didn’t make the jump to the less expensive LTX 3085 sooner.
I lost my fair share of balls over the last couple of weeks, but it didn’t sting as bad knowing that I was only losing $3 per ball instead of $4-$5.
Don’t get me wrong, there are still WAY cheaper options when buying golf balls. Even the Callaway Supersoft is going for $25 for a dozen on Amazon. But like I said before, I believe the LTX 3085 is a slight step up from the Supersoft.
Durability
I had a few shots that went awry into the deep rough, rocks, and cart path, and I was impressed with how little damage the Legato LTX 3085 took. There were some scuffs and marks, but no major rashes were found on the golf ball. This is key when it comes to putting. If you have a golf ball with scuffs and marks all over it, it’s not going to roll straight. Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, is worse than hitting a good putt and not watching it go in (except maybe watching the U.S go 0/5 on day 2 of the Presidents Cup).
The Wrap on the Legato LTX 3085
If we factor everything in, I think the Legato LTX 3085 is priced well and worth the buy. At the very least, buy a dozen and try them out.
What else does Legato Golf offer on their site? Not much. You’ll find a section of Spigen products (their parent company) that focus on keeping your equipment safe and organized. In addition, they do offer custom LTX 3085 golf balls. You can add text, images, and customize the colors of the text. Other than that, the LTX 3085 is the best thing you can currently buy from Legato. But I do expect Legato to slowly release more products, including variations on the LTX 3085.
In my opinion, the Legato LTX 3085 is a golf ball with a primary audience of those with a 10+ handicap. Give it a go, and let us know how it performed for you! I predict you’ll be sold after one round.
And if you want to be really adventurous, buy a dozen and take them to your local golf simulator. Once you’re there, focus on ball speed, spin rate, and take a glance at how your ball lands on the green. I’ve done this with a few different golf balls, and it’s enjoyable to figure out what ball is best for your swing. Learning more about your personal specs is always worth it if you’re looking to elevate your game, and the LTX 3085 is a great golf ball with which to start that exploration.
Legato LTX 3085 Score
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How the Author Golfs
Tyler Allred (19 handicap): Golfs 2-3 times a week spending the bulk of his time playing actual rounds. Mostly pushes himself to improve every part of his game, but also enjoys a casual round of golf every now and then.
Disclosure
While Legato did send us LTX 3085 Legato Golf Balls to facilitate this review, the company had no involvement in this review, didn’t receive an advance look at it, and has not attempted to influence it.
